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DOWN Guitarist: 'PHILIP ANSELMO Is Hung Like An Elephant!'
A METALLICA cover story in the current issue of Revolver magazine seems to have struck a chord with Philip Anselmo fans...and it wasn't because of anything members of METALLICA said. Rather, it appears that the PANTERA/DOWN singer's fans were irked by the author's description of a scene from METALLI...May 5, 2003
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BLAZE Officially Confirm Bassist's Departure
BLAZE, the British band led by former IRON MAIDEN/WOLFSBANE singer Blaze Bayley, have finally officially confirmed the departure of bassist Rob Naylor (as first reported here on April 4). According to the group's official web site, "Rob informed the band he wanted to leave shortly after returning fr...April 28, 2003
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Men Beaten During GUNS N' ROSES Riot To Sue Vancouver Police
Vancouver police are being sued for beating two men outside the cancelled Nov. 7 GUNS N' ROSES concert, according to Canada.com. Lawyer Phil Rankin was planning to file a writ in B.C. Supreme Court Friday (April 25) on behalf of Robert Parent, 40, and Detlef Schroeder, 52. In November, both men file...April 26, 2003
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VIO-LENCE: 420 MUSIK CONSPIRACY Festival Photos Posted Online
Several photos taken during VIO-LENCE's final gig with current MACHINE HEAD guitarist Phil Demmel as the headliners of the 420 Musik Conspiracy festival in San Francisco on Saturday, April 19 have been posted online at this location. Also appearing during this very special performance was MACHINE HE...April 24, 2003
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Former VIO-LENCE Guitarist Explains Decision To Join MACHINE HEAD
Former VIO-LENCE/TECHNOCRACY guitarist Phil Demmel has issued a statement addressing his recent decision to join MACHINE HEAD as a replacement for Ahrue Luster. As previously reported, Luster had amicably left the group last May due to "creative differences." Demmel's statement reads as follows: "To...April 23, 2003
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SKID ROW To Release Long-Awaited Studio CD And Documentary DVD
SKID ROW's long-awaited new CD, "Thickskin", will be released independently in the United States on Skid Row Records this summer in either July or August. Exact details are still being finalized. A European release is expected around the same time through SPV/Steamhammer Records. "We're very excited...April 18, 2003
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MACHINE HEAD Officially Recruit PHIL DEMMEL As Second Guitarist
MACHINE HEAD have officially recruited ex-VIO-LENCE/TECHNOCRACY axeman Phil Demmel as their new full-time guitarist. Phil joins the band as a replacement for Ahrue Luster, who amicably left the group last May due to "creative differences." The San Francisco Bay Area band are thrilled to welcome Demm...April 12, 2003
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TWISTED SISTER's DEE SNIDER: The Quintessential Update!
TWISTED SISTER frontman Dee Snider has posted the following update to the "Dee Speaks" section of his official web site, www.deesnider.com: "VAN HELSING'S CURSE: VAN HELSING'S CURSE is a Widowmaker Productions production. 'Widowmaker Productions' is myself, Joe Franco, Al Pitrelli, and the guy who s...April 6, 2003
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LEADFOOT Set American Release Date For 'We Drink For Free'
North Carolina's LEADFOOT, who feature in their ranks former C.O.C. vocalist Karl Agell and bassist Phil Swisher, have set an April 22 American release date through Abstract Sounds Records for their third album, "We Drink For Free". The CD was recorded early last year with the help of Grammy Award-n...April 3, 2003
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HATEPLOW To Tour Europe, Record New Album
HATEPLOW, the Florida-based band featuring MALEVOLENT CREATION guitarists Phil Fasciana and Rob Barrett, ex-MALEVOLENT CREATION/SUFFOCATION drummer Dave Culross, KULT OV AZAZEL bassist Julian Hollowell (a.k.a. Xaphan),and vocalist Kyle Symons, will return to action with a headlining performance on...April 1, 2003
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UFO Bassist Comments On JOHN NORUM's Addition
UFO bassist Pete Way has issued the following statement regarding former EUROPE guitarist John Norum's addition to the group: "John is a very good friend of [UFO singer] Phil [Mogg] and myself, a guitar player we both admire, and we have talked about playing with him for a long time. I can't tell an...April 1, 2003
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Former SAIGON KICK Duo Contemplate 'Reunion' Show
Former SAIGON KICK vocalist Matt Kramer and drummer Phil Varone (SKID ROW) are tentatively planning on putting on a special performance in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida consisting of nothing but material from the first two SAIGON KICK albums. "[Phil and I] were hanging out the other night getting piss fac...March 13, 2003
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DEF LEPPARD Fan Pays $8,000 For Chance To Sing With Band
Mark Zack from San Jose, California paid £5,007 (more than $8,000) to sing and play "Pour Some Sugar On Me" with DEF LEPPARD during the band's soundcheck in their home town of Sheffield, U.K. All proceeds of the auction will go to Help A Hallam Child, helping sick and needy children from South Yorks...March 11, 2003
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Former AC/DC Bassist On HALL OF FAME Snub: It Is 'Unacceptable'
Despite having been snubbed by the organizers of the Rock And Roll Of Fame, ex-AC/DC bassist Mark Evans claims that he is excited that his former band is being inducted. "I am absolutely thrilled for the band to finally make it into the Hall of Fame," Mark told Australia's Undercover News. "It is .....February 26, 2003
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AC/DC Drummer, Guitarist To Appear On VH1's 'Dashboard Dreams'
AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd and rhythm guitarist Malcolm Young are featured on the new VH1 show "Dashboard Dreams". The show airs Monday, Feb. 17 at 9:00 p.m. and is about music and cars. Also, AC/DC is set to play a special show very soon in conjunction with a contest related to their Sony/Epic reissue...February 14, 2003
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