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DON DOKKEN: GEORGE LYNCH Wants To Rejoin DOKKEN
Don Dokken recently spoke to Denmark's Antenna web site (formerly Metal Reference) about the new DOKKEN CD, "Hell To Pay", and the lineup changes that have plagued the group during the recent years. Asked about the "tension" between him and former DOKKEN guitarist George Lynch, Dokken said, "There's...June 25, 2004
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ANVIL Guitarist Injured In Fall, Temporary Replacement Announced
ANVIL guitarist Ivan Hurd fell from a ladder on May 13 and broke four ribs and his left wrist. He also suffered a cracked tailbone. As a result, he will not be able to perform with the band at The Gates of Hell 2004 festival on July 24 at the FunHaus in Toronto, Ontario. His ...June 25, 2004
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Hell To Pay
Remember the hits like "Into The Fire" and "Burning Up The Night"? We certainly recall them clogging up the airwaves, and at the same time are still trying to work out just how and why DOKKEN ended up there so often. Sure, there were a few toe-tapping moments ("Unchain The Night" being one of those...June 24, 2004
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GEORGE LYNCH Unleashes New Instrumental CD
Former DOKKEN guitarist George Lynch has just released a new instrumental CD, entitled "Furious George". The album is collection of cover tunes with extensive guitar solos that "will leave his legion of fans pointing and staring as their speakers melt in the guitar fury," according to an official pr...June 22, 2004
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DOKKEN Drummer Says Last Album Should Have Been A DON DOKKEN Solo Effort
In an interview with Electricbasement.com, longtime DOKKEN drummer Mick Brown dismissed the band's last studio album, 2002's "Long Way Home", as not being a true DOKKEN effort. "That was an interesting time where maybe we were kind of writing to today’s kind of music at the time," he said. "It shoul...June 22, 2004
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TOMMY LEE: Caught In A Mash?
Former MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee has told The Miami Herald that he is "over" hip-hop, explaining his fondness for a movement called "mashing," in which rock 'n' roll is infused with some dance beats so that "the dudes who love rock and the chicks who love dance will come together in an ...June 18, 2004
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NEAL MORSE, MIKE PORTNOY Recording Follow-Up To 'Testimony'
RevelationZ Magazine reports: Neal Morse is in the studio this week with drummer Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER) and bassist Randy George (AJALON, NEAL MORSE BAND) to record the follow-up to last year's best-selling progressive masterpiece "Testimony". The sessions with Mike Portnoy and Randy George ar...June 10, 2004
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ANTHRAX Drummer: 'I Always Hated The Idea Of BUSH Being President'
ANTHRAX's official German web site, www.anthraxband.de, has posted an interview with ANTHRAX members Charlie Benante (drums),Scott Ian (guitar) and temporary bassist Joey Vera. What follows are a few excerpts from that interview: Anthrax.de: I promised you sometime ago that I will not ask you anyth...June 6, 2004
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Bassist TONY FRANKLIN To Take Part In CROSSROADS GUITAR FESTIVAL
Bassist extraordinaire Tony Franklin (ex-THE FIRM, BLUE MURDER, WHITESNAKE) has posted the following message on his web site: "Hello folks. It's been a long time since my last update, so let's get right to it!! I'll start with the most current happenings and work back from there. "I will be particip...June 1, 2004
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TOMMY LEE: 'I Have Been Moving Slowly Past The Rock Stuff'
Former MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee attended the Grand Opening party for Rokbar on Thursday (May 27) in Miami Beach, Florida. Tommy Lee is part owner of the new club. Check out pictures from Wire Image: Photocall, Party. In other news, Lee recently spoke to 944 Magazine about his current collaborat...May 29, 2004
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LIMP BIZKIT: 'Pepsi Smash' Performance Posted Online
A video of LIMP BIZKIT performing their new single, "Almost Over", on the WB's prime-time live music series, "Pepsi Smash", has been posted online at this location (file size: 53 MB). The show, which aired May 27, also featured BIZKIT on their cover of GEORGE MICHAEL's "Faith". BIZKIT frontman Fred...May 29, 2004
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Former LED ZEPPELIN Guitarist Attends London's 'Thirty Flight Rock' Exhibition
Former LED ZEPPELIN guitarist Jimmy Page was among the attendees at the opening night (May 13) of the "Thirty Flight Rock" exhibition, which is being held at Saab Piccadilly's The Platform in London, England. Check out the pictures here. According to NME.com, picture features in the exhibition inclu...May 27, 2004
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LIMP BIZKIT: 'Pepsi Smash' Video Preview Posted Online
A 30-second video snippet of LIMP BIZKIT performing at the WB's prime-time live music series, "Pepsi Smash", has been posted online at this location. The show, which airs May 27, features BIZKIT on their cover of GEORGE MICHAEL's "Faith" and their brand-new single, "Almost Over". BIZKIT frontman Fre...May 27, 2004
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CROSSROADS GUITAR FESTIVAL: 'Metal Clinic' Scrapped
The previously announced "Metal Clinic" at this year's Crossroads Guitar Festival, featuring Zakk Wylde (OZZY OSBOURNE, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY),Jerry Cantrell (ex-ALICE IN CHAINS) and George Lynch (ex-DOKKEN),has been scrapped due to scheduling conflicts. George will instead join Nuno Bettencourt (ex...May 26, 2004
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EXODUS Guitarist: 'Religion Is The True Evil In The World'
EXODUS guitarist Gary Holt spoke to Metal-Exiles.com about the lyrical inspiration for the group's new album, "Tempo of the Damned". Asked what the influence was for the album opener, "Scar Spangled Banner", Gary replied, "Just my general hatred for our government leaders and our foreign policy. I h...May 22, 2004
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