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SHADOWS FALL Begin Work On “The Art Of Balance”
Massachusetts-based quintet SHADOWS FALL, featuring new drummer Jason Bittner (formerly of STIGMATA and CRISIS),have entered Planet Z studios with producer Zeuss (i.e. GOD FORBID, HATEBREED) to record their third full-length album, tentatively entitled The Art Of Balance, which is scheduled to be r...April 4, 2002
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JASON NEWSTED Joins GOV'T MULE For Five Shows
Former METALLICA and current ECHOBRAIN bassist Jason Newsted will be performing with GOV'T MULE at the following shows: Apr. 17 - Beacon Theatre - New York, NY Apr. 18 - Michigan Theater - Ann Arbor, MI Apr. 19 - Riviera Theatre - Chicago, IL Apr. 20 - State Theatre - Minneapolis, MN Apr. 21 - ...March 27, 2002
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ECHOBRAIN: Full US Tour Announced
ECHOBRAIN, featuring former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted, guitarist/vocalist Dylan Donkin, and drummer Brian Sagrafena, kicked off their 2002 Keep Me Alive tour in Petaluma, California on Wednesday, March 20th to a packed house. Although primarily a local crowd, the audience consisted of several...March 25, 2002
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JASON NEWSTED: “MEGADETH Was A Watered-Down METALLICA”
Despite MEGADETH guitarist Dave Mustaine's close links to the METALLICA camp and undeniable contributions to the latter act's early sound, former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted has never been particularly impressed with Mustaine's post-METALLICA offerings. In a recent interview with the Dallas-base...March 18, 2002
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THE CULT's BILLY MORRISON: We Have Not Split Up
THE CULT have not split up and are officially “on a break”, according to THE CULT touring bassist Billy Morrison. In a statement posted at Morrison's official web site, the bassist insists that “[vocalist] Ian [Astbury] and [guitarist] Billy [Duffy] are involved in other things for a few months, and...March 18, 2002
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SLAVES ON DOPE To Begin Pre-Production For Sophomore CD
SLAVES ON DOPE are due to begin pre-production in the near future on their second album for an as-yet-undisclosed label with producers Jason Slater (i.e. SNAKE RIVER CONSPIRACY, EARSHOT) and Troy Van Leeuwen (i.e. A PERFECT CIRCLE, ENEMY). In other news, SLAVES ON DOPE frontman Jason Rockman was inv...March 12, 2002
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VOIVOD Rumored To Support MOTÖRHEAD, Former Frontman Completes Work On New Demo
The current line-up of VOIVOD—featuring returning vocalist Snake (aka Denis Belanger),but presumably without recording bassist Jason Newsted (ex-METALLICA)—are strongly rumored to be opening for MOTÖRHEAD at the latter band's headlining shows in Toronto, Ontario at Kool Haus (formerly The Warehouse...March 11, 2002
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VOIVOD Rumored To Support MOTRHEAD, Former Frontman Completes Work On New Demo
The current line-up of VOIVODfeaturing returning vocalist Snake (aka Denis Belanger),but presumably without recording bassist Jason Newsted (ex-METALLICA)are strongly rumored to be opening for MOTRHEAD at the latter band's headlining shows in Toronto, Ontario at Kool Haus (formerly The Warehouse) o...March 11, 2002
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Former MEGADETH Axeman Resurfaces In Dance-Pop Act RED DYE #2
Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman (a.k.a. Dr. A) has resurfaced in RED DYE #2 (click here to view photo),a dance-pop act which uses a “hard rocking guitar” as a major part of their sound, according to the group's own description of their original material. Fronted by female lead singer Misch...March 9, 2002
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Former METALLICA Bassist To Join GOV'T MULE As Special Guest At Upcoming Gigs
Former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted (currently in ECHOBRAIN) will reportedly join GOV'T MULE as a “special guest” at the latter group's headlining gig at Michigan Theatre in Ann Arbor, Michigan on Thursday, April 18th, at the Riviera Theatre in Chicago, Illinois on April 19th, at the State Theatr...March 8, 2002
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Former DYING FETUS Drummer Makes SLAYER Short List, Announcement Expected In Coming Weeks
Former DYING FETUS/SUFFOCATION/M.O.D. and current MISERY INDEX drummer Kevin Talley is reportedly one of three sticksmen that have been re-called by SLAYER's management for a second audition to fill the slot left vacant by the recent departure of Paul Bostaph (now in SYSTEMATIC). Although no officia...March 6, 2002
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ECHOBRAIN To Receive Support From THE MOSS BROTHERS At Upcoming Gigs
ECHOBRAIN, the new band of former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted will be joined by THE MOSS BROTHERS at the first three shows of their upcoming tour of the West Coast. THE MOSS BROTHERS have previously played several gigs with Newsted sitting in (click here to view photographic evidence),but they...March 6, 2002
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THE CULT Touring Bassist Begins Work On Solo Release
THE CULT touring bassist Billy Morrison has been working on solo material since the completion of the group's US tour and has reportedly co-written tracks with PITCHSHIFTER frontman JS Clayden and PROFESSIONAL MURDER MUSIC guitarist Brian Harrah for his upcoming debut solo album. Additional collabor...March 4, 2002
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ECHOBRAIN Sell Out San Francisco Gig
ECHOBRAIN, featuring former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted, have completely sold out their gig at Slim's in San Francisco on April 6th. ...March 1, 2002
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ECHOBRAIN: Southern California Date Announced
ECHOBRAIN, featuring former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted, have added a West Hollywood date to their upcoming itinerary. Confirmed dates so far are as follows: Mar. 20 - Petaluma, CA @ The Mystic Theatre Mar. 21 - San Jose, CA @ The Usual Mar. 23 - Santa Cruz, CA @ The Catalyst Apr. 06 - San ...February 26, 2002
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