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Guitar Heroes Line Up To Pay Tribute To Ailing Axeman
Swedish guitarist Tommy Denander has written a special song called "Jason" for inclusion on the second tribute album for former David Lee Roth axeman Jason Becker, who is suffering from ALS (Lou Gehrigs). As an added bonus, Denander has invited a very impressive list of friends to jam on the track,...October 24, 2002
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JERRY CANTRELL Cancels Shows After Falling Ill
Former ALICE IN CHAINS guitarist Jerry Cantrell was forced to cancel his headlining gigs in Seattle (Oct. 24) and Colorado Springs (Oct 26) after being taken ill and checking himself into a Washington hospital. Cantrell is expected to resume touring on October 27 in Lincoln, Nebraska. ...October 24, 2002
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L.A. GUNS Drop Off ALICE COOPER Tour, Launch Internal War Of Words
L.A. GUNS have dropped off their previously-announced European tour with ALICE COOPER and have made their internal squabbles public, with guitarist Tracii Guns being pitted against the rest of the band in an ugly war of words that is almost certain to result in an extended break from all recording a...October 19, 2002
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Ex-DIAMOND REXX Drummer On Decision To Leave Band: 'The Singer Made Me Sick'
Fomer DIAMOND REXX Billy Nychay has sent us the following update: "I'm forwarding new information regarding your news post regarding DIAMOND REXX (Sept. 20th). I have since left DIAMOND REXX (new album hits Nov 5th) to pursue other projects. Reason for the departure... 'HEALTH REASONS — the singer m...October 9, 2002
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ADEMA To Issue 'Insomniac's Dream' In Late October
ADEMA's brand new special enhanced EP, Insomniac's Dream, is scheduled for an October 22nd release through Arista Records. It features "Immortal", a new song that will also be on Deadly Alliance, the next Mortal Kombat video game, a rendition of ALICE IN CHAINS' "Nutshell", plus remixes of the band'...October 3, 2002
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ADEMA Record ALICE IN CHAINS Cover
ADEMA have recorded a cover of ALICE IN CHAINS' "Nutshell" for inclusion on an upcoming EP. "We took a two week break from the road and recorded some tracks for an upcoming EP and we recorded a version of ALICE IN CHAINS' 'Nutshell'," singer Marky Chavez told Metal Hammer. "The EP will be called Ins...October 2, 2002
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ALICE COOPER'S NIGHTMARE Opens Doors For Second Time
ALICE COOPER is opening his haunted house for the second time from one month from October 2nd to November 2nd, according to Australia's Undercover. The house, dubbed Alice Cooper's Nightmare, features a combination of high-tech Hollywood and rock 'n roll special effects to create a 12,000-square-foo...October 1, 2002
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Former JUDAS PRIEST Drummer Joins Cover Band
Former JUDAS PRIEST drummer Les Binks, who was in the band between 1977 and 1979 and who co-wrote the PRIEST classic "Beyond the Realms of Death", has reportedly joined a British cover band called THE SHAKERS, also featuring in its ranks ex-ALICE COOPER/THE ALMIGHTY guitarist Pete Friesen. Les playe...September 30, 2002
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JERRY CANTRELL To Reissue 'Degradation Trip' As Double Album
Former ALICE IN CHAINS guitarist Jerry Cantrell will reissue his latest CD, Degradation Trip, on November 19th as a double album — the way Cantrell originally intended. The new tracks featured on Degradation Trip Volumes 1 & 2 were recorded late last year during the same sessions as songs that m...September 26, 2002
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STAIND Frontman Pens Ode To Late ALICE IN CHAINS Singer
STAIND frontman Aaron Lewis has penned an ode to late ALICE IN CHAINS singer Layne Staley, which will likely be included on the band's next album. "I think it's just going to be called, 'Layne', and the perspective I took on it was how it just kind of seems like it kind of came and ...September 26, 2002
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Former ALICE IN CHAINS Guitarist Shoots 'Cribs' Episode
Former ALICE IN CHAINS guitarist Jerry Cantrell has shot an episode of MTV's Cribs on his ranch in Oklahoma on Tuesday, September 24th. The show will be airing on MTV sometime in October. ...September 26, 2002
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L.A. GUNS Replace CINDERELLA On MONSTERS OF ROCK Bill
L.A. GUNS have replaced CINDERELLA on the UK's Monsters Of Rock tour, which is being headlined by ALICE COOPER and also features THUNDER and the QUIREBOYS. No reason was given for CINDERELLA's decision to skip the tour. The dates are as follows: Nov. 16 – London, UK @ Wembley Arena Nov. 17 - Brighto...September 26, 2002
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DAVE GROHL: LAYNE STALEY's Death Broke My Heart
Former NIRVANA drummer and current FOO FIGHTERS frontman Dave Grohl has spoken to Britain's Kerrang! magazine about his sadness over the death of ALICE IN CHAINS frontman Layne Staley. Grohl was drinking in a Los Angeles bar on April 19th this year when a disconsolate Jerry Cantrell entered the bar....September 25, 2002
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PEARL JAM Pen Song About Death of ALICE IN CHAINS Frontman
PEARL JAM have apparently written a song about the death of ALICE IN CHAINS frontman Layne Staley, according to Britain's Metal Hammer magazine. The as-yet-untitled track will however not be included on the band's forthcoming studio album, Riot Act, due in November through Epic Records. Frontman Edd...September 23, 2002
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CINDERELLA Join UK's MONSTERS OF ROCK Tour
CINDERELLA have reportedly joined the UK Monsters Of Rock bill, which is also set to feature ALICE COOPER, THUNDER and the QUIREBOYS. The dates are as follows: Nov. 16 – London, UK @ Wembley Arena Nov. 17 - Brighton, UK @ Centre 17 Nov. 19 - Bournemouth, UK @ International Centre Nov. 20 - Mancheste...September 19, 2002
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