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ANTHRAX Guitarist: DIMEBAG Was An Original Through And Through
ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian has posted the following message on the band's official web site (as part of his regular online column, dubbed "Alpha Mail"): "Comrades, "Hey Baldini, get your boy over here a double!' "That's a line I must have heard a thousand times from Dimebag over the years. 'Baldini...December 17, 2004
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STRYPER Explain Mexican Cancellation
Reunited Christian hard rockers STRYPER have issued the following press release regarding the cancellation of their previously announced concert in Mexico City: On November 20, 2004, STRYPER was contracted to play Mexico City at the Palacio de los Deportes. Unfortunately STRYPER was forced to cancel...December 17, 2004
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BLACK SABBATH Gold Discs Stolen
BBC News is reporting that a 12-string Fender guitar and gold and silver BLACK SABBATH discs have been stolen in a burglary at the home of Ozzy Osbourne's manager Patrick Meehan. They were taken in a break-in at outbuildings in Troy Lane, Edenbridge, Kent, Kent Police have revealed. A gold and a sil...December 16, 2004
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SLAYER Guitarist KERRY KING: 'I'll Never Forget You, DIME'
SLAYER guitarist Kerry King has issued the following statement in memory of DAMAGEPLAN/ex-PANTERA guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott: "First of all, I want to thank everyone for the e-mails, gifts and overall well-wishing in the aftermath of this tragedy. It's unimaginable how this could ever happen...December 15, 2004
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NEWSWEEK Magazine Covers DARRELL's Murder: DIMEBAG's Last Waltz
Kevin Peraino of Newsweek reports: Darrell (Dimebag) Abbott was known around the heavy-metal world for his scary stage persona. The burly lead guitarist for a group called DAMAGEPLAN adorned his body with leather and tattoos, and wore a scraggly goatee he often dyed red. He spoke his own language, w...December 12, 2004
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EXODUS Guitarist: I Am Mourning The Loss Of One Of My Personal Guitar Heroes
EXODUS guitarist Gary Holt has issued the following statement regarding the death of DAMAGEPLAN/ex-PANTERA guitarist Dimebag Darrell: "I am, for the first time in my life, at a loss for words. The terrible reality of last night's tragedy is starting to sink in, and I am in a deep state of mourning o...December 9, 2004
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UPDATED: Tributes From Metal Musicians Pour In For DIMEBAG DARRELL
A number of heavy metal musicians have paid tribute to Dimebag Darrell (DAMAGEPLAN, ex-PANTERA) who was tragically murdered last night. ------------------------------------------------- Ozzy Osbourne: "Dimebag was a dear friend of mine. I'm absolutely beside myself with grief. I can't for the life o...December 9, 2004
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DIMMU BORGIR Featured On MTV's 'Battle For Ozzfest'
DIMMU BORGIR will make an entertaining appearance on MTV's reality series "Battle for Ozzfest" for a full episode airing next Monday, December 13 at 10:30 p.m. EST. While on tour for the successful 2004 Ozzfest, the Norwegian black metal band spent a full day of controversy and mayhem on MTV's "Batt...December 7, 2004
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NEVERMORE: 'Enemies Of Reality' To Be Remixed By ANDY SNEAP, Reissued In Early 2005
Producer Andy Sneap (MACHINE HEAD, ARCH ENEMY, SKINLAB, MASTERPLAN) is remixing NEVERMORE's "Enemies of Reality" album for re-release via the Century Media label in early 2005. "Enemies of Reality" (2003) was originally recorded in Seattle with producer Kelly Gray (QUEENSRŸCHE, SLAVE TO THE SYSTEM,...December 7, 2004
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Report: VINCE NEIL Had $80,000 Worth Of Plastic Surgery On His Face
According to Dave Simpson of The Guardian, rumor has it that MÖTLEY CRÜE will trumpet their return by descending on to Sunset Strip in helicopters on Monday, December 6 for their press conference to unveil a 2005 world tour featuring the original line-up of Nikki Sixx, Tommy Lee, Vince Neil and Mick...December 2, 2004
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PAPA ROACH Drummer To Work On Becoming A Papa
According to ABC ePrep, it looks like one member of PAPA ROACH may really become a papa soon. People magazine reports that drummer Dave Buckner and his wife — plus-size model and Steven Tyler offspring Mia Tyler — are planning to have a baby. Tyler says, "We were going to wait, but we don't get ...December 1, 2004
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METALLICA: 'Some Kind Of Monster' DVD Bonus Features Detailed
More details have been revealed about the upcoming DVD release of the METALLICA documentary "Metallica: Some Kind Of Monster". Among the more than seven hours of bonus features on the disc are 28 additional scenes, including footage of METALLICA's collaboration with hip hop artist JA RULE and live s...November 30, 2004
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OZZY OSBOURNE Is Helping Chicago High School Students Learn Geometry
Harry Hitzeman of Chicago's Daily Herald reports: It's a passing period at Community High School in West Chicago, and the heavy metal sounds of OZZY OSBOURNE's "Crazy Train" blares from the public address system. It's all about geometry class, of course. Teacher Gwen Geiger explains how the self-pro...November 30, 2004
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NIGHTRAGE Set Title, Track Listing For New Album
NIGHTRAGE, the Swedish melodic death metal band featuring singer Tomas Lindberg (THE GREAT DECEIVER, LOCKUP, DISFEAR, ex-AT THE GATES, THE CROWN),and guitarists Marios Iliopoulos (EXHUMATION) and Gus G. (DREAM EVIL, MYSTIC PROPHECY, FIREWIND),have set "Descent Into Chaos" as the title of their sop...November 29, 2004
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GENE SIMMONS Attends 'Art Rocks' In London: Photos Available
KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons attended the "Art Rocks" event at The Z Gallery on Thursday (November 25) at The Old Truman Brewery in London, England. Check out pictures from Film Magic and Wire Image. Simmons is currently taping a British reality TV series in which he is starring as a public .....November 28, 2004
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