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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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ANTHRAX's SCOTT IAN: 'We've Got No Plans To Hold Bassist Auditions'
ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian has posted the following message on the band's official web site (as part of his regular online column, dubbed "Alpha Mail"): "Comrades, I've been returning emails at a feverish pace the last few days and so many of them are from Perth and New Zealand. We're coming all th...March 23, 2004
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WARRANT: Drummer STEVEN SWEET Rejoins The Fold
WARRANT have kicked out drummer Mike "The Sack" Fasano and have replaced him with returning skinsman Steven Sweet. This surprising announcement comes on the heels of the recent addition of frontman Jaime St. James (of BLACK 'N BLUE fame). "The members of WARRANT are charged up and looking forward to...March 17, 2004
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WARRANT Guitarist Talks About JANI LANE's Departure
In a brand-new interview with Glam-Metal.com, WARRANT guitarist Erik Turner was asked if there is any truth to the rumors that vocalist Jani Lane left the band because Erik and bassist Jerry Dixon were so persistent about getting original guitarist Joey Allen back into the group. "No, there's no tru...March 7, 2004
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WARRANT Bassist Talks About JANI's Departure, Group's Decision To Carry On
WARRANT bassist Jerry Dixon recently spoke to MusicMayhem.com about the departure of vocalist Jani Lane and the group's decision to carry on with new frontman Jaime St. James (of BLACK 'N BLUE fame). Asked what happened with Jani, Dixon said, "Well, he just decided to do his own thing, basically in...February 27, 2004
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WARRANT: New Tour Dates Announced
The newly revamped WARRANT, featuring new vocalist Jaime St. James (of BLACK 'N BLUE fame) alongside original members Erik Turner (guitar),Jerry Dixon (bass) and Joey Allen (lead guitar),plus returning drummer Mike Fasano, have announced their first two shows since parting ways with singer Jani La...February 18, 2004
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BLACK 'N BLUE To Complete New Album
BLACK 'N BLUE singer Jaime St. James has vowed to complete work on the band's new album, entitled "Hell Yeah!", in spite of the fact that he has just become a full-time member of WARRANT. "Hell Yeah!" is currently scheduled for a May European release through Z Records. In regards to touring, St. Jam...February 16, 2004
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WARRANT Announce New Lineup
'80s hard rockers WARRANT have revamped lineup following the departure of singer Jani Lane last month. Joining original members Erik Turner (guitar),Jerry Dixon (bass) and Joey Allen (lead guitar) in the new group are BLACK 'N BLUE singer Jaime St. James (vocals) and drummer Mike Fasano. A photo of...February 15, 2004
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UPDATED: Heavy Metal Stars Pick Their Favorite Albums Of 2003
Brazilian hard rock magazine Whiplash has compiled an **updated** list of more than 140 hard rock/heavy metal stars' favorite albums of 2003 and has posted it online at this location (scroll down the page). Some albums from 2002 were allowed, and the artists were asked to list anywhere from one to t...January 31, 2004
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Updated: Top-Selling Hard Rock Artists According To NIELSEN SOUNDSCAN
Metal Sludge has posted an updated list of total sales figures for a variety of their favorite artists, according to Nielsen SoundScan (13 more bands have been added since the original list was published). Although the SoundScan numbers are generally indicative of the bands' overall popularity, they...January 30, 2004
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Top-Selling Hard Rock Artists According To NIELSEN SOUNDSCAN
Metal Sludge has posted a list of total sales figures for a variety of their favorite artists, according to Nielsen SoundScan. Although the SoundScan numbers are generally indicative of the bands' overall popularity, they are misleading in the sense that many of the veteran hard rock groups' early e...January 28, 2004
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SCOTT WEILAND Ordered Back Into Lockdown Rehab
MTV.com reports: "Scott Weiland appeared in two separate courtrooms to address drug charges on Friday (January 23) before being ordered back into lockdown rehab. The former STONE TEMPLE PILOTS frontman and current VELVET REVOLVER singer pleaded not guilty during his arraignment in Los Angeles Superi...January 23, 2004
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DIMEBAG, VINNIE PAUL: 'Dope-Fucked' PHILIP ANSELMO Can't Keep His Story Straight
Former PANTERA members Dimebag Darrell (guitar) and Vinnie Paul (drums) have slammed ex-bandmate Philip Anselmo over his assertions that he "wasn't the one" who wanted to end PANTERA, calling his claims "bullshit" and implying in no uncertain terms that Anselmo's alleged drug problem is largely to b...January 19, 2004
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JANI LANE Leaves WARRANT, Rest of The Band Vow To Carry On
Vocalist Jani Lane has officially left WARRANT to pursue a solo career. "This comes to us as no surprise," stated WARRANT bassist Jerry Dixon in an official press release. "We always figured someday he would want to go after a solo career and today is that day." The remaining members of the band wil...January 9, 2004
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Student Who Altered Professor's Photograph To Look Like GENE SIMMONS Files Lawsuit
Erin Gartner of the Associated Press is reporting that a former college student whose computer was confiscated by police after he poked fun at a professor by altering his photograph to look like KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons filed a lawsuit Thursday (Jan. 8) claiming police violated his free sp...January 9, 2004