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New SEVENDUST Guitarist Calls His Latest Gig 'A True Blessing'
New SEVENDUST guitarist Sonny Mayo (ex-SNOT, AMEN) has released the following statement to the group's official mailing list: "As you may know, I joined SEVENDUST over a month ago and could not be happier... To have the opportunity to be in one of my favorite bands with some of my favorite people is...March 4, 2005
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SLASH Confirms That His 'Stolen' Top Hat Has Been Recovered
VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Slash (ex-GUNS N' ROSES) spoke by phone to Jim Bone of WBSX-97.9X in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, PA on Thursday (March 3) about finally locating his stolen top hat and performing at the Grammy Awards, among other topics. Asked about the status of his missing hat, Slash said, "Th...March 3, 2005
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ADEMA Brings Rock To U.S. Troops In Persian Gulf
The USO and Armed Forces Entertainment (AFE) will soon deploy ADEMA on the group's first tour to entertain troops stationed in the Persian Gulf. The modern rock band, consisting of new lead singer Luke Caraccioli, guitarist Tim Fluckey, bassist Dave DeRoo and drummer Kris Kohls, will perform free sh...March 3, 2005
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ROB ROCK Confirmed For SWEDEN ROCK Festival
Singer ROB ROCK (ex-IMPELLITTERI, DRIVER, JOSHUA) has been confirmed for the 2005 edition of the Sweden Rock festival, set to be held June 9-11 in Sölvesborg, Sweden. The complete list of artists currently scheduled to perform at the festival is as follows: A.C.T ACCEPT ANTHRAX BEHEMOTH BLACK LABEL...March 2, 2005
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REPULSION Guitarist Says There Are No Plans For New Album
Guitarist Matt Olivo of the death metal/grindcore pioneers REPULSION recently gave an interview to France's Noiseweb zine about the group's status as one of the genre's originators and their future plans. A couple of excerpts from the interview follow: Noiseweb: You were, Scott [Carlson, bassist/voc...February 27, 2005
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SAMMY HAGAR Says He Is 'Sure' There Will Be Another VAN HALEN Tour
VAN HALEN frontman Sammy Hagar spoke to Doug Podell of Detroit's WRIF 101.1 FM earlier this month about the speculation that VAN HALEN may be finished as a band now that the group have completed their North American tour. Asked to comment on the band's current status in light of the recent reports t...February 25, 2005
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SAMMY HAGAR AND THE WABORITAS Confirmed For SWEDEN ROCK Festival
SAMMY HAGAR AND THE WABORITAS have been confirmed for the 2005 edition of the Sweden Rock festival, set to be held June 9-11 in Sölvesborg, Sweden. It will be Sammy's only appearance in Europe this summer, according to the festival's organizers. The complete list of artists currently scheduled to pe...February 25, 2005
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BEATALLICA's Web Site Goes Offline As Battle With BEATLES' Publishers Heats Up
BEATALLICA, the Internet sensation who combine the work of THE BEATLES with the sound of early METALLICA, have had their web site taken down by their ISP (Internet Service Provider) in connection with the recent "cease-and-desist" order that was sent to BEATALLICA's ISP courtesy of Sony/ATV Music Pu...February 25, 2005
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APOCALYPTICA Confirmed For Poland's METALMANIA Festival
Finnish cello-rockers APOCALYPTICA have been confirmed for Poland's MetalMania festival, set to be held March 12 at the Spodek venue in Katowice. The complete billing for the festival is now as follows: Main stage: 10:35 - 10:55 DARZAMAT 11:05 - 11:35 DIES IRAE 11:45 - 12:25 ANJ 12:40 - 13:15 AMON A...February 24, 2005
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SLASH: Photographs Of Guitar Hero Sculpture Posted Online
KnuckleBonz, Inc. has released new photographs of the finished sculpture that details the likeness of guitar legend Slash along with his Gibson Les Paul. The sculpture is a hand-painted and hand-numbered collectible in the Guitar Hero series created by KnuckleBonz, Inc. The Slash figure is a very li...February 21, 2005
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OZZY OSBOURNE Fan Files Lawsuit Over 'Remastered' Classics
Steve Patterson of the Chicago Sun-Times has issued the following report: Anthony Wester said he hoped to hear remastered versions of OZZY OSBOURNE's "Blizzard of Ozz" and "Diary of a Madman" albums. Instead, he's a mad fan who says he and others were blindsided by a blizzard of deceitful acts by So...February 21, 2005
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CRISIS Confirmed For France's FURY FEST
According to the CRISIS fan site FiresOfSorrow, CRISIS have been confirmed for the 2005 edition of the Fury Fest, set to take place June 24-26 in Le Mans, France. The list of bands currently scheduled to appear at the festival is as follows: 999 7SECONDS AMON AMARTH ANOREXIA NERVOSA ANTIFLAG ARCH EN...February 20, 2005
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Late AC/DC Singer BON SCOTT To Be Inducted Into West Australian Music Hall Of Fame
Simon Collins of the West Australian is reporting that Perth-raised former AC/DC singer Bon Scott is to be inducted into the WA Music Industry Association's Hall of Fame — nearly 25 years to the day after he was found dead in a car in London. Scott still inspires fervor among fans headbanging along...February 18, 2005
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ANTHRAX: 'Among The Living' Lineup Confirmed For SWEDEN ROCK Festival
ANTHRAX's legendary "Among the Living" lineup has been confirmed for the Sweden Rock festival, set to be held June 9-11 in Sölvesborg, Sweden. The complete list of artists currently scheduled to perform at the festival is as follows: A.C.T ACCEPT ANTHRAX ("Among the Living" lineup) BEHEMOTH BLACK LA...February 17, 2005
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MEGADETH Confirmed For SWEDEN ROCK Festival
MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine announced at Tuesday night's (Feb. 15) concert in Stockholm that the band will be playing at this year's Sweden Rock festival — presumably as the third headliner along with MÖTLEY CRÜE and ACCEPT. The 2005 edition of the Sweden Rock festival will be held June 9-11 in S...February 15, 2005