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MASTERPLAN Continue Work On Debut CD
MASTERPLAN, the new project formed by former HELLOWEEN guitarist Roland Grapow and drummer Uli Kusch, are preparing to return to the studio on February 25th to complete the vocals and solo parts for their upcoming debut CD, which is tentatively scheduled to be released in early summer. The group are...February 9, 2002
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DAVID LEE ROTH Announces New Guitarist
Japanese guitarist Toshinori Toshi Hiketa is the new guitarist for DAVID LEE ROTH, according to an official statement by DAVID LEE ROTH drummer Ray Luzier. Toshi and I have been bros and have played together in various projects for a few years now, Luzier commented. He was asked to join last year as...February 7, 2002
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VAN HALEN: "Weighing All Options" Following Split With Warner Bros.
VAN HALEN are "currently weighing all the options and seeing what the future brings, [but] it's still premature to say where the band will go [following their split with longtime label Warner Bros. Records]," the group's attorney, Alan Mintz, told Billboard magazine. According to Mintz, VAN HALEN wi...February 2, 2002
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HELLOWEEN Announce Compilation Details
HELLOWEEN have confirmed that their upcoming Best Of double-CD set will be called Treasure Chest and it will have a lot of special packaging, making it a nice collector's item for any HELLOWEEN fan new or old. All of the songs have been remixed and remastered to modern standards. The full track list...January 30, 2002
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Ex-SKUNK ANANSIE Drummer Rumored To Have Joined FEEDER
Former SKUNK ANANSIE drummer Mark Richardson is strongly rumored to have joined FEEDER as a replacement for the late Jon Lee, who tragically committed suicide earlier this month. No official announcement has yet been made on the matter. ...January 30, 2002
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ANDY "Undie" SNEAP Shoots From The Hip!
It's been quite some time since we last got an official update from former SABBAT guitarist and acclaimed producer Andy Undie Sneap, so in the interest of making up for lost time, we will let this English fool fill us in what he's been up to. And while at it, we'll even let him have ...January 29, 2002
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SHIHAD Get To Keep Their Name (For Now)
New Zealand's SHIHAD have decided to keep their name despite previous reports indicating that the group would be altering their moniker due to the similarities to the Islam word for Holy War jihad. According to Australia's Undercover web magazine, SHIHAD were ready to announce the new name REMOTE bu...January 29, 2002
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VAN HALEN Drop Label, Manager Amid Reunion Talks
VAN HALEN have parted ways with Warner Bros. Records after a 14-year run that stretches back to the group's 1978 debut, acording to Hits Daily Double. The band have also changed attorneys, hiring Alan Mintz to take over for Don Engel, who was with them for 15 years. VAN HALEN, who are presently with...January 24, 2002
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TRACY G To Record Solo CD, Make Tribute Appearances
Former DIO/WORLD WAR III guitarist Tracy G is at his recording studio working on a solo CD, to be issued later in the year. Among the musicians featured on the recordings is bassist Leon Randolph (aka Randy Wilde). In other news, Tracy G will be donating a track from his upcoming solo CD to the ...January 22, 2002
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EXODUS Crush Sacramento (Again)
BLABBERMOUTH.NET would like to extend our condolences to EXODUS drummer Tom Hunting, whose dad sadly passed away after a lengthy bout with cancer. In other news, EXODUS performed a crushing set at The Roadhouse in Sacramento, California on Saturday, January 19th that consisted of the following track...January 20, 2002
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CREASE To Work With Grammy Winner On Next CD
Florida's CREASE have enlisted Grammy-winning producer/engineer/mixer Charles Dye (i.e. RICKY MARTIN, AEROSMITH, JON BON JOVI, SAMMY HAGAR) to produce the group's next studio record, due out in the summer. ...January 18, 2002
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TESTAMENT's Billy To Work On Side Project, Follow-Up To "The Gathering"
TESTAMENT have posted the following update on vocalist Chuck Billy's condition and the group's upcoming activities via their official web site at www.testamentlegions.com: “Last week, Chuck's doctors had some great news. The tumors in Chuck's upper body are shrinking, his blood count is looking good...January 17, 2002
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Former HELLOWEEN Duo Announce Name, Singer For New Project
Former HELLOWEEN guitarist Roland Grapow and drummer Uli Kusch have set MASTERPLAN as the name of their new band and have selected ex-YNGWIE MALMSTEEN/current ARK vocalist Jorn Lande to front the much-talked-about group. According to Roland, Jorn was selected in part because his approach is much mor...January 16, 2002
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METALLICA's Ulrich, Hammett To (Allegedly) Collaborate With VAN HALEN's Roth
According to top Danish web site Jubii Rock and the official web site of VAN HALEN frontman David Lee Roth, METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich, guitarist Kirk Hammett, producer Bob Rock and Roth are collaborating on one or more tracks for an upcoming movie soundtrack at Los Angeles' Henson Studios. MARIL...January 15, 2002
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FOZZY Re-Sign With Megaforce, Acquire New Bassist
Here's a not-to-be-taken-seriously press release from the FOZZY camp (featuring former members of STUCK MOJO and WWF wrestler Chris Jericho): FOZZY IS EXCITED AND ARROGANT TO ANNOUNCE A NEW SEVEN FIGURE RECORD DEAL WITH MEGAFORCE RECORDS. "After entertaining many offers from some of the biggest reco...January 15, 2002
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