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SLASH, AC/DC, METALLICA Sign Guitar To Benefit Pediatric Kidney Research
Slash (VELVET REVOLVER, ex-GUNS N' ROSES),AC/DC and METALLICA have recently signed custom Ernie Ball Axis Super Sport guitars to benefit pediatric kidney research at the UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital. Each guitar will be auctioned through eBay where all proceeds will be donated to the Casey Lee B...January 17, 2005
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VELVET REVOLVER To Begin Putting Together Ideas For New Album In The Fall
VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Slash has told Rolling Stone magazine that the group are planning to get cracking on their second record in the fall. "As soon as we get off the road, we want to start getting the next record done and get it out," he said. "We don't want to lose momentum." The band ...January 14, 2005
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SLASH On Leaving GUNS N' ROSES: 'I Didn't Wanna Go Down With The Sinking Ship'
ContactMusic.com is reporting that guitarist Slash credits his humble approach to GUNS N' ROSES' phenomenal success with maintaining his "cool" image. The guitarist refused to let his former group's adoring fans turn him into the egotistical star frontman Axl Rose ultimately became. And Slash is con...January 14, 2005
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NAPALM DEATH, THE HAUNTED, HEAVEN SHALL BURN To Release Single For Tsunami Relief
NAPALM DEATH, THE HAUNTED and HEAVEN SHALL BURN have teamed up to release a charity single to raise money to help the victims of the tsunami. For this very special occasion, NAPALM DEATH donated the brand-new track "The Great and the Good", featuring former DEAD KENNEDYS frontman Jello Biafra on gue...January 13, 2005
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RAUNCHY: New Album Will Be 'Brutal, Melodic, Fresh, And A Fucking Heavy Monster'
Danish metallers RAUNCHY have posted the following message on their web site: "We are back in business and have started to rehearse again (damn great!). Things are starting to shape and so far we have 8 songs. "In the next months we're going to do some pre-recordings in our rehearsal room where we w...January 12, 2005
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BIOMECHANICAL: New Album To Be Mixed By ANDY SNEAP
U.K. progressive epic thrash metallers BIOMECHANICAL have confirmed that legendary knob-tweaker Andy Sneap (EXODUS, OPETH, ARCH ENEMY, NEVERMORE) will be mixing the group's sophomore album, "Empires of the World". "He was the band's first choice and luckily, Andy, having an unexpected gap in his sch...January 10, 2005
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SCOTT WEILAND, JERRY CANTRELL Jam With CAMP FREDDY In Las Vegas: Photos Available
Scott Weiland (VELVET REVOLVER, ex-STONE TEMPLE PILOTS),Jerry Cantrell (ex-ALICE IN CHAINS),Billy Duffy (ex-THE CULT) and Joan Jett were among the special guests during CAMP FREDDY's set Wednesday (Jan. 5) in Las Vegas at a release party for Sony's forthcoming PSP portable game system. Pictures fr...January 8, 2005
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SLASH Says That 'Dirty Little Thing' Is VELVET REVOLVER's Oldest Single
VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Slash recently revealed to Launch Radio Networks that "Dirty Little Thing", the third single from their platinum debut album, "Contraband", holds an interesting place in the band's brief history. "It's the only song on the record that was written even before (guitarist) Dav...January 7, 2005
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SLASH Auctioning Guitar To Raise Money For Tsunami Victims
According to Gigwise.com, legendary GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash is auctioning a guitar to raise money for the Tsunami Earthquake Appeal. Slash, who is now part of the rock collective VELVET REVOLVER, has donated the signed Gibson Les Paul to The Sun's appeal. The paper is selling a host of items t...January 7, 2005
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TONY IOMMI Says BLACK SABBATH Show With ROB HALFORD Was OZZFEST Highlight
BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi recently spoke to Revolver magazine about his recently released collaborative CD with singer Glenn Hughes (ex-DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH),entitled "The 1996 DEP Sessions", and the possibility of a new SABBATH studio album, among other topics. Several excerpts from...January 6, 2005
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ROB HALFORD Says New Album Is 'Everything You Want In A JUDAS PRIEST Record'
JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford recently spoke to Revolver magazine about the group's much anticipated new studio album, "Angel of Retribution", due on March 1 via Epic Records. An excerpt from the interview follows: Revolver: Any thoughts on the new album? Rob Halford: "It's everything that you w...January 6, 2005
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KAMELOT: 'The Black Halo' Release Dates Confirmed
SPV Records has set a March 15 North American release date (one day earlier internationally except Japan, where it's due on Feb. 16) for the new KAMELOT album, "The Black Halo". The first release for Europe will be a limited-edition digipak with bonus material. As previously reported, KAMELOT were r...January 6, 2005
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OZZY OSBOURNE Says Ex-GUNS N' ROSES Guitarist BUCKETHEAD Auditioned For His Solo Band
Ozzy Osbourne recently spoke to Revolver magazine about his four-disc retrospective box set, "Prince of Darkness", and the upcoming 10th anniversary edition of his Ozzfest traveling festival, among other topics. A couple of excerpts from the interview follow: Revolver: What made you decide to record...January 5, 2005
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THE HAUNTED, DISMEMBER Nominated For Sweden's MANIFEST Award
THE HAUNTED and DISMEMBER are among the nominees for a Manifest award in the "Best Hard Rock/Punk" category. Also up for the "Best Hard Rock/Punk" honor are C.AARMÉ, KOMA and TOTALT JÄVLA MÖRKER. The Manifest Awards are held by SOM (Svenska Oberoende Musikproducenter) (Swedish Independent Musicprodu...January 5, 2005
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VELVET REVOLVER Drummer To Pitch Reality Show Based On His Groupie Conquests
VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES drummer Matt Sorum recently spoke to the Las Vegas Weekly about his penchant for groupies (he's the only member of the band who's not married),which has put him at odds with VR frontman Scott Weiland, according to a recent Entertainment Weekly article. Sorum now say...January 3, 2005
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