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Judge Issues Warrant For SCOTT WEILAND's Arrest
A bench warrant has been issued for Scott Weiland's arrest after the VELVET REVOLVER singer did not appear at a probation status hearing on Friday (July 30),according to MTV.com. Weiland's lawyer characterized the warrant as a technicality and called it standard practice when a hearing is reschedul...July 30, 2004
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Former INTO ETERNITY Drummer Blames 'Financial Reasons' For Split
Drummer Jim Austin and singer Chris Krall were forced to leave Canadian progressive death metal progenies INTO ETERNITY due to "financial reasons," according to a posting by Austin on the band's official message board. "We simply have no money and need to work," Jim said. "INTO ETERNITY needs to tou...July 29, 2004
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K.K. DOWNING: ROB HALFORD Is The Voice Of JUDAS PRIEST
JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing recently spoke to BayInsider.com about the group's reunion with vocalist Rob Halford, their appearance at this year's Ozzfest and their admiration for BLACK SABBATH, among other topics. Several excerpts from the interview follow: BayInsider: I had an interview wit...July 28, 2004
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SLAYER's TOM ARAYA Says Recording Plans Have Been Put On Hold
SLAYER bassist/vocalist Tom Araya has told the Tacoma News Tribune that nine to 10 polished instrumental tracks have been finished for the band's next studio album, with another two that still need work. "The lyrical parts haven't been completed yet. Those might change the attitude or the mood of th...July 23, 2004
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ALICE COOPER Keeps His Snake In Good Hands
Duncan Forgan of Scotsman.com is reporting that the current reptile of choice for ALICE COOPER's live European show is a boa constrictor named Lady Macbeth, who lives in East Lothian, Scotland. The 12-foot long snake, whose owner Murray Bain hails from Longniddry, has been part of Cooper's entourage...July 22, 2004
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SHADOWS FALL: 'The Power Of I And I' Video To Feature Special Guests
SHADOWS FALL singer Brian Fair has issued the following update: "It has been a whirlwind week in the SHADOWS FALL camp. We just returned home after an amazing European tour with our good friends in KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, CHIMAIRA and GOD FORBID with some crazy festivals thrown in along the way. A huge t...July 21, 2004
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RIVERDOGS Back In The Studio With Six New Songs
Vintage rock band RIVERDOGS, featuring guitarist Vivian Campbell (DEF LEPPARD, ex-DIO, WHITESNAKE),are in the process of recording a new album. The group have six songs on tape, and are recording as schedules permit. Live performances are planned in Los Angeles and San Diego at the end of August to...July 21, 2004
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IRON MAIDEN Stars To Celebrate 50 Years Of The Fender Stratocaster
IRON MAIDEN's Bruce Dickinson, Adrian Smith and Nicko McBrain are the latest names to be added to the Miller Strat Pack concert on Friday, September 24 at Wembley Arena, in aid of Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy. It is also rumored that the IRON MAIDEN contingent will be joined by none other than the...July 20, 2004
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JUDAS PRIEST-Inspired Art Exhibit Opens In Toronto
Mike Doherty of The Globe and Mail reports that an Ontario-based artist has opened a gallery in Toronto dedicated to the work of JUDAS PRIEST. The show "Electric Eye", a fundraiser for Toronto's Sis Boom Bah gallery, features 49 works in various media by 49 artists, each of whom was assigned a song...July 12, 2004
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DAVE MUSTAINE: 'DAVID ELLEFSON Is Suing Me And MEGADETH'
MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "Here is what I have been saying in the interviews, what happened chronologically that caused the demise of the band, why [drummer] Nick [Menza] was fired, [guitarist] Marty [Friedman] quitting, records...July 8, 2004
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METALLICA: CLIFF BURTON's Last-Ever Interview To Be Published
Sweden Rock magazine (web site) will publish the last-ever interview with METALLICA bassist Cliff Burton in their July 20 issue. It is commonly believed that the last interview with Cliff was conducted by Garry Sharpe-Young when METALLICA visited the Birmingham Odeon on September 20, 1986, one week...July 8, 2004
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RUNNING WILD Guitarist Says Cancelled Festival Appearances Are Not His Fault
RUNNING WILD guitarist Bernd Aufermann has posted the following message on his web site: "Hello everybody. Sad news about RUNNING WILD and the cancellation of the festival activities: SORRY NOT MY FAULT. "Can you imagine, me sitting & preparing the new setlist for weeks and travel to rehearsal t...June 23, 2004
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NIGHTWISH: 'Once' Certified Gold In Germany
NIGHTWISH's new album, "Once", has been certified gold in Germany for sales in excess of 100,000 copies within two weeks of its release. The album's first single, "Nemo", is also still going strong and heading for gold status as well, according to a posting on Nuclear Blast Records' web site. Markus...June 22, 2004
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QUO VADIS Announce Lineup For Live Shows
Canadian technical metallers QUO VADIS will be joined by bassist Dominique Lapointe (ATHERETIC, AUGURY) and guitarist William Seghers during their upcoming summer shows. William has contributed six solos to the group's third album, due out later in the year through Skyscraper Music Entertainment. Do...June 21, 2004
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INFERNAL MAJESTY: Canadian Tour Dates Announced
Long-running Canadian thrashers INFERNAL MAJESTY will kick off a six-week Canadian tour by supporting METAL CHURCH at The Cobalt in Vancouver B.C. on Sunday, June 20. Dates include (all shows with DEAD JESUS): Jun. 20 - Vancouver B.C. - The Cobalt (w/ METAL CHURCH) Jun. 24 - Calgary, AB - The Machin...June 11, 2004
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