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SHADOWS FALL Drummer Reports From DIMEBAG's Funeral

SHADOWS FALL drummer Jason Bittner has issued the following report from the funeral services and public memorial for slain DAMAGEPLAN/ex-PANTERA guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott, which were held on Tuesday (Dec. 14) in Arlington, Texas: "I have just gotten to my computer today after returning home...

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Norwegian Pop Singer Explains NIKKI SIXX Collaboration

Marion Raven (photo),formerly one half of Norwegian pop group M2M, was asked on her official forum about collaborating with MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx on her debut solo album. "It first started with me going to CBGBs in New York and his band BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION was playing there," she explain...

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STRAPPING YOUNG LAD Mainman Discusses Upcoming Album 'Alien'

Maniacal Canadian extremists STRAPPING YOUNG LAD have finalized the track listing for their highly anticipated new album, "Alien", now set for a March 22 release. The follow-up to the group's critically acclaimed 2003 release "SYL" was recorded at the Armoury and Greenhouse Studios (both in Vancouve...

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HATE ETERNAL Guitarist: 'DIMEBAG's Spirit Will Carry On Forever'

HATE ETERNAL/ex-MORBID ANGEL guitarist Erik Rutan has issued the following statement in memory of DAMAGEPLAN/ex-PANTERA guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott: "I have thought so long and hard on what I could possibly say that has not already been said about the tragic death of Dimebag Darrell Abbott bu...

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NIKKI SIXX Collaborates With Norwegian Female Pop Singer

According to an article published in today's edition of the Norwegian newspaper VG Nett, MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx has been collaborating with Marion Raven, formerly one half of Norwegian pop group M2M, on material for Raven's upcoming solo album, tentatively due next year via Atlantic Records....

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MICHELLE BRANCH: DIMEBAG Was 'One Of The Sweetest Guys'

Platinum-selling pop-rock singer/songwriter Michelle Branch has posted the following message regarding the death of DAMAGEPLAN/ex-PANTERA guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott: "I am so sad to hear about Dimebag being shot and killed while doing something he loves. I was lucky to meet him (photo) and h...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE: 'The Dirt' Movie To Begin Production In The Spring

According to MTV.com, production on a movie based on the MÖTLEY CRÜE biography "The Dirt" is expected to begin in the spring. "The script is basically done," said Nikki Sixx, the band's bassist. "As executive producers, we need to weed out any of the weak shit. We like to do things we've never done...

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JIMI HENDRIX Unearthed: Hours Of Unheard Sessions Discovered

Robin Stummer and Anthony Barnes of The Belfast Telegraph are reporting that Jimi Hendrix's estate is planning on releasing dozens of unheard recordings that will delight Hendrix fans and go some way to repair damage done to his reputation by years of poor-quality bootlegs. The new material — there...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE Bassist Clears Up 'Bullshit' Session Musician Rumors

MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx has rejected Internet reports that the group's reunion single, "If I Die Tomorrow", features guest appearances by session musicians DJ Ashba (ex-BEAUTIFUL CREATURES) and Josh Freese (A PERFECT CIRCLE) on guitar and drums, respectively, in place of regular members Mick...

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When METALLICA Ruled The World: VH1 Special To Air In 2005

VH1 is reportedly working on a new special on METALLICA. Titled "When Metallica Ruled the World", the special is expected to air sometime in 2005. According to the series' web site, "When __ Ruled The World" is "a one-hour oral and visual history of pop culture phenomena for VH1. This is not history...

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OZZY OSBOURNE Burglary Update: Police To Quiz 'X Factor' Contestants

The Sunday Mirror reports that detectives are probing a possible link between the $3.8 million jewel raid at Ozzy Osbourne's home and the pop talent show "The X Factor" on which Sharon Osbourne is a judge. Contestants and crew who visited the Osbournes' mansion during filming for the TV series could...

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FOZZY/STUCK MOJO Guitarist RICH WARD Records With Rapper BONZ For First Time In Five Years

FOZZY/STUCK MOJO guitarist Rich Ward has posted the following message on his official web site: "About five months ago, DUKE [Rich's solo project] manager Mark Willis told me about a young female R&B singer from Atlanta that had the goods. A great voice, great look and the right personality for...

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IRON MAIDEN Singer To Host BBC Radio 2's 'Masters Of Rock' Series

IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson will be hosting a new BBC Radio 2 series, called "Masters of Rock", beginning this Thursday (Nov. 25) at 21:00 GMT. The show topics that are said to be included in the series are as follows: Week 1: KISS-tory Week 2: Ian Gillan's (DEEP PURPLE) solo career Week 3:...

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Original MARILYN MANSON Bassist To Unveil New Fashion And Art

Original MARILYN MANSON bassist Gidget Gein (a.k.a. Brad Stewart) will unveil some of his newest fashion and art at the Bluespace Gallery (5519 Hollywood Blvd.) in Hollywood, CA on Friday December 3, 2004 between 8:00 p.m. and 12:00 a.m. Dubbed Gidget Gein's Gollywood, the evening will feature a fas...

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NINE INCH NAILS' 'The Downward Spiral - Deluxe Edition' To Include B-Sides, Rarities, Demos

In 1994, a dark, brutal album turned music upside down and became a modern masterpiece. Now, in its 10th anniversary year, NINE INCH NAILS' "The Downward Spiral", a landmark album in modern rock, in industrial music and in pop culture returns in a "Deluxe Edition" (Interscope/UMe),released November...