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OZZY OSBOURNE, TONY IOMMI And...PHIL COLLINS?!
OZZY OSBOURNE's backing band on a rendition of BLACK SABBATH's "Paranoid" at this weekend's Queen of England's Golden Jubilee celebration consisted of SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi, bassist Pino Palladino, and none other than ex-GENESIS mainman Phil Collins on drums. No, we're not kidding. In related...June 6, 2002
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AL PITRELLI/TONY HARNELL's MORNING WOOD Gets European Release
MORNING WOOD, a little-known early '90s collaboration between TNT/WESTWORLD frontman Tony Harnell and SAVATAGE/ex-MEGADETH guitarist Al Pitrelli, will finally have its acclaimed self-titled debut released in Europe through Escape Music. Containing four original songs and eight covers (i.e. THE HEART...June 5, 2002
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OZZY Guitarist Suffering From "Mental And Physical Exhaustion"
OZZY OSBOURNE's representatives have finally issued an official explanation for the cancellation of the remaining dates of the European leg of Ozzfest 2002. It reads as follows: "The remaining dates of the European leg of Ozzfest 2002 have been cancelled to allow guitarist Zakk Wylde to return home...June 5, 2002
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IRON MAIDEN Drummer Nicko McBrain Gives His Life To Christ
Seems like there's more to the previously-reported collaboration between former ANTHRAX guitarist Dan Spitz and IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain than meets the eye. Cross Rhythms, a UK Christian Music Resource, posted the following article in February of this year (all quotes taken from a Willow Cr...June 4, 2002
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Tributes To Fallen Ex-WHIPLASH Bassist Continue Pouring In
Since our announcement of the tragic passing of ex-WHIPLASH/INTO ANOTHER bassist Tony Bono due to a heart attack, a number of friends, former bandmates and fans have posted heartfelt tributes to the man that was universally considered to be among the most down-to-earth, friendly and good-natured peo...June 1, 2002
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Former FEAR FACTORY Guitarist, STATIC-X Bassist To Launch PURO MARANO TOUR 2002
ASESINO, featuring former FEAR FACTORY guitarist Dino Cazares and STATIC-X bassist Tony Campos (on bass/vocals),will shortly embark on their Puro Marano Tour 2002 as the opening act for STATIC-X. So far the following dates have been confirmed: Jun. 07 - Houston, TX @ Verizon Wireless Amphitheater J...May 31, 2002
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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, DEREK SHERINIAN Trade Guest Appearances
Former DREAM THEATER keyboardist Derek Sherinian has finished tracking his parts for the forthcoming YNGWIE MALMSTEEN CD, entitled Attack, which is currently being recorded in Miami, Florida for a late summer release through Spitfire Records. According to Derek, "[Yngwie] was very specific in what h...May 28, 2002
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Ex-PRONG Drummer TED PARSONS: The New PRONG Is A Joke
Former PRONG/GODFLESH drummer Ted Parsons has slammed PRONG mainman Tommy Victor for resurrecting the group with all-new members and attempting to pick up where the band left off at the time of their original split in 1996. "I wanted to continue PRONG with Tommy in 1996 when we got dropped from Epic...May 28, 2002
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WESTWORLD Change Title, Cover To Upcoming CD
WESTWORLD, featuring TNT frontman Tony Harnell and RIOT guitarist Mark Reale, have decided to change the title and cover artwork for their forthcoming third studio album. The album has now been renamed Cyberdreams and will be released on July 29th through Z Records. ...May 27, 2002
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Former WHIPLASH Bassist Dies After Suffering Apparent Heart Attack
Former WHIPLASH/INTO ANOTHER bassist Tony Bono passed away on Friday night/Saturday morning after suffering an apparent heart attack at the age of 38, ex-WHIPLASH/SLAYER drummer Tony Scaglione has confirmed to BLABBERMOUTH.NET. A viewing will reportedly be held on Tuesday, May 28th at a funeral home...May 27, 2002
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DEICIDE's GLEN BENTON To Guest On New VITAL REMAINS CD
DEICIDE frontman Glen Benton will perform all lead vocals on the forthcoming VITAL REMAINS album, entitled Dechristianized, which is due in late August/early September through Olympic Records in the US and Century Media Records in Europe. In an interview with Benton and VR members Tony Lazaro (guita...May 24, 2002
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DEEDS Set Tentative Release Date For "Blown"
DEEDS (formerly DIRTY DEEDS) bassist Tony Newton, who has recently relocated to Los Angeles, California from his native England, has posted the following update via the group's official web site: "The Japanese release date [for our third full-length album, entitled Blown] is August 28th. We will be...May 23, 2002
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Ex-FEAR FACTORY Drummer RAYMOND HERRERA: "DINO CAZARES Is Just A Bitter, Bitter, Fat Man"
In our exclusive interview with former FEAR FACTORY guitarist Dino Cazares, which was posted here last Monday, the axeman went to great lengths to paint the picture of a man who was as frustrated by his former bandmates' quest for mass commercial success as he was by their unwillingness to assume a...May 20, 2002
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DEREK SHERINIAN's Upcoming Solo Effort To Feature Host Of Name Musicians
Yngwie Malmsteen, Billy Sheehan, Tony Franklin (ex-BLUE MURDER/THE FIRM),Al DiMeola, Zakk Wydle, Brian Tichy (ex-OZZY OSBOURNE) and Simon Philips are among the artists scheduled to make guest appearances on the forthcoming solo album from former DREAM THEATER and current YNGWIE MALMSTEEN keyboardis...May 20, 2002
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DEE SNIDER East Coast Dates Announced
Former TWISTED SISTER frontman Dee Snider and his current touring band—AJ Pero (ex-TWISTED SISTER, drums),Dan McCafferty (guitar),Tony Palmucci (guitar),and Freddy Villano (bass)—have lined up the following dates during June: Jun. 14 - TBA - NJ Jun. 15 - The Webster Theatre - Hartford CT Jun. 21...May 14, 2002
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