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ANTHRAX Comment On FRANK BELLO's Departure
ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante and guitarist Scott Ian have issued separate statements confirming the departure of bassist Frank Bello. What follows are Charlie and Scott's statements in their entirety: Charlie Benante: "Hey everyone in Anthraxland, I know things are getting out of control and I wa...March 4, 2004
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It's Official: ANTHRAX Part Ways With Bassist FRANK BELLO
ANTHRAX manager Tim Dralle has confirmed to BLABBERMOUTH.NET that bassist Frank Bello is no longer a member of ANTHRAX. The group's official statement on the matter is as follows: "Due to internal reasons, Joey Vera (ARMORED SAINT, FATES WARNING) will be temporarily handling bass playing duties for...March 4, 2004
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Sources: FRANK BELLO Quits ANTHRAX, Is Replaced Temporarily By JOEY VERA
Bassist Frank Bello has quit ANTHRAX and is relocating to Los Angeles to join the reformed HELMET, informed sources have told BLABBERMOUTH.NET. The surprising move reportedly came the day after ANTHRAX finished taping the additional video footage for their much-anticipated live DVD, "Music Of Mass D...March 3, 2004
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DESTRUCTION: DVD Trailer Posted Online
Veteran German thrashers DESTRUCTION have posted a trailer for their upcoming live DVD, "Live Discharge - 20 Years Of Total Destruction", due on March 8. Check it out here. As previously reported, the DVD will come with a bonus CD featuring the "Alive Devastation" Japan-only release from 2003. DESTR...March 3, 2004
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MICHAEL MONROE Vs. MÖTLEY CRÜE, TRACII GUNS
HANOI ROCKS frontman Michael Monroe has once again hit out at MÖTLEY CRÜE for their decision to title their box set "Music To Crash Your Car To", calling the move beyond disrespectful and referring to the group's bassist Nikki Sixx as "shallow," "ignorant" and "stupid". Asked in Metal Sludge's "20 Q...March 2, 2004
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NIKKI SIXX On Calling POISON 'Fake Bullshit': 'It's Nothing Personal'
MÖTLEY CRÜE/BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION bassist Nikki Sixx has posted a message downplaying his previous comments regarding his feelings for proposed touring partners POISON. In a Feb. 27 posting, Sixx shot down reports that BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION will be touring this summer with POISON and KISS, saying, "...March 2, 2004
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DESTRUCTION: More South American Dates Announced
Veteran German thrashers DESTRUCTION have added more dates to their upcoming South American tour. The trek is currently shaping up as follows: Apr. 07 – Porto Alegre, BRA @ Bar Opinião Apr. 08 – TBA, BRA @ TBA Apr. 09 – São Paulo, BRA @ KVA Apr. 10 – Belo Horizonte, BRA @ Lapa Multishow ...March 1, 2004
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JERRY CANTRELL, BILLY DUFFY Form New Supergroup?
According to a source close to John Corabi (ex-MÖTLEY CRÜE, BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION, THE SCREAM),a new supergroup is brewing in Los Angeles featuring Corabi on vocals, plus Billy Duffy from THE CULT and Jerry Cantrell from ALICE IN CHAINS on guitar. They have reportedly been jamming for about two wee...February 29, 2004
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DESTRUCTION: Another DVD Preview Posted Online
DESTRUCTION's official web site has posted yet another preview clip from the group's upcoming live DVD, "Live Discharge - 20 Years Of Total Destruction", due on March 8. The latest clip available for download is the track "Ravenous Beast". Still available for download from the group's web site are c...February 29, 2004
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TRACII GUNS: NIKKI SIXX Can't Stand POISON
BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION guitarist Tracii Guns (L.A. GUNS) has commented on bandmate Nikki Sixx's (MÖTLEY CRÜE) vow to never tour with "fake bullshit" band like POISON. As previously reported, Sixx responded to the rumors that BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION would be touring with KISS and POISON this summer by s...February 29, 2004
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Ex-STRATOVARIUS Singer Reassures Spanish Fans That He Will Appear At PIORNO ROCK
Former STRATOVARIUS singer Timo Kotipelto has released a statement via his official web site reassuring his Spanish fans that he will, in fact, be appearing with the group at the Piorno Rock festival this weekend. Since being officially ousted from the group in December, Kotipelto has reportedly bee...February 27, 2004
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NIKKI SIXX Shoots Down KISS/POISON Tour Rumors
MÖTLEY CRÜE/BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION bassist Nikki Sixx has shot down reports that BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION will be touring this summer with POISON and KISS. "No way in fucking hell would we (BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION or MÖTLEY CRÜE) ever, ever tour with a fucking band like POISON," he said in an online posti...February 27, 2004
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IMPELLITTERI: 'Pedal To The Metal' Track Listing Revealed
MelodicRock.com has posted the complete track listing for the new IMPELLITTERI album, "Pedal To The Metal", due in Japan on March 24. "Pedal To The Metal" track listing: 01. The Writings On The Wall 02. Crushing Daze 03. Destruction 04. Dance With The Devil 05. Hurricane 06. Judgment Day 07. The Ice...February 27, 2004
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KISS: Australian Support Acts, Tour Dates Announced
GRINSPOON and SPIDERBAIT have been announced as the support bands on KISS' upcoming tour of Australia, which is scheduled to kick off in early May. KISS Australian dates w/ GRINSPOON and SPIDERBAIT, according to GRINSPOON's web site: May 08 – Perth, AUS @ Burswood Dome May 11 – Adelaide, AUS @ AEC M...February 27, 2004
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MACHINE HEAD Frontman Checks In With Studio, Tour Update
MACHINE HEAD frontman Robert Flynn has posted the following message on the band's official forum: "Woo–hoo! "Still recovering from Fat Tuesday, Yow! Drink of the night, Grey Goose Vodka Lemon Drops. Fuck – in – A! Kind of a fruity drink (in the metrosexual sense),but they're a manly color, so, you...February 26, 2004