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JELLO BIAFRA Says Frustration With U.S. Legal System Led To Decision To Drop Lawsuit
Former DEAD KENNEDYS singer Jello Biafra has issued a statement blaming his frustration with the U.S. legal system for his label Alternative Tentacles' decision to drop their remaining lawsuit against his old bandmates, according to Billboard.com. "[We] have thrown up our hands at getting any justic...July 16, 2004
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Report: York Mayor Shuts Down TWISTED SISTER Concert
Mike Hoover of the York Daily Record is reporting that plans to hold a downtown York rock concert featuring the heavy metal glam band TWISTED SISTER were shut down by city officials who said there was no way to assemble the needed police protection on short notice. York Mayor John Brenner said he .....July 15, 2004
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GLENN DANZIG Gets 'Knocked Out' By NORTH SIDE KINGS Singer Following Arizona Gig
DANZIG frontman Glenn Danzig allegedly got into a scuffle with NORTH SIDE KINGS singer and frequent SOULFLY collaborator Danny Marianinho following DANZIG's performance in Tuba City, Arizona Saturday night (July 3). The following is Marianinho's official statement regarding the incident, as sent to...July 4, 2004
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Former QUIET RIOT Drummer Says He Is Not Featured On New STEPHEN PEARCY Solo Album
Former QUIET RIOT drummer Frankie Banali has issued a statement disputing published reports that he is featured on the new Stephen Pearcy (ex-RATT) solo album, "Fueler". "I did record three songs for Stephen late 2003 and the drum tracks turned out unbelievably well," Banali writes in the statement....July 3, 2004
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TRASH LIGHT VISION: New Song Available For Download
TRASH LIGHT VISION, the new band featuring MURDERDOLLS guitarist Acey Slade (ex-DOPE),have uploaded a demo track, entitled "Horns and Halos", at this location. According to Acey, the New York-based quartet mixes diverse musical influences from REFUSED and THE RAMONES to DAVID BOWIE and GUNS N' ROSE...June 29, 2004
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TWISTED SISTER: Pennsylvania Show Cancelled
TWISTED SISTER have been forced to cancel their previously announced July 3 show in York, Pennsylvania after the city of York refused to issue a permit for the outdoor show due to concerns over crowd control. According to the promoter, there is no indoor venue large enough to host the concert. As pr...June 26, 2004
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Report: Former KISS Manager Busted After Ten Years On The Run
Andy Geller of The New York Post reports that former KISS manager Jesse Hilsen was exposed Wednesday (June 23) as a $2 million deadbeat dad — New York City's worst. Hilsen, 64, once a top East Side shrink, was busted in the Catskills Saturday night after 10 years on the run, the feds said. Hilsen, ....June 24, 2004
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UFO: Rescheduled U.S. Dates Announced
UFO have announced the rescheduled dates for their U.S. tour. They are as follows: Sep. 22 - Baltimore MD - Thunderdome Sep. 23 - Glenside PA - Keswick Sep. 25 - Hampton Beach NH - Hampton Beach Casino Sep. 26 - Sayerville NJ - Starland Ballroom Sep. 28 - Pittsburgh PA - The Rex Theater ...June 8, 2004
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Ex-Manager: TRENT REZNOR's Complete Lack Of Integrity Is Astounding
Former Trent Reznor manager John Malm has slammed the NINE INCH NAILS mainman for his "complete lack of loyalty and integrity," calling Reznor's lawsuit against him an attempt by Trent to blame everyone in the world "for his problems except himself." As previously reported, Reznor sued his longtime...May 20, 2004
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Former HANOI ROCKS Bassist Sues NYC Venue, MTV Over Injury
Former HANOI ROCKS and current JOAN JETT AND THE BLACKHEARTS bassist Sam Yaffa (real name Sami Takamaki) has filed an $85 million lawsuit against Roseland Ballroom, MTV Corp. and others, saying his hands and career were hurt when ballroom bouncers jumped him while he was fending off a purse snatcher...May 15, 2004
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Report: Court Won't Hear OZZY OSBOURNE Dispute
Two musicians who claim they've been cheated by rocker Ozzy Osbourne got no sympathy Monday (May 3) from the Supreme Court, according to the Associated Press. Justices refused to consider the appeal of bassist Robert Daisley (a.k.a. Bob Daisley) and drummer Lee Kerslake, who sued in 1998 seeking roy...May 3, 2004
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UFO: Rescheduled American Tour To Begin In August
According to Ticketmaster.com's ticket alert, the UFO show originally scheduled to take place n May 2 at the Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, New Jersey has been postponed to August 18. Original tickets will be honored for the new date, or you may obtain a refund by mailing your tickets to: Ticketma...April 21, 2004
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UFO: American Tour Cancelled
UFO's American tour has been officially cancelled. The following is guitarist Vinnie Moore's statement on the matter: "Hello everyone, Vinnie here. I am extremely sorry to have to report that the UFO U.S. tour has been postponed. I was just informed that we have run into an immigrations problem that...April 16, 2004
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TIMO KOTIPELTO: I Am Relieved I Am Not In STRATOVARIUS
Former STRATOVARIUS frontman Timo Kotipelto spoke to Pitriff.com earlier today about the recent events in the STRATOVARIUS camp and his upcoming sophomore solo album, "Coldness". The following are some of the highlights of that interview: PITRIFF: Have you heard about [Timo] Tolkki's condition latel...April 13, 2004
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SKEW SISKIN Singer Collapses After Vienna Show, Band Cancel Live Dates
Germany's SKEW SISKIN were forced to cancel the last three shows of their European tour after vocalist Nina C. Alice collapsed after a show in Vienna and was rushed to a hospital. "She has been told to stay in bed for at least one week to give her body the needed rest and fully recover ...April 4, 2004
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