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BILLY CORGAN Not Likely To Put Full SMASHING PUMPKINS Together Again

Launch Radio Networks reports: It's looking more and more likely that the relaunched SMASHING PUMPKINS will not include original members James Iha on guitar and D'Arcy Wretzky on bass. PUMPKINS manager Paul Geary hinted at a different formation in comments he made to MTV.com, saying, "I've been invo...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN Confirms Band Lineup, Dates For European Solo Tour

Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman will embark on a European solo tour in April. Joining Marty in his touring band will be guitarist Ron Jarzombek (WATCHTOWER),drummer Jeremy Colson and bassist Chris Catero. Confirmed dates so far are as follows: Apr. 01 - NL - Lantaarn, Hellendoorn Apr. 02 -...

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Ex-JUDAS PRIEST Singer RIPPER OWENS Comments On DIMEBAG Tribute Jam; Photos Available

Former JUDAS PRIEST and current ICED EARTH/BEYOND FEAR frontman Tim "Ripper" Owens was one of a number of heavy rock artists who participated in an all-star jam honoring late PANTERA and DAMAGEPLAN guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott on January 20 at the Hilton Hotel's Pacific Ballroom in Anaheim, Ca...

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CATTLE DECAPITATION Rejoined By Drummer MICHAEL LAUGHLIN

San Diego extreme metallers CATTLE DECAPITATION have been rejoined by drummer Michael Laughlin. "After a much-needed break, the man is refreshed and ready to destroy once again!" the group writes in a press release. CATTLE DECAPITATION will team up with THE LOCUST and DAUGHTERS for a U.S. tour begin...

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CAMP FREDDY Guitarist Releases 'A Life Less Ordinary' Pilot Intro

CAMP FREDDY guitarist/CIRCUS DIABLO frontman Billy Morrison has issued the following update: "I worked on a project last year with director Q Des Chambres called 'A Life Less Ordinary'. The idea was to tell my story but have the visuals look a certain way — to really have a piece that looked cool, a...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN: Japanese TV Appearances Detailed

Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman's official web site has been updated with the following message: "Those of you with access to Japanese TV be sure not to miss Marty's Friday night appearances on two consecutive weeks of Tamori Club's 'Sola Mimi Awards' on February 2 and February 9! A special...

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GODHEAD: 'Push' Video Posted Online

GODHEAD's video for the song "Push" — featuring guest appearances by former EVANESCENCE guitarist Ben Moody and the "Queen of the Internet" Jeffree Star — has been posted online at YouTube.com. The track comes off the group's new release, "The Shadow Line", which came out in August 2006 through new...

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DIMEBAG Art Tribute To Hit Tampa At The End Of March

"Six-String Masterpieces: The Dimebag Darrell Art Tribute" — the art exhibit of guitars that have been hand-painted, illustrated and sculpted by top rockers and modern artists in tribute to one of the most influential metal guitarists of all-time, "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott of DAMAGEPLAN and PANTERA —...

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THE HAUNTED Frontman: 'I'm A Lesbian And Proud'

THE HAUNTED's MySpace page has been updated with the following interview: Answering Questions: Patrik Jensen (guitar) Q: You my friend, are becoming a damned icon to some kids. Is that good or bad, or just weird? Jensen: I doubt that is the case. I dont have jetblack hair, a neo-Rocky hairdo, my gui...

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GODHEAD: 'Push' Video To Premiere This Week

GODHEAD frontman Jason C. Miller has posted the following message on the band's MySpace page: "We just got off our plane in Los Angeles and I wanted to take this time to thank everyone who came out to see us on our U.K. tour with SOIL. It was wonderful to see friendly familiar faces, and ...

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TESTAMENT Drummer NICK BARKER: 'To Say I'm Stoked Would Be An Understatement!'

New TESTAMENT drummer Nick Barker (formerly of DIMMU BORGIR and CRADLE OF FILTH) has released the following statement to BLABBERMOUTH.NET: "Well, first of all, let me inform the non-believers that have posted comments of doubt and negativity here on Blabbermouth that — YES, we are working on the new...

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SALEM: New Song Featured In Major TV Campaign

Long-running Israeli death metallers SALEM have authorized the use of the band's new song "Idol Worship" — taken from the group's upcoming album, "Necessary Evil" — in a major TV campaign for a cellular phone company. Watch the commercial at YouTube.com. SALEM recently inked a deal with France's Sea...

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SMASHING PUMPKINS, SLAYER, KORN Confirmed For Germany's ROCK AM RING/ROCK IM PARK Festivals

The reunited SMASHING PUMPKINS, SLAYER, KORN, STONE SOUR, EVANESCENCE and LINKIN PARK are among the confirmed bands for this year's Rock am Ring and Rock im Park festivals, set to take place June 1-3 in the German towns of Nürburgring and Nürnberg, respectively. The festival billing is now shaping u...

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G3: First Dates Announced

The first dates have been announced for the 2007 incarnation of Joe Satriani's popular G3 tour, which will kick off on March 14 in Phoenix, starring Satriani, John Petrucci and Paul Gilbert. The tour will play selected dates in North America throughout March and April. The first dates are as follows...

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JOE SATRIANI To Team Up With JOHN PETRUCCI, PAUL GILBERT For G3 Tour

The 2007 incarnation of Joe Satriani's popular G3 tour will kick off on March 14 in Phoenix starring Satriani, John Petrucci and Paul Gilbert. The tour will play selected dates in North America throughout March and April. The 2007 tour marks the fifth North American G3 run and the twelfth G3 tour wo...