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Ex-CHEVELLE Bassist Slams Former Bandmates: 'I Was Fired, Plain And Simple'
Ex-CHEVELLE bassist Joe Loeffler has slammed his former bandmates over their claim that he had decided to "take a break to be home with family" while they head out on the road with 30 SECONDS TO MARS and TAPROOT. In a posting on the band's official message board, Joe — who is the ...July 7, 2005
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THE BERZERKER: New Album Nearing Completion
Australian industrial death metal phenomenon THE BERZERKER are hard at work on their third album, tentatively titled "World of Lies", due later in the year via Earache Records. The band's mainman Luke Kenny has issued the following update on the album's recording process: "The third BERZERKER album,...July 5, 2005
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TOMMY LEE To Film 'Good Times' Video Next Week
MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee has issued the following update via his official newsletter: "Finally returned from a very successful European tour with MÖTLEY!!! So nice to finally be home sweet home!!...Ahhhhhh my own bed...been touring since February!!! I have a bit of a break before MÖTLEY starts...July 4, 2005
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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE: 'I'm Not Interested In Being An Activist For Religion'
Israel National Radio's Ben Bresky, host of "The Beat" music program, conducted an interview with MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine prior to the band's appearance at the third annual Metalist Festival on June 22 on Palmachim Beach near Tel Aviv, Israel. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Israel Natio...June 30, 2005
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CENTINEX: European Tour Cancelled
Sweden's CENTINEX have cancelled their previously announced fall European tour. The group's official statement on the matter reads as follows: "The co-headlining European tour with IMPIETY scheduled for September-October 2005 has been canceled due to reasons completely beyond our [and] Shadow Smile...June 29, 2005
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SEBASTIAN BACH To Co-Headline Italy's EVOLUTION FESTIVAL
Former SKID ROW frontman Sebastian Bach has posted the following message on his official web site: "I am totally excited to announce the Evolution Festival, which happens this July 16 in Toscolano Maderno, Italy!! This will be the first outdoor festival I have ever played in my life in Italy, which...June 29, 2005
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TOMMY LEE's Solo Album To Receive Canadian Release Via NICKELBACK Singer's Label
Vancouver-based 604 Records has announced they have entered into an agreement with MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee, whose new solo album, "Tommyland: The Ride", will be distributed through Universal Music Canada on August 9, 2005. In making this announcement Tuesday, 604's Jonathan Simkin noted, "604...June 29, 2005
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TOMMY LEE, KATHY HILTON Sit Down For 'Afternoon Tea'
MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee and socialite Kathy Hilton, NBC's newest reality stars, recently sat down for afternoon tea with TV Guide. A posting at TVGuide.com reads, "In her new series, 'I Want to Be a Hilton', Kathy Hilton coaches aspiring social climbers in the art of civilized behavior. In 'To...June 28, 2005
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ALICE COOPER Says MARILYN MANSON And SLIPKNOT 'Don't Have A Punch Line'
Australia's FasterLouder.com.au recently conducted an interview with ALICE COOPER. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: On other "shock-rock" acts like MARILYN MANSON and SLIPKNOT and how he feels what he is doing is different: "What's different is my approach to it. I don't think you can shoc...June 27, 2005
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SYMPHONY X Singer Talks About GIGANTOUR
SYMPHONY X frontman Russell Allen recently spoke to Classic Rock Revisted about his solo album, "Russell Allen’s Atomic Soul", and SYMPHONY X's participation in this summer's Gigantour, a six-week North American tour co-headlined by MEGADETH and DREAM THEATER. An excerpt from the interview follows:...June 26, 2005
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Rising Ohio Heavy Metal Bands Showcased On 'Akron Metal Assault, Volume I' CD
Detained Records has set a July 2 release date for "Akron Metal Assault, Volume I", a collection of Akron/Canton/Cleveland (Ohio) bands bringing diverse versions of metal to the masses. 10 bands will be contributing to the "Akron Metal Assault, Volume I", each bringing a different form of Rubber Cit...June 25, 2005
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MÖTLEY CRÜE's TOMMY LEE: Music Is My Wife
MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee talked with "Entertainment Tonight" about his new reality TV show, "Tommy Lee Goes to College". Though he enjoyed filming the reality show, don't look for him to give up music. "I love rocking the planet, man," Tommy said. "That will always be my favorite. She's my wife...June 23, 2005
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MÖTLEY CRÜE Are 'Honored' To Be Invited To Perform At LIVE 8
Despite erroneous media reports to the contrary, MÖTLEY CRÜE has officially joined the star-studded line-up of artists that will perform as part of the "Live 8: The Long Walk To Justice" concerts on July 2, at the Toronto portion of the worldwide music event at Park Place in Barrie, Ontario. Fresh o...June 22, 2005
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NEVERMORE Frontman Comments On 'Final Product' Video Shoot; Photos Available
Preparing for the July 26 release of their magnum opus, "This Godless Endeavor", Seattle's NEVERMORE filmed the video for "Final Product" in Los Angeles this past weekend. Check out photos from the video shoot at Yahoo! Music. Vocalist Warrel Dane commented: "We shot the video last Saturday for 'Fin...June 21, 2005
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Report: Heavy Metal Is Alive And Well In Bulgaria
Hugh Fraser of Bulgaria's SofiaEcho.com has issued the following report: With BLACK SABBATH and its famous front man Ozzy Osbourne hitting town next week, I wanted to take a look at the worldwide phenomenon of heavy metal and what heavy metal culture is in Bulgaria. Knowing little about the heavy me...June 20, 2005
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