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GODHEAD Officially Joined By Former STATIC-X Drummer
GODHEAD guitarist/vocalist Jason C. Miller has confirmed via the group's official newsletter the departure of drummer Tom Z. and the recent addition to the band's ranks of former STATIC-X sticksman Ken Jay. The following is the Miller's statement on the matter: "Hey guys, it's true. Tom QUIT GODHEAD...June 24, 2003
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BÖHSE ONKELZ/STONES Controversy Rages On
Worried sponsors severed their links with a planned ROLLING STONES concert in a continuing row over the group's support band. T-Mobile and NDR 2 radio station earlier this month scrapped plans to help publicize the August 8 concert in protest over the act who are alleged to have had a racist past. A...June 23, 2003
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METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT: 'PRESIDENT GEORGE BUSH Has Blood On His Hands'
Unlike his bandmate Lars Ulrich who prefers to keep his political opinions to himself, METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett appears to have no problems voicing his views in a public forum. When asked recently during a question-and-answer session with the readers of Ireland's Hot Press magazine for his o...June 23, 2003
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STATIC-X Announce New Drummer
After auditioning more than 30 candidates over the course of the past two months, STATIC-X have decided to recruit Nick Oshiro (ex-SEETHER) as the replacement for recently departed drummer Ken Jay. "Finding the right drummer to nail the old songs and cop the feel for the groove of the new songs was...June 22, 2003
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Former STATIC-X Drummer To Join GODHEAD?
Former STATIC-X drummer Ken Jay has spent the past few weeks rehearsing with GODHEAD and is reportedly considering the possibility of joining the band as a permanent member. An official announcement has yet to be made. GODHEAD's new album, "Evolver", is set to hit stores July 15 through Reality Ente...June 20, 2003
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LINKIN PARK's SHINODA Responds To DEFTONES Singer's 'Trash-Talking'
Greg Roche of Washington D.C. radio station DC101 spoke to LINKIN PARK vocalist Mike Shinoda Thursday night (June 19) about DEFTONES frontman Chino Moreno's less-than-complimentary comments about LINKIN PARK and fellow Summer Sanitarium touring mates LIMP BIZKIT and METALLICA. Speaking to Revolver m...June 20, 2003
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LIMP BIZKIT's DURST Addresses 'Shit Talk' From SUMMER SANITARIUM Tourmates
LIMP BIZKIT frontman Fred Durst has sent the following update to the band's official mailing list: "The album — well, we're in the last stretch and this motherfucker rocks!! It's so ready to rip the heads off any haters out there who listen to watered down formulated nonsense. I still won't tell you...June 19, 2003
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JOHN NORUM Passes On UFO Gig, Continues Work On Solo Album
Despite previous reports to the contrary — including an official statement from UFO themselves — former EUROPE/DOKKEN axeman John Norum will NOT be joining UFO as a replacement for Michael Schenker, according to Norum's web site (www.johnnorum.com). John is currently recording a new solo album in Ca...June 17, 2003
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It's Official: LAMB OF GOD To Support SLAYER In London!
As first predicted here several days ago, LAMB OF GOD have now been officially announced as the support band for SLAYER at the group's two shows at Astoria in London, England on July 8 and 9. LAMB OF GOD, who are rumored to be negotiating a major-label buyout of their current Prosthetic Records ...June 13, 2003
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Vocalist JOE COMEAU Confirms Departure From ANNIHILATOR
Vocalist Joe Comeau (ex-OVERKILL, LIEGE LORD) has issued a statement confirming his departure from ANNIHILATOR. Comeau's press release reads as follows: "Hello friends, "As you are probably now aware, I am no longer working with ANNIHILATOR. I would first like to thank all my friends and supporters...June 11, 2003
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VADER Confirmed For POLISH WOODSTOCK 2003
Veteran Polish death metallers VADER have been confirmed for this year's edition of Polish Woodstock 2003. The event, which ranks as Poland's biggest festival and one of the biggest open-air events in the world, drew an estimated 200,000 people last year. VADER will hit the stage the evening of Augu...June 11, 2003
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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH Slams Military's Use of Their Music
METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich is furious at the news that the military is using their songs to "break down" Iraqi captives in Baghdad, according to the World Entertainment News Network. Interrogators are using the band's tracks, including "Enter Sandman", in the hope of extracting information about...June 10, 2003
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DAVID LEE ROTH Explains Intruder Incident
Former VAN HALEN frontman David Lee Roth spoke to Caley Cook of San Diego CityBeat about the intruder incident incident on his Pasadena property recently. "Anybody caught [on my property] at night will probably be caught in the morning," Roth said. "I saw this guy race quietly across the backyard he...June 8, 2003
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VINTERSORG, ANGEL DUST, TAD MOROSE To Appear On URIAH HEEP Tribute CD
VINTERSORG, ANGEL DUST and TAD MOROSE are among the artists scheduled to appear on the forthcoming tribute to URIAH HEEP, "A Return To Fantasy", due on Aug. 18 through Century Media Records. The complete track listing for the effort is as follows: 01. ANGEL DUST - "Easy Livin'" 02. NARNIA - "Sunrise...June 5, 2003
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SLIPKNOT's PAUL GRAY: Mug Shot, Police Report Posted Online
Court TV's The Smoking Gun web site has posted SLIPKNOT bassist Paul Gray's mug shot and accompanying police report following his arrest by Des Moines cops on Sunday (June 1) after running a red light in his Porsche 911 and crashing into another vehicle. When officers arrived on the scene, they foun...June 4, 2003
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