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THE OFFSPRING Drummer Exits, FREESE Takes Over
THE OFFSPRING drummer Ron Welty has announced that he has quit the band. In a statement on the band's web site, the drummer explained: "After more than 15 great years with THE OFFSPRING, I've decided to leave to devote all my energies to a new project called STEADY GROUND. I wish Dexter, Noodles and...March 20, 2003
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Ex-DANZIG Guitarist Forms New band, Lands Record Deal
Former DANZIG guitarist Todd Youth has landed a deal with Capitol Records for his as-yet-unnamed new band and is preparing to enter the studio next month to record an album for a late 2003 release. Youth, whose departure from DANZIG was announced last week, has posted the following message to the ba...March 5, 2003
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MENIKETTI: 'Live In Japan' Track Listing Unveiled
MENIKETTI, the band led by Y&T frontman Dave Meniketti, will release their live album, "Live In Japan", on March 26. The CD, which was recorded on Jan. 31 on the group's Japanese tour, will include the following track listing: 01. No Lies 02. Angel On My Shoulder 03. Storm 04. Take It Like A Man...March 3, 2003
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GROPE Part Ways With Bassist
Long-running Danish metallers GROPE have parted ways with bassist Obersten. "After many years of hard rocking with GROPE, Obersten has decided to leave the band," reads a message on the band's official web site. "But don't worry — he did not get a job in a bank! He will continue to rock even harder...February 27, 2003
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SUICIDAL TENDENCIES's MUIR Is Thrilled For Former Bandmate TRUJILLO
SUICIDAL TENDENCIES frontman Mike Muir is absolutely thrilled for former bandmate Robert Trujillo, who has just landed the bassist gig in METALLICA. "Congratulations Robert!" Muir writes on the band's official web site. "From the all of us, a quick congratulations to Robert Trujillo for getting the...February 26, 2003
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GOD DETHRONED Cancel Italian, Slovenian Dates
Dutch death metallers GOD DETHRONED have been forced to cancel their previously announced dates in Italy and Slovenia due to the "lack of professionallity [sic] of others and some bad luck with the flight tickets," according to a statement posted on the band's official web site. "We were looking for...February 24, 2003
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KONKHRA To Appear On Danish TV
Danish extreme metallers KONKHRA will make a special appearance in an episode of "Unit One" ("Rejseholdet") on Danish TV. The series was recently awarded "Best Drama Series" at the 2002 International Emmy Awards in New York. In other news, a member of KONKHRA will appear in a "Synoptic" commercial,...February 19, 2003
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Former HELLOWEEN Drummer Comments On Departure
Former HELLOWEEN drummer Mark Cross has issued an official statement confirming his departure from the group (as first reported here last week). The statement reads as follows: "After being ill the past few months, it looks like I will no longer remain in HELLOWEEN. "Past September, a few days after...February 17, 2003
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A PERFECT CIRCLE Announce Lineup Changes Galore
As first reported here on Feb. 7, former MARILYN MANSON bassist Twiggy Ramirez (a.k.a. Jeordie White) has now officially replaced Paz Lenchantin in A PERFECT CIRCLE. In addition, the band have announced that guitarist Troy Van Leeuwen has left the group to become a full-time member of QUEENS OF THE...February 11, 2003
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WITHERING SURFACE Part Ways With Drummer
Danish metallers WITHERING SURFACE have parted ways with drummer Nikolaj Borg "due to personal differences and ambitions," according to the band's official web site. "The split has taken place on a non-dramatic level and without any animosity whatsoever and we would like to say thanks for the times...February 11, 2003
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INSANIA Part Ways With Keyboardist
Swedish melodic metallers INSANIA have parted ways with keyboardist Patrik Vastila. According to the group's web site, Patrik "decided to leave due to the lack of time for his studies. It's well known that Patrik is studying chemistry at the University of Stockholm and since it is a full-time job, i...February 6, 2003
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BLOODFLOWERZ Part With Guitarist, Prepare To Record New CD
German female-fronted dark/goth metal act BLOODFLOWERZ have parted ways with guitarist Nille. "Nille has left the band for personal reasons," the band said in a statement on their official web site. "We are very sorry for his decision and thank him for the time we had together, the joy and sorrow, t...February 4, 2003
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BESEECH Part Ways With Guitarist
Swedish "gothic metal" act BESEECH have parted ways with longtime guitarist Klas Bohlin. According to the band, Klas "felt for a long time that he wanted to do something else music-wise. We all wish him good luck in the future and he still of course are a great friend to us in the band." BESEECH ...February 3, 2003
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SKINLESS Joined By ORIGIN Drummer
New York-based death metallers SKINLESS have tapped ORIGIN drummer John Longstreth to join the group during the recording sessions for their forthcoming CD and the subsequent touring activities in support of the album. "John and SKINLESS have been good friends and we've always had the greatest respe...January 24, 2003
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Police Launch Web Site In Effort To Nab GUNS N' ROSES Rioters
Vancouver police have opened an online GUNS N' ROSES rogue's gallery to help nab the hoodlums who trashed GM Place when the band cancelled their Vancouver concert last fall. About 8,000 fans angry that lead singer Axl Rose didn't show up caused $400,000 damage to the building on the night of Nov. 7....January 23, 2003
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