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Former NEUROTICA Drummer Joins PITBULL DAYCARE
Former NEUROTICA drummer Jason West has joined San Antonio, Texas-based band PITBULL DAYCARE. West made his live debut with the group on April 14 at the Sunset in San Antonio as the support act for MINISTRY. PITBULL DAYCARE, who recently acquired a new guitarist by the name of Andy "Loosey" Escalant...April 27, 2003
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Ex-GUNS N' ROSES Band To Contribute PINK FLOYD Cover To Movie Soundtrack
The new band formed by ex-GUNS N' ROSES members Slash, Duff McKagan and Matt Sorum has contributed a cover of PINK FLOYD's "Money" to the soundtrack to the forthcoming remake of the 1969 British caper comedy "The Italian Job". Joining the group on the recording are STONE TEMPLE PILOTS frontman Scott...April 25, 2003
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Former STABBING WESTWARD Keyboardist Lands In The Reunited THE CLAY PEOPLE
Former STABBING WESTWARD keyboardist/programmer Walter Flakus has joined the reunited THE CLAY PEOPLE, according to www.stabbingwestward.com. "I wanted to let you know that I'm diving back into the pool," Flakus wrote in a message posted on the site. "It's funny that I would end up in Albany. Back i...April 23, 2003
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JASON NEWSTED Falls Ill, Misses First Show In 17 Years
VOIVOD bassist Jason Newsted missed his first show in 17 years when a case of food poisoning kept him from taking the stage in Anaheim, California this past Monday, according to antiMUSIC. Newsted was reportedly taken to an area hospital at approximately 3:00 p.m. on Monday where he was diagnosed wi...April 23, 2003
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JASON NEWSTED Says He Is Looking Forward To Doing Double Duty On OZZFEST 2003
Former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted recently spoke to Billboard.com about the prospect of doing double duty on the forthcoming Ozzfest 2003 tour, which will include appearances by OZZY OSBOURNE and VOIVOD, both of which feature Newsted in their ranks. "I'm definitely looking forward to it," he sa...April 21, 2003
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METALLICA Had Doubts About Their Ability To Carry On
METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich has admitted to Revolver magazine that there were times during the past couple of years when he had doubts about the band's ability to bounce back from the departure of bassist Jason Newsted and frontman James Hetfield's much-publicized battles with alcoholism "and othe...April 16, 2003
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MS2 Announce Upcoming Dates
Milwaukee, Wisconsin-based MS2, who feature in their ranks former members of the acclaimed death metal act MORTA SKULD, have lined up a couple of gigs in early May. They are as follows: May 02 - Topeka, KS @ Bobbie Trap May 03 – Wichita, KS @ Champs Consisting of Andrew Broas (vocals),Dave Gregor (...April 15, 2003
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GODHEAD Members To Perform Acoustic Show
GODHEAD members Jason Miller (guitar/vocals) and Mike Miller (lead guitar) will be playing a rare acoustic show on May 3 at Highland Grounds in Hollywood, California. This is an all-ages show and the cover is only $5. Highland Grounds is located at 742 N Highland Ave in Los Angeles, California. ...April 15, 2003
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No ROSS For P.O.D.
P.O.D. will not be utilizing the services of producer Ross Robinson for their forthcoming full-length album and will once again team up with longtime collaborator Howard Benson (MOTÖRHEAD, REVEILLE),who also helmed P.O.D.'s last two albums, "Satellite" (2002) and "The Fundamental Elements of Southt...April 15, 2003
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P.O.D. To Work With ROSS ROBINSON On New CD?
P.O.D. are reportedly in discussions with producer Ross Robinson (SLIPKNOT, KORN, LIMP BIZKIT) about collaborating on the group's next studio album, tentatively due on November 4 through Atlantic Records. The forthcoming album will be the group's first since the departure of guitarist Marcos Curiel,...April 14, 2003
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JASON NEWSTED: Interview MP3s Posted Online
Several MP3 clips of former METALLICA and current VOIVOD bassist Jason Newsted talking about his new band, his replacement in METALLICA and the musical direction of VOIVOD's brand new album can be heard at this location. VOIVOD are currently rehearsing in California for their upcoming North American...April 10, 2003
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P.O.D. To Release New Album In November
P.O.D. have set a tentative November 4 release date for their next album, the group's first since the departure of guitarist Marcos Curiel. The band, who replaced Curiel with former LIVING SACRIFICE axeman Jason Truby, will enter the studio in May to begin recording the CD, for which they've already...April 10, 2003
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METALLICA Announce Official 'St. Anger' Track Listing
METALLICA have finalized the official track listing for their eighth studio album, "St. Anger", due on June 10 through Elektra Records. Produced by Bob Rock, the album was recorded at the group's own studios inside their San Rafael headquarters. In addition to the eleven tracks on "St. Anger", the p...April 9, 2003
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PAPA WHEELIE Bassist Forms Metal Band
PAPA WHEELIE bassist Joe Ledesma (a.k.a. Joefus) has formed a new metal band called KRUCIBLE. The group — who are completed by Satawn (vocals),Jason Lonich (guitar),and Eric Berry (drums) — will be performing live at Bourbon Street Bar & Grill in Concord, California on Saturday, April 12. Tent...April 7, 2003
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METALLICA's HETFIELD: New Album Contains 'Two Years Of Condensed Emotion'
METALLICA guitarist/vocalist James Hetfield recently spoke to Metal Edge magazine about a number of pertinent topics, including the group's upcoming album, "St. Anger", the Summer Sanitarium tour with LIMP BIZKIT and LINKIN PARK, and the band's personal growth in the two years since the departure of...April 7, 2003