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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 ...

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ANTHRAX Drummer: Performing With PUBLIC ENEMY's CHUCK D Was 'Magic'

ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante has commented on his appearance with PUBLIC ENEMY during their performance at VH1's inaugural "Hip Hop Honors", which was taped Sunday (Oct. 3) at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City. "Scott [Ian, ANTHRAX guitarist] and I had the honor of playing with PUBLIC ENE...

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QUIET RIOT Return With New Lineup, Live CD

QUIET RIOT, the band who introduced the world to their chart-topping album "Metal Health", are back after an eighteen month absence. Driven by vocalist Kevin DuBrow and powered by drummer Frankie Banali, both QUIET RIOT founding members, the band is now fueled by longtime QUIET RIOT contributing bas...

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ANTHRAX Joined By PUBLIC ENEMY Rapper During NYC Gig

According to a posting at www.striglsmusicnews.com, PUBLIC ENEMY's Chuck D joined ANTHRAX on stage at the Beacon Theater in New York City last Saturday night (Oct. 2) for a version of his band's "Bring the Noise". ANTHRAX were playing the venue as part of their national tour with DIO and FIREBALL MI...

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TOMMY LEE To 'Rap The Vote' On Hip Hop Mixtape

Former MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee is one of the guest artists on a mixtape aimed at mobilizing the hip hop generation to register to vote. The mixtape, which was compiled by G UNIT's DJ Whoo Kid in conjunction with Rock the Vote, the leading non-profit, non-partisan youth voter organization, feat...

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Former GUNS N' ROSES Drummer To Begin Pre-Production On ADLER'S APPETITE CD

Former GUNS N' ROSES drummer Steven Adler is scheduled to fly to Orange County, CA today (Sept. 13) to begin pre-production on the debut ADLER'S APPETITE record, tentatively due in early 2005 via Shrapnel Records. No further information is available at this time. In other news, October will see Stev...

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AXL ROSE: More RAPIDFIRE Photos Posted Online

Several photos of GUNS N' ROSES frontman Axl Rose with his early '80s band RAPIDFIRE have been posted online at this location. As previously reported, rare Axl Rose recordings made while he was a member RAPIDFIRE are currently being mixed for a late 2004 release. The tapes, which were purportedly re...

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AGENT STEEL Celebrate 20-Year Anniversary

Reunited California speed metallers AGENT STEEL have just celebrated the 20-year anniversary of their first live appearance, which took place in 1984 at Chuck Landis' Country Club in Reseda, California as the openinig act for SLAYER. AGENT STEEL are currently writing material for the follow-up to la...

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ION VEIN Rejoined By Original Bassist

Chicago prog/power metallers ION VEIN have announced the return of the group's original bassist, Brian Gordon, to the fold after a four-year hiatus. "Brian left in 2000 to pursue other musical interests and although he was no longer a member of the band, we have remained good friends and he was alwa...

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AXL ROSE's RAPIDIFIRE Tapes To Be Released Before Christmas

More information has surfaced regarding the early Axl Rose recordings made while he was a member of the band RAPIDFIRE. The tapes, which were purportedly recorded in May 1983, have been in storage in the original eight-track format for the past 20 years, and are currently being mixed for a late 2004...

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AMERICAN HEAD CHARGE: 'Cowards' Video Posted Online

AMERICAN HEAD CHARGE have uploaded the video for their song "Cowards" at the DRT Entertainment web site. Check it out: Quicktime, Windows Media, Real Media. The video stars Ultimate Fighting Championship star Chuck Liddell. The song is also featured on "UFC: Ultimate Beatdowns Vol 1. Metal" CD, whic...

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JAMES MURPHY Talks About His Brain Tumor, Upcoming DEATH Tribute Album

Renowned metal guitarist/producer James Murphy (ex-TESTAMENT, DEATH, OBITUARY) recently spoke to AbrasiveRock.com about his battle with a massive brain tumor with which he was diagnosed in August 2001 as well as his music-related activities and projects. Several excerpts from the interview follow: A...

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FLOTSAM AND JETSAM Prepare To Record New Album

FLOTSAM AND JETSAM are close to completing the songwriting sessions for their new album, tentatively due in early 2005 through Crash Music Inc. "We would still like to write two or three more songs going in, and the vocals still need to be completed, but the music so far is inspired and heavy and we...

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CHUCK SCHULDINER: 'Zero Tolerance II' To Include Early Demo Material, Live Recording

Holland's Karmageddon Media (formerly Hammerheart Records) has announced plans to issue another collection of early demo recordings by late DEATH/CONTROL DENIED mastermind Chuck Schuldiner. Entitled "Zero Tolerance II", the CD will reported contain DEATH's first demo, "Death by Metal" (recorded in 1...

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COURTNEY LOVE Says 'Sick' MARILYN MANSON Has Accused Her Of Staging Hospitalization

The New York Post is reporting that Courtney Love seemed much more in control than usual last week when she appeared at a court hearing in Los Angeles in connection with her attempted Oct. 2 break-in at her ex-boyfriend's home. But she did have one strange moment when she launched into an unsolicite...