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Former DAMAGEPLAN Bassist BOB ZILLA Joins HELLYEAH

According to HardDrive Radio, former DAMAGEPLAN bassist Bob "Zilla" Kakaha has officially replaced Jerry Montano in HELLYEAH. Although no explanation was given for Jerry Montano's departure, the group's publicist told Headbangers Ball Blog yesterday that "personal reasons on both sides" caused him t...

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HELLYEAH's Bassist Was Ousted Due To 'Personal Reasons'

A week after the release of HELLYEAH's self titled debut, bassist Jerry Montano has left the band. A press release gave no specific reason for his departure and when contacted by Headbangers Ball Blog for comment, the group's publicist said "personal reasons on both sides" caused him to leave. A rep...

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DIMEBAG DARRELL To Be Posthumously Inducted Into HOLLYWOOD'S ROCKWALK

At noon on Thursday, May 17, 2007, guitarist extraordinaire "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott, will be posthumously inducted into Hollywood's RockWalk, the only sidewalk gallery dedicated to honoring those artists who have made a significant impact and lasting contribution to the growth and evolution of rock...

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DROWNING POOL: 'Full Circle' Release Date Announced

DROWNING POOL will release its third album, "Full Circle", on July 24 through the group's new record label, Eleven Seven Music (BUCKCHERRY). The band was reportedly looking at offers from Sanctuary and Century Media, but turned both down in favor of Eleven Seven Music. DROWNING POOL also has taken o...

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HELLYEAH Parts Ways With Bassist, Announces 'Fire It Up' Tour Dates

HELLYEAH, the new band featuring former PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott alongside members of MUDVAYNE and NOTHINGFACE, has parted ways with bassist Jerry Montano (NOTHINGFACE, DANZIG). His replacement will be announced shortly. In other news, HELLYEAH will launch the "Fire It Up" tour...

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HELLYEAH Lands At No. 9 On BILLBOARD Chart

HELLYEAH's self-titled debut album has sold just under 45,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at No. 9 on The Billboard 200 chart. Meanwhile, Long Island post-hardcore act FROM AUTUMN TO ASHES shifted almost 11,000 copies of "Holding a Wolf by the Ears" to land at N...

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HELLYEAH's Self-Titled Album To Debut In Billboard's Top 10

According to Hits Daily Double, HELLYEAH's self-titled debut album has sold around 44,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut in the Top 10 of The Billboard 200 chart. However, it should be noted that exact sales numbers and chart positions will not be available until t...

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DRAGONFORCE Bassist's IRON STEEL: Video Footage Available

Exclusive video footage of IRON STEEL — the new project featuring Frederic Leclercq from DRAGONFORCE and vocalist Fran Strine — has been made available at this location. IRON STEEL recently posted a song called "Attack" on its MySpace page. The track was recorded in one take April 7, 2007 at the ...

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VINNIE PAUL: 'The Last Thing DIME Would Want Is For Me To Curl Up In A Shell And Quit'

Nick Snelling of Australia's Beat magazine recently conducted an interview with former PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN and current HELLYEAH drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott. A few excerpts follow: On whether it feels good to be back on the drums after all this time: "Hell yeah, man. It's somethin' that I've done all m...

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HELLYEAH: Go Behind The Scenes Of 'You Wouldn't Know' Video Shoot

A three-minute clip featuring behind-the-scenes footage from the making of HELLYEAH's "You Wouldn't Know" video has been posted at YouTube. The clip was shot on February 25, 2007 with director Nathan Cox in the parking lot of the Dallas, Texas stripclub owned by former PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN and current...

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DRAGONFORCE Bassist Launches IRON STEEL

IRON STEEL, the new project featuring Frederic Leclercq from DRAGONFORCE and vocalist Fran Strine, has posted a song called "Attack" on its MySpace page. The track was recorded in one take April 7, 2007 at the House of Blues in Chicago, Illinois and features guest appearances by members of CHIMAIRA,...

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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Guitarist DUTKIEWICZ To Rejoin Band For WARPED Tour

KILLSWITCH ENGAGE guitarist Adam Dutkiewicz, who underwent emergency back surgery in January during the band's European trek, has issued the following update: "So it's become apparent that it will be time for me to rejoin the KILLSWITCH family this summer for the Warped Tour. Yes, I am looking forwa...

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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, CHIMAIRA Interviewed By MISTRESS JULIYA

KILLSWITCH ENGAGE and CHIMAIRA recently took part in their first-ever joint interview in the latest episode of "Thrash Talk", featuring Mistress Juliya. Watch it at this location. KILLSWITCH ENGAGE recently filmed a video in Los Angeles for its new single, "The Arms of Sorrow". According to the cast...

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VINNIE PAUL Releases HELLYEAH Video Message

Former PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott has released a short video message promoting the release of the self-titled debut disc from his new band, HELLYEAH. Watch it at this location. In a brand new interview with The Dallas Morning News, Vinnie Paul said that he sees the supergroup, com...

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VINNIE PAUL Says HELLYEAH 'Really Felt Like The Right Thing To Do'

Launch Radio Networks reports: HELLYEAH releases its self-titled debut disc on Tuesday (April 10),featuring a new all-star collaboration between members of PANTERA, MUDVAYNE and NOTHINGFACE. PANTERA drummer Vinnie Paul was initially hesitant about joining the new project, but told Launch that NOTHI...