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THE HAUNTED's ANDERS BJÖRLER: The Next Album Is Going To Be Killer
THE HAUNTED guitarist Anders Björler has issued the following statement confirming his return to the group (as exclusively reported here last week): "Well, ever since I left the band last autumn, I have been thinking a lot about my situation and my life in general. Basically, the studies meant nothi...June 18, 2002
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DREAM THEATER, FATES WARNING, GORDIAN KNOT Supergroup Takes Off
DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy, FATES WARNING guitarist Jim Matheos, and CHROMA KEY/ex-DREAM THEATER keyboardist Kevin Moore were at the Carriage House Studios in Stamford, Connecticut, between June 2nd and June 9th writing and recording material for a project that was brought to life by Matheos...June 17, 2002
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RAVEN Cancel European Tour
As first predicted here back on June 3rd, veteran British metallers RAVEN have now officially cancelled their appearance at Germany's Wacken Open Air festival in early August due to continued medical complications experienced by guitarist Mark Gallagher as a result of leg injuries he sustained when...June 15, 2002
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KERRY KING: Ex-SOULFLY Drummer JOE NUNEZ's Mother Wouldn't Let Him Play In SLAYER!
In an exclusive interview with journalist Martin Carlsson, conducted on May 25th and published in its entirety (in Swedish!) on Close-Up Magazine's website at this location, SLAYER guitarist Kerry King sheds some light on the group's current drummer situation, which has been the subject of countless...June 10, 2002
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FILTER's RICHARD PATRICK To Detractors: "I Make Music, You Make Me Sick"
FILTER mainman Richard Patrick has issued a direct response to the "fat, bald, four-eyed metalhead kids" who have posted scathingly unflattering messages about the singer and his band via the BLABBERMOUTH.NET news boards. In a statement posted in the comment section accompanying our report on Patric...June 10, 2002
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THE CROWN's MARKO TERVONEN Vows To Carry On Following Singer Departure
THE CROWN guitarist Marko Tervonen has vowed to carry on with the group despite the band's recent split with frontman Tomas Lindberg (ex-AT THE GATES). "We have definitely not decided to call it a day," Tervonen told BLABBERMOUTH.NET. "THE CROWN has been been a big part of our lives since 12 years b...June 10, 2002
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Ex-OZZY OSBOURNE Drummer Hikes Up Price Of Drum-less Private Lessons
Looks like former OZZY OSBOURNE drummer Brian Tichy has upped the price of the private drum and/or guitar lessons he will be offering while on tour this July and August throughout the US and Canada as the percussionist for BILLY IDOL. When we last reported on the availability of the lessons, Tichy w...June 9, 2002
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THE CROWN's MARKO TERVONEN: The Split With TOMAS LINDBERG Was Amicable
THE CROWN guitarist Marko Tervonen has refuted the reports of an acrimonious split with vocalist Tomas Lindberg and has made it clear that Lindberg's numerous side projects (including THE GREAT DECEIVER, LOCKUP and SKITSYSTEM) were not a factor in the group's decision to part with the singer. "OK, s...June 8, 2002
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PHILIP ANSELMO: "Sometimes It Feels Good To Be Miserable"
In the new issue of Sweden's premiere metal publication, Close-Up Magazine, journalist Martin Carlsson speaks at length with vocalist Phil Anselmo on a number of topics, including his numerous side projects, PANTERA and Anselmo's past and present drug use. The interview was conducted over the phone...June 7, 2002
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JUDAS PRIEST Add US Dates
JUDAS PRIEST have added a few more shows to their upcoming US itinerary. The new dates are as follows: Jul. 16 – Pittsburgh, PA @ The Metropol Jul. 29 – Hartford, CT @ Webster Theatre Aug. 01 – Houston, TX @ Aerial Theatre ...June 5, 2002
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FRED DURST's Plea To FILTER's RICHARD PATRICK: "We Have To Be A Family"
LIMP BIZKIT frontman Fred Durst has issued the following response to FILTER leader Richard Patrick's remarks from yesterday, in which he suggested that Durst was in need of "psychiatric help": "Dear Rich, this is Fred. I read your comments in your site and cannot believe how you are acting. That int...June 4, 2002
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IRON MAIDEN Drummer Nicko McBrain Gives His Life To Christ
Seems like there's more to the previously-reported collaboration between former ANTHRAX guitarist Dan Spitz and IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain than meets the eye. Cross Rhythms, a UK Christian Music Resource, posted the following article in February of this year (all quotes taken from a Willow Cr...June 4, 2002
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FILTER's RICHARD PATRICK: FRED DURST Needs Psychiatric Help
FILTER leader Richard Patrick has slammed LIMP BIZKIT frontman Fred Durst over the latter's remarks in the July 2002 issue of Playboy magazine where Durst referred to Patrick as "an ungrateful sack of shit". "It seems Fred Durst and I have a little problem," Patrick writes on FILTER's official web s...June 3, 2002
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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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