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New MEGADETH Bassist: 'There Will Never Ever Be Another DAVE In The Band'
New MEGADETH bassist James MacDonough (ex-ICED EARTH) has posted the following message on the band's web site: "I've met many of you during my travels and will undoubtably meet many more, either you will respect my opinion or not. I'm up front and speak my mind which isn't entirely a good thing but...October 18, 2004
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DEEP PURPLE Guitarist's Siberia Tales
DEEP PURPLE are in the middle of a major Russian tour (14 dates plus three in Ukraine). Guitarist Steve Morse took some time off and wrote a few lines about the tour in Siberia, Russia. Here are a few excerpts: "Our first gig in Siberia went excellent. I love these people. Even the guy that ...October 15, 2004
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GODSMACK Singer: I Want A Republican As President
Launch Radio Networks reports: As the Presidential election looms closer, more and more artists seem to be coming out in support of John Kerry. But don't count GODSMACK singer Sully Erna among those Kerry supporters. Erna differs from many musicians in that he's not in favor of the Democratic candid...October 12, 2004
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DEEP PURPLE: 'The Concert Diary 1968-1976' Due Before Christmas
According to a posting at The Deep Purple Appreciation Society, Nigel Young's epic book documenting DEEP PURPLE's live gigs from their formation in 1968 to the final shows in 1976 is now nearing completion, having entered the design and layout stage prior to going to the printers. At its most basic,...October 10, 2004
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Former STEREOMUD Guitarist Resurfaces In New Project
Former STEREOMUD guitarist John Fattoruso is currently in the process of writing material for a brand new project called FIVE YEAR STARE. Joining Fattoruso in the new band is former OUT OF BODY drummer Chris Hermmans. Fattoruso and Hermmans are currently seeking a bass player and singer while they c...October 2, 2004
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Chilean Black Metal Fan Declared 'Mentally Ill', Escapes Murder Charge
A Chilean black metal fan who killed an Italian Catholic priest at the conclusion of a Mass at Santiago's Metropolitan Cathedral on July 24 was declared mentally ill and will receive psychiatric treatment instead of imprisonment, the court that investigated the crime announced earlier this week. Jud...September 17, 2004
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VELVET REVOLVER's SLASH: 'This Band Is Salvation For All Of Us'
VELVET REVOLVER members Duff McKagan (bass) and Slash (guitar) recently spoke to the Belfast Telegraph about their years spent playing with GUNS N' ROSES and the formation of their new group. Several excerpts from the interview follow: On McKagan's pancreas "exploding" on May 10, 1994: Duff McKagan:...September 17, 2004
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MASTERPLAN Singer Says New Album Will Contain 'Very Progressive' Parts
MASTERPLAN, the new band featuring ex-HELLOWEEN guitarist Roland Grapow, ex-HELLOWEEN drummer Uli Kusch and former YNGWIE MALMSTEEN/ARK singer Jorn Lande, recently entered Crazy Cat studio in Hamburg, Germany with producer Andy Sneap (MACHINE HEAD, ARCH ENEMY, NEVERMORE, SKINLAB) to begin recording...September 16, 2004
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CLIFF BURTON, RANDY RHOADS Among MAXIM Magazine's Top Rock Star Deaths
The Associated Press is reporting that Cliff Burton (METALLICA),Randy Rhoads (OZZY OSBOURNE),John Bonham (LED ZEPPELIN) and Kurt Cobain (NIRVANA) are among the musicians that made Maxim magazine's list of rock stars that have been the most "rock-starrish" even in death. Cobain's suicide just makes...September 15, 2004
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BLACK SABBATH Once Again Snubbed By The ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME
BLACK SABBATH have once again been snubbed by the voting members of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The Ozzy Osbourne-fronted band were a glaring omission from the list of the nominees for induction in 2005 in the "artist" category, which were announced earlier today (Sept. 13). VAN HALEN, who becam...September 13, 2004
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DREAM EVIL Part Ways With Guitarist, Announce Replacement
Guitarist Gus G. has left Swedish melodic metallers DREAM EVIL in order to focus on his own band, FIREWIND. His official statement on the matter is as follows: "Hello my friends! Hope this message finds u well. I would like to announce to you, that I've decided to leave DREAM EVIL for different reas...September 13, 2004
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ZUUL FX: 2003 Demo Available For Purchase
ZUUL FX, the French band featuring former NO RETURN singer Steeve "Zuul" Petit, will be selling their three-song December 2003 demo via their official web site and at upcoming gigs. The CD, containing the cuts "Behind The Light", "Devil Star" and "God Bless Them", plus a CD-Rom section featuring a s...September 5, 2004
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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH On Divorce, SLIPKNOT And Politics
METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich recently spoke to DesMoinesRegister.com about the "Some Kind of Monster" documentary, the band's personal problems, plus politics. Several excerpts from the interview follow: On his recent divorce with wife of seven years, Skylar: Lars Ulrich: "I'm good. I'm getting use...September 4, 2004
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India's PIN DROP VIOLENCE Release Debut Album
India's leading metal act PIN DROP VIOLENCE have released their debut album, "Compose...Oppose...Dispose", through OML Records (distributed by Sony Music India throughout India). Formed in 2000, PIN DROP VIOLENCE's current lineup consists of Pradeep Miranda (vocals),Vispy Homavazir V.A.S.P (guitars...September 2, 2004
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Judge Upholds Confession In 'SLIPKNOT-Inspired' Murder
Tim Grenda of The Press-Enterprise is reporting that a teenage murder defendant who listened to the song "Disasterpiece" by SLIPKNOT before she and a 20-year-old man lured their friend to his death last year did not have her rights violated by the San Bernardino police when they didn't allow the gir...August 31, 2004
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