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JERRY CANTRELL, IAN ASTBURY, IGGY POP Among Guests At PLAYSTATION 2 Party
Former ALICE IN CHAINS guitarist Jerry Cantrell, ex-THE CULT members Billy Duffy and Ian Astbury, Iggy Pop, and Anthony Kiedis of the RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS were on hand for PlayStation 2 Offers A Passage Into "The Underworld" on Tuesday (May 11) at Belasco Theater in Los Angeles. Check out pictures...May 16, 2004
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Former HANOI ROCKS Bassist Sues NYC Venue, MTV Over Injury
Former HANOI ROCKS and current JOAN JETT AND THE BLACKHEARTS bassist Sam Yaffa (real name Sami Takamaki) has filed an $85 million lawsuit against Roseland Ballroom, MTV Corp. and others, saying his hands and career were hurt when ballroom bouncers jumped him while he was fending off a purse snatcher...May 15, 2004
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M3 Announce Singer For Upcoming Tour
M3, the "classic WHITESNAKE" tribute band featuring Bernie Marsden (guitar, ex-WHITESNAKE),Micky Moody (guitar, ex-WHITESNAKE),Neil Murray (ex-WHITESNAKE, BLACK SABBATH),Jimmy Copley (drums, ex-PAUL RODGERS, GILLAN, BECK),and Mark Stanway (keyboards, ex-MAGNUM),have recruited Stefan Berggren (S...May 12, 2004
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ANTHRAX: 'What Doesn't Die' Video Ban Lifted
MTV has officially lifted the ban on the zombie-infested promo clip for the song "What Doesn't Die" off of ANTHRAX's latest record, "We've Come For You All", according to a posting on the band's web site. Although the network initially banned the clip for violent content, the decision was eventually...May 9, 2004
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GRAHAM BONNET Lays Down Vocals For MOONSTONE Project: Photos Available
Legendary hard rock singer Graham Bonnet (RAINBOW, MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP, ALCATRAZZ, IMPELLITTERI, BLACKTHORNE) recently spent time at a California studio laying down vocals on the track "Not Dead Yet" from MOONSTONE, the new project of Italian guitarist Matteo Filippini. "The song is an up-tempo r...May 4, 2004
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S.O.D.'s Classic 'Speak English Or Die' LP To Be Issued On Blood-Red Vinyl
Megaforce Records and metal/hardcore pioneers S.O.D. will issue the classic "Speak English Or Die" LP on colored vinyl on June 29, 2004. S.O.D. began in the mid-1980's during a break in the recording of ANTHRAX's album "Spreading the Disease". What started out as a quick, satirical release for Scott...May 3, 2004
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IAN ASTBURY Has No Future Plans With THE CULT
Former THE CULT frontman Ian Astbury recently spoke to Live Daily about his work with THE DOORS OF THE 21ST CENTURY and his upcoming solo album. Asked if he has any future plans with THE CULT, Astbury said, "At the moment, no. We revisited THE CULT after a four-year hiatus, we released an album, and...April 30, 2004
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DEEP PURPLE Singer: This Is The Best Line-Up We've Ever Had
DEEP PURPLE frontman Ian Gillan recently spoke to The New Zealand Herald about the group's past lineup changes and the band's present incarnation, which consists of Gillan, bassist Roger Glover, drummer Ian Paice, guitarist Steve Morse, and keyboardist Don Airey. "We had a conversation about this th...April 29, 2004
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TONY IOMMI: OZZY Doesn't Get Enough Credit As A Singer
BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi spoke to CNN.com about the group's eight-disc BLACK SABBATH box set, "Black Box: The Complete Original Black Sabbath (1970-1978)", out today via Warner Bros.' reissue unit, Rhino Records. Here are a couple of excerpts from that interview: CNN: Did you have any idea...April 27, 2004
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ANTHRAX Singer, Wife Expecting First Child
ANTHRAX vocalist John Bush and his wife Tori are expecting their first child in November, according to a posting on the band's official web site. In other news, ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian recently spoke to Australia's TimeOff.com.au about the departure of bassist Frank Bello (the band have since ac...April 26, 2004
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Ex-BLACK SABBATH Singer Offers His Side Of The Story Behind His Dismissal From M3
Former BLACK SABBATH singer Tony Martin has issued a personal statement explaining his side of the story behind his dismissal from M3, the "classic WHITESNAKE" tribute group featuring Bernie Marsden (guitar, ex-WHITESNAKE),Micky Moody (guitar, ex-WHITESNAKE),Neil Murray (ex-WHITESNAKE, BLACK SABBA...April 24, 2004
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M3 Confirm TONY MARTIN's Departure, Seek Replacement
M3, the "classic WHITESNAKE" tribute band featuring Bernie Marsden (guitar, ex-WHITESNAKE),Micky Moody (guitar, ex-WHITESNAKE),Neil Murray (ex-WHITESNAKE, BLACK SABBATH),Jimmy Copley (drums, ex-PAUL RODGERS, GILLAN, BECK),and Mark Stanway (keyboards, ex-MAGNUM),have issued a statement confirmin...April 23, 2004
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HIMSA And ALL THAT REMAINS Music Featured On MTV's 'Viva La Bam'
This Sunday's (April 25) edition of MTV's "Viva La Bam" will feature the HIMSA track "Dominion", taken from the band's current "Courting Tragedy and Disaster" disc. Fresh off the BLEEDING THROUGH/DEATH BY STEREO tour, the band will shoot a video for "A Girl In Glass" in late May and hit the road wit...April 23, 2004
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Former THE CULT Singer To Release Solo Album Next Year
Former THE CULT frontman Ian Astbury has worked on series of demos with producers such as Gordon Raphael (THE STROKES, THE WILDHEARTS) and James LaVelle (U.N.K.L.E.),and he hopes to release a solo album, tentatively titled "Warriors of the Mystic Plains", on a yet-to-be-determined label sometime in...April 23, 2004
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It's Official: JUDAS PRIEST Re-Sign With SONY MUSIC
JUDAS PRIEST have confirmed that they have re-signed with Sony Music for the release of their upcoming studio album. The group's official statement on the matter is as follows: "We are pleased to announce that Sony Music U.K. has re-signed the giants of Heavy Metal JUDAS PRIEST to a worldwide deal....April 22, 2004
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