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JASON NEWSTED Teaches Kids How To Rock
Former METALLICA and current VOIVOD bassist Jason Newsted was among the special guest teachers who came to San Francisco's Spring Valley Elementary school Tuesday (October 21) to share their knowledge and excitement about music to kids, according to KPIX.com. Popular music is a regular part of Ms. C...October 22, 2003
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Tribute To RITCHIE BLACKMORE To Arrive In November
A tribute to former DEEP PURPLE/RAINBOW guitarist Ritchie Blackmore, titled "Blackmore's Castle: A Tribute to Deep Purple and Rainbow", is slated for release on November 11 through Lion Music. The complete track listing for the effort is as follows: 01. MISTER KITE – Bloodsucker 02. TRANSCENDENCE –...October 21, 2003
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GODHEAD To Support EVANESCENCE With Or Without Drummer
Despite drummer Ken Jay's (ex-STATIC-X) health issues which have forced GODHEAD to withdraw from their European tour with PARADISE LOST, the band will still open the U.S. EVANESCENCE tour beginning in Tucson on November 21 and running through mid-December. Band frontman Jason Miller explains, "Ken's...October 21, 2003
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GODHEAD Apologize For European Tour Cancellation
GODHEAD have issued a statement explaining their decision to drop off the forthcoming PARADISE LOST European tour in order to allow their drummer Ken Jay (ex-STATIC-X) sufficient time to recover from an undisclosed illness. "It is with much regret that we have to make this announcement, but our Euro...October 17, 2003
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PANTERA's New Found Power Has A Name: DAMAGEPLAN
PANTERA guitarist Dimebag Darrell and drummer Vinnie Paul have officially named their new band DAMAGEPLAN. The group, whose debut album is due January 27 through Elektra Records, also features singer Patrick Lachman, who used to play guitar in HALFORD and DIESEL MACHINE. Former JERRY CANTRELL back-u...October 16, 2003
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Former SOULFLY Members Join Forces In ABLOOM
Former SOULFLY members Mikey Doling (guitar),Marcello D. Rapp (bass),and Roy Mayorga (drums) have rejoined forces in ABLOOM, the California-based group formerly known as MOTHRA. The band, whose lineup is rounded out by guitarist Levon Sultanian and vocalist Jason Radford (both of ONESIDEZERO),pla...October 15, 2003
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BURNTHE8TRACK Sign With ABACUS RECORDINGS
Winnipeg-based BURNTHE8TRACK have inked a deal with Abacus Recordings. The four-piece, whose members include brothers Derek and Jason Kun, Sam Osland and Mike Goreski, formed in the summer of 2001. In the last two years they have opened for a number of high-profile artists, including PROPAGHANDI, TH...October 14, 2003
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PETE WAY: The Latest On The New UFO And WAYSTED Albums
UFO bassist Pete Way has posted the following message to his official web site: "Hello everybody, "I am putting together the final arrangements on getting overseas to join UFO and begin recording. I should be leaving for Hanover, Germany within the week. "I am so excited about this record! I have he...October 7, 2003
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Former MACHINE HEAD Guitarist Solidifies New Band
Former MACHINE HEAD/SOULFLY guitarist Logan Mader has solidified the lineup of his new band, NEW BLACK. Joining Mader (who handles guitar and lead vocals in the new group) and collaborator/guitarist Lucas Banker (formerly of LIFE OF AGONY singer Keith Caputo's solo band) are drummer Christopher Anta...October 7, 2003
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MESHUGGAH Speak Out On Label Situation, Upcoming EP
Swedish experimental extreme metal band MESHUGGAH have posted the following update on their official web site: What's up guys!? Thought we should post a 'little something' regarding these darn label rumors. We're releasing a 'one-off' thing on a small label called Fractured Transmitter Records. "The...October 6, 2003
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Suicide Concert Halted By Web Attack
A concert by Florida shock-rockers HELL ON EARTH which was to feature an on-stage suicide of a terminally ill person was postponed Saturday because of problems with the planned broadcast of the event over the Internet, according to The Associated Press. The band's web site was attacked Saturday even...October 5, 2003
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ZAKK WYLDE And JASON NEWSTED Backstage Jam: Video Posted Online
A short video of OZZY OSBOURNE guitarist Zakk Wylde and bassist Jason Newsted (VOIVOD, ex-METALLICA) jamming together backstage on the Ozzfest 2003 tour has been posted online at the Fuse TV web site. Check it out: Windows Media (High, Low),Real Media (High, Low). In related news, ...October 3, 2003
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VOIVOD Drop Off OZZY's European Tour
Despite previous reports to the contrary, veteran Montreal metallers VOIVOD have announced that they will NOT be touring Europe with OZZY OSBOURNE. Instead, the band will spend the remainder of the year in Montreal working on their next album and plan on touring Europe in 2004. Jason Newsted (ex-MET...October 2, 2003
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MESHUGGAH To Release New Music In The Spring
Swedish experimental extreme metal band MESHUGGAH will issue a new EP in the spring through Fractured Transmitter Records, the label formed by MUSHROOMHEAD vocalist Jason Mann. The one-song disc will reportedly clock in at over 20 minutes and will "bring the world of extreme music to its knees," acc...October 1, 2003
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MESHUGGAH Singer Guests On New MUSHROOMHEAD Album
MESHUGGAH vocalist Jens Kidman has recorded a guest appearance on MUSHROOMHEAD's forthcoming CD, "XIII", due on October 14 through Universal Records. Kidman reportedly shares lead vocal duties with MUSHROOMHEAD frontman Jason Mann in the track "The Dream Is Over". As previously reported, MESHUGGAH...September 30, 2003
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