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MACHINE HEAD's ROBERT FLYNN: 'Long Live DIMEBAG DARRELL In The Hearts Of Us All'

MACHINE HEAD frontman Robert Flynn has posted the following message in the "Forum" section of the band's official web site: "I still can't believe it. "To say that MACHINE HEAD were devastated... there aren't even words. We found out about this unbelievable event while in Zagreb, Serbia [sic]. The s...

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Report: Fans Mourn Slain Ex-PANTERA Guitarist At Memorial Service

Bobby Ross Jr. of The Associated Press has issued the following report: Clad in concert T-shirts and puffing on cigarettes, fans of slain heavy metal guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott faced tight security Tuesday night as they lined up to attend a public memorial service. Security guards screened g...

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Former 24-7 SPYZ Drummer Remembers DIMEBAG DARRELL

Former 24-7 SPYZ drummer Joel Maitoza has issued the following statement in memory of DAMAGEPLAN/ex-PANTERA guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott: "I am deeply saddened, shocked and appalled by the recent death of Dime (guitarist and founder of PANTERA and DAMAGEPLAN). "I was very aware of his unique t...

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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH Pays Tribute To DIMEBAG DARRELL

METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich has issued the following statement regarding the death of DAMAGEPLAN/ex-PANTERA guitarist Dimebag Darrell: "This is unbelievable. To sit here and talk about Darrell in the past tense seems so wrong, so unfair, so unjust, I don't even know what to say. My heart goes out...

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UPDATED: Tributes From Metal Musicians Pour In For DIMEBAG DARRELL

A number of heavy metal musicians have paid tribute to Dimebag Darrell (DAMAGEPLAN, ex-PANTERA) who was tragically murdered last night. ------------------------------------------------- Ozzy Osbourne: "Dimebag was a dear friend of mine. I'm absolutely beside myself with grief. I can't for the life o...

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JIMI HENDRIX Unearthed: Hours Of Unheard Sessions Discovered

Robin Stummer and Anthony Barnes of The Belfast Telegraph are reporting that Jimi Hendrix's estate is planning on releasing dozens of unheard recordings that will delight Hendrix fans and go some way to repair damage done to his reputation by years of poor-quality bootlegs. The new material — there...

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DEEP PURPLE's 'Smoke On The Water' Voted Best Rock Riff Of All Time

Kathy McCabe of the Herald Sun is reporting that DEEP PURPLE's "Smoke On The Water" has been voted the best rock 'n' roll riff ever played in a poll conducted by the Australian Musician magazine. The poll of more than 300 professional and amateur musicians also named AC/DC the best Australian band —...

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CARMINE APPICE, PAUL SHORTINO To Guest On MOONSTONE CD

Carmine Appice (OZZY OSBOURNE, BLUE MURDER, VANILLA FUDGE) and Paul Shortino (ROUGH CUTT, QUIET RIOT, HEAVEN & EARTH) are the latest musicians to confirm their guest appearances on the upcoming CD from MOONSTONE, the new project of Italian guitarist Matteo Filippini. Appice and Shortino will be...

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PAUL STANLEY's Artwork To Be Displayed At Arizona Gallery

Arizona's GetOut Magazine is reporting that an exhibit of artwork by KISS frontman Paul Stanley is among the planned attractions at The Rock Star Gallery of Music, Collectibles & Celebrity Fine Art — a 2,000-square-foot venue that is scheduled to open its doors this weekend in Scottsdale, AZ. Th...

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OZZY OSBOURNE Helps Select Top 500 Greatest Rock Songs Of All Time

Ozzy Osbourne was among the panel of recording artists, producers, label executives, critics and songwriters that selected the list of the greatest rock 'n' roll songs of all time, to be published in a special edition of Rolling Stone magazine out on Friday, according to Reuters. Also on the panel w...

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Former PANTERA Guitar Legend DIMEBAG DARRELL Returns to DEAN

Dean Guitars announced Saturday November 13, 2004 that they have signed DAMAGEPLAN guitarist Dimebag Darrell (ex-PANTERA) to an exclusive endorsement agreement with an extensive line of USA-made and imported model "Dimebag" guitars to be introduced in January 2005. Dimebag Darrell, named by Guitar W...

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JIMI HENDRIX, ACE FREHLEY Guitars To Be Moved As Part of HARD ROCK's 'Top Of The Rock' Program

Hard Rock International, one of the most globally-recognized music, entertainment and dining brands, with a network of 117 signature Hard Rock Cafes in 45 countries, has selected Panalpina Inc., one of the world's leading forwarding and logistics service providers, to move guitars once played by roc...

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JIMI HENDRIX Fender Stratocaster To Be Auctioned This Month

StratCollector.com is reporting that the Cooper Owen auction house will offer a circa 1961 Fender Stratocaster (see image here) once owned and played by Jimi Hendrix on Saturday, November 20, 2004. This instrument is part of the Hendrix memorabilia collection represented by Cooper Owen that is on di...

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ULI JON ROTH: Limited Edition 'Sky Guitar' To Be Made Available

A "Sky Guitar" designed by legendary axeman Uli Jon Roth (ex-SCORPIONS) will be sold in limited edition by 17th Street Guitars in a close cooperation with Uli. Only a limited number of the instrument will be made. Click here to find out more. As previously reported, Uli Jon Roth has been invited to...

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JIMI HENDRIX's Music To Be Adapted By Royal Ballet

The Sunday Times is reporting that the music of Jimi Hendrix will be adapted by the Royal Ballet and turned into a dance sequence at Covent Garden. Internationally renowned dancers will interpret Hendrix songs performed in a classical style using violins, guitars, flutes and drums arranged by Nigel...