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Former YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Keyboardist To Tour With BILLY IDOL
Former DREAM THEATER/YNGWIE MALMSTEEN keyboardist Derek Sherinian will be touring as part of BILLY IDOL's backing band this summer. Confirmed dates so far are as follows: Aug. 24 - Kings Island, OH @ Timberwolf Ampitheatre Aug. 26 - Chicago, IL @ House Of Blues Aug. 27 - Chicago, IL @ House Of Blues...July 3, 2003
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Former SMASHING PUMPKINS Guitarist To Join A PERFECT CIRCLE?
Former SMASHING PUMPKINS guitarist James Iha has reportedly been approached to replace Danny Lohner (NINE INCH NAILS) in the current A PERFECT CIRCLE lineup. According to Australia's Undercover News, Iha — who has remained relatively low-key since the breakup of SMASHING PUMPKINS — became "suddenly...July 1, 2003
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MURDERDOLLS: 'White Wedding' Video Posted Online
MURDERDOLLS' video for their cover of BILLY IDOL's "White Wedding" has been posted online at this location. "White Wedding" was released as a single earlier this year to coincide with the group's recent European tour. In other news, Murderdolls.de, the German web site of the MURDERDOLLS, has posted...July 1, 2003
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AMERICAN HEARTBREAK: New CD On The Way
San Francisco-based rockers AMERICAN HEARTBREAK, who feature in their ranks ex-JETBOY guitarist Billy Rowe and former EXODUS bass player Michael Butler, will release their fourth CD, "You Will Not be Getting Paid", on July 1 through Perris Records. The album, which contains five live and five acoust...June 24, 2003
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CRISIS Announce West Coast Dates
CRISIS, the reformed group which up until recently performed and recorded in Los Angeles under the name SKULLSICK NATION, have lined up the following dates during July/August: Jul. 11 - Hollywood, CA @ The Garage Jul. 12 - Huntington Beach, CA @ Liquid Den Jul. 16 - Newport Beach, CA @ Hogue Bar Mic...June 23, 2003
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DOHENY Seek Drummer, Bassist
DOHENY, the new group formed by ex-THE CULT touring bassist Billy Morrison (on guitar) and PITCHSHIFTER frontman Jon "J.S." Clayden, have spent the past few weeks at a Los Angeles studio auditioning potential drummers and bass players to complete the group's live lineup. "Word is out among our frien...June 17, 2003
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ORANGE GOBLIN: Saving Rock And Roll
British doomsters ORANGE GOBLIN will enter New Rising Studios in Peldon, Essex on July 14 to begin recording their fifth album, "Progress Stops Here", for a late October release through Rise Above Records. The record will be produced by the legendary Billy Anderson (CLUTCH, BRUTAL TRUTH, NEUROSIS, S...June 16, 2003
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ZWAN Cancel European Dates
Chicago-based ZWAN, the new band featuring former SMASHING PUMPKINS mainman Billy Corgan, ex-PUMPKINS drummer Jimmy Chamberlin, former CHAVEZ guitarist Matt Sweeney, ex-SLINT guitarist David Pajo, and ex-A PERFECT CIRCLE bassist Paz Lechantin, have cancelled the remainder of their European tour due...June 13, 2003
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Former POISON/MR. BIG Guitarist Announces Los Angeles Dates
Former POISON/MR. BIG guitarist Richie Kotzen has lined up the following solo gigs in Los Angeles: Jul. 11 – Los Angeles, CA @ Club Lingerie Jul. 20 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Joint Jul. 25 – Los Angeles, CA @ Platinum Live Jul. 27 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Joint Kotzen's latest solo ...June 12, 2003
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TESTAMENT Singer Jams With HALFORD At Hollywood Gig
TESTAMENT vocalist Chuck Billy joined HALFORD on stage during the two bands' gig at the House Of Blues in Hollywood, California Friday night (June 6) for a rendition of the JUDAS PRIEST classic "Rapid Fire". TESTAMENT had previously recorded a version of "Rapid Fire" for the JUDAS PRIEST tribute CD...June 10, 2003
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TONY FRANLIN Says He Knows Nothing About A BLUE MURDER Reunion
Former THE FIRM bassist Tony Franklin has refuted the reports of his involvement in an upcoming reunion of BLUE MURDER, the classic early '90s hard rock band he helped launch with guitarist/vocalist John Sykes (THIN LIZZY, WHITESNAKE) and Carmine Appice (OZZY OSBOURNE, VANILLA FUDGE). "I've had a nu...June 10, 2003
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ORANGE GOBLIN To Enter Studio Next Month
British doomsters ORANGE GOBLIN will enter the studio on July 12 with producer Billy Anderson (CLUTCH, BRUTAL TRUTH, NEUROSIS, SLEEP) to begin recording their new album, titled "Progress Stops Here…" A late October release through Rise Above Records is expected. ...June 8, 2003
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Former OZZY OSBOURNE Drummer To Launch New Project
Former OZZY OSBOURNE/PRIDE AND GLORY and current BILLY IDOL drummer Brian Tichy has posted the following message to his official web site: "Howdy. I am currently working on a new original band. We will give more details soon. No drastic changes. It is still mainly heavy, guitar driven shit with a bi...June 6, 2003
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MURDERDOLLS Dress Up In Drag For Intimate London Gig
MURDERDOLLS, the new band featuring SLIPKNOT drummer Joey Jordison on guitar, singer Wednesday 13 (formerly of North Carolina horror-metal outfit FRANKENSTEIN DRAG QUEENS FROM PLANET 13),ex-DOPE guitarist Acey Slade, bassist Erik Griffin, and drummer Ben Graves, played an intimate set at top London...June 3, 2003
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DOHENY Announce New Guitarist
DOHENY, the new group formed by ex-THE CULT touring bassist Billy Morrison (on guitar) and PITCHSHIFTER frontman Jon "J.S." Clayden, have announced the addition of guitarist Sean Kipe to the band's lineup. "Sean came on top out of all the guys who stepped up for the guitarist spot," reads a statemen...June 2, 2003