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Drummer STET HOWLAND Quits W.A.S.P.

Drummer Stet Howland has announced his departure from W.A.S.P.. I na posting on the band's official web site, Howland wrote, "I appreciate the kind words and I am sorry if some of you are sad about my departure. Out of respect to the band and the upcoming tour, I didn't send out a press release ...

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MURDERDOLLS Drummer To Tour With ANTIPRODUCT

Ben Graves of MURDERDOLLS and DOPE fame will be joining ANTIPRODUCT on the road in Europe this month as both the support and headline band, attempting to play 20 sets in 10 days! "That's right, two sets a night for our boys and girls as they explode all over Europe, first as ANTIPRODUCT and then ...

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POISON IDEA's PIG CHAMPION Was Large In Life, Large In Passing

Marty Hughley of The Oregonian has issued the following report: In describing Tom Roberts, guitarist of the Portland punk band POISON IDEA, there's really no way to get around the word "big" or its synonyms. His sound was huge and fierce, his lifestyle was extreme, and his massive weight led him to...

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STILL REMAINS Announce Headlining Tour Dates

STILL REMAINS have announced nearly 60 North American tour dates including a headlining tour that will take them into May. The massive run starts with a stint as direct support to THROWDOWN, then a batch of dates with SHADOWS FALL and finally the headlining tour. "We love touring," stated singer TJ...

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THE CULT Holding Drummer Auditions

Reactivated rockers THE CULT are reportedly holding drummer auditions in Los Angeles ahead of their U.S. tour kick-off, which is scheduled for March 1 in San Francisco, California. Among the candidates for the drummer position is Cary Kane, who is said to have previously played with LIARS INC., PRET...

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Former POISON IDEA Guitarist PIG CHAMPION Found Dead

Thomas "Pig Champion" Roberts, guitarist for POISON IDEA, died at his home in Portland, Oregon, Monday night (Jan. 30). He was 47 years old. A founding member of the seminal punk band, he continued to appear with POISON IDEA throughout the late Nineties and into the new millennium, despite officiall...

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LEATHERWOLF Complete Work On New Album

Vocalist Wade Black of the legendary Southern California metal stalwarts LEATHERWOLF (also ex-CRIMSON GLORY, SEVEN WITCHES) has sent the following update to BLABBERMOUTH.NET: "We are finallizing label/distro on who will be in on up-and-comings for new year. Finally the new LEATHERWOLF record was jus...

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BIOHAZARD, CRO-MAGS, SICK OF IT ALL Members Launch BLOODCLOT!: Audio Available

Former BIOHAZARD drummer Danny Schuler has released the following statement to BLABBERMOUTH.NET: "Recently I've been asked if I'm still a member of BIOHAZARD. The answer is no. I've recently formed a new band with John Joseph (CRO-MAGS),Scott Roberts (SPUDMONSTERS, CRO-MAGS, BIOHAZARD) and Craig Se...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE: More Canadian Tour Dates Announced

MÖTLEY CRÜE have added more Canadian dates to their itinerary. The group's schedule is now shaping up as follows: Dec. 31 - Auburn Hills, MI - Palace of Auburn Hills Feb. 10 - Columbus, GA - Columbus Civic Center Feb. 11 - Estero, FL - Germain Arena Feb. 12 - Columbia, SC - Colonial Center ...

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W.A.S.P. Guitarist Working On Solo Project; Audio Available

W.A.S.P. guitarist Darrell Roberts is currently in the studio working on a solo project that is yet to be named. Samples of two of the tracks — "Portrait of a Life" and "Drawin' Flies" — are available at this location. Roberts, who handles all guitars and vocals in the new band, is joined ...

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More Musicians Pick Best Albums Of 2005

Roadrunner Records has posted a list of some of their artists' picks for the best albums of 2005. Check it out below: Acey Slade (MURDERDOLLS): 01. CHELSEA SMILES - Easy Ride EP 02. LARS FREDERICKSON AND THE BASTARDS - Viking 03. TURBONEGRO - Party Animals 04. SOCIAL DISTORTION - Sex, Love and Rock...

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Report: Investigating The 'Death Metal' Murders

Sam Bagnall, producer of the "Death Metal Murders" special which is scheduled to air tonight on BBC Two, has issued the following report via the BBC News web site: One man's relentless search for his missing son led him to uncover one of the most shocking crimes in post-war Italy — a tale ...

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Former DYOXEN Guitarist Resurfaces In ONE TRIBE NATION

Guitarist Michael Sanders, formerly of the London, Ontario-based metal band DYOXEN (who had some international success and airplay in the '90s but only released one album, 1990's "First Among Equals"),has relocated to Los Angeles and formed ONE TRIBE NATION, which is being decribed in a press relea...

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DEICIDE, MAYHEM Featured In 'Death Metal Murders' BBC Documentary

DEICIDE frontman Glen Benton will feature in an hour-long BBC documentary called "Death Metal Murders" (part of the acclaimed "This World" series) which explores link between heavy metal music (specifically death and black metal) and Satanism and murder.The show will air at 9:00 p.m. (GMT) on Thursd...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE: 2006 Tour Dates Announced

MÖTLEY CRÜE have lined up the following North American dates during the coming months: Dec. 31 - Detroit, MI - The Palace Feb. 10 - Columbus, GA - Civic Center Feb. 11 - Ft Myers, FL - TECO Feb. 14 - Wilkes-Barre, PA - Wachovia Arena Feb. 15 - Baltimore, MD - First Mariner Arena ...