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Original SLIPKNOT Singer Retires From Music Scene
Original SLIPKNOT singer Andy Rouw (a.k.a. Anders Colsefini) has announced his decision to retire from the music scene. On the message board of his most recent band, ON A PALE HORSE, he wrote: "I, Andrew Rouw (aka Anders Colsefni),have decided to retire. My chords (vocal, that is) are a bit tired a...May 7, 2003
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ROB ZOMBIE To Host 'Headbanger's Ball'
Rob Zombie has been tapped to host three successive episodes of the resurrected "Headbanger's Ball" — on May 24, May 31, and June 7. Zombie will reportedly interview several acts during his hosting sting, including his brother Spider One's band POWERMAN 5000. The new "Headbanger's Ball" is set to pr...May 7, 2003
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Former SKID ROW Drummer's Father Passes Away
Former SKID ROW drummer Rob Affuso lost his beloved father Bob Affuso, who unfortunately passed away last week. "Bob was a really cool guy who was always in a great mood and I will always remember his radiant smile and infectious laughter backstage or in the bus while we were on tour in SKID ROW," ....May 7, 2003
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Former PHANTOM BLUE/VIXEN Bassist Passes Away
Former PHANTOM BLUE/VIXEN touring bassist Rana Ross passed away on May 3 due to liver failure. She was 34 years old. Rana joined PHANTOM BLUE in 1994, shortly after the release of their second album, "Built To Perform", and toured with VIXEN in 1997 before forming SINBOY with singer/programmer Elysa...May 6, 2003
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MILLENCOLIN Singer's Brother Goes Missing, Band Cancel U.S. Tour
Swedish pop-punkers MILLENCOLIN were forced to cancel their North American tour after frontman Nikola Sarcevic's brother, 34-year-old Miodrag Sarcevic, went missing from the band's hometown of Örebro, Sweden on April 20. A nationwide search for Miodrag has since been launched, but has yet to yield a...May 5, 2003
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IRON MAIDEN Filming New Video?
According to former ANTHRAX guitarist Dan Spitz, IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain left his home base in Florida for the U.K. last Saturday (April 26) to begin work on the first video for MAIDEN's new album, tentatively due in late summer through Sony/Columbia Records. The follow-up to 2000's "Brave...May 1, 2003
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PANTERA's VINNIE PAUL: Birthday Party Photos Online!
A slideshow featuring a host of photos taken at the 39th birthday party of PANTERA/NEW FOUND POWER drummer Vinnie Paul (a.k.a. Vincent Paul Abbott) has been posted online at this location. The surprise event, which took place on March 11 at The Big Apple Café in Fort Worth, Texas, was reportedly thr...April 11, 2003
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DEE SNIDER's Son Launches Music Career With BLAZE
Jesse Blaze, son of '80s rocker Dee Snider of TWISTED SISTER fame, has launched a "melodic yet percussive heavy metal band" called BLAZE (not to be confused with the Blaze Bayley-fronted British band of the same name). The group, which is completed by Billy (bass),Chris (drums),and Omar (guitar),...April 11, 2003
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Rhode Island Nightclub Owners Fined $1M For Insurance Shortage
State labor officials issued a fine of more than $1 million against owners of a nightclub where a fire during a GREAT WHITE concert killed 99 people because the company failed to get workers' compensation insurance, according to the Associated Press. The Department of Labor and Training also referre...April 10, 2003
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Parents Of Drowned Boy Testify In Lawsuit Against Former MÖTLEY CRÜE Drummer
The mother of a 4-year-old boy who drowned in former MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee's pool testified Wednesday she would have insisted he bring his water wings if she'd known there would be swimming at a birthday party for Lee's son, ABCNews.com has reported. Actress Ursula Karven was questioned by a...April 10, 2003
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TWISTED SISTER: More Live Dates Announced
TWISTED SISTER have announced additional dates as part of their upcoming reunion tour. The trek, which is scheduled to kick off this week with several appearances "low-key" gigs under the name "BENT BROTHER", will include several concerts at Army and Marine bases in Korea on behalf of the Department...March 31, 2003
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TWISTED SISTER To Hold Press Conference On USS Intrepid
Reunited '80s glam rockers TWISTED SISTER will hold a press conference on the USS Intrepid in New York City on Tuesday, April 29 at 11:00 a.m. More information will be made available soon. As previously reported, TWISTED SISTER will be playing several warm-up shows under the name BENT BROTHER prior...March 29, 2003
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Former W.A.S.P. Guitarist: 'BLACKIE LAWLESS Is A Liar'
Former W.A.S.P. and current ANIMAL guitarist Chris Holmes has slammed former bandmate/W.A.S.P. mainman Blackie Lawless, calling him a "liar" who "bullshits people" into thinking W.A.S.P. is a band "when it's just him." In an interview posted at www.metal-exiles.com, Holmes talks about his original d...March 19, 2003
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ABATTOIR Frontman Joins DREAMS OF DAMNATION
Los Angeles-based thrashers DREAMS OF DAMNATION, featuring former DARK ANGEL axeman Jim Durkin, have announced the addition of rhythm guitarist Steve Gaines (ABATTOIR, PAGAN WAR MACHINE) into the band. The new, five-piece lineup debuted at the Metal For Cancer benefit on March 1. Steve Gaines shared...March 17, 2003
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TWISTED SISTER: Warm-up Shows Announced
TWISTED SISTER will be playing several warm-up shows prior to their upcoming tour of Army and Marine bases in Korea, Japan and Okinawa on behalf of the Department of Defense and the USO (United Service Organizations). The reunited '80s glam rockers will be performing in local clubs under the name BE...March 13, 2003
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