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NIKKI SIXX Defends MÖTLEY CRÜE's 'Glam' Era

Jason Ferguson of Orlando Weekly recently spoke with MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx about the band's first of three four-CD box sets, "Music to Crash Your Car To, Volume 1". Ferguson told Sixx that his "14-year-old self" crossed the band off his cool list in 1985, having determined they had turned i...

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BLAZE: Video Diary Posted Online

BLAZE, the British band led by former IRON MAIDEN/WOLFSBANE singer Blaze Bayley, have posted a three-minute video update from the recording sessions for the group's third full-length album, tentatively due in March 2004 through SPV Records. Check it out here (Windows Media). As previously reported,...

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GODHEAD: Acoustic Shows Announced

GODHEAD frontman Jason Miller and lead guitarist Mike Miller will be playing two acoustic shows on Saturday, January 10 at Highland Grounds in Hollywood, California. There will be an early show at 8:00 p.m. and a late show at 10:00 p.m. Both shows are all ages. Advance tickets are available online o...

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MONSTROSITY's 'Rise To Power' To Receive European Release

Metal Blade Records Europe has signed a licensing deal with Conquest Music Inc. for the European release of the fourth MONSTROSITY album, "Rise To Power". "MONSTROSITY stands for classical American death metal," a spokesperson for Metal Blade said in a statement. "They are a band that always deliver...

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GODHEAD Frontman To Perform At Charity Event

GODHEAD frontman Jason Miller will be performing two songs with Reeves Gabrels (DAVID BOWIE, THE CURE) at Tangier in Los Filez, California Wednesday night (Dec. 10). This is a charity event for "The Crib", a transitional home for young mothers. Jason will take the stage at approximately 10:00 p.m. T...

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Former SOULFLY Members To Support ADEMA

ABLOOM (formerly MOTHRA),the California-based group featuring former SOULFLY members Mikey Doling (guitar),Marcello D. Rapp (bass),and Roy Mayorga (drums),will support ADEMA at four shows on the West Coast beginning on December 16. Confirmed dates are as follows: Dec. 16 - Marquee Theatre - Temp...

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JASON NEWSTED Comments On OZZY Departure

Former METALLICA/current VOIVOD bassist Jason Newsted has issued the following statement regarding his recent departure from OZZY OSBOURNE's band: "I would like to thank the Osbournes for including VOIVOD in their tours this year. I am honored to have had the privilege to share the stage with Ozzy,...

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Former PITCHSHIFTER Drummer To Appear On New BLAZE CD

BLAZE, the British band led by former IRON MAIDEN/WOLFSBANE singer Blaze Bayley, are utilizing the services of former PITCHSHIFTER drummer Jason Bowld during the recording sessions for their third full-length album, which are taking place at Backstage Studios in Derbyshire together with producer And...

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ANTISEEN Mark 20 Years Of 'Destructo Rock' With Live DVD And Book Release

North Carolina punk legends ANTISEEN will be releasing not one, but two career retrospectives in the upcoming months to mark their 20th year as a band. In January, Steel Cage Records will be releasing the ANTISEEN coffee table book, "Destructo Maximus". The book features hundreds of never-before-see...

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ABLOOM Announce Hollywood Gig

ABLOOM (formerly MOTHRA),the California-based group featuring former SOULFLY members Mikey Doling (guitar),Marcello D. Rapp (bass),and Roy Mayorga (drums),will be performing at The Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California on December 23. ABLOOM's current lineup is rounded out by guitarist Le...

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JASON NEWSTED Leaves OZZY OSBOURNE, Is Replaced By ROB ZOMBIE Bassist

Former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted has officially left OZZY OSBOURNE and has been replaced by ex-ROB ZOMBIE bassist Rob "Blasko" Nicholson. Newsted, who was with the band for less than a year, left due to undisclosed reasons. "It's still settling in," Nicholson told MTV.com about his new gig. "I...

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SHAITAN MAZAR To Open For REVIS In South Carolina

SHAITAN MAZAR, the new band featuring former NILE members Chief Spires (bass, vocals) and John Ehlers (guitar),have been "selected by a Epic Records representative" to open for REVIS on December 5 at Ground Zero in Spartanburg, South Carolina, according to a post on the group's web site. Upcoming S...

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GUNS N' ROSES Bassist Announces More Solo Dates

GUNS N' ROSES bassist Tommy Stinson has announced the following solo dates during December: Dec. 07 - New York, NY @ Pianos (w/ Angela McClusky) Dec. 16 - Los Angeles, CA @ Lava Lounge (benefit show) As previously reported, Stinson's as-yet-untitled solo album was recorded primarily over two months...

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GODHEAD: Original Drummer Rejoins The Fold

GODHEAD have been rejoined by original drummer James O'Connor following the departure of ex-STATIC-X skinsman Ken Jay. The band were forced to cancel a European tour due to Ken's illness. Now Ken has made the departure definite and permanent, so the band have been looking for a replacement. Accordin...

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GENE SIMMONS Domain 'Hijacked' by Indie Rock Musician

In a bold attempt to gain notice in Simmons Records' increasingly competitive new-to-be-signed artist selection, Seattle rocker Jason Frost has mysteriously posted a message at GeneKlein.com aimed directly at Gene Simmons of the rock band KISS. For those unfamiliar, Gene Klein is KISS bassist/vocali...