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PEARL JAM Concertgoers Head To Exits After VEDDER's Anti-BUSH display
Incensed fans walked out of PEARL JAM's concert Tuesday after lead singer Eddie Vedder impaled a mask of President Bush on a microphone stand, then slammed it to the stage, according to Rocky Mountain News. Most of Vedder's antiwar remarks earlier in the Pepsi Center show were greeted with mixed che...April 3, 2003
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DRUNK HORSE To Release New Album, Hit The Road
Oakland, California-based quartet DRUNK HORSE will release a new album, titled "Adult Situations", this spring through Tee Pee Records (HERMANO, BAD WIZARD, BROUGHT LOW). Produced once again by Tim Green, best known as lead axe slinger for quasi-metal intellectuals THE FUCKING CHAMPS, "Adult Situati...April 3, 2003
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NOTHINGFACE Drop Off MINISTRY Tour
NOTHINGFACE have left MINISTRY's "Fornica" tour following Saturday's show in Phoenix, Arizona. No reason was given for the group's departure, but it is believed that poor ticket sales played a part in NOTHINGFACE's decision to leave the trek. The band are currently preparing to embark on a headline...April 1, 2003
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BYFIST: New Lineup 'Unleashed'
Texas metalheads BYFIST, who feature in their ranks Davey Lee and Nacho Vara of Seattle's REVEREND, will unleash their new lineup with Rob Steele (ex-BITTER HARVEST),Jess Vara and Jay Wegener (REVEREND, ex-HEIR APPARENT) on April 26 at the Bonds 007 club in San Antonio, Texas. Also on the bill will...April 1, 2003
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SPEEDEALER Reform, Plan To Record New Album
SPEEDEALER have reformed and are working on material for a new album, which they plan to record in late April/early May with Jeff Pinkus (BUTTHOLE SURFERS). The revamped lineup, which includes bassist Casey Orr (GWAR, RIGOR MORTIS, X-COPS, THE HELLIONS, THE BURDEN BROTHERS) will play at The Gypsy Te...April 1, 2003
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BALLISTIC's GATTIS Speaks Out In Support Of The War
BALLISTIC mainman Tom Gattis has issued a statement via the group's official web site offering support for the Bush administration's decision to wage war on Iraq. The statement reads as follows: "The war in Iraq has begun. I am only speaking for myself, but I am for it. However, I do question the ti...March 24, 2003
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CRADLE OF FILTH: European Chart Domination
CRADLE OF FILTH's major label debut, "Damnation And A Day" (Sony),has scored the following first-week European chart entries: 15 - Germany 30 - Sweden 37 - France 44 - U.K. 44 - Austria 48 - Belgium 51 - Holland 81 – Switzerland CRADLE OF FILTH's "Damnation And A Day" will receive a U.S. release .....March 21, 2003
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OZZY OSBOURNE Drummer: NEWSTED's Addition To The Band Is 'Exciting'
OZZY OSBOURNE drummer Mike Bordin says that he is excited about working with his band's newest member, former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted. "It's exciting to me, I mean, I've known [Jason] for 15 years," he said. "I've known him since he replaced my friend [Cliff Burton]. That was my friend in ME...March 20, 2003
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AUDIOSLAVE's Free Speech
THE DIXIE CHICKS faced a radio ban when they spoke out negatively about George Bush at a recent concert overseas, but no has raised an eyebrow over an AUDIOSLAVE concert Monday night (March 17). Just hours after President Bush announced his plans to invade Iraq, the band took the stage in Hollywood...March 19, 2003
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OZZY On JASON NEWSTED: I'm 'Fucking Thrilled' He's Joining The Band
OZZY OSBOURNE unveiled his new lineup with a special media showcase/press conference Monday (March 17) at the group's North Hollywood, California rehearsal space. New bassist Jason Newsted (formerly of METALLICA) joined Osbourne, guitarist Zakk Wylde, and drummer Mike Bordin for a blinding four-song...March 18, 2003
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DEICIDE Cancel Dates Due To 'Crew' Problems
DEICIDE have been forced to cancel several dates on their current The Coalition For Musikal Armageddon Tour 2003, also featuring AMON AMARTH, BEHEMOTH, REVENGE and VEHEMENCE. The following is DEICIDE frontman Glen Benton's official statement on the matter: "Hello this is Glen Benton of DEICIDE. Ther...March 18, 2003
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THE 2003 METAL GODS TOUR: Lineup Announced!
Former JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford's forthcoming U.S. tour, The 2003 Metal Gods Tour, will be a multi-band package featuring Rob's blazing quintet HALFORD, co-headliners TESTAMENT, IMMORTAL, SYMPHONY X, DARK TRANQUILITY, AMON AMARTH, CARNAL FORGE and more. The 2003 Metal Gods Tour is set to ki...March 14, 2003
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OZZFEST 2003: MEMENTO Withdraw, ENDO And MARZ Added To Second Stage
According to www.ozzfest.com, MEMENTO have withdrawn from this year's Ozzfest traveling festival. No reason was given for their cancellation. Meanwhile, both ENDO and MARZ appear to have been added to the lineup of bands performing on the second stage of the festival, which kicks off June 28 in San...March 13, 2003
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ZAKK WYLDE: JASON NEWSTED Is A 'Really Nice Kid'
Although it has yet to be confirmed, it appears that ex-METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted has officially joined the Ozzy Osbourne band. Speaking to Britain's Rock Sound magazine, guitarist Zakk Wylde said, "Jason has joined the band, I just got off the phone to him and he asked me to show him the righ...March 6, 2003
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OZZFEST 2003: TRUST COMPANY Moved To Main Stage
According to the official Ozzfest newsletter, TRUST COMPANY — who were previously set to co-headline the second stage with CRADLE OF FILTH — have now been added to the main stage at this summer's traveling festival. As a result, Montreal's VOIVOD will go on right before second-stage headliners CRADL...March 5, 2003