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Bassist BILLY MORRISON Quits THE CULT
Bassist Billy Morrison has officially left THE CULT. "It's official," Morrison stated via his web site. "I will not be playing in THE CULT anymore. I had a great time last year, and feel privileged to have had the opportunity to be a part of that band's long history. I move on now, and plan ...August 8, 2002
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SAMSON Guitarist Suffering From Cancer, Has Weeks To Live
Guitarist Paul Samson, leader and founder of the seminal NWOBHM act SAMSON, is suffering from cancer and is said to have "only weeks to live," according to vocalist Nicky Moore, who sang on several of the group's albums during the '80s. Most recently, Paul and Moore had reportedly completed work on...August 7, 2002
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Former DEEP PURPLE, MR. BIG Members Partake In Japanese Jam
Bassist Billy Sheehan (i.e. MR. BIG, DAVE LEE ROTH) and drummer Shane Gaalaas (GLENN HUGHES, ULI JON ROTH) joined the VOICES OF ROCK (featuring ex-DEEP PURPLE/BLACK SABBATH singer Glenn Hughes, among others) on stage at the Blitz in Tokyo, Japan on Tuesday, July 30th for the encore of DEEP PURPLE's...August 1, 2002
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CATHEDRAL Complete Work On New Album
CATHEDRAL have completed work on their latest album, entitled ether Songs Of Praise (according to the band's official web site) or Seventh Coming (as reported by Terrorizer magazine),for an October release through Dream Catcher Records. "We've finished mixing and I think it's turned out really good...August 1, 2002
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TESTAMENT Make Trimphant Return To Live Stage At MILWAUKEE METALFEST
At the conclusion of DRAGONLORD's set at the Milwaukee Metalfest this past weekend, TESTAMENT frontman Chuck Billy joined the members of the former group (which features TESTAMENT guitarists Eric Peterson and Steve Smyth, as well as drummer Jon Allen) for a rendition of TESTAMENT's "Into The Pit". ....July 29, 2002
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Ex-OZZY OSBOURNE Drummer, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Keyboardist Embark On US Tour With BILLY IDOL
Former OZZY OSBOURNE drummer Brian Tichy and YNGWIE MALMSTEEN/ex-DREAM THEATER keyboardist Derek Sherinian are part of BILLY IDOL's backing band during the singer's ongoing US summer tour. Remaining dates are as follows: Jul. 30 - Kelowna, BC @ Skyreach Place Jul. 31 - Calgary, AB @ MacEwan Hall Aug...July 29, 2002
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Former OZZY OSBOURNE Drummer Comments On New BILLY IDOL Keyboardist, Unreleased BALL Album
Former OZZY OSBOURNE and current BILLY IDOL drummer Brian Tichy recently commented on the addition of YNGWIE MALMSTEEN/ex-DREAM THEATER keyboardist Derek Sherinian to IDOL's summer touring line-up. Said Tichy: "There's a new keyboardist in the mix... It's none other than...the keyboardist's keyboard...July 28, 2002
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GUNS N' ROSES, JANE'S ADDICTION, PITCHSHIFTER All-Star Jam Video Posted Online
Video footage of PITCHSHIFTER frontman J.S. Clayden jamming on the JIMI HENDRIX classic "Hey Joe" with all-star cast, including former GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash, JANE'S ADDICTION/ex-RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS guitarist Dave Navarro, and THE CULT/ex-GUNS N' ROSES drummer Matt Sorum, can be viewed at t...July 27, 2002
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M.O.D.'s BILLY MILANO: No Plans To Change Band Name Prior To Release Of New CD
M.O.D. frontman Billy Milano (ex-S.O.D.) has denied reports that the group would be changing their name to THE JERSEY REBELS prior to the release of their forthcoming CD, now to be called either Nu Metal Jacket or River Dance of Death. As previously reported, Milano and original M.O.D. guitarist Tim...July 19, 2002
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TESTAMENT Frontman To Host MILWAUKEE METALFEST XVI
TESTAMENT frontman Chuck Billy will be "special guest host" at Milwaukee Metalfest XVI, set for July 26 - July 27 at U.S. Cellular Arena in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Among the artists scheduled to appear at the event are EXODUS, DRAGONLORD, NOVEMBERS DOOM, INCANTATION, NILE, SEVEN WITCHES, ARCH ENEMY, D...July 16, 2002
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JACKYL Complete New Album, Seek Label Home
JACKYL have completed work on their brand new studio album and are currently seeking a new label home following their split with Geffen Records. The complete track listing for the as-yet-untitled effort is as follows: 01. If You Want It Heavy (I Weigh A Ton) 02. I'm On Fire 03. Kill The Sunshine (co...July 15, 2002
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ETHER SEEDS Ink Deal With ROADRUNNER
ETHER SEEDS, featuring vocalist Dustin Lowery (the younger brother of SEVENDUST guitarist Clint Lowery and STEREOMUD bassist Corey Lowery),former LIQUID GANG bassist Eric Nagy, guitarist Stephen Seals, and ex-CHLOROPHYLL drummer Billy Deputato, have inked a deal with Roadrunner Records. Described a...July 7, 2002
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M.O.D. To Issue "Murder League All-Stars" In Winter
Former S.O.D. and current M.O.D. frontman Billy Milano and original M.O.D. guitarist Tim McMurtrie will shortly enter the studio to record the new M.O.D. album, entitled Murder League All-Stars, for a winter release through Nuclear Blast Records. The group's first European tour in eight years and th...July 3, 2002
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STEVE DIGIORGIO Offers Updates On SUICIDE SHIFT, CONTROL DENIED
Bassist extraordinaire Steve DiGiorgio (i.e. TESTAMENT, CONTROL DENIED, SADUS) has posted the following update via his official web site: '[My project with SADUS frontman Darren Travis and TESTAMENT vocalist Chuck Billy] is going under the name SUICIDE SHIFT. We're still working on songs for the alb...July 3, 2002
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Former DREAM THEATER Keyboardist To Join BILLY IDOL For Summer Tour
Former DREAM THEATER and current YNGWIE MALMSTEEN keyboardist Derek Sherinian will be touring with the legendary BILLY IDOL, replacing Joe Simon for the upcoming Kiss the Skull summer tour. Confirmed dates so far are as follows: Jul. 20 - Las Vegas, NV @ Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino Jul. 21 - Al...July 2, 2002
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