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MR. BIG To Reform?
MR. BIG are rumored to be planning a reunion after Billy Sheehan sat in with guitarist Richie Kotzen and drummer Pat Torpey during the latter pair's recent trip to Japan in support of Richie's solo release. According to Melodicrock.com, things went well enough for the trio to record some tunes toget...October 7, 2002
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FLOTSAM AND JETSAM Get Offered KROKUS Tour, Seek New Vocalist
FLOTSAM AND JETSAM have been offered a west coast tour with veteran Swiss rockers KROKUS, according to drummer Craig Nielsen. However, seeing as the Arizona-based metallers have yet to find a permanent replacement for frontman Eric A.K., it is unlikely that they will accept the offer. "We actually w...October 6, 2002
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JIMI HENDRIX's Manhood Up For Sale
On February 25, 1968, Cynthia Plaster Caster cast the manhood of JIMI HENDRIX at the Chicago Hilton and the rest is history. "He was certainly a tough act to follow," says Cynthia who made a lasting first impression and gave a whole new meaning to band "member." The Plaster Casters of Chicago went ....October 5, 2002
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DARK ANGEL Destroy Santa Ana With Unannounced Set
As widely anticipated, DARK ANGEL guitarist Jim Durkin, vocalist Ron Rinehart, and guitarist Eric Meyer joined drummer Al "Mayhem" Mendez and bassist Jeremy Peto (ex-MORGION) at the conclusion of DREAMS OF DAMNATION's opening set (featuring Durkin) at Monday night's KREATOR/DESTRUCTION gig at The Ga...October 4, 2002
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BLUE OYSTER CULT To Join MOE. On Stage At THE JAMMYS In New York City
BLUE OYSTER CULT and MOE. will join forces on stage at the third annual Jammy Awards at the Roseland Ballroom in New York City on Wednesday, October 2nd, 2002. The Jammys honor "jam bands" — meaning those that excel at improvisation and experiment with the lengths and arrangements of their own songs...October 1, 2002
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COSMOSQUAD To Issue Live Album In November
L.A.-based instrumental all-star outfit, COSMOSQUAD, are currently readying their first ever live album, titled Live at the Baked Potato, due out in November via guitarist Jeff Kollman's Marmaduke label. Recorded and mixed by Kollman and David Knauer (ERIC GALES, etc.),the disc features 14 songs fr...September 28, 2002
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GENE HOGLAN Forced To Skip 'Surprise' DARK ANGEL Performance
Drummer Gene Hoglan will be unable to participate in the rumored DARK ANGEL "surprise" appearance at the KREATOR/DESTRUCTION gig at The Galaxy Theater in Santa Ana, California on September 30th, guitarist Jim Durkin has informed BLABBERMOUTH.NET. "But as to not disappoint anyone who will be there ea...September 27, 2002
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KISS' GENE SIMMONS To Appear On 'The O'Reilly Factor'
KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons will be appearing live on Fox's The O'Reilly Factor (hosted by Bill O'Reilly) on Wednesday, September 25th at 3:30 PM PST. On Friday, Simmons will be hosting the Gene Simmons Tongue #2 party at Barfly on Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood, California. "Cover girl Carrie...September 24, 2002
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DARK ANGEL Announce West Coast Dates
The reformed DARK ANGEL — featuring guitarists Jim Durkin and Eric Meyer, vocalist Ron Rinehart, and drummer Gene Hoglan (STRAPPING YOUNG LAD) — have lined up the following West Coast dates during December: Dec. 02 - Phoenix, AZ @ Mason Jar Dec. 04 - San Diego, CA @ Brick By Brick Dec. 05 – Hollywoo...September 23, 2002
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TESTAMENT: New Photos Posted Online
A bunch of photos of TESTAMENT members Chuck Billy (vocals),Eric Peterson (guitar) and Steve Smyth (guitar),taken during their live appearance on 107.7 The Bone's "Metal Zone" show with host Billy Steel on Friday, September 20th, have been posted online at this location. ...September 23, 2002
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BRICK BATH Part Ways with Vocalist, Seek Replacement
Pavement/Crash Music recording artists BRICK BATH have officially parted ways with vocalist Joseph McCaw due to irreconcilable differences as well as the singer's ongoing health issues. The band is seeking a permanent replacement and are currently auditioning vocalists through September before they...September 19, 2002
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HEALING SIXES To Embark On U.S. Tour
HEALING SIXES, featuring Jason Bonham on drums, are putting together a short 4-6 week club tour of the U.S. in preparation for their Enormosound album release on Holland's Corazong Records. The SIXES are focusing on venues east of the Mississippi starting October 1st and ending the middle of Novembe...September 16, 2002
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'BLACK SABBATH Story' Videos To Be Released On DVD
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: TWO 'BLACK SABBATH STORY' HOME VIDEOS TO BE RELEASED ON DVD AND VHS BY SANCTUARY ON SEPTEMBER 24, 2002 BLACK SABBATH pioneered true heavy metal, and a fascinating look into the British band's turbulent history is covered on two individual DVD and VHS releases, The Black Sabbat...September 15, 2002
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E-FORCE Announce Hometown Gig
E-FORCE, the Montreal-based band featuring former VOIVOD bassist/vocalist Eric Forrest, guitarist Bryan Donahue (formerly of HOMICIDE) and guitarist/drum programmer Dan Lauzon (formerly of ENTROPY),will perform at Petit Campus in Montreal on Friday, October 18th. ...September 10, 2002
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MANOWAR Radio Interview Available For Download
A radio interview with MANOWAR frontman Eric Adams, conducted last month by nationally-recognized hunter/adventurer Chester Moore, is being made available for download in MP3 format via the group's official web site. The first of five installments can now be downloaded from this location (file size...September 4, 2002