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ESP GUITARS Introduces New DAVE MUSTAINE Signature Guitar Model
ESP Guitars has debuted the Axxion, a new Signature Series guitar from MEGADETH founder Dave Mustaine. The Axxion (pronounced "Action") represents an entirely new custom-designed body style built to Mustaine's specification. It's the guitarist's second ESP signature model, joining the DV-8 introduce...January 24, 2005
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ESP Announces New JAMES HETFIELD Signature Guitar Model
James Hetfield, one of the founding members of rock icons METALLICA, has created his fifth signature guitar model. The Truckster is a new ESP Signature Series guitar that is precisely based on Hetfield's personal custom ESP. "The Truckster offers every minute detail of James' ESP, down to the 'aging...January 23, 2005
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Icy Road Conditions Caused Accident That Claimed Life Of AFM Label Boss/SQUEALER Singer
Germany's SQUEALER have issued the following statement with regards to the recent passing of the band's singer/founder and AFM Records label boss Andreas "Henner" Allendörfer:" "Last Monday we received the horrible news, that SQUEALER singer and band founder Andreas 'Henner' Allendörfer died on Janu...January 19, 2005
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'Save METALLICA' Petition Calls For Split With Longtime Producer BOB ROCK
Several "longtime loyal" fans of METALLICA have launched a petition to force a split between METALLICA and producer Bob Rock on the grounds that his "contributions" to the group's songwriting/recording process are "quite wrong and have been getting worse as time goes on." An open letter to METALLICA...January 18, 2005
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KID ROCK: Almost Stranded In Russia
According to the New York Daily News, KID ROCK was almost stranded in Moscow after a night of carousing last month. Rock had flown there to watch Darren McCarty and other pals from the Detroit Red Wings play in ex-teammate Igor Larionov's farewell game. Off the ice, Rock and McCarty, who moonlights...January 18, 2005
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DREAM THEATER Guitarist Finalizes Track Listing, Cover Art For New Solo Album
DREAM THEATER guitarist John Petrucci has finalized the track listing for his new solo CD, "Suspended Animation", due later in the year. Regarding the musical direction of the album, veteran producer Kevin Shirley (IRON MAIDEN, DREAM THEATER) — who mixed the effort last summer — had previously said,...January 15, 2005
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ADEMA Respond To Former Singer MARKY CHAVEZ
ADEMA have responded to former singer Marky Chavez's claim that he left the group following an argument with the band's drummer over the direction of ADEMA's music. In a letter sent to the MarkyChavez.com fan site, Marky previously wrote, "When ADEMA signed a new deal with Earache Records, I was exc...January 15, 2005
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Report: DAMAGEPLAN Club Shooting Prompts Security Check
Ray Waddell of Billboard is reporting that more than a month after a shooting spree at the Alrosa Villa club in Columbus, Ohio, left five people dead, including the assailant and DAMAGEPLAN guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott, many questions remain unanswered. Still, most in the touring industry do n...January 15, 2005
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JIMI HENDRIX, ANGUS YOUNG Have Some Of Best 'Guitar Faces' In Rock
The Associated Press is reporting that Jimi Hendrix not only had the skills to become a rock legend — he apparently had the right look as well. A recent poll found that Hendrix had the best "guitar face" — the look guitarists get when trying to nail a high note or power chord. Hendrix received ...January 6, 2005
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ULI JON ROTH: 'War Is The Way Of Man Unenlightened'
Legendary guitarist Uli Jon Roth has posted the following message on his official web site: "I don't know about you, but for me, personally, 2004 was a good and productive year in all and I really hope that you have also had a good year. Among the many personal highlights for me this ...January 3, 2005
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VELVET REVOLVER Drummer To Pitch Reality Show Based On His Groupie Conquests
VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES drummer Matt Sorum recently spoke to the Las Vegas Weekly about his penchant for groupies (he's the only member of the band who's not married),which has put him at odds with VR frontman Scott Weiland, according to a recent Entertainment Weekly article. Sorum now say...January 3, 2005
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Report: TED NUGENT's Festival Lawsuit Lives On
John S. Hausman of the Muskegon Chronicle is reporting that Ted Nugent's lawsuit against Muskegon Summer Celebration for canceling his scheduled June 2003 Muskegon concert has survived another court challenge. After a courtroom hearing Wednesday, Muskegon County Circuit Judge Timothy G. Hicks denied...December 30, 2004
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MEGADETH: 'Anarchy' Request Denied By SEX PISTOLS Frontman
According to Popbitch.com, SEX PISTOLS frontman Johnny Rotten (a.k.a John Lydon) has reportedly refused to give permission for the lyrics to the PISTOLS' "Anarchy in the U.K." to be used in the forthcoming new complete MEGADETH anthology. Rotten was reportedly quoted as saying, "They got them wrong...December 30, 2004
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SAMAEL Frontman Talks About Split With CENTURY MEDIA RECORDS
SAMAEL guitarist/vocalist Vorph recently spoke to Denmark's Antenna webzine about the group's latest CD, "Reign of Light", and their split with longtime label Century Media Records, among other topics. An excerpt from the interview follows: Antenna: The most urgent question for me tonight must presu...December 26, 2004
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SPIRIT DISEASE: Recording Plans Outlined
Finnish death/thrash band SPIRIT DISEASE have commenced the songwriting process for their full-length debut. "If things go according to our plans, we will start making some preproduction demos of the new songs during the spring, and once that's done we will head to the good old D-Studio to record th...December 26, 2004
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