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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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DIMEBAG's Public Memorial Service: In The Words Of BLABBERMOUTH.NET Visitors

The following first-hand accounts of the public memorial service held Tuesday night (Dec. 14) for slain DAMAGEPLAN/ex-PANTERA guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott have been submitted by BLABBERMOUTH.NET visitors: Bryan and Andrew Mamaliga: "I was at the memorial last night. It was an incredibly cool a...

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EDDIE VAN HALEN, ZAKK WYLDE Deliver Tributes To DIMEBAG At Public Memorial

The Associated Press is reporting that guitarists Eddie Van Halen and Zakk Wylde delivered profanity-laced tributes at a public memorial service Tuesday night for slain heavy metal guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott. "I'm here for the same reason as everyone else, to give some love back...," Van Hal...

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Update: PHILIP ANSELMO Barred From DIMEBAG's Funeral; JERRY CANTRELL Performs Acoustically

BLABBERMOUTH.NET has confirmed that former PANTERA singer Philip Anselmo did NOT attend the the funeral of DAMAGEPLAN/ex-PANTERA guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott — apparently because he was told that he was "not welcome" at any of the events honoring the late musician who was slain last week at a...

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LIONSHEART Announce New Bassist, Keyboardist

LIONSHEART, the British melodic hard rock outfit fronted by former GRIM REAPER/ONSLAUGHT singer Steve Grimmett, have posted the following message on their official web site: "Following Eddie's departure from the band, ex-BATTLEZONE (Paul Di'Anno) bass player Gavin Cooper has stepped into the breach....

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Ex-ALICE IN CHAINS Guitarist JERRY CANTRELL: DIMEBAG 'Always Had A Joke And A Smile'

Former ALICE IN CHAINS guitarist Jerry Cantrell told the Dallas Morning News that DAMAGEPLAN/ex-PANTERA guitarist Dimebag Darrell was a one-of-a-kind character — a hard-partying Yosemite Sam who had a tender, more nurturing side. "He was a deep soul," Cantrell said. "He was always there with a smile...

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Former ALICE COOPER Guitarist Recording New Solo Album

Michael Bruce, former guitarist and chief songwriter for the original ALICE COOPER GROUP, is currently in the studio recording a new solo album. Bruce, who penned such classic COOPER hits as "I'm Eighteen", "No More Mr. Nice Guy", "Be My Lover" and "School's Out", promises that his new CD will "cont...

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Former MÖTLEY CRÜE Singer Completes Work On Autobiography

Former MÖTLEY CRÜE singer John Corabi's authorized autobiography is finished, and is reportedly being bid over by several publishers. Expect a summer 2005 release date. In April 2005, co-author Jake Brown will begin work with HANOI ROCKS members Michael Monroe and Andy McCoy on the band's authorized...

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Review: GODSMACK Can't Hide Flaws When Unplugged

Gemma Tarlach of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reviewed GODSMACK's acoustic performance at the Eagles Ballroom Wednesday night (Dec. 1). "The songs that worked best during the set — 'Serenity', 'Voodoo' and a new song yet to be recorded — were GODSMACK tunes that are already turned down a few notch...

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Heavy Metal Musicians Before They Were Rock Stars: Photos Available

Ever wondered what some of your favorite rock stars looked like when they were little kids? A Brazilian web site, Rock N Beauty, is currently hosting a number of childhood pictures of famous rock musicians, including the following: Ozzy Osbourne (BLACK SABBATH) Bruce Dickinson (IRON MAIDEN) Lars Ulr...

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CHILDREN OF BODOM Set North American Release Date For New EP

Finnish thrash titans CHILDREN OF BODOM will release their long awaited "Trashed, Lost & Strungout" EP in North America on February 22, 2005 via Century Media Records. This EP features two new tracks (the title cut and "Knuckleduster"),two covers (ALICE COOPER's "Bed of Nails" and ANDREW W.K.'s...

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JERRY CANTRELL, BILLY DUFFY To Guest On CAMP FREDDY Debut

Former ALICE IN CHAINS guitarist Jerry Cantrell and ex-THE CULT axeman Billy Duffy have recorded guest appearances on the debut album from CAMP FREDDY, tentatively due in early 2005 via Sanctuary Records. Other confirmed guests on the CD include drummer Chad Smith (RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS) and singer...

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PAUL STANLEY's Artwork To Be Displayed At Arizona Gallery

Arizona's GetOut Magazine is reporting that an exhibit of artwork by KISS frontman Paul Stanley is among the planned attractions at The Rock Star Gallery of Music, Collectibles & Celebrity Fine Art — a 2,000-square-foot venue that is scheduled to open its doors this weekend in Scottsdale, AZ. Th...

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HAMMERFALL Announce One-Off Hometown Gig

Swedish metallers HAMMERFALL will play at Scandinavium in Gothenburg (Göteborg),Sweden on April 30. "It's the only show we will do in Sweden this spring, and is part of a 5-10 gig swing we call the Icebreaker Festivals," guitarist Oscar Dronjak writes on the group's web site. "Apparently, no other...

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DAMN YANKEES And CHEAP TRICK Members Set For ALICE COOPER Benefit Next Month

Launch Radio Networks is reporting that the members of DAMN YANKEES will reunite at a benefit hosted by Alice Cooper next month. Guitarists Tommy Shaw and Ted Nugent, bassist Jack Blades, and drummer Michael Cartellone will play together at the fourth annual Alice Cooper's Christmas Pudding show, wh...