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NILE Part Ways With Bassist
NILE have parted ways with bassist Jon Vesano. "He has decided that he will stay at his day job, which was not mutually compatable with NILE's touring commitments, and work on his DARK MOON project on weekends/spare time," NILE mainman Karl Sanders writes on the group's web site. "Jon has emphasized...February 27, 2005
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STATIC-X: TRIPP EISEN's California Arrest Log Posted Online
An Orange County Sheriff's Department arrest log dated February 10 confirms that STATIC-X guitarist Tod Rex Salvador, who goes by the stage name Tripp Eisen, was arrested in California on charges of "crimes against children." The log lists Salvador's date of birth as June 29, 1965 and gives his heig...February 26, 2005
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STATIC-X Guitarist Busted On Sex Assault, Kidnapping Charges
Ken Serrano and Chris Jordan of New Jersey's Asbury Park Press have issued the following report: He told the 14-year-old Sayreville girl he was "T-Rex" and he liked to impersonate the guitarist for the heavy metal band they both liked, STATIC-X, authorities said. But the 39-year-old man accused of m...February 26, 2005
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SAVATAGE Guitarist To Embark On Solo Tour
SAVATAGE guitarist Chris Caffery has been very busy in the studio again. Last year marked the release of his solo debut "Faces". The CD contained an eight-song bonus CD called "God Damn War". Another seven songs will be added to this CD and it will be released separately in early summer on Black Lot...February 25, 2005
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Ohio Musician Files Countersuit Against STAIND For Trademark Infringement
An Ohio musician has filed a contersuit against Jordan Schur, president of Geffen Records, STAIND, and their management company for breach of contract, fraudulent inducement to enter into an agreement, negligent misrepresentation and concealment of information, trademark infringement, and cyber pira...February 24, 2005
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KORN: No Plans To Replace Guitarist BRIAN 'HEAD' WELCH
According to a posting on the KORN fan site KornTV.co.uk, KORN frontman Jonathan Davis "was on the KoRn KoRner [chat room] again the other night speaking to the fans where obviously [Brian 'Head' Welch's departure] was the main subject along with the forthcoming album. "Jonathan has been very open a...February 24, 2005
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SCOTT WEILAND Gives 'Once-In-A-Lifetime' Opportunity To Unsigned Hopefuls
ContactMusic.com is reporting that VELVET REVOLVER frontman Scott Weiland left an unsigned British group speechless when he invited them to open for his band — as a thank you for showing him around London's bars. The former heroin addict asked SECOND LINE for nightlife advice after a chance meeting...February 22, 2005
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SENTENCED Confirmed For Germany's ROCK HARD FESTIVAL
Finnish metallers SENTENCED have been confirmed for the Rock Hard Festival, set to take place May 13-15 at Amphitheater in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. The complete list of bands currently scheduled to perform at the festival is as follows: ACCEPT AMON AMARTH CHILDREN OF BODOM COMMUNIC ENSIFERUM HEAVEN S...February 22, 2005
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Coming In April: KISS 'Cover' Album That Won't Make GENE SIMMONS Any Richer
Lunar Moth Entertainment has announced the grand opening of TributeAlbums.com. TributeAlbums.com will salute various icons in music, film, television, and anything pop culture. First up is a unique tip of the hat to '70s rock superheroes KISS. A cover song is a song recorded by an artist other than...February 22, 2005
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KORN Singer Says New Songs Are 'Heavy, With Some Funky Grooves Thrown In'
KORN fan site KornUnleashed.net has posted a transcript of an interview KORN frontman Jonathan Davis gave to the Huntsville, Alabama radio station Rocket 95.1 Sunday night (Feb. 20). Read on: Rocket 95.1: Tonight we are joined by Jonathan Davis, lead singer of KORN once again. What's going on, Jon?...February 21, 2005
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CRYPTOPSY's 'Phobophile' Covered By Toronto DJ: Audio Available
According to a posting on CRYPTOPSY's web site, a Toronto-based electronic musician and DJ by the name of CRIMSON DEATH has recorded a "drum & bass" cover of the CRYPTOPSY track "Phobophile". Download the song at this location. As previously reported, CRYPTOPSY will enter the studio over the sum...February 17, 2005
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DEVILDRIVER Working On Artwork For New Album
DEVILDRIVER, the Santa Barbara, California-based band featuring former COAL CHAMBER singer Dez Fafara, have posted the following message on their official web site: "Our bass player Miller is flying in tomorrow from Boston, and Monday morning (Feb. 21) we are all going down to L.A. to shoot pics for...February 17, 2005
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GEORGE LYNCH Tears It Up At NAMM
Former DOKKEN guitarist George Lynch's official web site has issued the following update: "Show dates began in northern California and smoothly warmed the band up to a well-oiled machine. "Playing these shows led George into NAMM week where the first stop was a headlining gig at the Anaheim House of...February 16, 2005
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DIECAST 'Set Record Straight' In Regards To Salt Lake City Brawl
DIECAST guitarist Jon Kita has issued a "rebuttal" to the now infamous KTVX.com video of the Jan. 22 brawl at the group's concert in Salt Lake City. The video shows the crowd getting unruly during DIECAST's show at a Midvale comedy club (The Comedy Circuit). There's a lot of shoving and pushing and...February 15, 2005
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VAN HALEN Bassist Jams Up A Storm At NAMM: Photos Available
VAN HALEN bassist Michael Anthony attended the 2005 NAMM convention in Anaheim on January 20-21. He kicked things off on the 20th by helping VAN HALEN bandmate Sammy Hagar introduce his new Yamaha deal and joined THE WABORITAS on stage to add a little Michael Anthony spice to an acoustic version of...February 14, 2005
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