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SPEEDEALER To Tour West Coast, Canada In August
The reformed SPEEDEALER, now featuring bassist Casey Orr (GWAR, RIGOR MORTIS, X-COPS, THE HELLIONS, THE BURDEN BROTHERS),will launch a tour of the West coast and Western Canada beginning August 13. Support at all dates will come from BAD WIZARD and BOULDER. Exact cities and dates will be announced...July 2, 2003
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VOIVOD's JASON NEWSTED: 'I'm Having The Time Of My Life!'
VOIVOD bassist Jasonic (a.k.a. Jason Newsted, formerly of METALLICA) has posted the following update to the band's official web site, www.voivod.com: "It has been three months already since we started our trek across the country...I'm going to do my best to bring y'all up to speed with VOIVOD happen...June 26, 2003
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METALLICA's HAMMETT Reveals Why MANSON, NIN, JANE'S Bassists Didn't Make The Cut
METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett has revealed to Sweden's Fuzz magazine that the group's decision to tap ex-OZZY OSBOURNE/SUICIDAL TENDENCIES bassist Robert Trujillo to replace Jason Newsted was based partly on the fact that he played the instrument with his fingers — a technique that wasn't shared...June 18, 2003
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ZAKK WYLDE Says There Will Be 'No Gay-Ass Songs' On Next OZZY OSBOURNE CD
Guitarist Zakk Wylde spoke to Guitar World magazine recently about the songwriting process for OZZY OSBOURNE's next studio album, tentatively due in 2004. "I'm telling you right now, there ain't gonna be no faggot-ass songwriters comin' in writing gay-ass fuckin' songs for the old man," he said. "No...June 18, 2003
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METALLICA's ULRICH: 'There Is Nothing Left To Prove'
METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich recently told USA Today that he is realistic about "St. Anger"'s chances of being a multi-platinum success. "If nothing else, whether this (album) sells seven copies or 7 million, we proved it's possible to make a fast, aggressive, angry, dynamic album fueled on nothing...June 14, 2003
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OZZY OSBOURNE: 'Fuck SARS'
On his way to Toronto for his scheduled performance at the Air Canada Centre Wednesday (June 11),OZZY OSBOURNE spoke out again against SARS hysteria. "The media have made such a big fucking deal out of it," Ozzy told Much Music. "It's not the black plague." In a press release from his management, O...June 10, 2003
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RIKI RACHTMAN To Return To 'Headbanger's Ball'
Former MTV's "Headbanger's Ball" VJ Riki Rachtman will be co-hosting the June 14 edition of the resurrected show with HATEBREED frontman Jamey Jasta. "This is my first time hosting the show since its demise in 1995," Rachtman told BLABBERMOUTH.NET. "I never taped a final show so I'm looking at this...June 7, 2003
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Vintage OZZY And SABBATH Classics Unleashed In Vancouver
OZZY OSBOURNE's first show with his rejuvenated band — Zakk Wylde (guitar),Jason Newsted (bass),and Michael Bordin (drums) — was a rousing success. The Madman's second Canadian tour in as many years kicked off in Vancouver Sunday night (June 1) and a handful of seldom-played Ozzy classics were unl...June 4, 2003
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VOIVOD, SEPULTURA Jam At Connecticut Tour Closer
VOIVOD bassist Jason Newsted joined headliners SEPULTURA on stage for renditions of "Refuse/Resist" and "Territory" at the two groups' tour-closing show in Hartford, Connecticut on Sunday (May 18). Afterwards, all members of VOIVOD joined SEPULTURA for a cover of MOTÖRHEAD's "We Are The Road Crew"....May 20, 2003
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DEEP PURPLE Bassist Checks In With Latest Update
DEEP PURPLE bassist Roger Glover has posted the following update to his official web site, www.rogerglover.com: "The next [DEEP PURPLE] tour is on the horizon. "In the meantime, the spell at home has been great: enjoying being with my wife and family and doing all the good things — going to plays, m...May 11, 2003
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JASON NEWSTED: 'BOB ROCK's No Bass Player'
METALLICA's forthcoming "St. Anger" album, the group's first since 1997's "Reload", features bass tracks courtesy of longtime producer Bob Rock, an accomplished musician whose own rock-star aspirations were documented on several CDs, including the largely-ignored self-titled 1992 LP from his now-def...May 11, 2003
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JASON NEWSTED Joins SEPULTURA On Second Guitar!
Former METALLICA and current VOIVOD bassist Jason Newsted joined SEPULTURA onstage on second guitar during the latter band's headlining gig at the Quest Club in Minneapolis, Minnesota last night (May 7) for renditions of "Refuse/Resist" and "Territory". SEPULTURA are in the middle of a North America...May 8, 2003
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METALLICA's 'mtvICON': A Night To Remember
Hundreds of photos taken at last night's taping of MTV's "mtvICON" special dedicated to METALLICA have been posted online. Check out pictures from Film Magic (show, arrivals, rehearsals, post party),Wire Image (show, arrivals, rehearsals, backstage),Getty ...May 4, 2003
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JASON NEWSTED Falls Ill, Misses First Show In 17 Years
VOIVOD bassist Jason Newsted missed his first show in 17 years when a case of food poisoning kept him from taking the stage in Anaheim, California this past Monday, according to antiMUSIC. Newsted was reportedly taken to an area hospital at approximately 3:00 p.m. on Monday where he was diagnosed wi...April 23, 2003
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JASON NEWSTED Says He Is Looking Forward To Doing Double Duty On OZZFEST 2003
Former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted recently spoke to Billboard.com about the prospect of doing double duty on the forthcoming Ozzfest 2003 tour, which will include appearances by OZZY OSBOURNE and VOIVOD, both of which feature Newsted in their ranks. "I'm definitely looking forward to it," he sa...April 21, 2003
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