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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE Issues Post-Asia-Pacific Tour Update
MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has posted the following message in the "Forums" section of the band's official web site: "Well, here is the post Asian Pacific tour post. "Upon arriving to Japan, I had told the boys, whom by now I hope you will agree deserve not to be compared to anyone in the past ....April 18, 2005
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EXCALION Announce New Guitarist
Finnish symphonic power metallers EXCALION have announced the addition of guitarist Vesa Nupponen to the group's ranks. Nupponen joins the band as the replacement for Kimmo Hänninen, who left the group in December due to musical differences. EXCALION will release their new album, "Primal Exhale", on...April 15, 2005
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KELLY OSBOURNE: 'COACHELLA Is Better Than OZZFEST'
Contact Music.com is reporting that Kelly Osbourne has upset her parents by insisting their Ozzfest touring festival is the second best rock show in America. The reality star-turned-pop singer insists California's Coachella Festival is the best show in the world. She tells Blender magazine, "My mom...April 14, 2005
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MÖTLEY CRÜE's TOMMY LEE: 'I Can't Believe We're Still Walking Around Alive'
MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee spoke to the San Antonio Express-News about the group's "Red, White, and Crüe 2005...Better Live Than Dead" tour, his solo album and his upcoming reality TV show, among other topics. Several excerpts from the interview follow: On the fact that MÖTLEY CRÜE are still tour...April 14, 2005
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Rasta Poet Writes OSBOURNE Verses
BBC News is reporting that Birmingham-born poet Benjamin Zephaniah has written a poem about the Osbourne family to mark the final episode of their popular MTV reality series. "I thought it was only fitting to put pen to paper and write them a fitting ode," said the Rastafarian writer. "The challenge...April 14, 2005
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Former SAVAGE GRACE Guitarist Arrested For Allegedly Practicing Medicine Without License
Ex-SAVAGE GRACE guitarist/founding member Christian Logue was apparently arrested in California for practicing medicine without a license. The following report was issued by Jason Kandel of the L.A. Daily News: A Hollywood man accused of "peddling false hope" by claiming to cure cancer and diabetes...April 13, 2005
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NEVERMORE Complete Recording Process For 'This Godless Endeavor'
The Seattle-based quintet NEVERMORE recently completed the recording process for their highly anticipated new album, "This Godless Endeavor", at Backstage Studios in England with legendary producer Andy Sneap (ARCH ENEMY, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, OPETH). The highly anticipated new offering is currently se...April 13, 2005
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L.A. GUNS Singer Says TRACII GUNS 'Can't Keep A Lineup Together For More Than A Week'
L.A. GUNS singer Phil Lewis has slammed the group's former guitarist, Tracii Guns, for "posting nonsense" about his departure from the band and his inability to "keep a line up together for more than a week." Writing to L.A. GUNS' official message board, Lewis said: "Sixteen nuggets (songs) written...April 12, 2005
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MASTERS OF REALITY Leader, NIN Bassist Team Up In GOON MOON
RollingStone.com is reporting that MASTERS OF REALITY leader Chris Goss and NINE INCH NAILS touring bassist Jeordie White (a.k.a. Twiggy Ramirez, formerly of MARILYN MANSON) have recorded the ten-track EP, "I Got a Brand New Egg-Laying Machine", under the moniker GOON MOON. "It's all over the fuckin...April 8, 2005
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'The Osbournes' Gets New Lease On Life On Web
World Entertainment News Network is reporting that MTV will broadcast reality show "The Osbournes" on the Internet as part of a free online channel. The cable network has decided to launch the MTV Overdrive web site to compete with rival firms like Walt Disney and Microsoft, who have already capital...April 8, 2005
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GENE SIMMONS' 'Rock School' Reality Show To Air On VH1
Variety is reporting that VH1 has partnered with British reality shop RDF Media ("Wife Swap") for "Rock School", ordering six episodes that take the premise of the Jack Black film "School of Rock" to the small screen. RDF just wrapped production on the skein for the U.K.'s Channel 4 — which has alre...April 8, 2005
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DREAM THEATER Drummer's BEATLES 'Cover Band' Comes To DVD
Neal Morse's (ex-SPOCK'S BEARD) web site has been updated with the following message: "YELLOW MATTER CUSTARD (Mike Portnoy, Neal Morse, Paul Gilbert and Matt Bissonette) has been captured on DVD. Very cool. It's been Mike Portnoy's dream all his life to be in a BEATLES cover band. (Who would've ever...April 8, 2005
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PAUL GILBERT Putting Finishing Touches On Concert DVD
RACER X/ex-MR. BIG guitarist Paul Gilbert has posted the following message on his official web site: "GET READY!! I've decided that 2005 is the year I will tour the world! "Of course, I will be playing lots of songs from my new CD, entitled 'Space Ship One', along with other favorites and some surpr...April 8, 2005
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DAYS OF THE NEW Singer's Recovery From Drug Addiction Subject Of A&E Documentary
MTV.com reports: Travis Meeks from DAYS OF THE NEW (best known for their 1997 hit "Touch, Peel and Stand") may not have made the cut to be the singer for VELVET REVOLVER, but he's got something on Scott Weiland — a reality show chronicling his recovery from drug addiction. Meeks will be featured on...April 7, 2005
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KITTIE, LACUNA COIL, DORO PESCH Featured On 'Real Rock Divas' DVD
Reality Check TV's long-awaited home DVD/video, "Real Rock Divas", is finally complete, and has been sent in to the distributor, MDI. MDI previously distributed the "Metallica: Dark Souls" DVD in the USA, which they acquired from Chrome Dreams in the U.K. The disc will be pressed/manufactured by MDI...April 7, 2005
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