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DOWN's PHILIP ANSELMO Scratches Eye, Band Cancel Montreal Gig

DOWN cancelled their scheduled non-Ozzfest appearance at Montreal's Parc Jean Drapeau last night after frontman Phil Anselmo scratched his cornea at the previous night's show in Clifton Park, New York (allegedly as a result of hitting the mic while headbanging),thus forcing him to wear an eye-patch...
August 1, 2002
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EYEHATEGOD Announce UK Dates

New Orleans sludge-meisters EYEHATEGOD have announced the dates for their forthcoming UK tour around their appearance at the second Morrowfest, a festival-type event organized as a tribute to late MURDER ONE/ex-IRON MONKEY frontman Johnny Morrow. The details are as follows: Aug. 17 – Newport, UK @ T...
July 25, 2002
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EXHORDER Frontman, DOWN/C.O.C. Drummer Join Forces In JONES'S LOUNGE

JONES'S LOUNGE is the name of a brand new studio project that includes in its ranks Kyle Thomas (EXHORDER, FLOODGATE),Dax Thieler (GREEN LEAF CULT),Jimmy Bower (DOWN, C.O.C., SUPERJOINT RITUAL, EYEHATEGOD) and Jason Portera (PITS VS. PREPS). An 11-song album was recently produced by former UGLY KI...
July 23, 2002
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ROBERT PLANT: Reunion With Ex-LED ZEPPELIN Bassist Unlikely

Although former LED ZEPPELIN frontman Robert Plant seems open to the possibility of putting out another album with PAGE AND PLANT, his collaboration with ex-ZEP guitarist Jimmy Page, a reunion with the band's bass player, John Paul Jones, remains much more unlikely. "My relationship with 'Jonesy' is...
July 14, 2002
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Ex-MÖTLEY CRÜE Singer Teams Up With BULLETBOYS Drummer In ZEN LUNATIC

Former MÖTLEY CRÜE frontman John Corabi has teamed up with BULLETBOYS drummer Jimmy D'Anda and REVEL 8 bassist Stevo Bruno in a brand new band called ZEN LUNATIC. Featuring a sound described as "in your face- kick ass rock-n-roll," the trio has been writing and recording at Klown Records studio in S...
July 11, 2002
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THE TOILET BOYS Part With Bassist, Find Replacement

New York's THE TOILET BOYS have parted ways with bassist Adam Vomit and have replaced him with a guy presently known only as Jimmy. ...
July 8, 2002
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Former MEGADETH Members Unite In New Band, Vocalist Needed

MEGADETH alumni David Ellefson (bass),Jimmy DeGrasso (drums),Al Pitrelli (guitar) and Marty Friedman (guitar) have formed a new band together, and are in search of vocalist. A band moniker has yet to be disclosed. To audition for the vocalist opening, please send material (i.e. CD/tape, photo, bio...
June 25, 2002
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THE DEFTONES To Contribute Previously-Unreleased Cut To "Road Rules" Soundtrack

THE DEFTONES, UNWRITTEN LAW, and the JULIANA THEORY will contribute previously-unreleased tracks to Roadrunner Records' upcoming soundtrack to Road Rules, MTV Road Rules: Don't Make Me Pull This Thing Over — Volume 1, according to Allstar. THE DEFTONES, currently in the studio working on their fourt...
June 21, 2002
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ROBERT PLANT: FRED DURST And WES SCANTLIN "Smothered" ZEPPELIN Classic

Former LED ZEPPELIN frontman Robert Plant has accused LIMP BIZKIT and PUDDLE OF MUDD of "smothering" the ZEPPELIN classic "Thank You" after Fred Durst and Wes Scantlin teamed up with Jimmy Page to cover the song at the European Music Awards earlier this year, according to Worldpop. In an exclusive c...
June 14, 2002
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LED ZEPPELIN: Live Compilation On The Way?

Former LED ZEPPELIN frontman Robert Plant and guitarist Jimmy Page have been hinting towards the possibility of a live ZEPPELIN compilation surfacing sometime before the end of the year. However, no official announcement has yet been made on the matter. In related news, former LED ZEPPELIN bassist J...
June 11, 2002
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Former MEGADETH Members To Reunite In New Project

Former MEGADETH and current SAVATAGE guitarist Al Pitrelli recently spoke to The Pure Rock Shop about Dave Mustaine's decision to disband MEGADETH and the Pitrelli's current and upcoming activities. Here are a few select highlights from that conversation: On whether Mustaine will be able to return t...
June 11, 2002
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PHILIP ANSELMO: "Sometimes It Feels Good To Be Miserable"

In the new issue of Sweden's premiere metal publication, Close-Up Magazine, journalist Martin Carlsson speaks at length with vocalist Phil Anselmo on a number of topics, including his numerous side projects, PANTERA and Anselmo's past and present drug use. The interview was conducted over the phone...
June 7, 2002
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Former LED ZEPPELIN Duo Give "Thumbs Up " To DOLLY PARTON's Version Of "Stairway To Heaven"

Former LED ZEPPELIN frontman Robert Plant and guitarist Jimmy Page have reportedly given "thumbs up" to Dolly Parton's bluegrass cover of "Stairway To Heaven", which is featured on Parton's upcoming album, Halos And Horns. Dolly's version of the classic rock anthem was changed to incorporate her own...
May 26, 2002
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Use Once And Destroy

This long-anticipated project has probably been around nearly as long as PANTERA singer Philip Anselmo's better known "other" band, DOWN, and is in all likelihood the best-known of the many underground side projects that Anselmo has accumulated over the years. And credit is due for the fact that PAN...
May 23, 2002
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DEF LEPPARD Confirmed For Kansas' RED, WHITE & BOOM Festival

DEF LEPPARD have officially been confirmed as the headliner of the Red, White & Boom festival, which is scheduled to take place on June 29th in Kansas. The band will reportedly perform for an hour and may include a few new songs from the upcoming album X, according to the group's official web si...
May 15, 2002