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Ex-PANTERA Singer PHILIP ANSELMO: VINNIE PAUL Is A 'Crybaby'
Ex-PANTERA/current SUPERJOINT RITUAL singer Philip Anselmo has slammed his former bandmates over their suggestion that his alleged substance abuse and alcohol problem have affected his performance to such a degree that he is now "much less than subpar at what he does" than he used to be during PANTE...December 18, 2003
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PARADISE LOST: In Writing Mode
PARADISE LOST have completed the touring cycle for their "Symbol Of Life" CD and are currently writing tracks for a new album, to be recorded sometime in 2004. "Unfortunately we don't have any song titles for you at present, as [the band] have literally only just come off the road to begin writing,"...December 18, 2003
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BRAINSTORM Slam PRIMAL FEAR Over European Tour Cancellation
Germany's BRAINSTORM have accused PRIMAL FEAR of being "dishonest" about their decision to cancel their headlining tour of Europe (which BRAINSTORM were to be part of) in order to support ICED EARTH on their European tour next spring. The following is BRAINSTORM's official statement on the matter: "...December 18, 2003
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MARILYN MANSON Cleared In Swiss Criminal Probe
Swiss authorities have decided not to bring criminal charges against MARILYN MANSON following complaints by a religious group about the artist's stage act, according to the Associated Press. The Zurich district prosecutor's office said on Monday (December 15) it had found no evidence to back allegat...December 15, 2003
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OSBOURNES: No Truth To Rumors That OZZY Won't Sing For A Year
Contrary to reports in the media that Ozzy Osbourne's doctors have said that he may not be able to get back on stage for a year due to the injuries suffered in an all-terrain vehicle accident Monday (Dec. 8),"no such statements have been made," according to an official press release issued by ...December 12, 2003
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Ex-RAGING SPEEDHORN Guitarist: 'It's Time To Move On'
Former RAGING SPEEDHORN guitarist Tony Loughlin has issued the following statement regarding his departure from the group: "Well what do I say? Thank you for all your help and support is a good start I guess. "I don't really want to give some lame excuse/reason for what happened, what's done is done...December 12, 2003
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ROB ZOMBIE Says He Is 'Thinking About The Next Album'
Despite a recent web posting from one of his forum moderators which indicated that Rob Zombie had already begun work on a new record, the singer has told Rolling Stone magazine that plans for him to record and release the follow-up to 2001's "The Sinister Urge" are murky at best. "I am thinking ...December 11, 2003
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Report: TRENT REZNOR Not In Negotiations With THE FIRM
According to the unofficial NINE INCH NAILS site The NIN Hotline, there is no truth to the Hits Daily Double report that NIN mastermind Trent Reznor is in negotiations with The Firm (KORN, LIMP BIZKIT) for management. "While we've heard that it is true that Reznor has split with [Conservative Manage...December 11, 2003
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METALLICA's Online Takeover
Several months after refusing to make their music available as individual downloads on Apple Computer Inc.'s iTunes online music store, METALLICA announced Wednesday on Metallica.com that their full catalog can be downloaded from the following sites: BuyMusic.com LiquidAudio.com MusicMatch.com FullA...December 11, 2003
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SYSTEMATIC: New Rehearsal Spot, New Tunes In The Works
Tim Narducci, vocalist/guitarist of the San Francisco Bay Area metallers SYSTEMATIC, has posted the following message on the group's web site: "Hey friends!!! Long time no speak. Things have been in a different mode lately. We decided to pick up shop and move out to the Central Valley (Modesto, Ca.)...December 10, 2003
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TIMO KOTIPELTO Comments On STRATOVARIUS Departure
Former STRATOVARIUS vocalist Timo Kotipelto has posted the following message on his web site regarding his departure from the group: "Maybe you have seen in it on the STRATOVARIUS homepage (or read it somewhere else),that [drummer] Jörg [Michael] and I are no longer members of the band. That is unf...December 9, 2003
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GENE SIMMONS Explains Book-Signing Cancellation: I Was So Sick I Almost Collapsed
KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons was so sick prior to his scheduled book-signing session in Tampa, Florida last Thursday (Dec. 4) that he "almost collapsed," according to Gene's latest posting on his web site. Says Gene: "To all the people in Tampa who where expecting the book signing to happen: I...December 9, 2003
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JASON NEWSTED Comments On OZZY Departure
Former METALLICA/current VOIVOD bassist Jason Newsted has issued the following statement regarding his recent departure from OZZY OSBOURNE's band: "I would like to thank the Osbournes for including VOIVOD in their tours this year. I am honored to have had the privilege to share the stage with Ozzy,...December 9, 2003
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SEETHER Singer: BEN MOODY's 'Shitty Attitude' Led To His Departure From EVANESCENCE
SEETHER frontman Shaun Morgan has taken the time to personally respond to an EVANESCENCE fan who has accused him of being the reason for guitarist Ben Moody's departure from the latter group. Writing in response to a posting on SEETHER's official Bulletin Board, Morgan — who has been dating EVANESCE...December 7, 2003
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BEYOND THE EMBRACE Name New Album
New Bedford, Massachusetts-based sextet BEYOND THE EMBRACE have set "Insect Song" as the title for their sophomore album, tentatively due in the spring through Metal Blade Records. The follow-up to 2002's "Against The Elements" will be recorded during late December/early January with producer/UNEART...December 5, 2003