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ANTHRAX Bassist FRANK BELLO: 'I Love JOHN BUSH'
Alun Thomas of Glory Daze recently conducted an interview with ANTHRAX bassist Frank Bello. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Glory Daze: Did John Bush's non-participation [in the reunion tour] affect you considering he was vocalist for twelve years and with the band through their hardest y...October 24, 2005
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DEFTONES: Unreleased DURAN DURAN Cover Posted Online
DEFTONES' cover of DURAN DURAN's "Nightboat", which was originally meant to be included on the band's recently released "B-Sides and Rarities" album, but was eventually omitted from the CD's final track listing, has been posted online at the DEFTONES fan site DeftonesWorld.com. DEFTONES' "B-Sides &a...October 22, 2005
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STEVE VAI Teams Up With VERNON NEILLY For Guitar Merchandise Giveaway
Launch Radio Networks reports: Rock guitarist Steve Vai and smooth jazz/blues guitarist Vernon Neilly and the record companies they founded, Vai's Favored Nations and Neilly's Boosweet Records, have teamed with online marketing company On Target Media Group to put together a giveaway contest called...October 19, 2005
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GENE SIMMONS Guests On 'The Frank Skinner Show': Photos Available
KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons was a guest on the "Frank Skinner Show" in London, England on Wednesday (October 12). Check out pictures from Globe Photos. As previously reported, Britain's Channel 4 recently gave the go-ahead to a second series of "Gene Simmons' Rock School". The show, which fol...October 17, 2005
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A NEW REVOLUTION Announce Live Dates
A NEW REVOLUTION, the new Austin, Texas-based band featuring former SLAVES ON DOPE members Frank "Frankie" Salvaggio (bass) and Rob Urbani (drums),along with ex-UNLOCO singer Joey Duenas, have lined up the following dates during October/November: Oct. 19 - The Whisky A Go Go - West Hollywood, CA Oc...October 17, 2005
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THEATRE OF TRAGEDY: New Album Update
Norway's THEATRE OF TRAGEDY, who recently inked a deal with AFM Records, have posted the following message on their official web site: "Things are coming together now and the songs are already now sounding great. Last week the finishing touch on the bass were laid down by Magnus Westgaard (Nell's br...October 13, 2005
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Capture the Magic
I had heard so much hype over the "Roses on White Lace" debut EP from ICARUS WITCH that I couldn't wait to check out "Capture the Magic", the band's first full-length. Needless to say, my expectations were high, based on so many press outlets worshipping the band as the savior of traditional (read:...October 12, 2005
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IRON MAIDEN: 'Numbers From The Beast' Tribute Album Samples Available For Download
Several tracks from the upcoming IRON MAIDEN tribute album, "Numbers from the Beast: An All Star Salute to Iron Maiden", have been made available for streaming and download via Rykodisc-Media.com. On October 11, IRON MAIDEN fans the world over will have something new to get excited about as the newl...October 8, 2005
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RUSH Guitarist Facing Countersuits In Scuffle With Deputies
The Associated Press has issued the following report: Two deputies who arrested a founder of the Canadian rock trio RUSH have sued, claiming the guitarist attacked them as they tried to force his son to leave a hotel during a New Year's Eve party. Lawyers representing the Ritz-Carlton in Naples and...October 2, 2005
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GHOULUNATICS Announce New Guitarist
Montreal deathcore act GHOULUNATICS have announced the addition of second guitarist Francis Dubois to the group's ranks. "Frank helped us out as a temporary member for about a month, and immediately fit in," the band write in a statement. "He is an amazing guitar player and a great guy who is very d...September 30, 2005
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ANTHRAX's 'Classic' Lineup Reunion Generates Little Retail Heat
The reunion of the "classic" ANTHRAX lineup of singer Joey Belladonna, guitarists Scott Ian and Dan Spitz, bassist Frank Bello and drummer Charlie Benante appears to be generating little heat in terms of retail sales. The band's most comprehensive "best of" collection ever issued, its first two-CD r...September 28, 2005
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DIVINE EMPIRE Clear Up Second-Guitarist Search Confusion
Century Media/Crash Music recording artists DIVINE EMPIRE have issued the following update on their guitarist search: "We want to clear up the obvious confusion about our slot for a new guitar player. DIVINE EMPIRE is searching for a NEW SECOND guitar player. Not a new vocalist or bassist or violini...September 23, 2005
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Former FOZZY/STUCK MOJO Drummer Explains His Departure
Former FOZZY/STUCK MOJO drummer Frank "Bud" Fontsere has sent the following statement to BLABBERMOUTH.NET: "As has been stated on www.thedukerocks.com, it is true that Rich Ward and I have decided to end our working relationship. I would like to say for the record that it is also true that the split...September 23, 2005
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FOZZY/STUCK MOJO Part Ways With Longtime Drummer, Announce Replacement
FOZZY/STUCK MOJO have officially parted ways with drummer Frank "Bud" Fontsere. Guitarist Rich Ward's statement on the matter follows: "As many of you already now, over the last few years there have been several changes in the FOZZY/MOJO/DUKE/SICK SPEED camps. Everyone who has been a part of these g...September 22, 2005
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DIVINE EMPIRE Seek Second Guitarist
Century Media/Crash Music recording artists DIVINE EMPIRE are searching for a second lead guitarist with possible vocal capabilities. Additional requirements are as follows: "Own equipment and transportation is a must. Preferably someone from the Florida area (the EMPIRE resides in South Florida on...September 21, 2005
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