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THE CULT: Bring Me The Head Of DAVE GROHL
THE CULT frontman Ian Astbury was recently asked by a fan on the band's official message board if it's true that while recording their last studio album, 2001's "Beyond Good and Evil", they titled one of the demos "Bring Me the Head of Dave Grohl". "Yes, [it's] true," Astbury replied. "It all starte...February 18, 2006
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THE CULT: Touring Bassist Announced
Chris Wyse, who performed on THE CULT's 2001 disc, "Beyond Good and Evil", and has worked with Ozzy Osbourne and Jerry Cantrell since, will now be THE CULT's touring bassist, according to MTV.com. As BLABBERMOUTH.NET exclusively reported on Tuesday (Feb. 14),John Tempesta (EXODUS, TESTAMENT, HELMET...February 15, 2006
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THE CULT Team Up With INSTANT LIVE To Offer Live Recordings
Instant Live has announced that it will be recording select dates from THE CULT's 2006 tour. Instant Live will be recording the band's set at each of the shows, and the completed CDs will be available for pickup just minutes after the concert ends. For fans that won't be able to make it to any ...February 15, 2006
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Drummer JOHN TEMPESTA Joins THE CULT!
After two auditions, John Tempesta (EXODUS, TESTAMENT, HELMET, WHITE ZOMBIE, ROB ZOMBIE) has been hired as the new drummer for THE CULT. Tempesta will make his debut with the group when they perform on "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson" on Friday, February 24 on the CBS-TV network. THE CULT's...February 14, 2006
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THE CULT To Perform On 'The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson'
Reactivated rockers THE CULT will be the featured musical guests on "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson" on Friday, February 24 on the CBS-TV network. As previously reported, THE CULT are currently holding musician auditions in Los Angeles ahead of their U.S. tour kick-off, which is scheduled fo...February 14, 2006
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Former ELEGY Frontman Inks Mexican Deal For New Solo Album
Former ELEGY frontman Ian Parry (through his label Non-Stop Productions) has inked a three-year licensing deal with Oz Productions in Mexico. Oz intend to release Ian's fourth solo CD, "Visions", sometime in April 2006. Ian hopes to have shows booked for Mexico as well as the USA and Canada later in...February 13, 2006
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JUDAS PRIEST, SCORPIONS, IAN GILLAN To Perform At Royal Albert Hall In London
JUDAS PRIEST will be making their only live appearance of 2006 at the Royal Albert Hall in London, England on March 31. "This is a special performance in aid of the Teenage Cancer Trust charity and is a tribute to Tommy Vance (U.K.'s 'Friday Rock Show') who sadly is no longer with us," reads a ...February 13, 2006
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LUNARMILE Record Demo At TONY IOMMI's Studio
Garry Sharpe-Young of Rockdetector.com recently conducted an interview with guitarist Tom Williams of LUNARMILE (Photo#1, Photo#2, Photo#3),the British band featuring frontwoman Toni-Marie (daughter of BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi) and bassist bassist Alex Hill (son of JUDAS PRIEST bassist Ia...February 11, 2006
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Former BONHAM Singer Talks About Meeting ROBERT PLANT
Full In Bloom Music recently conducted an interview with former BONHAM singer Daniel MacMaster. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Full In Bloom Music: What was the story behind Joe Lynn Turner auditioning for [BONHAM]? Daniel: "The band was to be an all-star band with various members, such as the...February 5, 2006
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ANTHRAX: New JOEY BELLADONNA Audio Interview Posted Online
A brand-new audio interview with ANTHRAX frontman Joey Belladonna, conducted by Joe's Podhole, can be downloaded at this location. As previously reported, ANTHRAX members Frankie Bello (bass),Charlie Benante (drums) and Scott Ian (guitar) got together in Chicago (where Benante lives with his wife)...February 4, 2006
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WHITESNAKE To Tour Japan In May
WHITESNAKE will be undertaking a headlining tour of Japan in early May prior to their slew of festival appearances and headlining shows in Europe this summer. Exact cities and dates will be announced soon. In other news, WHITESNAKE frontman David Coverdale recently commented on the rumors of a possi...February 4, 2006
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QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE, THE CULT Members To Guest On New UNKLE Album
QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE's Josh Homme, MASTERS OF REALITY mainman Chris Goss and THE CULT lead singer Ian Astbury are among the guest musicians appearing on the third studio album from James Lavelle's UNKLE project, which is presently being mixed in London and expected for a summer release. Astbury h...February 3, 2006
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SHADOWS FALL Drummer: 'Almost Two Songs Completed' For ATLANTIC Debut
SHADOWS FALL drummer Jason Bittner has issued the following update: "As some of you may know, last week I had one of my longtime dreams come true when I was asked to fill in for Charlie Benante and ANTHRAX for the last two shows of their tour! Charlie and his wife Sandra were expecting their ...February 3, 2006
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THE CULT Holding Drummer Auditions
Reactivated rockers THE CULT are reportedly holding drummer auditions in Los Angeles ahead of their U.S. tour kick-off, which is scheduled for March 1 in San Francisco, California. Among the candidates for the drummer position is Cary Kane, who is said to have previously played with LIARS INC., PRET...February 1, 2006
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Former POISON IDEA Guitarist PIG CHAMPION Found Dead
Thomas "Pig Champion" Roberts, guitarist for POISON IDEA, died at his home in Portland, Oregon, Monday night (Jan. 30). He was 47 years old. A founding member of the seminal punk band, he continued to appear with POISON IDEA throughout the late Nineties and into the new millennium, despite officiall...February 1, 2006
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