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OZZY Praised By Police For 'Courageously' Tackling Burglar
BBC News is reporting that Ozzy Osbourne has been praised by police for "very courageously" tackling a burglar who stole jewelry from his house. The singer grabbed an intruder who then jumped 30ft (10m) from a first floor window as the star gave chase at his Buckinghamshire home on Monday. "I acted...November 23, 2004
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GEORGE LYNCH Launches Custom Guitar Pedal
Former DOKKEN guitarist George Lynch has joined forces with LegendaryTones and pedal guru Robert Keeley to create a new customized version of the acclaimed Time Machine Boost pedal. The new GL Time Machine Boost (GL TMB) takes the unique voicings of the original Time Machine Boost, but adds a more a...November 20, 2004
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Ex-WAYSTED Guitarist Explains His Recording Approach
Ex-WAYSTED guitarist Paul Chapman has fired back at his former bandmates over their claim that Chapman's slow way of working in the studio would have prevented the group's new album, "Back From the Dead", from ever coming out. Writing to his official web site, Chapman said, "After reading [new WAYST...November 20, 2004
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CANNIBAL CORPSE Bassist Says Singer GEORGE FISCHER 'Should Be Fine Soon'
CANNIBAL CORPSE bassist Alex Webster has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "Hey everyone, we just wanted to update you guys on the situation with George [Fischer, vocals]. He has an inflamed lung that has been making breathing very difficult and painful for him. He had to...November 19, 2004
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New WAYSTED Guitarist Says Band Is Much Happier After PAUL CHAPMAN's Tracks Were Replaced
New WAYSTED guitarist Chris George has spoken out against his predecessor Paul Chapman's claim that the group's fans "have had the piss taken out of them" when WAYSTED frontman Fin hired George to replace Chapman's already recorded guitar tracks on the band's brand new CD, "Back From the Dead". In a...November 18, 2004
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CANNIBAL CORPSE Singer Suffering From Viral Lung Infection
CANNIBAL CORPSE singer George "Corpsegrinder" Fischer is suffering from viral lung infection and is said to be is in a lot of pain, according to the band's spokesperson. Sadly, he was unable to play Tuesday night's show in Pittsburg, so the group did an instrumental set. Although George is said to b...November 18, 2004
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CANNIBAL CORPSE Singer Rushed To Hospital, Band Performs Instrumental Set
CANNIBAL CORPSE lead singer George "Corpsegrinder" Fischer was rushed to a hospital on Tuesday (Nov. 16) causing him to miss the group's scheduled performance at The World in Pittsburgh last night. The band, who are currently touring North America with NAPALM DEATH, MACABRE, KATAKLYSM and GOATWHORE,...November 17, 2004
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IRON MAIDEN: All-Star Tribute Album To Feature Members Of MOTÖRHEAD, DIO, ANTHRAX
Legendary rock producer and musician Bob Kulick (KISS, MEATLOAF) has finished producing an all-star tribute to IRON MAIDEN in honor of their 25th anniversary. Culling from his extensive contacts in the musician world, Kulick has assembled major hard rock and metal players to come together and put th...November 16, 2004
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AC/DC Street Sign Modified: Photo Available
According to TheAge.com.au, an AC/DC fan in Melbourne, Australia made a massive lightning bolt out of the same metal used in street signs and bolted it above and below the recently erected ACDC Lane street sign with a hammer drill. Check out a photo of the modified sign at this location. ...November 16, 2004
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PAUL CHAPMAN Quits WAYSTED: 'The Fans Have Had The Piss Taken Out Of Them'
Guitarist Paul Chapman (UFO, WAYSTED) has issued the following statement regarding his status in WAYSTED (the reunited semi-obscure mid-'80s British heavy metal outfit led by UFO bassist Pete Way): "OK, I think it's time for me to speak up! "As of November 12, 2004, I would like to say I'm no longer...November 15, 2004
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GENE SIMMONS Explains Why He Voted For GEORGE W. BUSH
Backstage at the American Music Awards Sunday night (Nov. 14),KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons told Reuters that he voted for President George W. Bush in the recent presidential election even though he disagreed with him on most issues. "But in time of war, if you go through a bad neighbourhood,...November 15, 2004
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EXMORTEM To Support BEHEMOTH In The U.K.
Danish death metallers EXMORTEM will support BEHEMOTH on their upcoming U.K. tour beginning in early January. This will be U.K. fans' first chance to see EXMORTEM live since their last visit to Britain in 2003 when they supported NECROPHAGIA. Confirmed dates are as follows: Jan. 13 - Brighton, UK @...November 11, 2004
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ALICE COOPER And Wife To Be Honored As 2005's First PHOENIX POWER COUPLE
ALICE COOPER and wife Sheryl (photo) will be honored as the first Phoenix Power Couple in a ceremony to be held on February 22, 2005. A posting at the PowerCouples.org web site describes the couple as follows: "Sheryl Cooper has been dancing all her life, including professional appearances with Gold...November 10, 2004
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TRENT REZNOR On GEORGE BUSH's Re-Election: 'It's A Sad And Shameful Day To Be An American'
NINE INCH NAILS mastermind Trent Reznor has commented on the re-election of President George W. Bush via posting on the group's web site. "One step closer to the end of the world," he writes. "The one-two combo of corporate greed and organized religion apparently proved too much for reason, sanity a...November 5, 2004
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NAPALM DEATH Singer: 'Shame On You If You Voted For GEORGE BUSH'
NAPALM DEATH singer Mark "Barney" Greenway spoke to Abrasive Rock about the U.S. presidential elections and the group's upcoming studio album, among other topics. Several excerpts from the interview follow: Abrasive Rock: So the election results are in, and America has four more years of George Bush...November 4, 2004
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