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Original MOLLY HATCHET Singer DANNY JOE BROWN Dead At 53
The southern rock family was dealt a huge blow on March 10 with the passing of original MOLLY HATCHET singer Danny Joe Brown. He had only just been released from hospital, after treatment for pneumonia and other ailments, but died upon his return home. He was 53 years old. Although earlier, establis...March 12, 2005
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Canadian PANTERA Tribute Band Sees Audiences Grow Following DIMEBAG's Death
Andrew Matte of the Regina Leader-Post is reporting that GODSIZE, a tribute band from Winnipeg that plays the music of American metal band PANTERA, found themselves reluctantly buoyed by the success of their show after the murder of PANTERA guitarist Darrell "Dimebag" Abbott. Known for his innovatio...March 11, 2005
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Dare I Say
While his former bandmate Josh Homme rides QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE to platinum success, ex-KYUSS vocalist John Garcia can't seem to get his shit together, comparatively speaking. First emerging with the short-lived SLO BURN project, he then helmed UNIDA, who signed to American Recordings and spent $...March 9, 2005
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Ex-CRIMSON GLORY Vocalist Says He Might Sing On Group's New Album
Former CRIMSON GLORY frontman Midnight recently spoke to Greece's Metal-Temple.com webzine about his upcoming solo album, "Sakada", and the rumor that he will be singing on the new CRIMSON GLORY album, which is currently in the works. A couple of excerpts from the interview follow: On the solo album...March 9, 2005
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Classic TESTAMENT And LAAZ ROCKIT Band Lineups Confirmed For Holland's DYNAMO OPEN AIR Festival
Following ANTHRAX's example, both TESTAMENT and LAAZ ROCKIT have confirmed appearances at this year's Dynamo Open Air festival in their classic '80s lineups. TESTAMENT lead vocalist Chuck Billy and founding guitarist Eric Peterson will be joined by original guitar player Alex Skolnick and original b...March 8, 2005
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Queen Elizabeth Doesn't Recognize Famous Guitarists
The Associated Press is reporting that Queen Elizabeth II met four of Britain's most famous guitarists Tuesday (March 1),asking them: "And what do you do?" QUEEN's Brian May, Jimmy Page of LED ZEPPELIN, Eric Clapton and Jeff Beck were all guests at a Buckingham Palace party to honor the British mus...March 1, 2005
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UFO Bassist PETE WAY: New Audio Interview Posted Online
A brand-new audio interview with UFO/WAYSTED bassist Pete Way, conducted on February 25, 2005 by Way's webmaster Joe Kleon, can be downloaded at this location (MP3, 9.44 MB). Pete talks about the Feb. 18 WAYSTED gig at London's Mean Fiddler, UFO spring and summer 2005 concert dates, his continued ba...March 1, 2005
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PHILIP ANSELMO Working On BODY IN BLOOD Project
In an interview with SMNnews.com conducted last Thursday (Feb. 24),CROWBAR frontman Kirk Windstein was asked about the current whereabouts of his DOWN bandmate and SUPERJOINT RITUAL/ex-PANTERA frontman Philip Anselmo following the recent death of ex-PANTERA guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott. An ex...February 28, 2005
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VINNIE PAUL Performs With ANTHRAX, DISTURBED During DIMEBAG Memorial Concert
PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN drummer Vinnie Paul joined ANTHRAX and DISTURBED onstage during Wednesday night's (Feb. 23) benefit show in memory of Vinnie's brother, slain DAMAGEPLAN/PANTERA guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott. Vinnie performed PANTERA's "A New Level" with ANTHRAX before sitting behind the kit...February 24, 2005
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MACHINE HEAD Guitarist To Jam With SOIL At DIMEBAG Benefit Concert
MACHINE HEAD guitarist Phil Demmel will join SOIL onstage at tomorrow's benefit show in memory of slain DAMAGEPLAN/PANTERA guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott. Demmel will reportedly appear during the band's rendition of their signature song "Halo". Also scheduled to perform at the February 23 show a...February 22, 2005
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OVERKILL Singer Says PHILIP ANSELMO Set The Standard For Vocal Delivery
OVERKILL singer Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth recently spoke to RockConfidential.com about the group's new album, "ReliXIV", and his opinion of the current metal scene, among other topics. A couple of excerpts from the interview follow: RockConfidential.com: How different is it in the studio knowing that...February 22, 2005
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Former SAIGON KICK Singer Comments On 'Waking Up Dead' Movie
Former SAIGON KICK singer Matt Kramer has posted the following message on his official web site: "Let's start with Phil Varone's movie (my ex fellow SAIGON KICK mate). It's a very truthful reflection of the trials, pitfalls and addictions, that tarnish the glamour usually not seen in VH1 stories. Mu...February 22, 2005
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SKID ROW Singer, F5 Among Artists Contributing To 'Waking Up Dead' Soundtrack
SKID ROW singer Johnny Solinger, ex-SAIGON KICK frontman Matt Kramer and F5, the new band formed by ex-MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson, are among the artists contributing material to the soundtrack of the movie "Waking Up Dead", starring former SAIGON KICK/SKID ROW drummer Phil Varone. Also set to a...February 20, 2005
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UFO: More Details Revealed About Upcoming DVD Shoot
The current lineup of UFO — Phil Mogg (vocals),Pete Way (bass),Vinnie Moore (guitar),Paul Raymond (rhythm guitar, keyboards) and Jason Bonham (drums) — will film and record an official DVD on Friday, May 13 at the Pumpwerk in Wilhelmshaven, Germany. This will be the first DVD in over thirty years...February 19, 2005
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TESTAMENT To Embark On 'Reunion' Tour
TESTAMENT lead vocalist Chuck Billy and founding guitarist Eric Peterson have announced that original guitar player Alex Skolnick and original bassist Greg Christian (HAVOCHATE),along with previous TESTAMENT drummer Johnny Tempesta (HELMET, ex-ROB ZOMBIE),will be joining them for a reunion tour of...February 17, 2005
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