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VELVET REVOLVER, THE CULT Members Form New 'Supergroup'?
VELVET REVOLVER drummer Matt Sorum (ex-GUNS N' ROSES),THE CULT guitarist Billy Duffy, former THE ALMIGHTY frontman Ricky Warwick and ex-THE CULT touring bassist Billy Morrison have spent some time at Sorum's Drac Studios tracking several songs written by Duffy, Warwick and Morrison. Commented Morri...January 12, 2006
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GENE SIMMONS' 'Family Jewels' Officially Unveiled
According to Variety.com, A&E has officially announced plans to air KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons' own "Osbournes"-style docusoap. Dubbed "Gene Simmons' Family Jewels", the program is one of three new shows the channel will premiere this year. A&E exec veepveep-general manager Bob DeBit...January 12, 2006
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DEMIRICOUS Announce New Drummer
Indianapolis-based death/thrash metal band DEMIRICOUS have announced the addition of touring drummer Mike Rafferty to the group's ranks. "This will be a trial before making him the permanent band member," reads an official press release. "He has previously drummed for GOD BELOW and BRAND NEW SIN. He...January 11, 2006
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Former DREAM THEATER Keyboardist Gets Help From ZAKK WYLDE On New Solo Album
Former DREAM THEATER/YNGWIE MALMSTEEN keyboardist Derek Sherinian is currently working on his fifth solo album at his own Beachwood Manor Studios in Burbank, CA. This new album is slated to be released June 2006 on InsideOut Music in the U.S. and Europe, and Marquee/Avalon in Japan. After a nine-mon...January 10, 2006
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DAVE NAVARRO Spends New Year's Eve With SHARON And OZZY OSBOURNE
Former JANE'S ADDICTION and current THE PANIC CHANNEL guitarist Dave Navarro spent New Year's Eve at Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne's house "with the Morrisons [former THE CULT touring bassist/current CAMP FREDDY guitarist Billy Morrison and his wife], Billy Duffy [THE CULT guitarist] and his girl Jennife...January 3, 2006
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MARTY FRIEDMAN Looks Back On 2005, Talks About Upcoming Solo CD
Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman recently gave an interview to his official web site regarding his recent and upcoming activities. The question-and-answer session follows: Q: 2005 was a big year for you with 6 months on a hit TV series, three live DVDs, lots of new music of your own as well...January 3, 2006
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WARHEAD Continue Work On Fourth Album, Seek New Guitarist
Drummer Peter Breitenbach of the German metallers WARHEAD, whose original lineup included current REBELLION frontman Björn Eilen, has posted the following update on the band's official web site: "We're not finished the work on our new album, at this time (which, by the way, won't be named 'Alive' af...January 3, 2006
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GLENN HUGHES: New Album Update
Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH) fan site GHPG.net has been updated with the following message: "Glenn will be entering the studio this month to begin recording his new solo album. It's not just any studio, but in fact, the Hollywood Hills home of none other than RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS drumm...January 2, 2006
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THE CULT Sign Management Deal With RIDERS ON THE STORM's VITORINO
THE CULT principals Billy Duffy (guitar) and Ian Astbury (vocals) have inked a management deal with Tom Vitorino, who also represents RIDERS ON THE STORM (formerly THE DOORS 21ST CENTURY),the band featuring Ray Manzarek and Robby Krieger of THE DOORS with Astbury as Jim Morrison. As previously repo...December 31, 2005
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THE CULT Planning 'Limited Gigs', Special Product Reissues In 2006
THE CULT principals Billy Duffy (guitar) and Ian Astbury (vocals) are rumored to be planning special product reissues and some limited gigs in 2006. However, a full-blown reunion appears to be unlikely at this point. More information will be made available soon. Duffy recently signed on to play a vi...December 29, 2005
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Former CARCASS Frontman JEFF WALKER: Solo Track Available For Download
A brand-new solo track from former CARCASS bassist/vocalist Jeff Walker, entitled "You're Still on My Mind", has been made available download at this location. The song comes off Walker's upcoming solo album consisting exclusively of country and blues covers, due on March 14, 2006 release via Fractu...December 29, 2005
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Seeds of Pain
Am I the only one who had not heard of this French band until now? Take a good bit of NEVERMORE's heavy-thrash-meets-traditional-metal (especially those chunky riffs),color with some QUEENSRŸCHE, throw in a tiny bit of TESTAMENT, and you will have a strong sense of what you're getting into with "Se...December 26, 2005
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AL JOURGENSEN: New MINISTRY Album Is 'Fastest, Hardest, Most Maniacal Record I've Ever Done'
REVOLTING COCKS, the side project of MINISTRY mainman Al Jourgensen, have pushed back the release date of their new album, "Cocked and Loaded", to March 7, 2006 from the previously announced February 14. Produced by Al Jourgensen, the CD features the contributions of guest artists Jello Biafra (DEAD...December 23, 2005
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TOMMY LEE Emcees 'Miracle on State Street 7' Concert In Chicago
MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee was in Chicago on Friday, December 16 to emcee the "Miracle on State Street 7" concert, which featured ALANIS MORISETTE, BEN FOLDS and THE FRAY. After the show at the Chicago Theatre, Tommy brought Alanis with him over to LePassage, where he brought the big beats with D...December 20, 2005
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CINDERELLA Frontman Produces Tracks For 'Americal Idol' Runner-Up
CINDERELLA frontman Tom Keifer produced three tracks for "American Idol" runner-up Bo Bice this past November. The songs "Cinnamon & Novacaine", "Whiskey Women and Time", and "Sinner in a Sin" are the bonus tracks on Bo's DualDisc "The Real Thing", which was released December 13. Click here to p...December 19, 2005
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