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Report: AEROSMITH's STEVEN TYLER Plots Solo Project, JOE PERRY Fumes
Roger Friedman of FoxNews.com is reporting that AEROSMITH frontman Steven Tyler is starting work on his first individual album ever. Friedman says that lead guitarist Joe Perry, who has been with Tyler in the group for more than 30 years, wasn't happy to hear the news. "He went crazy," a source cite...August 4, 2004
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FOZZY Finish Mastering New CD, JERICHO Covers IRON MAIDEN
FOZZY, the band featuring vocalist Chris Jericho (of WWE wrestling fame) and former members of STUCK MOJO, have finished mixing and mastering their third album, "All That Remains", for a fall release through an as-yet-undisclosed label (the band were previously signed to Megaforce Records). Zakk Wyl...August 2, 2004
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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist MARTY FRIEDMAN Talks About Touring With AIKAWA NANASE
Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman has answered a few questions for his official web site, MartyFriedman.com, regarding his recently completed tour with Japanese pop/rock singer Aikawa Nanase. The Q-and-A session follows: Q: The Aikawa Nanase tour just ended in Sapporo, can you tell me about i...July 23, 2004
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IMPELLITTERI: Japanese Tour Photos Posted Online
Bassist Marty O'Brien (TOMMY LEE, ex-KILGORE) has just completed a week's worth of Japanese dates playing bass for IMPELLITTERI. Commented O'Brien, "I had an amazing time. Japan is so beautiful. The band is quite popular over there." Check out photos from the tour at this location. IMPELLITTERI tour...July 19, 2004
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DAVE MUSTAINE Explains Why DAVID ELLEFSON Is Not In MEGADETH Anymore
MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has posted the following message on the band's web site: "After I found out that I had to make a MEGADETH record instead of a Mustaine record, I contacted the 'R.I.P.' lineup to make the record. "I was going to still use Vinnie Colaiuta and Jimmy Lee Sloas to make the...July 10, 2004
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DAVE MUSTAINE: 'DAVID ELLEFSON Is Suing Me And MEGADETH'
MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "Here is what I have been saying in the interviews, what happened chronologically that caused the demise of the band, why [drummer] Nick [Menza] was fired, [guitarist] Marty [Friedman] quitting, records...July 8, 2004
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FOZZY Frontman Talks About MARTY FRIEDMAN's Contribution To New CD
FOZZY frontman Chris Jericho (of WWE fame) spoke with MTV.com about the group's decision to do away with gimmicks and concentrate on being a "real" band on their upcoming third album, "All That Remains". "The [back] story [we came up with] had really played itself as far as it can go," Jericho said....June 30, 2004
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3 FACED: Former UNION UNDERGROUND, TOMMY LEE Members Launch New Band
3 FACED, the new band featuring former UNION UNDERGROUND guitarist Patrick Kennison and TOMMY LEE/ex-KILGORE bassist Marty O'Brien, will make their live debut on Thursday, July 1 at The Gig in Hollywood, California. View a flyer for the show at this location. The band, whose lineup is rounded out by...June 28, 2004
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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist MARTY FRIEDMAN: IBANEZ Signature Model Guitar In The Works
Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman is currently working with Ibanez on the details of an up-and-coming Marty Friedman Signature Model guitar. Marty took the first prototype out on tour where he and his tech put the guitar to the test and have been making adjustments. Design and shape are said...June 26, 2004
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FLAMETAL: When Flamenco Meets Speed Metal, With A Little Help From MARTY FRIEDMAN
Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman has contributed guest guitar leads to a track from FLAMETAL, a self-described "flamenco metal" project that mixes flamenco and speed metal. The brainchild of innovative musician/artist Benjamin Woods, FLAMETAL's music is based off flamenco rhythms and tonalit...June 23, 2004
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FOZZY: Upcoming Appearances Detailed
FOZZY, the band featuring vocalist Chris Jericho (of WWE wrestling fame) and former members of STUCK MOJO, will be performing at the New Jersey State Fair at the Meadowlands Arena parking lot on Friday, June 25 at 10:30 p.m. Jericho and the rest of the band will also be signing autographs from 6 to...June 22, 2004
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PAUL STANLEY Says TOMMY THAYER Has Earned His Place In KISS
Marty Hughley of The Oregonian reports that Portland native Tommy Thayer is living large these days as lead guitarist for KISS, taking over for original member Ace Frehley, even donning the famous Spaceman makeup and costume. It's a career peak for a self-described "geeky kid from Beaverton" who fel...June 21, 2004
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MEGADETH: Drummer NICK MENZA To Rejoin The Fold?
MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has revealed in an online posting at Megadeth.com that he has sent a copy of the new MEGADETH album, titled "The System Has Failed", to former drummer Nick Menza. Mustaine will meet with Menza in Los Angeles or Arizona to see if Nick "has got what it takes to play [the...June 19, 2004
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DAVE MUSTAINE: I'm Interested In Touring With ANTHRAX, EXODUS And TESTAMENT
MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has posted the following message on the group's official web site: "I have started looking at some bands to take out with me on this U.S. run, and yes I am interested in ANTHRAX, EXODUS, and TESTAMENT, but EXODUS apparently don’t want to play with TESTAMENT. "Also, the...June 6, 2004
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TOMMY LEE Bassist To Tour With IMPELLITTERI
Bassist Marty O'Brien (TOMMY LEE, ex-KILGORE) has been asked to play bass for the band IMPELLITTERI for their one-week tour of Japan next month. "The band is quite popular in Japan, and just recently released a new CD ['Pedal to the Metal'] over there," says Marty. "We are in rehearsals right now. T...June 4, 2004
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