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BALLISTIC To Sign American Record Deal
BALLISTIC, the new band featuring former DEUCE / TENSION / WARDOG mainman Tom Gattis, along with JAG PANZER members Rikard Stjernquist (drums) and Chris Broderick (guitar),are on the verge of inking a North American deal with the New York-based AR Records. The group, who recently signed with Metal...February 20, 2003
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ANGEL WITCH Members Embroiled In War Of Words Over Band's Current Status
A war of words has erupted between former members of the legendary NWOBHM band ANGEL WITCH and the group's founder, Kevin Heybourne, who recently announced plans to carry on in an all-new version of the band. In a brief message posted on the official web site for the group's previous incarnation, ww...February 16, 2003
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AUDIOSLAVE's MORELLO Stoked About AXIS At LOLLAPALOOZA
AUDIOSLAVE guitarist Tom Morello revealed during the Lollapalooza press conference on Monday (Feb. 10) that the revived summer tour is fully backing his political organization, Axis Of Justice. The organization, which Morello formed with members of SYSTEM OF A DOWN, hopes to make people aware and pr...February 14, 2003
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EXODUS Reunite With ZETRO SOUZA, Prepare To Record New Album
Veteran San Francisco Bay Area thrashers EXODUS have been rejoined by vocalist Steve "Zetro" Souza and are preparing to enter the studio with producer Andy Sneap (MACHINE HEAD, STUCK MOJO, SKINLAB) to record their first studio album in 11 years. "[Zetro and the rest of the band] had some great talks...February 13, 2003
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ANTHRAX's IAN Offers Update On New Album, Upcoming Tour
The following is a re-posting of the latest installment of ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian's regular online column, dubbed "Alpha Mail", as it appears on the group's official web site at www.anthrax.com: "Comrades, "First off, thank you to all our Scottish friends. The show in Glasgow got moved up from...February 11, 2003
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EXODUS: We Are Still Searching For A Singer!
Reunited San Francisco Bay Area thrashers EXODUS are still seeking a permanent replacement for Steve "Zetro" Souza following several promising jam sessions with John Miller, a local Bay Area singer who had previously spent time with EXODUS guitarist Gary Holt and drummer Tom Hunting in the mid-'90s...February 3, 2003
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Former ANTHRAX Guitarist Rubs Elbows With Showbiz Giants
A bunch of photos of former ANTHRAX an current MEAT LOAF guitarist Paul Crook posing with the likes of Faith Hill, Tom Hanks, Steven Spielberg, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Hugh Grant at the taping of the German TV show "Wetten Das" on Jan. 24 in Boblingen, Germany have been posted online at this location...February 1, 2003
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RUSH Collection To Come With Bonus DVD
RUSH's forthcoming retrospective collection, "The Spirit of Radio — Greatest Hits (1974-1987)" , will come with a bonus DVD, featuring videos for "Closer to the Heart", "Tom Sawyer", "Subdivisions", "The Big Money", and "Mystic Rhythms", the latter of which is not included on the accompanying CD. Th...February 1, 2003
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JAG PANZER Guitarist Joins BALLISTIC
BALLISTIC, the new band featuring former DEUCE / TENSION / WARDOG mainman Tom Gattis and JAG PANZER drummer Rikard Stjernquist, have parted ways with guitarist Peter Petev and have replaced him with JAG PANZER axeman Chris Broderick. The group, who were previously known as AFTERBURN, are set to begi...January 29, 2003
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Rock Musicians Speak Out On Possible War With Iraq
An increasing number of rock artists are speaking their minds about a possible war with Iraq, with many of them seeing the potential military operation to oust Saddam Hussein as an issue that affects more than just enlisted soldiers and their families. Others, on the other hand, argue that even if S...January 23, 2003
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AUDIOSLAVE's TOM MORELLO: The World Will Be Much Less Safe If We Attack Iraq
AUDIOSLAVE guitarist Tom Morello says that he is against the Iraqi war not only for the safety of that country's citizens, but also for the safety of people in America. "The one way to assure that we will not be safe from terrorism is to try to economically and politically dominate countries in the...January 22, 2003
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Former ANTHRAX Guitarist Lines Up European Appearances
Former ANTHRAX and current MEAT LOAF touring guitarist Paul Crook has lined up the following European appearances during January: Jan. 24: "Wetten Das" (TV variety show) in Boblingen, Germany. Hosted by Tom Hanks, Leonardo DiCaprio and Steven Speilberg. The bill is: MEAT LOAF, FAITH HILL, CHRISTINA...January 21, 2003
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IRON MAIDEN Producer: New Nine-Minute Song Sounds 'Incredible'
IRON MAIDEN producer Kevin Shirley, who is currently working with the band at a London studio on their as-yet-untitled follow-up to 2000's "Brave New World", has posted the following recording update via his official web site: "Friday [Jan. 17] saw us concentrating on a 9-minute song again, as we ha...January 20, 2003
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EXODUS' GARY HOLT: Nothing Will Stop Us
Veteran San Francisco Bay Area thrashers EXODUS are forging ahead despite the departure this week of frontman Steve "Zetro" Souza. The band, who completed a short European tour in December, made a decision to fire Souza when it became apparent that he had no intention of touring extensively with the...January 18, 2003
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AEROSMITH/KISS Tour To Kick Off In August
AEROSMITH and KISS will embark on a co-headlining North American tour beginning in August and running through October, according to Billboard.com. The tour of approximately 40 dates will be produced by Clear Channel Entertainment and is expected to play 90% amphitheaters, with arenas and possibly a...January 17, 2003
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