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Former ANNIHILATOR Guitarist Teams Up With JEFF SCOTT SOTO In REDLIST
Former ANNIHILATOR guitarist Neil Goldberg (circa 1993's "Set The World On Fire") and ex-YNGWIE MALMSTEEN vocalist Jeff Scott Soto have teamed up in a brand new project dubbed REDLIST. Completed by keyboardist/programmer Dave Fraser and a rapper named Eric, REDLIST — whose musical direction is said...November 8, 2002
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CELTIC FROST Re-Envisioned!
CELTIC FROST have begun the initial part of the recording sessions for the group's long-awaited new album, tentatively titled "Probe". As has been anticipated by a variety of sources, the group currently consists of the classic "To Mega Therion" and "Into the Pandemonium"-era line-up of Reed St. Mar...November 8, 2002
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TESTAMENT's PETERSON Joins Guitar Legends For All-Star Jam
TESTAMENT guitarist Eric Peterson joined Joe Satriani, Dave Meniketti (Y&T),Neal Schon and the rest of JOURNEY for an "all-star" jam at the conclusion of Bone Bash III, a one-day rock festival that took place Saturday, Nov. 2 at the Chronicle Pavilion in Concord, California. The following is an...November 4, 2002
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TROUBLE Cancel Illinois Gig
The reunited TROUBLE — guitarist Rick Wartell, vocalist Eric Wagner, guitarist Bruce Franklin, drummer Jeff Olson and bassist Ron Holzner — have cancelled their previously announced headlining gig at Riley's Rockhouse in Aurora, Illinois on Saturday, Nov. 30. No reason was given for the cancellation...November 4, 2002
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JACK RUSSELL To Bring GREAT WHITE Back To Life On Upcoming Tour
With the release of the GREAT WHITE live album, "Thank you .. Goodnight", by Knight Records on Nov. 19, former GW frontman Jack Russell has agreed to perform some very special dates with his band, along with Mark Kendall (ex-GREAT WHITE) on lead guitar, where they will be playing all the classic GW...November 2, 2002
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DIABOLIC Announces New Guitarist
Florida death metal band DIABOLIC has parted ways with guitarist Jerry Mortellaro and has replaced him with Eric Hersemann of Chicago's LORD BLASPHEMER. "Eric is an extremely talented professional that will complement perfectly the new solidified DIABOLIC line-up," said guitarist Brian Malone. The r...October 30, 2002
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Ex-VOIVOD Frontman To Appear On Next BORISLAV MITIC CD
Former VOIVOD/current E-FORCE frontman Eric Forrest and E-FORCE drummer Louis Levesque (ex-GENETIC CONTROL) are collaborating with Yugoslav guitarist Borislav Mitic (currently residing in Montreal) on the latter's second solo CD, tentatively due sometime in 2003. "As you may know, I am [signed to th...October 28, 2002
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TROUBLE Announces Illinois Gig, Online Tribute Nearing Completion
The reunited TROUBLE — guitarist Rick Wartell, vocalist Eric Wagner, guitarist Bruce Franklin, drummer Jeff Olson and bassist Ron Holzner — will be performing at Riley's Rockhouse in Aurora, Illinois on Saturday, Nov. 30. In related news, work is progressing on the planned online tribute to TROUBLE,...October 27, 2002
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DAVE GROHL Nixes UNLEASHED Frontman For PROBOT Project Over Questionable Politics
FOO FIGHTERS mainman Dave Grohl contemplated approaching UNLEASHED frontman Johnny Hedlund to contribute lead vocals to one of the songs for his upcoming metal project, PROBOT, but changed his mind after learning of the Swedish death metal vocalist's rumored Nazi leanings, Grohl revealed in an inter...October 19, 2002
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MARILYN MANSON To Score 'Texas Chainsaw Massacre' Remake
MARILYN MANSON will compose and record background music for a remake of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, the 1974 Tobe Hooper cult classic about a chainsaw-wielding madman and his rural family of cannibals. The new Chainsaw began filming in July under the direction of Marcus Nispel, and is being produce...October 15, 2002
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DARK ANGEL Launch Official Web Site
The reunited Los Angeles thrashers DARK ANGEL have launched their official web site at www.thebiitch.com. A greeting from guitarist Eric Meyer on the site states: "I want to take a second and give a huge 'THANK YOU' to all of the 'Legions of Darkness' ut there. It was your relentless enthusiasm that...October 8, 2002
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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