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Former DEATH Guitarist Brings Out The Funk With JUNKIE RUSH
Former DEATH guitarist Bobby Koelble, whose virtuoso playing can be heard on the bands 1995 Roadrunner release "Symbolic", is now the vocalist/guitarist/songwriter for the Orlando-based JUNKIE RUSH. The band combine modern rock with elements of funk, reggae, Latin and world music, punctuated by worl...June 21, 2003
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OZZY OSBOURNE's Son To Be Featured In Documentary About Children Of Rock Royalty
Louis Osbourne, Ozzy's son from his first marriage, is featured in a new film called "Singing in the Shadow: The Children of Rock Royalty", a look at what it's like growing up with a parent (or parents) who are rock stars. Ozzy reportedly turned down a request by Montreal filmmaker Alan Handel to be...June 19, 2003
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SUPERJOINT RITUAL's BOWER Speaks Out On Decision To Put DOWN On Hold
SUPERJOINT RITUAL guitarist Jimmy Bower recently spoke to Bully magazine about singer Philip Anselmo's decision to put his other projects on hold in order to concentrate on promoting SUPERJOINT's upcoming sophomore CD, "A Lethal Dose Of American Hatred" (due July 22 through Sanctuary Records). "[SUP...June 17, 2003
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STRYPER To Kick Off Reunion Tour In Early October
Legendary Christian rock band STRYPER have announced plans to embark on their first-ever reunion tour this fall to celebrate the quartet's 20th anniversary. The band's first nationwide performance junket in more than 12 years is slated to kick off in the Northeast in early October. The tour will run...June 16, 2003
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MACHINE HEAD To Release 'Through The Ashes Of Empires' In October
MACHINE HEAD have set "Through The Ashes Of Empires" as the title of their fifth album, tentatively due in Europe on October 13 through Roadrunner Records. The follow-up to 2001's "Supercharger" will be recorded at Sharkbite studios in Oakland, California, with lead singer/guitarist Robert Flynn at...June 16, 2003
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MOTHRA Change Name, Announce Los Angeles Gig
MOTHRA, the new project featuring guitarist Mikey Doling (ex-SNOT, SOULFLY),bassist Jon "Tumor" Fahnestock (ex-SNOT, AMEN),drummer Roy Mayorga (SOULFLY),guitarist Levon Sultanian (ONESIDEZERO),and vocalist Jason Radford (ONESIDEZERO),have officially changed their name to ABLOOM, according to a...June 16, 2003
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MACHINE HEAD: Cover Songs To Be Posted Online
MACHINE HEAD have finished recording the three cover songs recently selected in the cover-song contest posted at the group's official web site, www.machinehead1.com. As previously reported, the members of the group's official forum were asked to list three songs that they would like to hear MACHINE...June 15, 2003
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SKEW SISKIN Announce New Drummer
Germany's SKEW SISKIN have acquired a new drummer by the name of Damien. "He's a real crazy bird and we feel that we made an excellent choice," the band said in an official statement. "His drum skills match what SKEW SISKIN's rhythms are about: Keith Moon meets Phil Rudd! A steady 4/4 rhythm with a...June 14, 2003
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SHARON OSBOURNE's Talk Show Already a Target
Sharon Osbourne's new talk show, produced by Telepictures Productions, doesn't arrive until September, but it's already getting a bad buzz in the business, according to FOXNews.com. Osbourne's executive producer, Mary Duffy, has apparently not made a lot of friends in the business despite, or becaus...June 13, 2003
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Former DANZIG Guitarist Speaks Out On MOTÖRHEAD Stint
Former DANZIG guitarist Todd Youth (a.k.a. Todd Schofield) recently spoke to MOTÖRHEAD's official web site, www.imotorhead.com, about his stint as the fill-in guitarist for the group (after regular guitarist Philip Campbell's mother passed away) at several dates on their just-completed U.S. tour. Li...June 13, 2003
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SKID ROW: New Album Delayed
SKID ROW have been forced to delay the release of their new album, "Thickskin", to August 5. "Seems that this delay is thanks to distributor ADA wanting to properly get the disc in stores," reads a posting on the unofficial SKID ROW web site SkidRow.net. "The guys aren't too happy about it because ....June 9, 2003
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RIKI RACHTMAN To Return To 'Headbanger's Ball'
Former MTV's "Headbanger's Ball" VJ Riki Rachtman will be co-hosting the June 14 edition of the resurrected show with HATEBREED frontman Jamey Jasta. "This is my first time hosting the show since its demise in 1995," Rachtman told BLABBERMOUTH.NET. "I never taped a final show so I'm looking at this...June 7, 2003
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LEADFOOT Bassist Welcomes Addition To Family
Congratulations are in order for former CORROSION OF CONFORMITY/current LEADFOOT bassist Phil Swisher and his wife Denise on the birth of their son, Joseph William Swisher. Joseph was born on Wednesday, June 4 at 6:48 p.m. Swiss time in Zofingen, Switzerland. He weighed in at 4.2 kg (approx. 9.25 lb...June 6, 2003
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COLD To Release New EP In The Winter
COLD plan to record an EP for release this winter with a number of special guests, including STAIND's Aaron Lewis and members of SEVENDUST. "ALICE IN CHAINS did 'Sap' and they had a bunch of their friends from like MUDHONEY and SOUNDGARDEN . . . join in," COLD frontman Scooter Ward told Launch. "[We...June 4, 2003
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LIFE AFTER DEATH To Perform At California Wedding
LIFE AFTER DEATH, the Los Angeles-based band featuring ARMORED SAINT drummer Gonzo and guitarist Phil Sandoval, will be performing three songs at the wedding of L.A.D. bassist Ray Burke on Saturday, June 7. The group, who recently reunited after a lengthy hiatus, are said to be working on a new CD f...June 3, 2003
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