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Ex-ANTHRAX Guitarist PAUL CROOK: Signature Guitar Unveiled

Guitarist Paul Crook (ANTHRAX, SEBASTIAN BACH, MEAT LOAF) has had a signature guitar manufactured by Ed Roman Guitars of Las Vegas, Nevada. "The Paul Crook Rockingbird with its Pearloid Purple finish delivers a tone that is as brutal as its shape," according to a posting on Crook's web site. "The ne...

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OZZY OSBOURNE 'Bark At The Moon' Action Figure Officially Unveiled

McFarlane Toys has officially unveiled the second Ozzy Osbourne action figure, which is set to hit store shelves everywhere this fall. This newest Ozzy action figure is based on his classic "Bark at the Moon" album cover from 1983. Since the original artwork didn't show the Ozzy/Wolfman's entire bod...

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GHOULTOWN: Former SOLITUDE AETURNUS Bassist Puts The Twang In Goth-Metal

Wayne Ansell of the San Antonio Current reports that GHOULTOWN, the Dallas, Texas-based "hellbilly" band fronted by former SOLITUDE AETURNUS bassist Lyle Steadham (a.k.a. Count Lyle),formed five years ago and has already released four CDs: a debut, five-song EP, the full-length studio releases "Tal...

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Ex-BLACK SABBATH Singer Offers His Side Of The Story Behind His Dismissal From M3

Former BLACK SABBATH singer Tony Martin has issued a personal statement explaining his side of the story behind his dismissal from M3, the "classic WHITESNAKE" tribute group featuring Bernie Marsden (guitar, ex-WHITESNAKE),Micky Moody (guitar, ex-WHITESNAKE),Neil Murray (ex-WHITESNAKE, BLACK SABBA...

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JOEY JORDISON: 'SLIPKNOT Is Hard Work'

SLIPKNOT drummer Joey Jordison has told the Pioneer Press that performing in a grotesque mask that's restrictive, binding and sweaty makes breathing and seeing during the band's shows difficult. "The mask is a pain thing," he said. "It's clammy and your body is moving all over, and you're locked int...

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KURT COBAIN Guitar Brings $117,500 At Auction

A guitar owned by Kurt Cobain during his early days with NIRVANA was purchased for $117,500 in the "Icons of 20th Century Music Auction" conducted Saturday by Heritage Galleries of Dallas. The guitar is a right-handed model that was modified to be played by a left-handed guitarist, according to Bill...

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PAIN On Verge Of Signing New Record Deal, New CD Details Revealed

PAIN mainman Peter Tägtgren (HYPOCRISY) has posted the following message on the group's official web site: "Hello everybody, "Putting in a short note to say Yes, I'm alive... "Just got back to reality, I've been on the road, touring since September 'til last week with HYPOCRISY. We've spent 20 out o...

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SKINLAB Part Ways With Drummer And Guitarist, Seek Replacements

SKINLAB bassist/vocalist Steev Esquivel has issued the following update on the band's activities: "Hey there everyone. Sorry it's been awhile since the last official update. Even though we've been laying low since the completion of the Jagermusic tour with SLAYER, HATEBREED and our labelmates ARCH E...

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SKEW SISKIN Singer: Fully Rested And Ready To Rock

SKEW SISKIN singer Nina C. Alice has issued a statement regarding the cancellation of the last three shows of the group's European tour. As previously reported, the dates were called off after Nina was advised by her doctors to "stay in bed for at least one week to give her body the needed rest and...

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Sentencing Scheduled In THE GITS Murder Case

The sentencing for Jesus Mezquia, the convicted murdered of THE GITS singer Mia Zapata, has been scheduled for Friday, April 30 at 2:00 p.m. "It's at King County Superior Court, 4th and James," the band write on their web site. "There will be 'impact statements' from Mia's friends and family, which...

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SCORPIONS: Career-Spanning Box Set Due Next Month

Veteran German hard rockers SCORPIONS will be releasing a three-CD career retrospective, called "Box Of Scorpions", on May 25, according to Launch Radio Networks. The set features 51 tracks from throughout their recording history, which started with 1972's "Lonesome Crow". There aren't any unrelease...

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KORN, METALLICA, THE DARKNESS Clips Among Top Rock Videos Of All Time

NIRVANA, KORN, METALLICA and QUEEN are among the artists chosen by viewers of Kerrang! TV as having some of the best rock videos of all time. NIRVANA's "Smells Like Teen Spirit" took top honors in the poll, while KORN came second with "Freak On A Leash", followed by METALLICA with "One". QUEEN class...

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Filmmaker: METALLICA's HETFIELD And ULRICH Are The LENNON And MCCARTNEY Of Their Generation

Rob Nelson of CityPages.com recently interviewed Joe Berlinger, one of the filmmakers behind the much-anticipated METALLICA documentary, "Metallica: Some Kind of Monster", about the movie that Nelson calls a possible candidate for "the movie of the year." "It's about human growth and creative relati...

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Opinion: THE OSBOURNES Are A Mix Of Alcohol, Drugs And A Total Disregard For Order

Paragould Daily Press editor Travis Justice, who achieved BLABBERMOUTH.NET notoriety for penning an editorial about the "flawed" Norwegian justice system by spotlighting the case of former BURZUM leader/convicted murderer Varg Vikernes (a.k.a. Count Grishnack) in January, has attempted to examine th...

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SKEW SISKIN Singer Collapses After Vienna Show, Band Cancel Live Dates

Germany's SKEW SISKIN were forced to cancel the last three shows of their European tour after vocalist Nina C. Alice collapsed after a show in Vienna and was rushed to a hospital. "She has been told to stay in bed for at least one week to give her body the needed rest and fully recover ...