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DEF LEPPARD Launch Auction For Raven Drum Foundation
A message from DEF LEPPARD: "The second defleppard.com-related) auction features another item from Rick Allen's collection: Rick's Adrenalize bass drum, which was used on hundreds of dates throughout the band's 1992/1993 world tour. The drum features custom artwork on the side (the red and yellow tr...May 22, 2002
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STAR ONE Shine With Impressive Dutch, German Chart Debuts
STAR ONE's Space Metal CD debuted at position #3 in the Dutch alternative chart list and at position #60 in the Dutch Pop Album charts. The album also debuted at position #70 in the German Media Control charts. STAR ONE's Space Metal, the project led by AYREON mastermind Arjen Lucassen (ex-BODINE, V...May 14, 2002
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DRAGONLORD Recruit Former TESTAMENT Bassist, Announce Upcoming Gigs
San Francisco Bay Area black metallers DRAGONLORD, featuring members of TESTAMENT, have officially announced the addition of bassist Derrick Ramirez (ex-TESTAMENT) to the group's ranks. DRAGONLORD will be performing at the Bourbon Street Bar and Grill in Concord, California on April 27th. Also appea...April 19, 2002
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TESTAMENT Drummer To Sit In At OZZY/SABBATH Tribute Gig
TESTAMENT/SADUS drummer Jon Allen will sitting behind the kit for SWEET LEAF's tribute set to OZZY/BLACK SABBATH this Friday, April 5th at Time Out Sports Bar in Concord, California. SWEET LEAF features in its ranks guitarist Steve Smyth (TESTAMENT/DRAGONLORD) and Lance Ozanix (SKITZO). ...April 3, 2002
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OZZY OSBOURNE Refuses To Meet Husband Of Convicted Child Killer
The following item comes to us courtesy of yesterday's edition of The New York Post: OZZY OSBOURNE has bitten the head off a bat, defecated in a woman's handbag and snorted a line of ants off the ground — but the rocker was utterly disgusted at the idea of meeting Russell Yates, the husband of ...March 28, 2002
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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN To Make Talk Radio Appearance On Friday
Swedish axe hero YNGWIE MALMSTEEN will make a 10-15-minute talk radio appearance on Friday, March 29th at 7:20 PM EST on WNTK radio, broadcasting in New Hampshire and Vermont, USA. The radio show is called Impact, and it is being described by host George Russell as “a multi-topic, fast-paced, highly...March 28, 2002
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SUICIDE SHIFT: The SADUS/TESTAMENT Collaboration
The new San Francisco Bay Area-based project featuring SADUS/TESTAMENT bassist Steve DiGiorgio, SADUS frontman Darren Travis, and TESTAMENT vocalist Chuck Billy, has tentatively set SUICIDE SHIFT as its moniker, and are presently finalizing work on 10 original compositions, some of which have been c...March 26, 2002
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TESTAMENT/SADUS Bassist Confirms Brazilian THRASH OF THE TITANS Appearance
TESTAMENT/SADUS bassist Steve DiGiorgio has confirmed the two bands' involvement in the upcoming South American installment of the Thrash Of The Titans festival, which is presently scheduled to take place on April 20th in Sao Paulo, Brazil. According to DiGiorgio, we just signed the performance agre...February 22, 2002
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KORN Hire Hughes Brothers To Direct "Here To Stay" Video
KORN have hired Albert and Allen Hughes to direct the clip for "Here to Stay", the first single from their next album, Untouchables, which is scheduled for release on May 14th through Immortal/Epic Records. The Hughes Brothers had previously directed videos for TOO SHORT and KRS-ONE in addition to t...February 20, 2002
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BILLY, DIGIORGIO, TRAVIS To Begin Tracking Debut CD Shortly For Fall Release
The new as-yet-unnamed project featuring TESTAMENT/SADUS bassist Steve DiGiorgio, SADUS frontman Darren Travis and TESTAMENT vocalist Chuck Billy are still in the songwriting stage and expect to enter the studio in the next couple of months to begin laying down their debut album for a fall release t...February 16, 2002
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GENE SIMMONS TONGUE Magazine Gets Closer To Launch
KISS bassist Gene Simmons' Gene Simmons Tongue magazine is presently on course for a May 21st on-sale date with an initial print run of 300,000, according to Sterling McFadden Publishing head honcho Allen Tuller. The current plan calls for the publication to start out with four issues a year but if...February 9, 2002
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TESTAMENT's Billy To Work On Side Project, Follow-Up To "The Gathering"
TESTAMENT have posted the following update on vocalist Chuck Billy's condition and the group's upcoming activities via their official web site at www.testamentlegions.com: “Last week, Chuck's doctors had some great news. The tumors in Chuck's upper body are shrinking, his blood count is looking good...January 17, 2002
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DEF LEPPARD Drummer Launches Foundation Web Site
DEF LEPPARD drummer Rick Allen and Lauren Monroe have launched the web site for their Raven Drum Foundation. According to the web site, the foundation "is an organization that brings ancient wisdom teachings to the global and local community through the arts for the purpose of healing and hope". On...January 15, 2002
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SHADOW GALLERY Axeman To Guest On Lucassen's "Space Metal"
SHADOW GALLERY axeman Gary Wehrkamp will appear on two tracks on the upcoming Space Metal CD from STAR ONE, the new project helmed by AYREON mastermind Arjen Lucassen (ex-BODINE, VENGEANCE). Here are Arjen's thoughts on Gary's contributions: "I might have told you this before, but I really think tha...January 2, 2002
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Ex-HELLOWEEN Singer Kiske To Guest On Only One Track On Grapow/Kusch Album!
Despite rumors to the contrary, former HELLOWEEN frontman Michael Kiske will guest on only one track on the forthcoming debut CD from the as-yet-unnamed group of ex-HELLOWEEN guitarist Roland Grapow and drummer Uli Kusch. Kiske's contribution is set to be recorded in February. Meanwhile, after much...December 23, 2001