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Classic TESTAMENT Lineup Confirmed For Pennsylvania's LOUDER HARDER FASTER Festival
TESTAMENT's classic lineup of Chuck Billy (vocals),Eric Peterson (guitar),Alex Skolnick (guitar),Greg Christian (bass) and Louie Clemente (drums) has been confirmed for the Louder Harder Faster festival, set to take place June 3-5 at the Crocodile Rock Cafe in Allentown, Pennsylvania. The festiva...March 28, 2005
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SPIRALARMS Guitarist Comments On Ex-STONE TEMPLE PILOTS Drummer's Addition To Band
SPIRALARMS guitarist Craig Locicero (ex-FORBIDDEN, MANMADEGOD) has posted the following message on the group's official web site: "All right everyone. What's the hold-up? What's the big announcement? Well, here it is. We have a combination of news to unleash, most of it is positive, but we must ackn...March 26, 2005
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Former STONE TEMPLE PILOTS Drummer Laying Down Tracks For SPIRALARMS Debut
Former STONE TEMPLE PILOTS drummer Eric Kretz is laying down tracks for the debut album from SPIRALARMS, the new San Francisco Bay Area-based band featuring former members of SYSTEMATIC, MANMADEGOD and FORBIDDEN. While SPIRALARMS were recording the upcoming CD at Kretz's Bomb Shelter Studios in Los...March 25, 2005
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ROB ZOMBIE Taps ALICE COOPER Drummer For OZZFEST
Word has it that ALICE COOPER drummer Tommy Clufetos has joined ROB ZOMBIE's touring lineup for this year's Ozzfest. Joining Cluefetos and Zombie in the new formation will be former MARILYN MANSON guitarist John 5. It is not presently clear who will be handling bass duties for Zombie's band at this...March 25, 2005
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ALICE COOPER Completes Work On New Album
ALICE COOPER confirmed on his radio show, "Nights With Alice Cooper", on Wednesday (March 23) that he has completed work on his new solo album, "Dirty Diamonds", with producer Steve Lindsey, who has previously co-produced COOPER's "Stand" (off the "Unity" album) in addition to having worked with LEO...March 25, 2005
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GOD FORBID Embark On Headlining U.S. Tour; Commence Pre-Production For New Album
Early next month GOD FORBID will begin their final round of touring in support of their critically acclaimed and highly successful "Gone Forever" album. This will be the group's first national headlining U.S. tour supporting their latest offering and it will feature CALIBAN, IT DIES TODAY and FULL B...March 23, 2005
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QUEEN, GUNS N' ROSES, NIRVANA Classics Among 'Best Songs To Drive To'
EveningTimes.co.uk is reporting that QUEEN's "Bohemian Rhapsody" has been named the all-time best song to drive to. A radio station poll asked voters to choose the top tune to have on the car stereo from a list of suggestions by listeners. The QUEEN track took the top spot with 16% of votes, ahead o...March 23, 2005
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ALICE COOPER: Drummer ERIC SINGER Rejoins The Fold
According to a post at SickthingsUK, drummer Eric Singer (KISS) has rejoined ALICE COOPER for the recording of his new album and upcoming tour. This now places ALICE's current band personnel at Ryan Roxie and Damon Johnson on guitar, Chuck Garric on bass and the returning Singer on drums. COOPER's n...March 23, 2005
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PRO-PAIN: New Song Premiere Planned For This Weekend
Candlelight Records has announced the premiere of "Neocon", the lead track from PRO-PAIN's new album, "Prophets of Doom". The label will make the song available for download beginning 9:00 a.m. EST on Saturday, March 26. Bring your browser to the label's U.S. site, www.candlelightrecordsusa.com to d...March 22, 2005
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TESTAMENT: 'Reunion' Tour Dates Announced
TESTAMENT lead vocalist Chuck Billy and founding guitarist Eric Peterson will be joined by original guitar player Alex Skolnick and original bassist Greg Christian (HAVOCHATE) for a 10-date European run in May. Handling the drums on the upcoming trek will be either previous TESTAMENT drummer Johnny...March 17, 2005
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TESTAMENT Guitarist: 'If We Do Another Record I'd Rather Have The Original Lineup'
TESTAMENT guitarist Eric Peterson recently spoke to RockConfidential.com about the new DRAGONLORD CD and TESTAMENT's upcoming reunion tour with guitarist Alex Skolnick, bassist Greg Christian and drummer Louie Clemente. A couple of excerpts from the interview follow: RockConfidential.com: There's ju...March 16, 2005
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ERIC SINGER PROJECT: Debut Album To Be Re-Released With Bonus Tracks
According to KissAsylum.com, ERIC SINGER PROJECT (ESP),the band featuring Eric Singer (KISS) , Bruce Kulick (GRAND FUNK RAILROAD, ex-KISS),John Corabi (ex-SCREAM, MÖTLEY CRÜE) and Chuck Garric (ALICE COOPER, DIO),will have their debut album repackaged and re-released during the summer. The CD wil...March 15, 2005
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THE MICKY MOODY BAND Announce U.K. Tour Dates
THE MICKY MOODY BAND, led by former WHITESNAKE guitarist Micky Moody, have lined up the following U.K. dates during March/April: Mar. 16 - The Borderline – London Mar. 17 - Patti Pavilion – Swansea Mar. 18 - Tivoli Theatre - Wimborne – Dorset Mar. 24 - Hotel California - Birkenhead Apr. 01 - The Ast...March 13, 2005
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OZZY OSBOURNE Compilation Offers OZZFEST Tie-In
Bilboard is reporting that early purchasers of OZZY OSBOURNE's March 22 boxed set, "Prince of Darkness", will get a little bonus. The initial pressing of the set will include a buy-one-get-one-free coupon for this summer's Ozzfest, valued at $40. To redeem, customers go to the Ozzfest.com web site a...March 13, 2005
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TED NUGENT: 'Sometimes War Is The Only Answer'
Ted Nugent recently spoke to Hardrock Haven's Matthew Hoffman about his early musical influences, his strong political convicitons and his tour with country singer Toby Keith, among other topics. A couple of excerpts from the interview follow: Hardrock Haven: What's it like to go on a show like [CNB...March 13, 2005