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ALICE COOPER To Raise Money For Christian-Based Foundation

Larry Rodgers of The Arizona Republic reports: When Alice Cooper and his endless list of show-biz pals raise funds for the non-profit Solid Rock Foundation through the singer's Christmas Pudding concert, he's hoping to pass the word about the life-changing personal foundation he established after ye...

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MEGADETH: Second London Show Added

Following the sellout of the first London show, MEGADETH have added a second date at the London Astoria on February 9. Their "Blackmail the Universe" world tour now comprises eight U.K. dates: Feb. 01 - Dublin - Ambassador Feb. 02 - Belfast - Ulster Hall Feb. 03 - Glasgow Academy Feb. 04 - Birmingha...

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MEGADETH Drummer On DIMEBAG's Death: 'This Is Just Completely Tragic'

MEGADETH drummer Shawn Drover (EIDOLON) has posted the following message on the group's official web site: "I get a phone-call at 2 o'clock in the morning from Dave Mustaine, at which I could barely hear him from his very soft-spoken monotone voice. I knew immediately something was wrong — there was...

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EXODUS Guitarist Says Touring With MEGADETH Was 'Awesome'

EXODUS guitarist Gary Holt has posted the following message on the group's official web site regarding their recently completed tour with MEGADETH: "Well, it's been a grind, with the Brazil trip directly preceeding this tour and all, but I must say what a pleasure this tour has been. My hat is off t...

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Ex-CANNIBAL CORPSE Guitarist JACK OWEN: I Am Not Joining DEICIDE

DEICIDE touring guitarist Jack Owen (ex-CANNIBAL CORPSE) has sent the following update to BLABBERMOUTH.NET: "Jack Owen checking in from Eindhoven Holland with an update on the DEICIDE European tour. Things are clicking now. Picking up steam as we head to the U.K. for a week's worth of shows. People...

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DEICIDE's BENTON Says HOFFMAN Brothers Are Not Returning To Band

DEICIDE frontman Glen Benton spoke to Denmark's Antenna webzine on Thursday (Nov. 25) about the departure of the Hoffman brothers and the group's new lineup, among other topics. Several excerts from the interview follow: Antenna: There have been some speculations on why the Hoffman brothers are miss...

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DEICIDE's GLEN BENTON: 'It Is A Pleasure To Send The Fans Away Pleased'

DEICIDE touring guitarist Jack Owen (ex-CANNIBAL CORPSE) has sent BLABBERMOUTH.NET the following tour report from the group's mainman, Glen Benton: "Glen Benton reporting from Denmark... [Stand-in guitarists] Dave [Suzuki, VITAL REMAINS] and Jack are doing an awesome job and the set is up to an hour...

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DAMN YANKEES And CHEAP TRICK Members Set For ALICE COOPER Benefit Next Month

Launch Radio Networks is reporting that the members of DAMN YANKEES will reunite at a benefit hosted by Alice Cooper next month. Guitarists Tommy Shaw and Ted Nugent, bassist Jack Blades, and drummer Michael Cartellone will play together at the fourth annual Alice Cooper's Christmas Pudding show, wh...

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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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New MEGADETH Drummer SHAWN DROVER Speaks Out

MEGADETH drummer Shawn Drover (EIDOLON) has posted his first message at the band's official forum. It reads as follows: "OK, so here I am pondering on how to approach my first entry on my personal forum — several options could have taken place here, but I feel the best approach is to let you know .....

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MEGADETH: Soundboard Recordings Of New Lineup Available For Download

MEGADETH performed a special "Coffeebreak Concert" during soundcheck before their Nov. 7, 2004 show at the Odeon in Cleveland, OH. The four-song performance has been made available for download at the WMMS 100.7 web site. Check it out: 01. Die Dead Enough (mp3) 02. Symphony of Destruction (mp3) 03....

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MEGADETH Bassist Says The Group's Tour 'Just Gets Better Show After Show'

MEGADETH bassist James MacDonough has posted the following message on the group's official web site: "We got in early [Thursday] morning near Philly and we all slept pretty late. Friday morning we leave around 6 am to take a train back to NY, where we'll be taping for 'Headbanger's Ball'. I think it...

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MEGADETH's Tour Manager Says NICK MENZA Could Not Handle Band's Live Show

MEGADETH's tour manager Claude "Cowboy" Spencer has posted the following message regarding the departure of drummer Nick Menza prior to the start of the group's U.S. tour: "To All Droogies everywhere, I was there, and I was involved in the decision making process with Nick and Dave [Mustaine] of rep...

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Updated: DEICIDE Cancel European Tour

DEICIDE have cancelled the remaining dates on their European headlining tour due to a "family crisis" (believed to be the death of drummer Steve Asheim's father). The group's last live appearance took place on Friday, November 5 at at the Hard Club in Porto, Portugal, where the band reportedly perfo...

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MEGADETH Bassist: 'This Is The Best Tour I've Ever Been On'

MEGADETH bassist James MacDonough (ex-ICED EARTH) has posted the following message in the band's web site: "First off, it's been a pleasure meeting a lot of you from the forums and the Street Teams. The tour couldn't be going better and thank you for all the support. "We thought we might have to can...