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ALEX SKOLNICK Talks About Playing In OZZY OSBOURNE's Band
Former TESTAMENT/SAVATAGE guitarist Alex Skolnick has spoken out about the experience of auditioning for — and ultimately landing — the guitarist gig in OZZY OSBOURNE's band, only to be told less than a month later it had been given to someone else. Asked via his message board what was it like playi...February 29, 2004
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Virgin Megastore To Host Rock & Roll Cookbook Signing
Hollywood's Virgin Megastore will host a celebrity book signing for the rock & roll cookbook, "Food That Rocks", on Thursday, March 18, 2004 at 7:30 p.m. In addition to the authors, Cindy Coverdale (wife of WHITESNAKE frontman David Coverdale) and Margie Lapanja, many of the book's contributors...February 26, 2004
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GUNS N' ROSES Keyboardist To Embark On Solo Tour
GUNS N' ROSES keyboardist Dizzy Reed will be launching an East Coast solo tour on March 18. Backing Reed at all the dates will be Los Angeles-based rockers FASTMASTER (web site),who will also be the opening band on the tour. FASTMASTER includes Matt Starr and Alex Grossi from BEAUTIFUL CREATURES on...February 25, 2004
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DISILLUSION: New Song Posted Online
An edited version of the DISILLUSION track "Back To Times Of Splendor" has been posted online in MP3 format at this location. "Back To Times Of Splendor" is the title cut to the Leipzig, Germany-based metallers' full-length debut, due on April 5 through Metal Blade Records. "Back To Times Of Splendo...February 24, 2004
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RUSH Guitarist's Arraignment Postponed, LIFESON's Daughter-In-Law Charged
The Associated Press reports that the Florida State Attorney's Office postponed an arraignment Monday (Feb. 23) for RUSH guitarist Alex Lifeson, but charged his daughter-in-law with resisting arrest. It was the third arraignment delay for Lifeson (a.k.a. Alex Zivojinovich) on charges stemming from a...February 23, 2004
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ANTHRAX to Unleash 'Music Of Mass Destruction' DVD In April
ANTHRAX will release their much-anticipated live DVD, "Music Of Mass Destruction", on April 6 through Sanctuary Records. Filmed at a sold-out Metro in Chicago on Friday, December 5, 2003, "Music Of Mass Destruction" reportedly captures what is being described as "the show to define the band's legend...February 23, 2004
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Atlanta Radio Station Drops Hint About VAN HALEN Reunion
LiveDaily.com reports: "One of the worst-kept secrets in rock may soon be publicly revealed Atlanta radio station 96 Rock's website features an item under the heading 'The Reunion They Said Wouldn't Happen,' next to which is a blurred, 1995 photograph of guitarist Eddie Van Halen. " 'Keep listening...February 20, 2004
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RUSH: Tour Announcement Delayed
RUSH will reveal the details of their 30th Anniversary Tour on Wednesday, February 18 — one day later than previously expected. According to the group's official newsletter, the tour date announcement has been delayed in order to finalize and confirm all of the necessary details. As previously repor...February 16, 2004
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Former TESTAMENT Guitarist Comments On The Group's Early Albums
Former TESTAMENT/SAVATAGE guitarist Alex Skolnick recently gave an interview to JamBands.com in which he discussed his time in TESTAMENT and his progression away from the heavy music scene into a more jazz/fusion-influenced approach. Asked if playing in front of large crowds during TESTAMENT's early...February 16, 2004
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RUSH To Announce 30th Anniversary Tour Dates This Week
RUSH will be announcing the dates for their 30th Anniversary Tour on Tuesday, February 17 via their official web site, Rush.com. The band's Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee unveiled plans to mark their 30th anniversary year by hitting the road for a major global concert tour in 2004 during a special appea...February 14, 2004
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WAR & PEACE Sign With Z RECORDS
Jeff Pilson's (DOKKEN, MSG, DIO, WILD HORSES) WAR & PEACE have signed a deal with Z Records. The band's new album, "The Walls Have Eyes", is scheduled for release in April. "The Walls Have Eyes", which features a guest appearance by guitarist Alex Masi, contains the following track listing: 01....February 11, 2004
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ANTHRAX To Tour Japan, Australia In April
ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian has posted the following message on the band's official web site (as part of his regular online column, dubbed "Alpha Mail"): "[Fiancée] Pearl and I went to our friends Mia and Dave's wedding. It was a killer wedding. It was a rock wedding. Mia's dad is Steven Tyler and D...February 10, 2004
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CANNIBAL CORPSE Film Video For 'Decency Defied'
CANNIBAL CORPSE bassist Alex Webster has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "Hello everyone, this Alex from CANNIBAL here with an update on our video shoot for the song 'Decency Defied'. "We shot the video on Jan. 25th, 2004 at St. Petersburg Florida's Club Venom. We want...February 1, 2004
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DARKWELL: New Studios Photos Posted Online
Austrian "gothic metal" band DARKWELL, featuring ex-ABIGOR and current SHADOWCAST drummer Moritz Neuner, have posted several photos from the early recording sessions at Mirror Production Studios in Innsbruck for their second full-length album, tentatively due late April through Napalm Records. Check...January 30, 2004
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Report: A Day On The Set Of 'Surviving Nugent'
Jessie Milligan of the Star Telegram recently spent a day on the Waco set of VH1's new reality series starring Ted Nugent. "Imagine if MTV's 'The Osbournes' met CBS' 'Survivor', with a nod to NBC's 'The Apprentice', only with guns, snakes and a helicopter involved. That's 'Surviving Ted Nugent'," he...January 28, 2004
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