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MICHAEL ANTHONY: 'I Haven't Quit VAN HALEN!'
Despite rampant rumors to the contrary, VAN HALEN bassist Michael Anthony has not left the group to focus on PLANET US, the project he formed with former VAN HALEN frontman Sammy Hagar, JOURNEY guitarist Neal Schon, and JOURNEY drummer Deen Castronovo. "There's a rumor floating around over on the VH...November 5, 2002
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EDSEL DOPE Shoots Straight From The Hip About JOEY JORDISON, MURDERDOLLS And Former Bandmates
When it comes to opinionated rock frontmen who speak their minds, few come close to DOPE's Edsel Dope. Exuding undeniable charisma and confidence that has often been mistaken for sheer arrogance, Dope has established a reputation for running a tight ship over the course of two well-received full-len...November 4, 2002
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VANDEN PLAS Slam German Promoter Over Show Cancellation
German progresive metallers VANDEN PLAS have issued the following statement regarding the cancellation of a show in Leipzig, Germany on Oct. 19: "On the afternoon of Friday the 18th the organizer of the 1st Prog Rock Night in Leipzig ('Anker') informed us that the festival had been cancelled due to...November 1, 2002
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MACHINE HEAD's FLYNN On New Songs: 'Wall Of Guitars Is Back!'
MACHINE HEAD are continuing to write material for their fifth studio album, which is not expected to surface until late 2003 at the earliest. About 14 songs have been finished musically, with the band having recently demoed 12 of them in rough form. "People keep asking, what's the new stuff like? Is...October 29, 2002
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JASON BONHAM: I Was Not Approached About A LED ZEPPELIN Reunion
Despite rampant rumors to the contrary, Jason Bonham, son of late LED ZEPPELIN drummer John Bonham, has denied that been contacted by Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, or John Paul Jones about participating in a reunion of the group in 2003. "No. Not even approached," he told Allstar recently while on tour...October 29, 2002
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HALFORD Drummer: I Never Said ROB Was Rejoining JUDAS PRIEST
HALFORD drummer Bobby Jarzombek has issued an official statement in an attempt to dispel some of the rumors surrounding frontman Rob Halford's possible return to JUDAS PRIEST. The following is Jarzombek's message to the HALFORD fans, originally posted on the group's official message board on Tuesday...October 25, 2002
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UNLEASHED: We Are Not Nazi Sympathizers!
Veteran Swedish death metallers UNLEASHED have rejected as "false" rumors that the members of the band are Nazi sympathizers. The following is an official statement posted by the group on their web site at www.unleashed.nu: "WARRIORS OF METAL! "It has come to my knowledge that a few cowards out ther...October 23, 2002
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CHASTAIN Hard At Work On New CD
CHASTAIN are in the final stages of recording their first CD since 1997's "In Dementia". As yet untitled, the band's eighth release will feature vocalist Kate French, guitarist David T. Chastain, and original VICIOUS RUMORS members Larry Howe (drums) and Dave Starr (bass). Among the song titles set...October 23, 2002
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Booking Agent Slams VOIVOD Over NILE Tour Cancellation
The booking agent in charge of the forthcoming NILE tour of North America has slammed VOIVOD over the group's decision to cancel their participation in the upcoming month-long trek. VOIVOD were originally set to perform on the five-band bill alongside NILE, NAPALM DEATH, STRAPPING YOUNG LAD and THE...October 23, 2002
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LED ZEPPELIN Management: No Reunion Tour Planned
LED ZEPPELIN have denied newspaper reports that they are to reunite for a tour in 2003. The group were set for a US tour with Jason Bonham substituting for his late father John Bonham on drums, said the Sunday Times. The newspaper reported that Robert Plant, Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones had patche...October 23, 2002
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Who Will Open For AEROSMITH In December?
Who will be the opening act for AEROSMITH at the group's North American dates in December? According to the band's official web site, it won't be who everyone thinks it will be. "A lot of rumors going around about who the opening act will be in December," states a message on the site. "Some of ...October 21, 2002
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ROUGH CUTT's Original Line-Up To Reunite For Special Performance
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: They say good things come to those who wait, and for those of who have been waiting for the past decade — the wait is over! The original ROUGH CUTT lineup is back for a momentous night in rock history. On Monday, October 21 at the Viper Room in Hollywood, CA, Paul ...October 20, 2002
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SLIPKNOT In Talks With RICK RUBIN To Produce Next CD
SLIPKNOT are in talks with Rick Rubin (RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS, SYSTEM OF A DOWN, SLAYER) to produce the band's next studio album, tentatively due in late 2003. It is not presently clear if Rubin has officially agreed to helm the project, which would mark the group's first studio collaboration with so...October 14, 2002
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HALFORD, TESTAMENT, EXODUS, VIO-LENCE To Embark On Mini-Tour
HALFORD, TESTAMENT, EXODUS and VIO-LENCE are provisionally set to team up for a total of five dates at the end of the year, including the previously-announced show at House Of Blues in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, December 29th. The tentative schedule for the trek is as follows: Dec. 27 – TBA Dec. 2...October 10, 2002
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DRY KILL LOGIC Confirm Split With ROADRUNNER, Announce New Guitarist
DRY KILL LOGIC have issued the following statement regarding the group's recent activities: "We've been home since May, writing the follow up to The Darker Side Of Nonsense in our NY studio. There's been lots of activity in the DKL camp in that time. First off, to confirm some of those wonderful int...October 10, 2002
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