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GUNS N' ROSES Bassist Composing Music For New JENNIFER GARNER Movie

GUNS N' ROSES bassist Tommy Stinson (ex-REPLACEMENTS) has been writing music for a Sony Pictures movie called "Catch and Release" starring Jennifer Garner, according to a posting on his official web site. "It's taken me a few years to land one of these and I'm stoked to be doing it," Stinson writes....

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SHARON OSBOURNE: When OZZY Tried To Kill Me

U.TV is reporting that Sharon Osbourne has recounted the moment her rock star husband tried to kill her. The family are appearing in a one-off U.K. documentary, "Ozzy Osbourne: In My Life", in which eldest daughter Aimee speaks publicly for the first time. Sharon, 52, describes the moment the BLACK...

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BLACKMORE'S NIGHT Singer Offers Update On New Album, 'Castles and Dreams' Tour

BLACKMORE'S NIGHT vocalist Candice Night has issued the following update on the band's current and upcoming activities: "We have returned from the German portion of our Castles and Dreams tour and what an amazing time we had. Not even the bold, wet German summer could dampen the spirits of those who...

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ANTHRAX Bassist Says DIMEBAG's Death Was Motivating Factor In Decision To Reunite

In a recent interview with Vancouver's Straight.com, ANTHRAX bassist Frank Bello addressed detractors' claims that the group's reunion of their "Among the Living" lineup is purely financially motivated. "Everybody could say the reunion's for the money," he points out, "but if they saw the amount of...

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OBITUARY: Video Interview Posted Online

A video interview with OBITUARY members Frank Watkins (bass) and Donald Tardy (drums),conducted on Sunday, September 4 prior to the band's performance in Hartford, Connecticut, has been posted online at www.heavymetalsource.com. Watkins and Tardy discuss the recent departure (and subsequent return)...

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TESLA Guitarist To Donate CD Proceeds To Victims Of Hurricane Katrina

TESLA guitarist Frank Hannon has issued the following update: "We [FRANK HANNON BAND] are planning a CD release party October 7, and have offered my new CD, 'Guitarz From Marz', for sale to our fans to buy in advance online at www.frankhannon.com as a way for our far-away fans to get the CD ...

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GUNS N' ROSES Bassist To Join SOUL ASYLUM For Two Shows

GUNS N' ROSES bassist Tommy Stinson (ex-REPLACEMENTS) will be joining SOUL ASYLUM for two shows as a tribute to SOUL ASYLUM's late bass player Karl Mueller, who died in June 2005 following a year-long battle with throat cancer. Stinson recently completed a solo tour in support of his solo debut, "Vi...

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Guitarist ALLEN WEST Rejoins OBITUARY In Time For U.S. Tour Kick-Off

One day after announcing his departure from OBITUARY, guitarist Allen West has rejoined the group and is on his way to the first show of the band's U.S. tour with NAPALM DEATH, which is scheduled to kick off Thursday (September 1) in Springfield, Virginia. OBITUARY bassist Frank Watkins contacted BL...

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ANTHRAX: 'Alive 2 (2005)' Audio Streams Now Available

Audio streams of two songs from ANTHRAX's upcoming CD and DVD, "Alive 2 (2005)", have been made available at the following locations: "I Am the Law": Windows Media, Quicktime "Among the Living": Windows Media, Quicktime One of the greatest metal bands in history, ANTHRAX reunited its classic ...

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FIVE YEAR STARE: Live Dates Announced

FIVE YEAR STARE, the new band featuring former STEREOMUD guitarist John Fattoruso, ex-SCAR CULTURE bassist Frank Cannino, ex-CODED guitarist Joe Festa and drummer Glenn Moss, have lined up the following dates: Sep. 22 – Snitch – New York, NY Oct. 06 - Don Hills – New York, NY More Northeast shows ar...

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DEF LEPPARD Guitarist's Solo Album Delayed

DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell has had the release date of his solo album, "Two Sides of If", pushed back to September 27 from the previously announced September 6. No reason was given for the delay. Campbell is joined on the blues-oriented album by ZZ TOP's Billy Gibbons, singer Joan Osbourn...

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HELMET: U.S. Tour Dates Announced

HELMET have announced the following dates during September/October: Sep. 22 - Providence, RI @ Lupo's Sep. 23 - Boston, MA @ Axis Sep. 25 - Burlington, VT @ Higher Ground Sep. 26 - Hartford, CT @ Webster Theatre Sep. 27 - New York, NY @ Irving Plaza Sep. 28 - New York, NY @ CBGB's ...

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DEFTONES: 'B-Sides & Rarities' Due In October

Since the textured aggression of the DEFTONES' 1995 debut, the Northern California quintet has become an icon approved by mosh pits and critics alike for its exquisitely sculpted sonic roar. While the DEFTONES record the follow-up to their self-titled 2003 album, Maverick Records releases "B-Sides &...

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ANTHRAX: New Releases Detailed

Pioneering metal band ANTHRAX, one of the genre's most innovative and respected groups, is back with a vengeance. Commemorating its 20th anniversary by touring with its original lineup for the first time in 13 years, ANTHRAX is exclusively playing its classics from 1985 to 1991, both on the Gigantou...

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JOEY BELLADONNA: I Would Have Rejoined ANTHRAX Even If FRANK And DANNY Weren't Involved

Blasting-Zone.com recently conducted an in-depth interview with ANTHRAX frontman Joey Belladonna. Several excerpts follow: Blasting-Zone.com: In your opinion, how has the tour gone thus far? Joey: "I think it went quite good. We're working really well together. Everyone's having a very good time wor...