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JOSH HOMME's DESERT SESSIONS To Make Live Debut
QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE mainman Josh Homme is making plans for the full-fledged live debut of his ongoing DESERT SESSIONS project, which has released eight volumes of music in recent years, according to Billboard.com. The group will play a full set May 1 at the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Fest...February 24, 2004
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UPDATE: OLIVERI, LANEGAN Out Of QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE
Contrary to an article posted at MTV.com last night (since corrected),SCREAMING TREES members Van Conner (bass) and Barrett Martin (drums) have NOT joined QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE. The somewhat confusing QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE "family tree" on the group's web site was apparently the source of the m...February 12, 2004
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QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE Part Ways With Bassist NICK OLIVERI
QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE have officially parted ways with bassist Nick Oliveri. According to MTV.com, Oliveri has unexpectedly left the band, breaking off a musical relationship with frontman Josh Homme that goes back to their days playing together in KYUSS in the early '90s. "A number of incidents o...February 11, 2004
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DAVE GROHL Responds To ZAKK WYLDE's Threat
Former NIRVANA drummer/current FOO FIGHTERS frontman Dave Grohl has responded to Zakk Wylde's infamous 2001 quote in which the OZZY OSBOURNE guitarist threatened to "kick [Grohl's] ass" because he wrote this cheese-dick song for OZZ that Zakk had to play on during the recording sessions for OSBOURNE...February 11, 2004
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THIN LIZZY Drummer 'Feeling Better', Will Join The Band On The Road
THIN LIZZY drummer Michael Lee (ex-PAGE/PLANT, THE CULT, LITTLE ANGELS) is "feeling better" and will join his bandmates on their upcoming tour after all, according to a statement from the group's management, Coallier Entertainment. The band had previously announced their intention to find a temporar...February 3, 2004
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Manager: THIN LIZZY Drummer 'Very Ill', To Be Replaced Until Further Notice
THIN LIZZY drummer Michael Lee (ex-PAGE/PLANT, THE CULT, LITTLE ANGELS) "is very ill and will be replaced [on the band's upcoming tour] until further notice," according to a statement from the group's management, Coallier Entertainment. No further details are available at this time. As before, the r...February 1, 2004
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Former QUIET RIOT Singer Discusses The Band's Breakup
Former QUIET RIOT singer Kevin Dubrow recently spoke to Classic Rock Revisited about the group's decision to split up and his future plans. Asked about the band's breakup, Dubrow said, "Everyone always asks, 'Why did you break up?' The question they should be asking is, 'Why did you stay together so...February 1, 2004
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GUITAR WORLD's 100 Greatest Heavy Metal Guitarists Of All Time
The March 2004 issue of Guitar World magazine includes a list of the 100 greatest heavy metal guitarists as selected by the magazine's staff. "This is not a list that ranks who can play the fastest or with the most taste, feeling or technique (although many players on our list have all of those arro...January 23, 2004
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Bassist RUSSELL BERGQUIST Leaves ANNIHILATOR
Bassist Russell "The Woodsman" Bergquist has left Canadian thrashers ANNIHILATOR for "personal" reasons. "I would like to wish the rest of the guys the best of luck with the new album and thank everyone for the support over the five years I was in the band," Russell said in an official statement. Ad...January 19, 2004
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BLOODSHOTEYE Sign With GALY RECORDS
Leamington, Ontario-based metallers BLOODSHOTEYE have inked a deal with Galy Records for the release of their debut album, "Without Any Remorse". "We are very excited to be part of such a great label and look forward to working together," the band write on their web site. "We have started the album...January 16, 2004
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VELVET REVOLVER: Bringing Chaos Back Into The Rock World
VELVET REVOLVER's official biography, written by David Wild and provided by the group's record label, RCA/BMG Records, includes additional information about the band's formation and their forthcoming debut CD, "Contraband", due on May 11 (postponed from the previously announced April 27 date). Here...January 15, 2004
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ANNIHILATOR: New Album Cover Posted Online
Long-running Canadian thrashers ANNIHILATOR have posted the cover artwork for their upcoming CD, "All For You", at this location. As previously reported, "All For You" is tentatively due this spring through Germany's AFM Records. The forthcoming CD marks the recording debut with the group of new sin...January 14, 2004
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ANNIHILATOR Announce Album Title, Track Listing
Long-running Canadian metallers ANNIHILATOR have set "All For You" as the title of their forthcoming CD, tentatively due this spring through AFM Records. "All For You" track listing, according to ANNIHILATOR guitarist Jeff Waters (not in correct sequence): 01. All For You 02. Weapon X 03. The Nightm...January 13, 2004
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ZAKK WYLDE Weighs In On ROLLING STONE's 'Top Guitarists' List
OZZY OSBOURNE guitarist Zakk Wylde recently spoke to Sleaze Grinder about Rolling Stone magazine's much-criticized list of the 100 greatest guitarists of all time. "Put it this way," Wylde began. "When Eddie Van Halen is number 70 and Randy Rhoads is number 85, I mean, bottom line is I have to play...January 9, 2004
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LAMB OF GOD Singer Guests On BLOODSHOTEYE Track
LAMB OF GOD frontman Randy Blythe has contributed guest vocals on the track "F.U.B.A.R" by the Canadian band BLOODSHOTEYE. The song is set to be included on the band's upcoming debut CD, "Without Any Remorse", due later this month through the group's own label. Three full-length cuts, including the...January 5, 2004
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