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Former METALLICA Tour Manager To Sell Band Collectibles Online
Former METALLICA tour manager/personal assistant/fan club president Tony Smith has founded BANDitems.com in an effort to "try to establish a genuine and personal link between interested [METALLICA] fans and rare and unusual artist items," according to a message posted on the site. "With BANDitems.co...June 12, 2003
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TONY FRANLIN Says He Knows Nothing About A BLUE MURDER Reunion
Former THE FIRM bassist Tony Franklin has refuted the reports of his involvement in an upcoming reunion of BLUE MURDER, the classic early '90s hard rock band he helped launch with guitarist/vocalist John Sykes (THIN LIZZY, WHITESNAKE) and Carmine Appice (OZZY OSBOURNE, VANILLA FUDGE). "I've had a nu...June 10, 2003
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M3 To Record Live Album
M3, the new British group featuring Bernie Marsden (guitar, ex-WHITESNAKE),Micky Moody (guitar, ex-WHITESNAKE),Neil Murray (ex-WHITESNAKE, BLACK SABBATH),Tony Martin (vocals, ex-BLACK SABBATH),Jimmy Copley (drums, ex-PAUL RODGERS, GILLAN, BECK),and Mark Stanway (keyboards, ex-MAGNUM),will repo...June 9, 2003
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BLUE MURDER To Embark On Reunion Tour In September?
BLUE MURDER, the much-missed "supergroup" featuring guitarist John Sykes (ex-WHITESNAKE, THIN LIZZY),drummer Carmine Appice (ex-OZZY OSBOURNE, VANILLA FUDGE) and bassist Tony Franklin (ex-THE FIRM),will be reforming for some European dates in September, according to the web site of Sykes' manageme...June 8, 2003
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Former DREAM THEATER Keyboardist Announces Solo Dates
Former DREAM THEATER and current YNGWIE MALMSTEEN keyboardist Derek Sherinian has announced the following tour dates during June: Jun. 09 - Montreal, QC @ Cafe Campus Jun. 11 - Clifton, NJ @ Connections Jun. 12 - Somerville, MA @ Johnny D's Jun. 14 - Clifton Park, NY @ Northern Lights Jun. 16 - New...June 8, 2003
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M3 Explain Decision To Recruit Former BLACK SABBATH Singer
M3, the "classic WHITESNAKE" tribute band formed by ex-BLACK SABBATH singer Tony Martin and former WHITESNAKE members Bernie Marsden (guitar),Micky Moody (guitar) and Neil Murray (bass),recently launched their official web site at this location. The band, whose live show consists exclusively of WH...June 4, 2003
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STATIC-X Name New Album, Confirm Drummer's Departure
STATIC-X have set "Shadow Zone" as the title of their upcoming third full-length album, currently being recorded at a Los Angeles studio with producer Josh Abraham (STAIND, LIMP BIZKIT, UNWRITTEN LAW). The follow-up to 2001's "Machine" reveals the next step in the evolution of STATIC-X. Says founder...June 4, 2003
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LION'S SHARE Acquire New Vocalist
LION'S SHARE guitarist Lars Chriss is currently composing material for the band's fifth studio album with an as-yet-undisclosed new "killer" vocalist "in the Ronnie James Dio/Tony Martin vein. A tentative fall 2004 release is expected. Among the titles set to appear on the as-yet-untitled effort are...June 2, 2003
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ASESINO To Headline Arizona's METAL DEVASTATION FEST 2003
ASESINO, the side project of ex-FEAR FACTORY guitarist Dino Cazares and STATIC-X bassist Tony Campos, have been confirmed to headline Metal Devastation Fest 2003, a two-day metal festival taking place June 6-7 at The Icehouse in Phoenix, Arizona. The complete list of bands scheduled to perform at th...June 2, 2003
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Former DRAIN STH Guitarist Resurfaces In BLOWSIGHT
Former DRAIN STH guitarist Flavia Canel has resurfaced as the bassist of the Stockholm-based band called BLOWSIGHT. The group, who have been in existence since 1999, recently completed work on a new three-song demo and are currently in the studio recording more material. BLOWSIGHT, whose lineup is r...June 1, 2003
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PROBOT Debut To Be Released Through SOUTHERN LORD RECORDS
PROBOT, the much-anticipated metal side project of former NIRVANA drummer and current FOO FIGHTERS frontman Dave Grohl, will issue their long-awaited debut album in late summer/early fall through Southern Lord Records. The CD, which has been in the works for much of the past three years, will includ...May 30, 2003
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OZZY OSBOURNE Selected As One Of 'Favorite Dads'
Ozzy Osbourne was selected as favorite dad by 9% of those interviewed for British satellite and cable TV station The Biography Channel, while just 6% chose U.K. Prime Minister Tony Blair. Top of the list with 37% of the votes was millionaire Sir Richard Branson. Soccer star David Beckham landed seco...May 30, 2003
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PHILIP ANSELMO Speaks Out On The Future Of PANTERA, DOWN And Collaboration With TONY IOMMI
PANTERA frontman Philip Anselmo stopped by the studios of Sirius Radio in New York City on Tuesday, May 20 and spoke to "Hard Attack" host Don Kaye about the current status of all of his musical projects, including PANTERA, DOWN, SUPERJOINT RITUAL and his much-rumored collaboration with BLACK SABBAT...May 27, 2003
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FAITH AND FIRE: Full-Length MP3 Available For Download
FAITH AND FIRE, the new band featuring RIOT guitarist Mike Flyntz and ex-RIOT frontman Tony Moore, have posted a full-length MP3 of the track "Ready" at this location. The band, who are completed by bassist Danny Miranda (BLUE OYSTER CULT) and drummer John Miceli (RAINBOW, MEAT LOAF),are putting th...May 23, 2003
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TNT Comment On Reunion, Upcoming Plans
Reunited hard rockers TNT, whose recently-released "Best Of" collection, titled "The Big Bang — The Essential Collection" (Universal),was just certified gold in Norway, have commented on the band's reformation and upcoming album, tentatively due in September through MTM Music. Tony Harnell (vocals)...May 20, 2003
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