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LOLLAPALOOZA: Dates Announced!
The revived Lollapalooza festival will kick off a run of 33 North American dates July 3 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, according to Billboard. The tour will hit mostly outdoor amphitheaters as well as unconventional venues in New York (Randall's Island) and at the Aug. 30 finale in Syracuse, N.Y. (Verno...March 17, 2003
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Former GUNS N' ROSES Guitarist, ALICE IN CHAINS Bassist To Join HEART On Tour
Former GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Gilby Clarke and ex-ALICE IN CHAINS/OZZY OSBOURNE bassist Mike Inez will be joining Ann and Nancy Wilson as part of HEART's touring lineup for their upcoming "Alive In America 2003" U.S. trek. Confirmed dates so far are as follows: Jun. 19 - Houston, TX @ Arena Theatre...March 14, 2003
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SYSTEM OF A DOWN Bassist Sues Security Company
SYSTEM OF A DOWN bassist Shavo Odadjian has sued a Grand Rapids, Michigan security company, claiming assault, ethnic intimidation and humiliation by guards who threw him out of his own concert at Van Andel Arena, according to The Grand Rapids Press. Odadjian left the stage to join two female guests...March 10, 2003
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KISS' PAUL STANLEY, GENE SIMMONS Comment On Use Of Pyrotechnics At Rock Concerts
KISS guitarist/vocalist Paul Stanley and bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons appeared on a recent edition of CNN's "Connie Chung Tonight" in which they discussed their use of pyrotechnics and the aftermath of the GREAT WHITE concert tragedy that claimed the lives of nearly 100 people. The following is a t...March 9, 2003
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GREAT WHITE Tour Manager: Pyro Documents Destroyed
GREAT WHITE's tour manager told Rhode Island investigators he has paperwork outlining the band's general use of pyrotechnics, but he said all the documents specific to the show that led to a deadly nightclub fire were destroyed in the blaze, according to the Associated Press. Dan Biechele told inves...March 6, 2003
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MUDVAYNE/IN FLAMES: More Tour Dates Confirmed
More dates have been announced for the forthcoming North American tour featuring MUDVAYNE, IN FLAMES, DEPSWA and GRADE 8. Confirmed dates so far are as follows: Mar. 08 - 2003 Pittsburgh, PA - Metropol Mar. 10 - 2003 Hartford, CT - Webster Theatre Mar. 11 - 2003 Clifton Park, NY - Northern Lights Ma...March 6, 2003
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Former ANGEL WITCH Bassist Takes The High Road In Dispute With Group Founder
Former ANGEL WITCH bassist and current TYGERS OF PAN TANG vocalist Richie Wicks has released a statement regarding WITCH founder Kevin Heybourne's decision to carry on with an all-new version of the band. The statement reads as follows: "ANGEL WITCH as fans from 1999 onward got to know it through ha...March 5, 2003
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GREAT WHITE Member Testifies Before Grand Jury
At least one member of GREAT WHITE testified Tuesday before a grand jury deciding whether criminal charges should be filed in the deadly nightclub fire sparked by the band's pyrotechnic display, according to the Associated Press. Also Tuesday, relatives of two of the 98 people killed in the Feb. 20...March 5, 2003
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GREAT WHITE Singer Hasn't Yet Testified in Club Blaze
GREAT WHITE singer Jack Russell has not formally requested immunity from prosecution in exchange for his testimony and hasn't testified before the grand jury, his lawyer said Saturday, according to the Associated Press. Russell, the lead singer of the band whose pyrotechnics sparked a deadly nightcl...March 1, 2003
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Attorney: GREAT WHITE Singer Wants Immunity
A lawyer for GREAT WHITE frontman Jack Russell said the singer is asking for immunity from prosecution before agreeing to testify to a grand jury investigating last week's tragic nightclub fire in Rhode Island, according to Billboard. "We'll be there [Friday]," attorney Neil Philbin, who represents...February 28, 2003
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GREAT WHITE Concert Death Toll Reduced By One
The death toll in last week's nightclub fire in Rhode Island was reduced by one to 96, and all the victims have been identified, the governor said Thursday. Gov. Don Carcieri said the final toll was determined after the medical examiner finished examining all the remains. It wasn't immediately clear...February 27, 2003
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IN FLAMES Working On New EP
Sweden's IN FLAMES are currently in the studio working on an upcoming EP release, due in late spring. More details about the EP will be announced very soon. Confirmed dates for the MUDVAYNE/IN FLAMES U.S. tour are as follows (note: MINISTRY is no longer part of this package): Mar. 08 - 2003 Pittsbur...February 26, 2003
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GREAT WHITE Called Before Rhode Island Grand Jury
The surviving members of GREAT WHITE have been subpoenaed to appear for questioning before a Rhode Island grand jury, according to CNN. Criminal charges may be filed in connection with the band's pyrotechnic fire disaster that killed 97 people, including guitarist Ty Longley, during a performance la...February 25, 2003
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TWISTED SISTER, ALICE COOPER Confirmed For Wisconsin's ROCK FEST 2003
TWISTED SISTER, ALICE COOPER and SAMMY HAGAR are among the artists confirmed for Rock Fest 2003, a four-day festival scheduled to take place July 17-20 in Cadott, Wisconsin. The complete list of artists currently set to appear at the event is as follows: TWISTED SISTER ALICE COOPER SAMMY HAGAR GRAND...February 13, 2003
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COLD Ready New Album, Tour
COLD are gearing up for a short club tour to preview their forthcoming album, "Year of the Spider", due April 29 on Flip/Geffen Records. The album's first single, "Stupid Girl", features an appearance by WEEZER frontman Rivers Cuomo. The WEEZER singer co-wrote the song with COLD vocalist Scooter War...February 12, 2003
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