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Tributes To Fallen Ex-WHIPLASH Bassist Continue Pouring In

Since our announcement of the tragic passing of ex-WHIPLASH/INTO ANOTHER bassist Tony Bono due to a heart attack, a number of friends, former bandmates and fans have posted heartfelt tributes to the man that was universally considered to be among the most down-to-earth, friendly and good-natured peo...
June 1, 2002
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It's Official: MACHINE HEAD Enlist VIO-LENCE Axeman For European Tour

As first reported here on May 21st, MACHINE HEAD have officially recruited VIO-LENCE/TECHNOCRACY axeman Phil Demmel to fill in for recently-departed Ahrue Luster, who left the group due to "creative differences". Demmel, a former bandmate of MACHINE HEAD frontman Robert Flynn during the classic VIO-...
May 31, 2002
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MY RUIN's TAIRRIE B Speaks Out Against Upcoming Snapper Records Anthology

MY RUIN, who recently parted ways with their former label Snapper Music (as reported here a couple of days ago),have spoken out against Snapper's plans to release Blasphemous Girl - a "Best Of" compilation. "We just found out about this record being released and are not too happy about the whole th...
May 29, 2002
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EAT THE DAY: In Waiting/Writing Mode

EAT THE DAY, featuring former LIMP BIZKIT guitarist Wes Borland, "are waiting to hear back from [Interscope Records] about our new demo that we just turned in," according to the latest posting from Borland on the group's official web site. "In the meantime, we have moved on to some new songwriting....
May 23, 2002
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RAYMOND HERRERA: Without CHARLIE BENANTE And SCOTT IAN There Is No S.O.D.

Former FEAR FACTORY drummer Raymond Herrera has commented to BLABBERMOUTH.NET on the prospect of replacing ANTHRAX sticksman Charlie Benante in a revamped version of S.O.D.—an offer extended to him by S.O.D. frontman Billy Milano last month (as reported here a few days ago),but ultimately turned do...
May 21, 2002
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Former YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Singer To Record Live CD/DVD

Former YNGWIE MALMSTEEN and current TALISMAN/HUMANIMAL frontman Jeff Scott Soto's performance at The Gods 2002 show in Bradford, UK on Sunday, June 2nd will reportedly be recorded for a live CD and DVD to be released later this year. Soto's backing band for the show will consist of guitarist Howie S...
May 19, 2002
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QUEENSRŸCHE Frontman Speaks Out On GRAY Split, DEGARMO Rumors

QUEENSRŸCHE frontman Geoff Tate has spoken to Billboard magazine about the departure of guitarist Kelly Gray and the persistent rumors of an imminent return to the group's ranks of the man Gray replaced, Chris DeGarmo (a report which was refuted by QUEENSRŸCHE drummer Scott Rockenfield via his offic...
May 17, 2002
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EXCLUSIVE: DINO CAZARES Speaks Out On FEAR FACTORY Split

Since FEAR FACTORY officially called it quits in early March, very little has been heard from the band themselves, with the four members of the group choosing to each deal with the break-up of this long-running group by immersing themselves in new projects rather than speaking out publicly on what w...
May 13, 2002
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UNIDA: Track Listing For Unreleased CD Unveiled

California's UNIDA, featuring former KYUSS frontman John Garcia, are continuing to shop their already-completed full-length effort to interested labels and are hoping to secure a late 2002 release for the album, which was originally recorded while the band was part of the American/IslandDefJam roste...
April 30, 2002
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ANDY SNEAP Offers Technical Opinion On SICK SPEED Vs. DK Entertainment Fiasco

Acclaimed metal producer Andy Sneap — whose list of clients includes MACHINE HEAD, TESTAMENT, STUCK MOJO, SKINLAB, BLAZE, NEVERMORE and ARCH ENEMY, among others — has jumped to the defense of SICK SPEED axeman Rich Ward (ex-STUCK MOJO) over the latter's criticism of the impending release of SICK SPE...
April 25, 2002
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CADAVER INC. In Writing Mode For Next CD

Norway's CADAVER INC. are currently writing material for their next CD and expect to enter the studio in September/October for a March 2003 release through Earache Records. ...
April 24, 2002
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CHILDREN OF BODOM To Record RAMONES Cover, Ink New Deal With Spinefarm

Finland's CHILDREN OF BODOM are set to record a cover of THE RAMONES classic "Somebody Put Something In My Drink" for inclusion on the group's upcoming single, entitled You Better Off Dead, due through Spinefarm Records on July 1st. In other news, CHILDREN OF BODOM are strongly rumored to be on the...
April 24, 2002
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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Commences Work On "Attack"

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: GUITAR LEGEND YNGWIE MALMSTEEN HEADS INTO THE STUDIO TO BEGIN RECORDING ATTACK International guitar legend YNGWIE MALMSTEEN is back in the studio and has begun recording his new album, Attack. Attack is being produced by YNGWIE himself, and recorded and mixed by the famous vet...
April 20, 2002
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KING DIAMOND Still Signed To Metal Blade Records (For Now)

KING DIAMOND are still officially signed to Metal Blade Records, despite recent rumors indicating that the company and the band have parted ways. However, according to manager Ole Bang, the current running agreement is approaching the date of the option for a new recording, and I have no info to the...
April 20, 2002
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COAL CHAMBER Withdraw From Jagermeister Tour, Ponder Group's Future

COAL CHAMBER have pulled off the ongoing Jagermeister tour with DROWNING POOL and ILL NINO and are in the process of returning home to California, where they will hold a band meeting next week to determine whether or not they will carry on as a group. As first reported here last night, COAL ...
April 19, 2002