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AMEN Singer Comments On Drummer's Departure, Announces Upcoming Projects
AMEN frontman Casey Chaos has posted a lengthy message on the band's official message board commenting on the recent departure of drummer Luke Johnson and outlining his recent and upcoming activities. Casey's message reads as follows: "First of all, I want to thank you all for being a part of this b...August 15, 2004
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NEW YORK DOLLS Singer Says The Band's Future Is Up In The Air
NEW YORK DOLLS singer David Johansen has told the New York Times that the band will soldier on with a replacement bassist filling in for late bassist Arthur Kane for the few gigs they have lined up. But after that, he said, the band's future is up in the air. "We don't have any long-term ...August 10, 2004
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THE DARKNESS: Wheels Stolen From JUSTIN HAWKINS' Jag
Britain's The Sun is reporting that THE DARKNESS frontman Justin Hawkins awoke on Wednesday morning (August 4) to see his Jaguar XK8 up on bricks, the wheels and tires stolen. "I suppose bricks are perfectly adequate if you just want to park but the wheels are rather essential for driving," he joked...August 5, 2004
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EDGUY Singer Talks About Upcoming DVD, Studio Album
EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet recently answered several questions for the group's official web site regarding the band's recent tour, the upcoming DVD and the group's next studio album. Several excerpts from the interview follow: Q: The fans have been asking so here it goes — will there be an EDGUY D...July 29, 2004
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RAMMSTEIN: Single Details Revealed
According to RAMMSTEIN fan site Herzeleid.com, the new RAMMSTEIN single, "Mein Teil", has just been released in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland in two versions — jewel-case and limited-edition digipak. The only difference is the case; the jewel case is plastic, and the digipak is made mostly of pa...July 27, 2004
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METALLICA: CLIFF BURTON's Last-Ever Interview To Be Published
Sweden Rock magazine (web site) will publish the last-ever interview with METALLICA bassist Cliff Burton in their July 20 issue. It is commonly believed that the last interview with Cliff was conducted by Garry Sharpe-Young when METALLICA visited the Birmingham Odeon on September 20, 1986, one week...July 8, 2004
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GLENN DANZIG Vs. NORTH SIDE KINGS Singer: Video Footage Available!!
Video footage of DANZIG frontman Glenn Danzig engaging in a physical confrontation with NORTH SIDE KINGS singer and frequent SOULFLY collaborator Danny Marianinho following DANZIG's performance in Tuba City, Arizona Saturday night (July 3) has been posted online at AZPunk.com. Also available from: L...July 6, 2004
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Christian Organization Tries To Shut Down Missouri Heavy Metal Festival
Jeremiah Tucker of Missouri's The Joplin Globe reports that despite a week of setbacks, Zombie Fest III — a heavy-metal music festival set for today and Sunday — will continue as planned, though in a different location. The event was originally scheduled to be held in the Cesspool, a music venue loc...June 26, 2004
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AEROSMITH Frontman Talks About His Throat Problems
AEROSMITH frontman Steven Tyler has spoken to the Boston Herald about the throat problems that forced Boston's biggest rock band to cancel their shows last week. Several excerpts from the interview follow: Boston Herald: So, Steven, how's your throat? Steven Tyler: "It's simple. We're on tour for 5,...June 23, 2004
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POISON's ROCKETT Says Touring 'Ain't All A Party'
POISON drummer Rikki Rockett recently spoke to Perris Records about his 2002 solo album, "Glitter 4 Your Soul", and the group's current U.S. tour with KISS, among other subjects. The following are a few excerpts from that interview: Perris Records: In the past did you give rules to your opening acts...June 22, 2004
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DAYS OF THE NEW To Play Wisconsin Next Month
DAYS OF THE NEW will be performing at The Water City Grill / Algoma Club in Oshkosh, WI on Friday July 23 and Saturday July 24. Unlike the two successful sold-out shows at the same venue last year, this will not be a solo Travis Meeks show. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased starting ...June 10, 2004
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Abyss
Solid. Sturdy. Workmanlike. These are three adjectives you could apply to many British NWOBHM/melodic rock acts and albums through the ages, and if LIONSHEART frontman Steve Grimmett hasn't hit the heights amidst such a misfiring scene, he's at least spread himself right across it by appearing in de...May 29, 2004
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Online Metal Community ULTIMATEMETAL.COM Acquired By METALAGES.COM
UltimateMetal.com, a popular online community for fans of heavy metal music, has officially been acquired by MetalAges.com. The following is an official statement on the matter by UltimateMetal.com head honcho Mark Bridgeman: "On May 22, 2004, myself and Deron Blevins of MetalAges.com finalized deta...May 23, 2004
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PAUL STANLEY: 'KISS Is A Reality'
KISS guitarist Paul Stanley has spoken to The West Australian about the group's decision to continue touring without lead guitarist Ace Frehley and drummer Peter Criss (replaced by longtime KISS associate Tommy Thayer and Eric Singer, respectively). "Things do change and if there are some diehard fa...April 22, 2004
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Reporter: GENE SIMMONS Doesn't Have A Sense Of Humor About Himself
Chris Rose of Louisiana's The Times-Picayune writes in the following in this weekend's installment of "Living News": "I've always looked at [exercise guru Richard] Simmons as a healer. My first encounter with him came at a big celebrity confab in New Orleans a few years ago when I saw him standing i...April 11, 2004