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JEFF PILSON Speaks Out On DOKKEN, L/P And World Politics
Former DOKKEN and current L/P bassist Jeff Pilson has addressed the rumors surrounding his previous group, the plans for his new band and the current political situation in a lengthy posting via his official web site. According to Pilson, "I don't know if [drummer] Mick [Brown] is still in DOKKEN or...October 3, 2002
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MICHALE GRAVES: 'I'm Not Going Back To THE MISFITS'
Despite rumors to the contrary, ex-MISFITS frontman Michale Graves has no intention of rejoining his former group. "I don't know where the rumor started from," Michale told Forbidden Zone Radio last week. "But they hold no weight to them. I'm not going back to the MISFITS. There's no plans of doing...October 1, 2002
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VICIOUS RUMORS To Support AEROSMITH, KID ROCK
Veteran San Francisco Bay Area melodic metallers VICIOUS RUMORS will support AEROSMITH and KID ROCK at Autowest Amphitheater in Marysville, California on Thursday, November 7th. ...October 1, 2002
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AGENT STEEL Continue Work On New CD
AGENT STEEL are continuing work on the follow-up to Omega Conspiracy, tentatively entitled Order of the Illuminati/Agent Steel Vol. 4, for an early 2003 release. The full track listing for the effort is as follows: 01. Avenger 02. Dead Eyes 03. Earth Under Lucifer 04. Enslaved 05. Forever Black 06....September 28, 2002
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CANDLEMASS Commence Songwriting Process For New CD
The reunited classic line-up of CANDLEMASS — vocalist Messiah Marcolin, bassist/founder Leif Edling, guitarist Mats "Mappe" Björkman, lead guitarist Lars Johansson and drummer Jan Lindh — have commenced the songwriting process for a brand new studio album, due sometime next year. As a result of the...September 26, 2002
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W.A.S.P. Tour Still On!
Despite rumors to the contrary, W.A.S.P.'s previously-announced North American tour is going ahead as scheduled, according to Metal Blade Records, whose act ENGINE (featuring FATES WARNING frontman Ray Alder and ARMORED SAINT bassist Joey Vera) is slated to fill the opening slot on the trek. At this...September 25, 2002
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OZZY OSBOURNE Named Greatest Hell-Raiser Ever In Internet Poll
OZZY OSBOURNE was named the greatest rock hell-raiser ever by nearly a third of those polled by Internet firm blueyonder. Osbourne took 31% of the votes, while ROLLING STONES frontman Mick Jagger managed 17%. The late Sid Vicious of the SEX PISTOLS, came in third while Robbie Williams placed fourth....September 23, 2002
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DROWNING POOL Death Photo A Hoax: Former Tour Manager
A former tour manager for DROWNING POOL has dismissed as a hoax a recently-circulated photo purported to have been taken of late DP frontman Dave Williams' lifeless corpse in a body bag shortly after he was found dead on the band's tour bus on August 14th. Writing on DROWING POOL's official message...September 19, 2002
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MORTICIAN Complete Work On 'Darkest Day Of Horror'
New York-based death metallers MORTICIAN have completed work on their new CD, entitled Darkest Day Of Horror, for an early 2003 release through Relapse Records. "[Bassist/vocalist] Will [Rahmer] and I wrote this album during the beginning of this year and finished the mastering about two weeks ago,"...September 17, 2002
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DON DOKKEN Denies Altercation With Drummer, Blames Promoter For L.A. Cancellation
DOKKEN frontman Don Dokken has denied the reports that an altercation between him and drummer Mick Brown led to the drummer's premature exit from the Rock Fest 2002 trek and the cancellation of the September 14th Los Angeles stop on the tour. "Its all bullshit," Dokken wrote regarding the widespread...September 17, 2002
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COAL CHAMBER Frontman Creates 'New Sound' With Side Project
California's DEATHRIDE, the new project featuring COAL CHAMBER frontman Dez Fafara, are set to begin performing showcase gigs beginning in early October with a view towards signing a record deal and issuing a CD in early 2003. The band, which is based in a small town three hours north of Los Angeles...September 14, 2002
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CHRIS CORNELL/RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE Select New Name, Launch Web Site
After months of rumors, it appears that AUDIOSLAVE has been officially selected as the name of the new project featuring ex-SOUNDGARDEN frontman Chris Cornell and former RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE members Tim Commerford (bass),Brad Wilk (drums),and Tom Morello (guitar). A web site residing on the So...September 9, 2002
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COAL CHAMBER Frontman Denies Breakup Rumors, Reveals Side Project Details
COAL CHAMBER frontman Dez Fafara has denied the rumors of the group's imminent break-up and has addressed the reasons for launching DEATHRIDE, his recently-formed side project that is tentatively preparing to release its debut album in 2003. In a letter to the fans posted at COAL CHAMBER's official...September 9, 2002
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ASESINO Drummer Not Member Of BRUJERIA: DINO CAZARES
Despite rumors to the contrary, BRUJERIA have NOT recruited SADISTIC INTENT/ASESINO drummer Emilio Marquez as the replacement for former FEAR FACTORY skinsman Raymond Herrera, BRUJERIA/ex-FEAR FACTORY guitarist Dino Cazares has informed BLABBEMOUTH.NET. Although Herrera was previously quoted as sayi...September 9, 2002
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ANTHRAX's Record Label Seeks Distribution Home
Despite rumors to the contrary, ANTHRAX's U.S. record label, Beyond Records, is not in talks with ADA for distribution following the breakdown of negotiations to sell the company to IRON MAIDEN manager Rod Smallwood's Sanctuary Music Group, according to Hits Daily Double. No further information is a...September 5, 2002