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CHUCK SCHULDINER's Mother: Memorial Video No Longer Available
Jane Schuldiner, mother of late DEATH/CONTROL DENIED frontman Chuck Schuldiner, has posted the following message via DEATH's official web site at www.emptywords.org: "Dear fans, I want you to know that as of 10-16-02 I have decided to stop offering the video of Chuck's memorial, although I will cert...October 18, 2002
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QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE Are Evil: Head Of Christian Group
The head of the Christian group who drew attention several weeks ago by launching an Internet campaign against QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE due to the band's overt references to drug use and their "gross display of Satanism" recently revealed the reasons for her mission "to ban this filth from the Lord's...October 13, 2002
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SYSTEM OF A DOWN Frontman Launches SERJICAL STRIKE RECORDS
SYSTEM OF A DOWN frontman Serj Tankian is introducing his record label, Serjical Strike, via a showcase concert on October 8th at the Troubadour in Hollywood, California featuring performances by the singer's first three signings: BAD ACID TRIP, SLOW MOTION REIGN and KITTENS FOR CHRISTIAN. Plans are...October 3, 2002
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JEFF PILSON Speaks Out On DOKKEN, L/P And World Politics
Former DOKKEN and current L/P bassist Jeff Pilson has addressed the rumors surrounding his previous group, the plans for his new band and the current political situation in a lengthy posting via his official web site. According to Pilson, "I don't know if [drummer] Mick [Brown] is still in DOKKEN or...October 3, 2002
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SUFFOCATION Drummer Speaks Out On Reunion, Future Plans
SUFFOCATION drummer Mike Smith has denied former bassist Chris Richards' assertions that the legendary death metal act's planned reunion is purely money-motivated and has indicated that a new album from the group may surface sometime next year, provided the quintet's upcoming tour and subsequent son...September 3, 2002
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ROB HALFORD: I Knew The BANG YOUR HEAD Show Was Going To Be A Debacle
In the September 2002 issue of Germany's Rock Hard magazine, former JUDAS PRIEST and current HALFORD frontman Rob Halford commented on his reportedly "lackluster" June 29th appearance at the Bang Your Head festival in Balingen, Germany, where the group apparently played a 50-minute co-headlining set...August 20, 2002
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HAMMERFALL Singer Assaulted At Nightclub, Requires 25 Stitches
HAMMERFALL frontman Joacim Cans was assaulted with a beer glass at a bar in the group's hometown of Gotheburg (a.k.a. Göteborg),Sweden on Saturday, August 10th and ended up with a cut around his right eye that required 25 stitches to close. As a result, the band have postponed the filming of the vi...August 13, 2002
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BLIND GUARDIAN Utilize RHAPSODY Drummer During Brazilian Tour
BLIND GUARDIAN are utilizing the services of RHAPSODY drummer Alex Holzwarth for the duration of their Brazilian tour due to a tendon infection suffered by regular BG skinsman Thomas Stauch which is preventing him from performing live for the next few weeks. The following is a statement issued by St...August 12, 2002
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KISS' GENE SIMMONS: ACE FREHLEY Is Still In The Band
KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons recently conducted an interview with Metal Edge magazine for their October 2002 issue in which he was asked point-blank to confirm that guitarist Ace Frehley was no longer a member of the band. "No, [he isn't out of the band]," Simmons told the magazine. "Statement...August 8, 2002
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PAUL STANLEY: "KISS Fans Are Free To Come And Go As They Please"
KISS frontman Paul Stanley has all but admitted that various members of the group were credited for performing on many of the band's albums even when session musicians were used to complete the projects instead. When asked for the reason guest musicians were never credited for their performances on...July 3, 2002
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JEFF PILSON Offers Update On Project With GEORGE LYNCH
Former DOKKEN bassist Jeff Pilson has posted the following update on his much-anticipated collaboration with ex-DOKKEN guitarist George Lynch: "First off, yes, we have finally decided on naming George and my project L/P. It serves two purposes in that, for one, it could be taken to mean or be called...June 4, 2002
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OZZY OSBOURNE Slapped With Trademark Infringement Lawsuit
OZZY OSBOURNE has been slapped with a trademark infringement lawsuit accusing the singer of stealing an idea for a T-shirt, according to Allstar. In the suit, filed in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York on Tuesday, May 28th, T-Shirt Hell, Inc., is claiming its T-shirt design r...May 30, 2002
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MARILYN MANSON Split With TWIGGY RAMIREZ, Enlist KMFDM Man As Replacement
MARILYN MANSON have split with longtime bassist Twiggy Ramirez and have replaced him with Tim Skold (ex-SHOTGUN MESSIAH/KMFDM). Skold, originally from Sweden, joins fellow MANSON family members John 5 (guitar),M.W. Gacy (keyboards) and Ginger Fish (drums). "I have spent eight months transforming th...May 29, 2002
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FLOODGATE: Back From The Dead
New Orleans' FLOODGATE, featuring EXHORDER frontman Kyle Thomas, will resurface after a two-and-a-half-year period of dormancy to perform a headlining set at Zeppelin's in Metairie, Louisiana on Saturday, June 22nd. "Joining the band on drums will be EXHORDER's Chris Nail, who also was once the mana...May 26, 2002
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VANISHING POINT Part Ways With Keyboardist, Seek Replacement
Danny Olding, keyboardist for acclaimed Australian progressive metal band VANISHING POINT has announced his departure from the group. Olding posted the following message via the group's official web site: "Hello to all my friends... "Unfortunately I have quite a sad announcement to make... "Now that...May 24, 2002
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