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Report: Former QUEENS OF THE STONE Bassist Attacks Sound Engineer
XFM Online is reporting that former QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE bassist was forced to leave the tour bus he was traveling on with his MONDO GENERATOR bandmates in Germany after getting into a fight with a sound engineer. The problems seem to have begun when Oliveri took a disliking to what he thought wa...July 29, 2004
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Former INTO ETERNITY Drummer Blames 'Financial Reasons' For Split
Drummer Jim Austin and singer Chris Krall were forced to leave Canadian progressive death metal progenies INTO ETERNITY due to "financial reasons," according to a posting by Austin on the band's official message board. "We simply have no money and need to work," Jim said. "INTO ETERNITY needs to tou...July 29, 2004
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RONNIE JAMES DIO Forces Pop Band DIOS To Change Name
Hawthorne, California-based pop band DIOS have been forced to change their name after veteran heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio threatened legal action against the group, claiming their name was too close to that of his own solo band (as first reported here on June 25). A statement issued by the b...July 27, 2004
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ZODIAC MINDWARP Singer Undergoes Emergency Surgery, London Show Cancelled
ZODIAC MINDWARP were forced to cancel their show at The Underworld in London on Saturday night (July 24) after the group's singer Mark Manning (a.k.a. Zodiac Mindwarp) was taken seriously ill and admitted to hospital. At about 8.00 p.m. Saturday evening, he underwent surgery to address a ruptured bl...July 26, 2004
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VINCE NEIL Breaks Leg In Car Accident, Cancels Tonight's Show
Former MÖTLEY CRÜE singer Vince Neil was forced to cancel his scheduled appearance at the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom in Hampton Beach, NH Friday night (July 23) after sustaining a broken leg in a car accident. RATT and SLAUGHTER, who are touring with Neil as part of the "Rock Never Stops" package...July 23, 2004
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BRUCE KULICK Confirmed For U.K., Baltimore/Washington KISS Expos
Former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick will be the special guest at the U.K. KISS Expo 2004 on November 27 at the Rock City in Nottingham. There will be a question-and-answer session with Bruce, followed by a "guaranteed" autograph and photo session. In addition, there will be a two-hour set from DRESSE...July 23, 2004
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TRISTANIA To Tour Europe With THERION
Norway's TRISTANIA will be touring with THERION this autumn, visiting Poland, Germany, Czech Republic, Belgium, France, Holland, Austria, Slovenia, Hungaria, Italy, Switzerland, England and Spain. TRAIL OF TEARS will be the support band on the tour. Exact cities and dates will be announced soon. In...July 21, 2004
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SUN CAGED Postpone PROGPOWER Appearance
Dutch progressive metallers SUN CAGED have been forced to postpone their previously announced appearance at the ProgPower pre-party show on September 16 in Atlanta, Georgia. "The main reason [for the postponement] is that the band is still having auditions to find the right [singer and keyboardist]...July 21, 2004
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ATROCITY Explain EARTHSHAKER FEST 2004 Cancellation
Long-running German metallers ATROCITY have issued a statement regarding the cancellation of their previously announced appearance at the Earthshaker Fest 2004, a two-day open-air event set to take place July 23-24 in Geiselwind, Germany. It reads as follows: "Dear fans of ATROCITY, it's with sad em...July 21, 2004
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CRYPTOPSY Denied Entry To The U.S., Band Cancel Benefit Appearance
Canadian death metallers CRYPTOPSY have been forced to cancel their previously announced appearance at the "The Drums Beat On" drum festival and benefit on Sunday, July 18 in Woonsocket, RI after being denied entry to the U.S. by U.S. customs. Full refunds are being offered to the people who no long...July 18, 2004
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TED NUGENT To Run For U.S. Senate?
Controversial rocker, outspoken conservative and gun-rights activist Ted Nugent is being mentioned as a possible candidate for the U.S. Senate representing the Illinois Republican Party. "He grew up in Arlington Heights. He went to St. Viator High School," said Cook County Republican Chair Gary Skoi...July 18, 2004
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UNEARTH Bassist: PRESIDENT BUSH Is A Terrible Leader
UNEARTH bassist John Maggard recently spoke to Metal-Exiles.com about the inspiration for the group's latest CD, "The Oncoming Storm". What follows are several excerpts from that interview: Metal-Exiles.com: Lets get into the lyrics, they are pretty grim. What inspired them? John Maggard: "[The song...July 18, 2004
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THE MISFITS, DEATH ANGEL, BLACK DAHLIA MURDER To Headline MILWAUKEE METALFEST
The 18th annual Milwaukee Metalfest is set to take place in just two weeks — on Friday and Saturday, July 30 and 31 — at Milwaukee's Modjeska Theatre. The first year at the Modjeska, this year's festival will feature two stages — one indoors and one outdoors. Over 90 bands will perform over the cour...July 16, 2004
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GARY MOORE: Romanian Show Cancelled
Legendary guitarist GARY MOORE was forced to postpone his July 10 show at Arenele Romane in Bucharest, Romania because he is "unwell," according to a posting on his web site. It is not presently clear if the concert will be rescheduled to a later date. Moore's new studio album, "Power of the Blues",...July 11, 2004
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NEVERMORE: U.K. Tour Cancelled
Seattle-based power metallers NEVERMORE have been forced to cancel their previously announced U.K. tour with NOCTURNAL RITES "due to conflicting schedules," according to a posting on the band's web site. The band are hoping to reschedule the dates later in the year. ...July 9, 2004
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