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GODSMACK, A PERFECT CIRCLE, MÖTLEY CRÜE Members Share Halloween Antics
Several hard rock stars recently took time out to spin some holiday tales with Launch Radio Networks. GODSMACK drummer Shannon Larkin and vocalist Sully Erna recall one Halloween show where everything just went wrong... Shannon: "We went to play in New Orleans, which Sully has a real weird stigma th...October 29, 2004
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Original KISS Guitarist ACE FREHLEY Portrayed As 'Pathetic And Sad Junkie' In Tell-All Book
The following comes to us courtesy of KissCollector.com: "Over the last few months we’ve been mentioning 'Into The Void... With Ace Frehley' (cover) a few times before (and already back in early 2002 we mentioned the book in our KISS Kollector magazine),but every time the publication date got pushe...October 29, 2004
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Former TESTAMENT Guitarist To Tour With TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA
Former TESTAMENT/SAVATAGE guitarist Alex Skolnick will be performing with TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA (East) at the following dates in November/December: Nov. 11 - Charleston WV @ Municipal Aud Theater Nov. 12 – Louisville, KY @ Palace Theater Nov. 13 - Ft Wayne IN @ Allen County War Memorial Nov. 14 –...October 22, 2004
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THE PB ARMY To Support TROUBLE, ABDULLAH In November
Toledo, Ohio-based "stoner-pop-metal" band THE PB ARMY, featuring Infernal Combustion webzine founder Keith Bergman on vocals/drums, have announced a string of dates in November, supporting the likes of TROUBLE, REBREATHER, ABDULLAH, and RED GIANT. The dates are as follows: Nov 17 – Little Brothers,...October 19, 2004
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Bassist JOEY VERA Says ANTHRAX's NY Gig Was One Of His Most Memorable Concert Experiences
Bassist Joey Vera (FATES WARNING, ARMORED SAINT, ANTHRAX) has posted the following message on his web site: "Spring forward, Fall down. (That was me last night after a few too many bevies.) "I can see the leaves starting to turn out here in the Northeast of the U.S. and I doubt very much I'd see ...October 8, 2004
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QUEENSRŸCHE Singer: BUSH Administration Has Failed On Every Level
QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate spoke to the Seattle Post-Intelligencer this week about the group's current tour and their forthcoming CD, the next chapter to the 1988 ground-breaking concept album, "Operation: Mindcrime", tentatively titled "Operation: Mindcrime II". Several excerpts from the intervi...October 6, 2004
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ANTHRAX Give The Power To The People On 'The Greater of Two Evils'
ANTHRAX's upcoming collection of Joey Belladonna/Neil Turbin-era songs performed by the band's current lineup, entitled "The Greater of Two Evils", is scheduled for release in the U.S. on November 23 via Sanctuary. The complete track listing for the effort is as follows: 01. Deathrider 02. Metal Thr...September 27, 2004
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Stoner Rockers WE Top Norwegian Album Chart
Norwegian stoner-rockers WE, whose sound is described as "hippy, trippy [mixture of] SABBATH/ZEPPELIN," have seen ten years' work and five previous albums pay off handsomely this week. WE's sixth CD, "Smugglers", cut at Hangaroundsounds Studios and produced by Chris Goss (MASTERS OF REALITY, KYUSS,...September 24, 2004
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VELVET REVOLVER's SLASH: 'This Band Is Salvation For All Of Us'
VELVET REVOLVER members Duff McKagan (bass) and Slash (guitar) recently spoke to the Belfast Telegraph about their years spent playing with GUNS N' ROSES and the formation of their new group. Several excerpts from the interview follow: On McKagan's pancreas "exploding" on May 10, 1994: Duff McKagan:...September 17, 2004
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MONSTER MAGNET's Cleveland Show Turns Into 'Unorganized Karaoke Session'
MONSTER MAGNET frontman Dave Wyndorf lost his voice prior to the group's scheduled performance at Peabody's in Cleveland Thursday night (Sept. 16). According to a BLABBERMOUTH.NET source at the show, "the band opened their set with a 20-minute version of the instrumental 'Tab...'. Dave played guitar...September 17, 2004
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ANTHRAX Guitarist Comments On Passing Of RAMONES Legend
ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian has commented on the passing of Johnny Ramone, guitarist and co-founder of the seminal punk band THE RAMONES. Writing to the ANTHRAX's official web site, Ian said, "The world is a lesser place with the passing of Johnny Ramone. My heart goes out to his wife Linda and to a...September 16, 2004
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AC/DC Bassist Explains Why He Got Involved In Hurricane Benefit Concert
AC/DC bassist Cliff Williams told Mark S. Krzos of The News-Press that he was less than an hour from his Fort Myers, FL home when he caught his first glimpse of Hurricane Charley's destructive path. Driving along Interstate 75, Williams and his family were making their way home from North Carolina w...September 9, 2004
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OZZFEST Review: PHILIP ANSELMO Enjoyed Sound Of His Own Voice More Than Sound Of His Band
Winda Benedetti of the Seattle Post-Intelligencer the Ozzfest 2004 traveling festival when it hit the White River Amphitheater Tuesday (July 27). "In one of the more bizarre scenes from a day full of bizarre scenes, a man in a wheelchair actually surfed the roiling mosh pit as SLIPKNOT launched into...July 29, 2004
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NEW YORK DOLLS Singer Comments On Bassist's Passing
NEW YORK DOLLS frontman David Johansen has issued a statement regarding the passing of the group's bassist, Arthur Kane, Tuesday night (July 13) due to complications from leukemia. "During rehearsal and the shows I was blessed to work with the Arthur I first met and loved 30 years ago," Johansen sai...July 15, 2004
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OVERLORDE To Begin Recording New Album
American power metal band OVERLORDE will enter Trax East studios in South River, NJ on July 25 to begin recording their debut CD for Cult Metal Classics Records, titled "Return of the Snow Giant". Engineering the recording and mixing sessions will be by Eric Kvortek and Eric Rachel, respectively. Th...July 14, 2004
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