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SKID ROW To Release 'Thickskin' In July
SKID ROW have set a July 22 release date through Skid Row Records for their new album, "Thickskin". " 'Thickskin' has been two years in the making. We're very excited about this, especially since it's the first SKID ROW record for [singer] Johnny [Solinger] and [drummer] Phil [Varone]," said bassist...June 2, 2003
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METALLICA Perform Live On U.K.'s 'Top Of The Pops'
METALLICA were one of the artists performing on "Top of the Pops" in London at BBC TV Studios on Thursday (May 29). Check out pictures from Globe Photos. In other news, Phil Freeman of the Cleveland Scene reviewed METALLICA's latest effort, "St. Anger", calling it "definitely the noisiest, ugliest r...May 31, 2003
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MACHINE HEAD Guitarist Says Jamming With The Group Has Been An 'Amazing' Experience
MACHINE HEAD guitarist Phil Demmel (ex-VIO-LENCE/TECHNOCRACY),who officially joined the group in April, has posted the following message to the band's forum: "I've been an 'official' member of the band for a few months now, so I thought I'd give an update. "First off, playing with [MACHINE HEAD bas...May 28, 2003
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DOWN Guitarist Dismisses Rumors Of PHILIP ANSELMO's Departure From The Group
DOWN guitarist Kirk Windstein has dismissed persistent rumors of vocalist Philip Anselmo's departure from the group, saying in an online posting, "If [Phil] is done with DOWN, I know nothing of it. I've known Phil for about 20 years now and I think he focuses on the task at hand. He's always been th...May 27, 2003
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PHILIP ANSELMO Speaks Out On The Future Of PANTERA, DOWN And Collaboration With TONY IOMMI
PANTERA frontman Philip Anselmo stopped by the studios of Sirius Radio in New York City on Tuesday, May 20 and spoke to "Hard Attack" host Don Kaye about the current status of all of his musical projects, including PANTERA, DOWN, SUPERJOINT RITUAL and his much-rumored collaboration with BLACK SABBAT...May 27, 2003
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LEADFOOT Announce Tour Dates
LEADFOOT, the North Carolina-based group featuring former C.O.C. vocalist Karl Agell and bassist Phil Swisher, have lined up the following dates during the coming weeks: May 23 - The Cavern - Greenville, NC May 25 - Local 506 - Chapel Hill, NC Jun. 24 - Local 506 - Chapel Hill, NC Jul. 02 - Jocco's...May 20, 2003
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MACHINE HEAD's FLYNN: 'JAMES HETFIELD Is All Class'
MACHINE HEAD frontman Robert Flynn says that one of the downsides of being in the public eye is the fact that he can't hang out and relax with friends at concerts without being perceived as arrogant by those who don't know him well enough to know differently. "Make no mistake about it, there have be...May 20, 2003
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MONSTER MAGNET Announce New Bassist, Name Upcoming CD
MONSTER MAGNET have recruited LORD STERLING bassist Jim Baglino to replace Joe Calandra, who was unceremoniously booted from the band last month along with drummer Jon Kleiman. The group, who recently signed a European record deal with SPV/Steamhammer Records, are still looking for a new skinsman an...May 19, 2003
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Festival Cancels TED NUGENT Gig Over Racial Remarks
Derogatory racial remarks from Ted Nugent have cost him a gig at the Muskegon Summer Celebration, according to The Associated Press. Festival officials canceled Nugent's concert following an interview last week with two Denver disc jockeys in which the DJs say he used slurs for Asians and blacks. Th...May 18, 2003
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PHILIP ANSELMO: Done With PANTERA, Sticking With SUPERJOINT RITUAL
Vocalist Phil Anselmo says that he is done with PANTERA and he intends to focus all his time and energy on SUPERJOINT RITUAL. "There was a lot of business with Warner Bros. and this and that DOWN and PANTERA and this and that, and etc. etc." Anselmo was quoted as saying by MetalIndex.com. "Whatever....May 14, 2003
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AEROSMITH Frontman Receives Honorary Doctorate: Photos Available
AEROSMITH frontman Steven Tyler was given an honorary Doctor Of Music degree from Boston's Berklee College of Music on Saturday (May 10). Tyler addressed the graduates and guests at the school's commencement exercises, which were held at the Reggie Lewis Track And Athletic Center in Boston. Tyler ca...May 12, 2003
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Former SNOT/AMEN Bassist Joins LO-PRO
Former SNOT/AMEN bassist Jon "Tumor" Fahnestock has joined LO-PRO, the new project featuring former members of ULTRASPANK and GODSMACK. LO-PRO recently completed tracking their upcoming debut release for STAIND frontman Aaron Lewis' new Geffen/Interscope imprint label, tentatively dubbed A.D.D. The...May 10, 2003
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TED NUGENT: I Am Not A Racist
Ted Nugent has rejected accusations that he is a racist following his appearance on a Denver radio show Monday (May 5) when a live interview with Nugent was reportedly cut short after he used derogatory racial terms for Asians and blacks. The following is Ted's official statement regarding the Denve...May 8, 2003
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TED NUGENT Uses Slurs In Radio Interview, Gets Kicked Off The Air
Two Denver disc jockeys stopped a live radio interview with Ted Nugent after he used derogatory racial terms for Asians and blacks, the Washington Post has reported. Rick Lewis and Michael Floorwax, morning talk show hosts on KRFX-FM, said that during an interview Monday (May 5),Nugent said one of...May 8, 2003
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TESTAMENT Manager Attempts To 'Shed Light' On METAL GODS TOUR Cancellation
TESTAMENT manager Phil Arnold of Thrill Entertainment has issued a rambling statement in response to fan speculation over the cause of the cancellation of the band's The 2003 Metal Gods North American Tour. As previously reported, the multi-band package trek featuring HALFORD, co-headliners TESTAMEN...May 7, 2003
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