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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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JASON NEWSTED: "I'm Not Any Closer To Rejoining METALLICA"
Ex-METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted has once again addressed the rumors of a possible reconciliation with his former bandmates by clarifying in a new MTV interview that his ongoing conversations with the remaining members of METALLICA are primarily about legal, and not musical, matters. "People keep...February 22, 2002
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METALLICA's JAMES HETFIELD Offers Post-Rehab Update
METALLICA frontman James Hetfield has posted the following update on his recovery process from alcoholism and other addictions via the the group's Fan Club magazine So What: "James here!! ALIVE...and getting well...Recovery is the most difficult and challenging thing I've ever attempted (along with...February 21, 2002
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ECHOBRAIN Live Dates Announced
ECHOBRAIN, featuring former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted, have announced the first dates of their spring US tour. They are as follows: Mar. 20 - Petaluma, CA @ The Mystic Theatre Mar. 21 - San Jose, CA @ The Usual Mar. 23 - Santa Cruz, CA @ The Catalyst ...February 16, 2002
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ABSU Drummer Among Leading Candidates To Join SLAYER
ABSU percussionist Proscriptor (a.k.a. Russ R. Givens) is a strong candidate to fill the vacant SLAYER drummer slot following the departure of Paul Bostaph, who left the group last December due to a chronic elbow injury. Although the drummer has yet to be officially offered the position, Givens repo...February 16, 2002
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JASON NEWSTED: I Will Sit Down With HETFIELD To "Clear Air"
METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich called former bassist Jason Newsted last week and suggested that the departed four-stringer meet face-to-face with frontman James Hetfield so that the former bandmates could clear the air surrounding Jason's departure, according to Allstar. "Lars called last week and sa...February 13, 2002
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JASON NEWSTED Interview Online
Former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted was interviewed by Warlock and Chris Akin on The Metal Show via Cleveland, Ohio's WMMS 100.7 FM last night, February 10th. The 45-minute conversation is currently archived online and can be checked out in streaming audio at this location. This interview will al...February 11, 2002
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JASON NEWSTED: The Exclusive Interview!!
During a candid January 28th interview with journalist Martin Carlsson, portions of which appeared in the Swedish newspaper Expressen, former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted revealed interesting facts about his departure from METALLICA, James Hetfield's battle with addictions, the infamous Playboy f...February 9, 2002
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