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Are 'Hair Metal' Bands Making A Comeback?
Daniel Shearer of The Princeton Packet reports that for those who will cheer, even those who will sneer, the undeniable fact remains: Hair bands are making a comeback. Propelled to mega-stardom by nearly 10 years of continuous airplay during the '80s and early '90s, the genre bore the brunt of count...July 10, 2003
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Man, Teen Listened To SLIPKNOT Before Committing Murder
Felisa Cardona of San Bernardino County Sun reports that a pair of friends carried butcher knives and sang a song by the "death metal" band SLIPKNOT as they lured their friend to his death, police say. Prosecutors say Jason Lamar Harris, 20, and his 16-year-old friend, Amber Rose Riley, talked about...July 8, 2003
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KELLY OSBOURNE Lands Part In 'Live Freaky! Die Freaky!'
Kelly Osbourne is the latest cast addition to the forthcoming animated/puppetry film "Live Freaky! Die Freaky!", according to the film's official web site (www.livefreakydiefreaky.com). The Hellcat Pictures production was written and directed by independent filmmaker John Roecker and produced by RAN...July 8, 2003
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Former FAITH NO MORE Guitarist Explains His Departure
Former FAITH NO MORE guitarist Trey Spruance, who played on the band's "King For A Day, Fool For A Lifetime" CD (1995),recently spoke to Perfect Pitch Online about the countless rumors that have been circulating regarding the reasons for his departure from the group. "My favorite is the one that ca...July 7, 2003
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Former GUNS N' ROSES Drummer To Appear On MR. BIG Tribute CD
Former GUNS N' ROSES and current VELVET REVOLVER drummer Matt Sorum is one of the featured musicians on the upcoming MR. BIG tribute project, "Influences And Connections", tentatively due in Japan later in the year through Pony Canyon Records. The album, the initial pressing of which will come in a...June 22, 2003
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Former POISON/MR. BIG Guitarist Signs European Solo Deal With FRONTIERS
Former POISON/MR. BIG guitarist Richie Kotzen has signed a solo deal with Frontiers Records for the European release of his newest solo effort, "Change". Richie started his career at the age of 17 when he released for Shrapnel Records his self-titled debut album gaining great attention from the medi...June 17, 2003
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Former POISON/MR. BIG Guitarist Announces Los Angeles Dates
Former POISON/MR. BIG guitarist Richie Kotzen has lined up the following solo gigs in Los Angeles: Jul. 11 – Los Angeles, CA @ Club Lingerie Jul. 20 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Joint Jul. 25 – Los Angeles, CA @ Platinum Live Jul. 27 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Joint Kotzen's latest solo ...June 12, 2003
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GENE SIMMONS: Solo Album To Feature Songs From DYLAN, ZAPPA
KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons' first solo record in 25 years will feature songs co-written by Bob Dylan and the late Frank Zappa, Billboard.com has reported. In addition, Simmons is courting a number of singers, including GUNS N' ROSES frontman Axl Rose, for guest vocals. The as-yet-untitled di...June 10, 2003
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BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION Drummer To Tour With PAUL GILBERT
BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION drummer Scot Coogan will be joining former MR. BIG/current RACER X guitarist Paul Gilbert on his solo tour of Japan later this month. Confirmed dates are as follows: Jun. 16 - Yokohama, JAP - Landmark Hall Jun. 17 - Hiroshima, JAP - Club Quattro Jun. 18 - Osaka, JAP - On Air .....June 8, 2003
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Vintage OZZY And SABBATH Classics Unleashed In Vancouver
OZZY OSBOURNE's first show with his rejuvenated band — Zakk Wylde (guitar),Jason Newsted (bass),and Michael Bordin (drums) — was a rousing success. The Madman's second Canadian tour in as many years kicked off in Vancouver Sunday night (June 1) and a handful of seldom-played Ozzy classics were unl...June 4, 2003
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ENCHANT Set Release Date For 'Tug Of War'
Bay Area prog-rockers ENCHANT have set a July 29 release date through Inside Out Music for their new album, "Tug Of War". The 10-song opus was again produced by guitarist Doug Ott and mixed by Tom Size, who has previously worked with MR. BIG, SAMMY HAGAR and Y&T, among many others. "Tug of War"...June 2, 2003
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BEHEMOTH Send Their Gratitude To GLENN DANZIG
Check out this picture of Glenn Danzig with BEHEMOTH guitarist/vocalist Nergal and drummer Inferno backstage at the Universal Amphitheater "Blackest of The Black" show in early May. Commenting on the recent shows, Nergal said in an online posting, "Blackest Of The Black was a great experience and we...May 27, 2003
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DEEP PURPLE Keyboardist Recounts His Most Embarrassing Onstage Moment
DEEP PURPLE keyboardist Don Airey recently spoke to BBC Wear about his most embarrassing moment onstage. "[It was] playing with Ozzy at Madison Square Gardens in 1984 to 17,000 people," he said. "The keyboards were on a hydraulic lift complete with fake organ pipes. I used to appear for the second s...May 22, 2003
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All-Star BEATLES Tribute Band To Issue Live DVD
YELLOW MATTER CUSTARD, the BEATLES cover band consisting of Paul Gilbert (RACER X/ex-MR. BIG) on guitar, Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER) on drums, Neal Morse (ex-SPOCK'S BEARD) on guitar and keyboards, and Matt Bissonette (DAVID LEE ROTH) on bass, recorded their one-off headlining gig at B.B. King's in...May 21, 2003
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DARK ANGEL Frontman Sustains Spine Injury, Band Postpone Summer Tour Plans
Reunited Los Angeles thrashers DARK ANGEL announced Monday (May 19) that they have been forced to postpone their "Darkness Returns" summer tour plans due to an unfortunate injury to their lead singer, Ron Rinehart. Rinehart reportedly sustained critical damage to the cervical region of his spine and...May 20, 2003
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