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GEORGE LYNCH Says DON DOKKEN Is 'A Very Clever Con Artist'
In a recent interview with ElectricBasement.com, ex-DOKKEN guitarist George Lynch spoke candidly about the early underpinnings of his severely strained relationship with vocalist Don Dokken. Lynch claims the vocalist snuck material from him prior to him joining DOKKEN. Lynch was in a SoCal band call...August 2, 2004
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HIGH ON FIRE Joined By Ex-MELVINS Bassist
HIGH ON FIRE will be joined by bassist Joe Preston (THRONES, ex-MELVINS) for their forthcoming U.S. tour. Preston replaces longtime HIGH ON FIRE bassist George Rice, joining the power trio alongside guitarist/vocalist Matt Pike (ex-SLEEP) and drummer Des Kensel. Preston will make his live debut with...July 30, 2004
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Online Petition Launched To Keep MARILYN MANSON From Playing Jesus In New Movie
Billy Youngson of the Buchan Observer is reporting that a Scottish man is trying to ban Marilyn Manson from playing Jesus in a new movie. Scott Morrison is campaigning against George A. Romero's "Diamond Dead", which portrays Jesus smoking dope and swearing. His online petition has attracted 377 sig...July 29, 2004
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ULI JON ROTH/MICHAEL SCHENKER: More Tour Dates Announced
More dates have been announced for the forthcoming American tour featuring guitar legends Uli Jon Roth (ex-SCORPIONS) and Michael Schenker (MSG, UFO). As previously reported, the tour will comprise of approximately 20 shows, and some of the concerts are also going to feature George Lynch. Both Uli a...July 28, 2004
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THE GREAT KAT: 'Zapateado' Video Available Online
The Great Kat, named the "Top 10 Fastest Shredders of All Time" by Guitar One magazine, has just released the new patriotic shred/classical music video, "Zapateado". Described as "the world's first violin and guitar shred/classical music video, "Zapateado" "combines phenomenal violin virtuosity, gui...July 27, 2004
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Ex-HADES Guitarist: GEORGE W. BUSH Is Not A Liar
Former HADES guitarist Dan Lorenzo is the latest metal musician to offer his views on the political situation in Iraq. What follows is Lorenzo's "open letter" on the subject, as sent to BLABBERMOUTH.NET: "Musicians probably shouldn't speak about politics. We alienate half our audience and we're not...July 27, 2004
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STARWOOD: LIZZY BORDEN Under A Different Name
Although promoted as a fresh young act in a similar mold to THE DARKNESS, the recent Metal Blade signing STARWOOD is in fact Eighties heavy metal band LIZZY BORDEN in an all-new guise, according to RockDetector.com. The band comprise vocalist Lizzy (Borden),guitarist Joe Steals, bassist Marten Ande...July 26, 2004
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TV Movie About Fictional Heavy Metal Singer To Air In September
According to The Futon Critic, the ABC Family cable channel will air a telefilm called "Pop Rocks!" focusing on Jerry Harden (Gary Cole),"a respectable banker and family man in his 40s, who is about to be haunted by his deepest, darkest secret…he was the lead singer of the biggest heavy metal band...July 26, 2004
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MOTÖRHEAD, DARK ANGEL, FLOTSAM AND JETSAM To Appear On METALLICA Tribute Album
MOTÖRHEAD, DARK ANGEL, FLOTSAM AND JETSAM and various members of KISS, DEEP PURPLE and TESTAMENT are among the musicians featured on the upcoming METALLICA tribute album, "Metallic Attack: Metallica - The Ultimate Tribute" (view cover here),due on August 3 through Big Deal Records. The complete tra...July 25, 2004
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ANTHRAX's SCOTT IAN: Why GEORGE W. BUSH Has Been A Terrible President
ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "As [the ANTHRAX webmaster] Brent says on the home page, 'Voting counts, opinions don't', and I know my opinion means nothing to anyone except me. At least it shouldn't. Use your own brain. Use the Internet...July 24, 2004
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MARILYN MANSON On New MTV Billboards
MARILYN MANSON is one of several artists that were chosen for a new advertising campaign launched by MTV France. The campaign will feature large billboards of Manson around France similar to the one pictured here. In related news, Manson's girlfriend Dita Von Teese stars in a new video from lingerie...July 23, 2004
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OZZFEST 2004 Organizers: BUSH/HITLER Video Steered Attention Away From BLACK SABBATH
The Ozzfest 2004 organizers have confirmed to MTV.com that two images of George W. Bush, shown during BLACK SABBATH's performance of the metal classic "War Pigs", have been removed from the video montage that accompanies the song, which usually kicks off the band's headlining set. The Ozzfest camp s...July 22, 2004
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NORLANDER, KEELING, APPICE: All-Star Trio Announce U.S. Tour
Beginning July 30, prog rock keyboard virtuoso Erik Norlander (ROCKET SCIENTISTS, LANA LANE) will be teaming up with vocalist Kelly Keeling (MICHAEL SCHENKER, GUITAR ZEUS, GEORGE LYNCH) and drummer Vinny Appice (DIO, BLACK SABBATH, WWIII, HOLLYWOOD ALLSTARZ) for tour dates in the Northeastern and So...July 21, 2004
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BLACK SABBATH Drummer: I Have Nothing To Do With BUSH/HITLER Video
BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward has issued a statement distancing himself from the video portrait comparing President Bush to Adolf Hitler that is being used as part of the band's stage act. SABBATH are opening their Ozzfest 2004 gigs with the song "War Pigs", featuring a video of Bush and Hitler on...July 20, 2004
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Bassist JEFF PILSON Says He Has No Desire To Rejoin DOKKEN
Jeff Pilson, perhaps best known for his bass and backing vocals work in DOKKEN, talked candidly with ElectricBasement.com about why DOKKEN does not fit into his future plans. He explains why the oft-derided "Shadowlife" album didn't work and how the problems persisted since. "It's a little too simpl...July 20, 2004
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