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DEEP PURPLE Bassist: 'Bananas' Has Now Become A Sound And Not A Fruit

DEEP PURPLE bassist Roger Glover has posted the following message at his official web site: "A banner year for the band, a great set of tours, very enjoyable, many lovely people all over the place, so many special moments. 'Bananas' has now become a sound and not a fruit. And an attidude. I thank al...

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STATIC-X Guitarist Schedules North Carolina In-Store Appearance

STATIC-X guitarist Tripp Eisen will be making an appearance at the Guitar Center location in Charlotte, North Carolina on Friday January 14, 2005. Tripp will be participating in an autograph session/meet-and-greet promoting his BC Rich Signature Wave, his new line of "Tripp" T-shirts with Sik World...

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WOLF Guitarist/Vocalist OLSSON Gets 'Evil'

WOLF guitarist/vocalist Nick Olsson is playing the part of the "evil" priest Hanias in the musical "Jesus Christ Superstar" this fall, according to a posting on the group's web site. A photo of Olsson "all dressed up for mayhem" can be viewed at this location. "The show is going really well, with so...

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DIAMOND HEAD Perform 'Secret' U.K. Gig: Photos Available

On December 1, the new-look DIAMOND HEAD took to the stage at a low-key, invitation-only gig to show off new singer Nick Tart and rhythm guitarist Adrian Mills, and to air new material from their recently completed album. A full review of this gig can be seen at this location. DIAMOND HEAD's current...

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DARRELL ABBOTT's Public Memorial Service: Video Report Available

Dallas-Fort Worth's WFAA-TV has posted a video report from the public memorial service Tuesday night (Dec. 14) for slain DAMAGEPLAN/ex-PANTERA guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott. Watch the two-minute video at this location (Windows Media). According to the Dallas Morning News, a couple of thousand p...

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STATIC-X: Studio Photos Posted Online

STATIC-X have posted photos from the recording sessions for their new album at their official web site (click on "Photos", then "In the studio 2004" and "Behind the Scenes Nov-Dec 2004"). As previously reported, STATIC-X entered the studio in Los Angeles in October to begin recording their fourth fu...

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BLOODSIMPLE To Film Video In New York City

BLOODSIMPLE, the new project featuring VISION OF DISORDER members Tim Williams (vocals) and Mike Kennedy (guitar),along with ex-MEDICATION bassist Kyle Sanders and drummer Chris Hamilton, plus guitarist Nick Rowe (guitar),will be shooting a video for an as-yet-undisclosed track off their upcoming...

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Former MEGADETH Members Reunite For Hollywood Mega-Jam: Photos Available

Former MEGADETH members Chris Poland (guitar),David Ellefson (bass) and Nick Menza (drums) performed the MEGADETH classic "Wake Up Dead" with the MEGADETH tribute band HANGAR 18 on November 18 at The Gig in Hollywood, CA. Also appearing on the bill were Poland's band OHM and Ellefson's new group F5...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE Interviewed By CNN's LARRY KING: Transcript Available

CNN's Larry King conducted a brief interview with all four members of MÖTLEY CRÜE prior to the group taking the stage at The Palladium in Hollywood, CA Monday night (Dec. 6) following the official press conference to announce their upcoming reunion tour. A transcript of the interview follows: King:...

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BLACK LABEL SOCIETY Guitarist Launches Official Web Site

BLACK LABEL SOCIETY guitarist Nick Catanese has announced the launch of his official web site, www.nickcatanese.com. Nick, whose signature model Washburn gutiar debuted in October, is getting ready to hit the stage with BLACK LABEL SOCIETY in January. Confirmed dates are as follows: Jan. 22 - West H...

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MOKOMA's Latest CD Named INFERNO Magazine's 'Album Of The Year'

Finnish thrash/metal act MOKOMA's latest album, "Tämän Maailman Ruhtinaan Hovi" ("The Court of This World's Emperor),has been named Inferno magazine's 2004 "Album of the Year". The year-end Inferno list was determined via a poll of the magazine's editors and contributing writers. Inferno is Finland...

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PARADISE LOST Set Release Date For New Album, Single

PARADISE LOST have set a February 21, 2005 release date through G.U.N. Records for their new album, "Paradise Lost". A single, entitled "Grey", will precede the album on February 7, 2005. The group's world tour in support of the album is expected to kick off in April. "Paradise Lost" — named in cele...

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BLOODSIMPLE Putting Finishing Touches On Debut Album

BLOODSIMPLE, the new project featuring VISION OF DISORDER members Tim Williams (vocals) and Mike Kennedy (guitar),along with ex-MEDICATION bassist Kyle Sanders and drummer Chris Hamilton, plus guitarist Nick Rowe (guitar),are scheduled to complete the mixing process for their debut album at a Vanc...

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DAVE NAVARRO To Guest On TOMMY LEE's New Solo Album

Former JANE'S ADDICTION/RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS guitarist Dave Navarro will reportedly be recording a guest appearance on the new Tommy Lee (MÖTLEY CRÜE) solo album in December. Lee has also confirmed that two songs — one heavy, one mellow — that he originally wrote for BACKSTREET BOYS singer Nick Car...

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PARADISE LOST: New Single Due In January, Album to Follow In February

PARADISE LOST are tentatively scheduled to release the first single from their new album in late January, with the full-length CD to follow in February. The group's world tour in support of the album is expected to kick off in April. "Paradise Lost" — named in celebration of the group's 10th studio...