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CHRIS POLAND Settles Lawsuit Against DAVE MUSTAINE

Former MEGADETH guitarist Chris Poland and/or his management and attorney filed a lawsuit against MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine several months ago regarding the use of the three "Rust In Peace" demos on the album's recent reissue without Chris' permission. According to MEGADETH's webmaster, Mustain...

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TOURNIQUET Confirmed For Switzerland's ELEMENTS OF ROCK FESTIVAL

Christian thrash metallers TOURNIQUET have been added to the lineup of the Elements of Rock Festival in Uster, Switzerland on February 25-27. The band are scheduled to perform a 90-minute set at the festival, according to a posting on the group's web site. "We are excited to perform there as we seem...

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FOZZY: U.K. Tour Dates Announced

FOZZY, the band featuring vocalist Chris Jericho (of WWE wrestling fame) and members of STUCK MOJO, have lined up the following U.K. dates in February: Feb. 10 - Rock City - Nottingham, UK Feb. 11 - Mean Fiddler - London, UK (+ free entry into Rock) (clubnight) Feb. 12 – Bierkeller - Manchester, UK...

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Former MEGADETH Guitarist MARTY FRIEDMAN Looks Back At 2004

Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman recently gave an interview to his official web site regarding the events of 2004 as it relates to Friedman's career. Several excerpts from the interview follow: Q: So what stood out in 2004 for you? Marty Friedman: "So much happened for me this year but right...

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FOZZY: New Audio Sample Posted Online

A two-minute, 40-second audio sample of a new FOZZY track, entitled "Nameless Faceless", has been posted online at FozzyRock.com (mp3, 3.1 MB). "Nameless Faceless" is the opening track on the group's third album, "All That Remains", due in Europe on January 18, 2005 via SPV Records. A video for the...

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FOZZY: CHRIS JERICHO Discusses New Album, Religion And DIMEBAG DARRELL

FOZZY vocalist Chris Jericho (of WWE wrestling fame) recently spoke to Rockdetector.com editor Bernard Doe. In the interview Jericho talks about the forthcoming FOZZY album "All That Remains", touring, religion, wrestling and the murder of DAMAGEPLAN/ex-PANTERA guitarist Dimebag Darrell. Several exc...

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STEVE VAI To Release New Solo Album, Embark On U.S. Tour

Legendary guitarist Steve Vai has set a February 22, 2005 release date through Epic Records for his latest solo effort, "Real Illusions: Reflections". Featuring 12 highly anticipated tracks by Vai, the CD will be accompanied by an independent video contest that will be launched simultaneously in con...

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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist MARTY FRIEDMAN: 'I'm Sad And Shocked' By DIMEBAG's Death

Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman has issued the following statement regarding the death of DAMAGEPLAN/ex-PANTERA guitarist Dimebag Darrell: "I knew Darrell from months of touring together. He was a great guitar player, actually much better than was probably necessary to play the kind of musi...

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Bassist MARTY O'BRIEN Lays Down Tracks For New TOMMY LEE CD, Watches MÖTLEY CRÜE Rehearse

Bassist Marty O'Brien (TOMMY LEE, 3 FACED, ex-KILGORE) has posted the following message on his web site: "The KELLY CLARKSON CD that I played on, called 'Breakaway', was released this week. One of the songs I played on, 'Because of You', is going to be the next single at radio. The songs were co-wri...

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FOZZY: Sample Of New Single 'Enemy' Posted Online

An audio sample of the new FOZZY song "Enemy" has been made available for download at the group's official web site. Download it at this location. "Enemy" is the first single off the group's third album, "All That Remains", due in Europe on January 18, 2005 via SPV Records. Copies of the single ...

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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist MARTY FRIEDMAN: Instructional DVD Delayed

Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman's instructional DVD, "99 Secret Lead Guitar Phrases", has had its release date pushed back to December 31, 2004. The delay is being attributed to "final touch-ups and upgrades to the DVD," according to a posting on Friedman's web site. The initial batch of DV...

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FOZZY To Film Video For 'Enemy' This Week

FOZZY, the band featuring vocalist Chris Jericho (of WWE wrestling fame) and members of STUCK MOJO, are scheduled to film a video for the track "Enemy" in California later this week. "Enemy" comes off the group's third album, "All That Remains", due in Europe on January 18, 2005 via SPV Records. "Al...

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FOZZY: New Album To Receive European Release Through SPV RECORDS

FOZZY, the band featuring vocalist Chris Jericho (of WWE wrestling fame) and members of STUCK MOJO, will release their third album, "All That Remains", in Europe on January 18, 2005 via SPV Records. "All That Remains" was produced by Rick Beato (SHINEDOWN, CHARLIE MARS, INGRAM HILL) and features gue...

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MEGADETH's MUSTAINE Says NICK MENZA Wasn't Prepared To Tour With The Band

In a brand new interview with Detroit's WRIF 101.1 FM, MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine spoke about the departure of drummer Nick Menza shortly prior to the start of the band's current "Blackmail the Universe" tour. "I had Nick Menza come in and play drums [during the rehearsals for the tour], and he...

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Former MEGADETH Guitarist MARTY FRIEDMAN Jams With DREAM THEATER Axeman In Japan

For the last couple of days, former MEGADETH axeman Marty Friedman and DREAM THEATER guitarist John Petrucci have had the chance to play a little music in Japan together. According to Marty, "John joined me for an encore at my concert in Osaka, and a couple days later my band and I invaded his Tokyo...