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RUSH: GEDDY LEE Talks About ALEX LIFESON's Florida Arrest, Covers EP
RUSH bassist/vocalist Geddy Lee has commented on bandmate Alex Lifeson's arrest New Year's Eve on battery charges after a scuffle with deputies. "He was put in a situation that was not very fair to him," Lee told RockyMountainNews.com. "I can't really talk about it, as it's an ongoing situation, but...June 28, 2004
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OZZFEST Unsigned Band Search To Turn Into Metal Version Of 'American Idol'?
The New York Post's Page Six reports: "Filming their home life isn't enough for Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne. The godfather of metal is now creating a new reality show based on 'American Idol', but for rock bands. 'Ozzy wants to try out new bands for OzzFest,' says our source. 'The winner will get a slo...June 26, 2004
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MUDVAYNE Singer Talks About Label Imprint, First Signing
MUDVAYNE singer Chad Gray has commented on BLOODSIMPLE, the first signing to his label, Bullygoat Records (with distribution through Warner Bros Records). Based in New York, BLOODSIMPLE is the new project featuring VISION OF DISORDER members Tim Williams (vocals) and Mike Kennedy (guitar),along wit...June 23, 2004
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theSTART Prepare To Return To The Road, New Album Due In August
California's theSTART will be returning to the road in July, this time co-headlining with the AKA's. Here are the scheduled dates so far: Jul. 07 - Seattle, WA @ Graceland Jul. 08 - Portland, OR @ Davey Jones Locker Jul. 09 - Orangevale, CA @ The Boardwalk Jul. 10 - Victorville, CA @ Avenue Jul. ...June 23, 2004
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ALICE COOPER: The OSBOURNES Don't Belong In Beverly Hills
Alice Cooper believes that Ozzy Osbourne and his family don't belong in their posh Beverly Hills neighborhood, according to IrelandOn-Line. Osbourne, his wife Sharon and two of their children Kelly and Jack rose to popularity in 2002 when their domestic antics were filmed for reality show "The Osbou...June 20, 2004
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THE ACCUSED To Enter Studio To Record New Material
Legendary splatter rockers THE ACCUSED will be heading into the studio with producer Jack Endino to record their first new material in well over ten years. The band are also accepting artwork for the second issue of the Martha Splatterhead comic. Go to www.splatterrock.com for more information. In o...June 19, 2004
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MEGADETH: New Single 'Die Dead Enough' To Arrive In July
MEGADETH have selected "Die Dead Enough" as the first single from their upcoming CD, "The System Has Failed", due on September 14 through Sanctuary Records. The single will go to metal radio around July 19 and rock radio approximately July 26. "The System Has Failed" was recorded at Phase Four studi...June 19, 2004
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STEPHEN PEARCY: 'We Want Bastards On The Tour, Not Bitches'
The Bastards Of Metal tour, which was originally set to feature STEPHEN PEARCY alongside BANG TANGO, STEVEN ADLER and KEVIN DUBROW, will have its lineup completely revamped, according to tour founder and director Stephen Pearcy (ex-RATT). "The initial idea and concept for the 'Bastards of Metal' tou...June 18, 2004
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MELISSA AUF DER MAUR To Perform On 'The Tonight Show With Jay Leno'
Former HOLE/SMASHING PUMPKINS bassist Melissa Auf Der Maur will be the musical guest on NBC's "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" on July 6. As previously reported, she will also be appearing on NBC's "Late Night With Conan O'Brien" on June 18 at 12:35 a.m. ET. Melissa will be promoting her Capitol sol...June 18, 2004
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MÖTLEY CRÜE: Second 'Music To Crash Your Car To' Box Set Due This Month
MÖTLEY CRÜE will release the second four-CD box set installment of the band's complete history, "Music To Crash Your Car To, Volume II", on June 29 through Hip-O Records. Following the four-CD box set "Music To Crash Your Car To, Volume I", issued in late 2003, "Volume II" continues the tale through...June 17, 2004
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SEBASTIAN BACH: 'Forever Wild' DVD Preview Posted Online
A 96-second video trailer for former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach's first-ever DVD, "Forever Wild", has been posted online in Real Media format at this location. "Forever Wild", due on June 15 through Eagle Vision Entertainment, features a 1998 live performance at the Whisky A Go Go in West Hollyw...June 14, 2004
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CELLOUT Singer To Participate In Swedish TV Program
Sweden's CELLOUT have been forced to turn down a number of festival gigs in June and July so that the group's singer, Percy Mejhagen (info),could participate in SVT's (Swedish national television) new production, called "Riket" (Swedish for "the Realm"). In the meantime, several new songs have been...June 14, 2004
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OZZFEST 2004: Unsigned Band Search To Be Televised?
Sharon Osbourne has spoken to the TV show "Extra" about the recently announced "twist" to the ninth annual Ozzfest tour — the Osbournes will choose one unsigned band and take them on the road. Asked if this this going to be the newest reality show, Sharon replied, "It might be, it might not be. But...June 11, 2004
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DEICIDE's GLEN BENTON: Booking Agency Is Solely Responsible For European Tour Cancellation
DEICIDE frontman Glen Benton has sent the following statement to BLABBERMOUTH.NET regarding the Metallysee Booking Agency's claim that the group's greed was to blame for the abrupt end of their European tour: "To all the fans & local promoters in Europe, "In regards to the mess that just occurre...June 10, 2004
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AMEN: Live Video Clips Posted Online
AMEN have posted a couple of live video clips shot on their "Honeymoon From Hell" tour with BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION. Check them out: "The Price Of Reality" (Quicktime, 53 MB) and "Coma America" (Quicktime, 12 MB). AMEN's new album, "Death Before Musick", was released last month through EatUrMusic — an...June 10, 2004