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APPICE, BAIN Rejoin WWIII, Live Dates Planned Later This Summer
Original WWIII members Vinny Appice (drums, ex-BLACK SABBATH, DIO) and Jimmy Bain (bass, ex-RAINBOW, DIO) have joined forces with WWIII mastermind/singer Mandy Lion and lead guitarist Moni Scaria to form the newest incarnation of the group, according to a posting on Mandy's web site. Live dates are...July 22, 2004
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ALICE COOPER Keeps His Snake In Good Hands
Duncan Forgan of Scotsman.com is reporting that the current reptile of choice for ALICE COOPER's live European show is a boa constrictor named Lady Macbeth, who lives in East Lothian, Scotland. The 12-foot long snake, whose owner Murray Bain hails from Longniddry, has been part of Cooper's entourage...July 22, 2004
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LED ZEPPELIN: Toronto ZEPFEST Scheduled For Late August
This year LED ZEPPELIN fans will be gathering together on the weekend of August 26-28 for events taking place at The Phoenix and Healey's. It's almost thirty-five years to the day that LED ZEPPELIN gave two highly publicized shows at the Toronto Rockpile on August 18, 1969. Here's a rundown of the e...July 20, 2004
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BLACK SABBATH Bassist Sets Working Title For New Solo Album
BLACK SABBATH bassist Geezer Butler has set "Ohmwork" as the working title of his new solo album, tentatively due next year. "It would have been out this year, but I've had to delay it because of Ozzfest," Butler told Bass Player magazine. Asked what he's been listening to recently, Geezer replied,...July 16, 2004
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VH1's 'Most Metal Moment' Of All Time: Behind-The-Scenes Footage Available Online
ReddKross.com is currently hosting the "forgotten heavy metal DIO master work" HEAR N AID — picked by VH1 as the "most metal moment" of all time during its recent "100 Most Metal Moments" special. Veteran vocalist Ronnie James Dio formed the HEAR 'N AID project in 1985 to raise money for famine reli...July 15, 2004
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LIVING LOUD: CD And DVD To Be Released In Three Formats
LIVING LOUD, the new "supergroup" consisting of Bob Daisley (OZZY OSBOURNE, RAINBOW, URIAH HEEP) on bass, Steve Morse (DEEP PURPLE, KANSAS, DIXIE DREGS) on guitar, Don Airey (DEEP PURPLE, RAINBOW) on keyboards, Lee Kerslake (URIAH HEEP, OZZY OSBOURNE) on drums and Jimmy Barnes (COLD CHISEL) on vocal...July 12, 2004
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Drummer ERIC SINGER Donates KISS Memorabilia To Charity
According to KissKollector.com, drummer Eric Singer, who is currently touring the U.S. with KISS, has donated signed KISS photos, drum heads and drum sticks to UNICEF award-winning charity ABC Trust. Founded by Jimmy Page's wife Jimena, with Jimmy and Brian May (QUEEN) serving as patrons, ABC (Actio...July 12, 2004
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DAVE MUSTAINE Explains Why DAVID ELLEFSON Is Not In MEGADETH Anymore
MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has posted the following message on the band's web site: "After I found out that I had to make a MEGADETH record instead of a Mustaine record, I contacted the 'R.I.P.' lineup to make the record. "I was going to still use Vinnie Colaiuta and Jimmy Lee Sloas to make the...July 10, 2004
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BODYBAG Drummer Forms New Project
BODYBAG drummer Jimmy Littlefield is currently singing for a new Portland, OR-based project called KAPUDA and is going to be holding open auditions for a drummer soon. Influences include MESHUGGAH, SOULFLY and FAITH NO MORE. Interested parties can call (503) 975-1224 or e-mail [email protected]. "We...July 10, 2004
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DAVE MUSTAINE: 'DAVID ELLEFSON Is Suing Me And MEGADETH'
MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "Here is what I have been saying in the interviews, what happened chronologically that caused the demise of the band, why [drummer] Nick [Menza] was fired, [guitarist] Marty [Friedman] quitting, records...July 8, 2004
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Legendary Guitarists JIMMY PAGE, JEFF BECK Reunited For Photo Session, Interview
Legendary rock guitarists Jimmy Page and Jeff Beck were reunited for an exclusive photo session and an in-depth interview by Mojo, to be published in the magazine's next issue, set to hit the streets on July 15. In addition, the magazine comes with a free CD titled "The Roots Of Led Zeppelin" and .....July 8, 2004
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Drummer BOBBY JARZOMBEK: 'Playing Live With ICED EARTH Was Amazing'
Drummer extraordinaire Bobby Jarzombek (ICED EARTH, ex-HALFORD) has posted the following message on his web site: "Hey all! Well, it's been a crazy but enjoyable month so let me catch you up on the latest. As some of you might know, I've been keeping myself busy out on the road with ICED EARTH. I pl...July 7, 2004
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It's Official: Drummer NICK MENZA Rejoins MEGADETH
Drummer Nick Menza has officially rejoined MEGADETH, according to Nick's posting on the MEGADETH web site. "Yes, it's time to rock the globe once again," he writes. "After getting my head on straight and mending things up with the General [Mustaine], I'm very happy and excited to be back! I 'm very...July 5, 2004
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MEGADETH Mainman Enlists Arizona Artist To Create 'System' Artwork
MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has enlisted Tempe, Arizona-based artist Mike Learn to create the artwork for the cover of the latest MEGADETH Album, "The System Has Failed". Mike has chosen to do the art on the medium he is known for, sheet metal. The piece will be created on a 64" by 36" piece of ....July 5, 2004
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JIMMY PAGE Gibson Signature Les Paul Models Available In Limited Run
According to GuitarSite.com, rock 'n' roll guitar legend Jimmy Page has personally inspected, played and signed each of the 25 guitars in the initial limited run of the Gibson Jimmy Page Signature Les Paul models (photo),produced by Gibson's Custom, Art & Historic division. As a testament to Pa...July 5, 2004
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