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DOKKEN Recruit Italian Guitarist As Temporary Replacement For JOHN NORUM
DOKKEN have hired Italian guitarist Alex De Rosso as the replacement for ex-EUROPE axeman John Norum, who is said to have "suffered an injury to his hand a few nights ago at a show on the European tour," according to the band's official web site. "The extent of this injury is unknown at this point....June 7, 2002
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JOHN NORUM Leaves DOKKEN Halfway Through European Tour
Former EUROPE guitarist John Norum has reportedly left DOKKEN halfway through the band's European tour in support of the new Long Way Home album. Although his departure is being attributed officially to an amp falling on him and injuring his arm, there seems to be growing skepticism that this actual...June 7, 2002
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MONSTER MAGNET Cancel El Paso KID ROCK Gig
MONSTER MAGNET's previously announced gig with KID ROCK at UTEP Don Haskins Center in El Paso, Texas, originally scheduled for tonight, June 6th, has been cancelled. No reason was given for the cancellation. MONSTER MAGNET are still scheduled to support KID ROCK in Lubbock and San Antonio prior to t...June 6, 2002
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JEFF PILSON Offers Update On Project With GEORGE LYNCH
Former DOKKEN bassist Jeff Pilson has posted the following update on his much-anticipated collaboration with ex-DOKKEN guitarist George Lynch: "First off, yes, we have finally decided on naming George and my project L/P. It serves two purposes in that, for one, it could be taken to mean or be called...June 4, 2002
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Tributes To Fallen Ex-WHIPLASH Bassist Continue Pouring In
Since our announcement of the tragic passing of ex-WHIPLASH/INTO ANOTHER bassist Tony Bono due to a heart attack, a number of friends, former bandmates and fans have posted heartfelt tributes to the man that was universally considered to be among the most down-to-earth, friendly and good-natured peo...June 1, 2002
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DEEP PURPLE: Who WIll Play Keyboards On Upcoming UK Tour?
London-area newspapers are advertising the upcoming DEEP PURPLE UK tour as featuring Don Airey on keyboards, despite previous reports indicating that Jon Lord would make his farewell appearance with the group on this portion of the trek. At this time, no official word has come down on who will end u...May 28, 2002
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Former DOKKEN Bassist Lines Up Acoustic Gig
Former DOKKEN bassist Jeff Pilson will be performing acoustical versions of songs from UNDERGROUND MOON, DOKKEN, and other material from his vast catalog of work on May 29th at The Cat Club in Hollywood, California. ...May 26, 2002
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JUDAS PRIEST Refute Rumors Of '80s Hair Band Package Tour
JUDAS PRIEST will not be linking up with the Rock Fest 2002 package tour (featuring RATT, DOKKEN, FIREHOUSE, and L.A. GUNS) but may end up doing a couple of shows with the above-mentioned acts as part of their upcoming summer headlining tour, according to PRIEST Management Co-Ordinator Jayne Andrews...May 25, 2002
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MÖTLEY CRÜE Sued By Former Producer For Back Royalties
Veteran producer Tom Werman is suing MÖTLEY CRÜE and their record company for back royalties. According to the papers filed in California Superior Court in Los Angeles, MÖTLEY CRÜE and Beyond Music have "deliberately, persistently, and repeatedly breached" Werman's agreement with the band by purpose...May 22, 2002
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JUDAS PRIEST Rumored To Be Linking Up With ROCK FEST 2002
JUDAS PRIEST are rumored to be lining up US dates with RATT, DOKKEN, FIREHOUSE, and L.A. GUNS later in the summer. However, it should be noted that no official announcement has yet been made regarding this report. Meanwhile, JUDAS PRIEST appear to be confirmed for the following dates (according to T...May 21, 2002
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LYNCH, PILSON Announce Band Name, GEORGE Continues Vocalist Search
Former DOKKEN members George Lynch (guitar) and Jeff Pilson (bass) have set LP as the name of their much-anticipated collaboration, which is currently finishing up work on its 13-song debut CD at a California studio. Once the album has been competed, the duo will be shopping around for a record deal...May 15, 2002
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JERRY CANTRELL On LAYNE STALEY's Passing: I Don't Really Feel Happy About Doing Much
Former ALICE IN CHAINS guitarist Jerry Cantrell recently commented on the passing of late AIC frontman Layne Staley, who was found dead April 19th from a lethal heroin-cocaine overdose that is thought to have occurred two weeks prior. "I don't really feel happy about doing much," stated Cantrell. "A...May 14, 2002
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METALLICA's ULRICH And HAMMETT Join SAMMY HAGAR Onstage At San Francisco Gig
METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich and guitarist Kirk Hammett joined SAMMY HAGAR & THE WABORITAS for live renditions of four MONTROSE songs (Hagar's old band) at the Fillmore in San Francisco, California last night, May 7th. Here is the full report, as posted at METALLICA's official web site at www.m...May 8, 2002
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COSMOSQUAD To Participate In Italy's GUITAR DAY
L.A. fusion metallers COSMOSQUAD have been invited to participate in Guitar Day, a one-day guitar extravaganza that will take place on June 13th at Club Alpheus in Rome, Italy. Guitar Day will mark the first ever overseas live appearance for the band whose new album, Squadrophenia, is out now in Eur...May 8, 2002
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JEFF PILSON Goes Solo At L.A. Gig, Continues Work On LYNCH Collaboration
L.A.'s UNDERGROUND MOON, featuring former DOKKEN bassist Jeff Pilson, have been forced to cancel their Wednesday, May 8th appearance at The Gig, 7302 Melrose Ave. in West Hollywood due to drummer Glen Schricker fracturing his foot. In lieu, Pilson will be making a solo acoustic appearance on the sa...May 5, 2002
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