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TESLA Guitarist Enters Rehab For Addiction
TESLA guitarist Tommy Skeoch has entered an undisclosed facility to seek treatment for addiction, "an illness that cannot be defeated without help," according to a statement from the rest of the group. "We hope you will all join us in wishing him a very healthy recovery so that he is able to return...July 15, 2004
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POISON's ROCKETT Says Touring 'Ain't All A Party'
POISON drummer Rikki Rockett recently spoke to Perris Records about his 2002 solo album, "Glitter 4 Your Soul", and the group's current U.S. tour with KISS, among other subjects. The following are a few excerpts from that interview: Perris Records: In the past did you give rules to your opening acts...June 22, 2004
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TESLA Play Fans' Living Room To Benefit Charity: Video Available
Sacramento's News10.net reports: TESLA recently played for a very small crowd at the home of Paul and Julianne Clem of Sacramento. The band interrupted a nationwide tour to play for the Clems, who are, by their own admission, huge fans. The Clems were the high bidders in a contest on Sacramento radi...June 19, 2004
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TESLA: Houston Concert Postponed
TESLA concert in Houston Sunday night (June 13) was postponed until Monday (June 14) after a major thunderstorm hit downtown Houston just prior to the doors opening at the Verizon Wireless Theater, leaving several blocks without power, including the venue and adjacent Hard Rock Cafe. Tickets for Sun...June 14, 2004
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JEFF PILSON Announces WAR AND PEACE Touring Lineup
Former DOKKEN/DIO bassist Jeff Pilson has announced the touring lineup for his WAR AND PEACE project. "On guitar is the person I was hoping to get, Mitch Perry," Pilson writes on his web site. "Not only have I known and admired Mitch for a very long time, I’ve done some recent playing with him and ....June 10, 2004
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METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT Named Best Guitarist At CALIFORNIA MUSIC AWARDS
METALLICA's Kirk Hammett was honored with the "Outstanding Guitarist" award at this year's California Music Awards, which were held Sunday (June 6) at the Frank H. Ogawa Plaza in front of Oakland City Hall. The San Francisco-based heavy metal band were nominated for three awards at the event, includ...June 7, 2004
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L.A. GUNS, WARRANT, GREAT WHITE Confirmed For ROCKIN' THE HILLS Festival
L.A. GUNS, WARRANT, GREAT WHITE, FIREHOUSE and TESLA are among the bands confirmed to appear at the seventh annual Rockin' the Hills festival, a four-day event set to take place July 1-4 in Bottineau, ND. This year's main stage packs will feature the following acts: Thursday, July 1: L.A. GUNS WARRA...June 1, 2004
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SCORPIONS, TESLA To Team Up For U.S. Tour?
TESLA are rumored to be planning an eight-week U.S. tour with the SCORPIONS starting mid-October. A three-band bill is reportedly being planned, with TESLA occupying the middle slot and an as-yet-undisclosed opener. No further information is currently available. ...May 25, 2004
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GLENN HUGHES, TESLA Confirmed For BOLINFEST 2004
Former DEEP PURPLE/BLACK SABBATH singer Glenn Hughes will once again play the BolinFest in Clear Lake, Iowa this Summer. It will be the event's 11th year of celebrating the memory of late DEEP PURPLE guitarist Tommy Bolin. It all takes place on the weekend of Friday, July 30 and Saturday, July 31, 2...May 14, 2004
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TESLA Guitarist: Being Back Together Is 'Pure Joy'
TESLA guitarist Tommy Skeoch spoke with Sean Richardson of the Boston Phoenix about the group's surprise "hit" album "Into the Now", the band's first new studio album in 10 years. "Dude, can you believe it? I think we’re going to pull a little AEROSMITH here," Skeoch enthused. "I'm not trying to com...May 3, 2004
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METALLICA Garner Three CALIFORNIA MUSIC AWARDS Nominations
METALLICA have garnered three nominations at this year's California Music Awards, which are scheduled to be held June 6 from noon-6 p.m. at the Frank H. Ogawa Plaza in front of Oakland City Hall. The San Francisco-based heavy metal band are nominated for outstanding hard rock album ("St. Anger"),be...April 14, 2004
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TESLA Bassist: Don't Call Us A Glam Band
While TESLA may have toured with POISON at the close of the '80s, bassist Brian Wheat tells Newt Briggs of the Las Vegas Mercury that this certainly doesn't warrant comparison to the two bands musically. "We didn't write songs about fucking our old lady in the back of the car," he explained. "We mig...April 7, 2004
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TESLA Perform Acoustically In Salt Lake City: Video Available
KBER 101 Utah's Rock has uploaded two streaming videos of TESLA performing acoustically at the Virgin Megastore in Salt Lake City on March 24. Check them out: "Signs" (.mpg) and "Into the Now" (.mpg). TESLA's first collection of new material since 1994's "Bust a Nut", "Into the Now" sold 30,284 copi...April 2, 2004
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STEREO BLACK: Live Photos Posted Online, New Shows Announced
Logan Mader's (STEREO BLACK, ex-MACHINE HEAD, SOULFLY) official web site has uploaded several photos from STEREO BLACK's first gig at The Whisky A Go Go in Hollywood on March 8. Check them out here (all photos by Joe Quinto). In other news, STEREO BLACK have announced two more live dates during ...March 29, 2004
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SOUNDSCAN Report: TESLA, BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION, KATAKLYSM, DECAPITATED
TESLA's first collection of new material since 1994's "Bust a Nut", entitled "Into the Now", sold 30,284 copies in the U.S. during its first week of release to enter The Billboard 200 chart at No. 31. Meanwhile, BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION's debut album, "Here Comes The Brides", moved 13,694 units to debu...March 17, 2004
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