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GODSMACK Drummer Defends AMEN Frontman
Former AMEN and current GODSMACK drummer Shannon Larkin has posted a statement on AMEN's message board defending AMEN mainman Casey Chaos against accusations of fraud and mishandling of funds by other ex-members of the group. His message reads as follows: "Hello, humans. Larkin here. Remember me? I'...February 17, 2005
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VELVET REVOLVER: 'Dirty Little Thing' Video Posted Online
VELVET REVOLVER's video for "Dirty Little Thing", the third single from their debut album, "Contraband", has been posted online at this location. Motion Theory — a directing team whose résumé includes PAPA ROACH's "Getting Away With Murder" and R.E.M's "Animal" — directed the video, which was inspir...February 16, 2005
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SCOTT WEILAND Comments On GRAMMY Win, Performing BEATLES Classic
VELVET REVOLVER frontman Scott Weiland spoke to the Associated Press about the group's unexpected win at this past weekend's Grammy Awards, where the group were honored with an award in the Best Hard Rock Performance category (for "Slither"). "Everyone kind of counted us out from the very beginning,...February 15, 2005
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YAKUZA To Enter Studio This Week
Chicago's experimental hardcore/metal band YAKUZA will enter Volume studios (PELICAN, VENOMOUS CONCEPT) in Chicago this week with producer Matt Bayles (ISIS, MASTODON, PEARL JAM) to begin recording the follow-up to 2002's critically acclaimed CD "Way of the Dead" (Century Media). 10 new songs, as we...February 14, 2005
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EYES OF FIRE Embark On DANZIG Tour; Complete New Album
Orange County-based quintet EYES OF FIRE will embark on a U.S. tour alongside DANZIG, KATAKLYSM and TRIVIUM this week. The trek, which kicks off on Feb. 18 and runs through March 15, is the group's first official U.S. tour in support of "Ashes To Embers", their critically acclaimed debut album. EYES...February 14, 2005
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BELLADONNA Live Videos Posted Online
Video clips and MP3s of BELLADONNA performing live in Toronto have been posted online at the web site of guitarist Matt Zuber. Also available are the MP3s of Matt Zuber's guitar solos from the BELLADONNA disc "03", which was released independently and is available from Belladonna's web site. Matt Zu...February 14, 2005
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SHADOWS FALL Drummer To Perform At MODERN DRUMMER FESTIVAL WEEKEND
SHADOWS FALL drummer Jason Bittner will be a featured performer at the upcoming Modern Drummer Festival Weekend. It will be held on May 28-29 at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) in Newark, New Jersey and will also feature Chris Adler (LAMB OF GOD),Danny Carey (TOOL) and many others. Yo...February 14, 2005
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JESUS CHRYSLER SUPERSKUNK Complete Work On Debut Album
JESUS CHRYSLER SUPERSKUNK, the German thrash band featuring drummer Sven Vormann (ex-DESTRUCTION),vocalist Thomas Rosenmerkel (EPHEMERA'S PARTY, ex-DESTRUCTION),guitarist Michael Gerstlauer (DRYROT, ex-HATE SQUAD),guitarist Andreas "Lützel" Lützelschwab (ROCKWELL) and bassist Bernhard "Erna" Matt...February 10, 2005
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Blessed Black Wings
Clattering right into the massive "Devilution", a drum-driven barn-burner worthy of MOTÖRHEAD, HIGH ON FIRE up the adrenaline level on third full-length, "Blessed Black Wings". The Steve Albini recording leaves all the rough edges, managing to sound massive and metallic and dirty and grimy all at on...February 9, 2005
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AUSTRALIAN HEAVY METAL MUSIC AWARDS Winners Announced
The first annual Australian Heavy Metal Music Awards took place on Friday, February 4 at the UC Bar, Canberra. Award winners were as follows: Best Vocalist - Tim Grose (DUNGEON) Best Guitarist - Aaron Bilbija (DAYSEND) Best Bass Player - Mark Palfreyman (ALARUM) Best Drummer - Matt Racovalis (ALARUM...February 8, 2005
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AUDIOSLAVE: U.K. Dates Announced
NME.com is reporting that AUDIOSLAVE have confirmed details of three U.K. shows for June. The group, featuring members of RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE, with Chris Cornell (ex-SOUNDGARDEN) on vocals, will play in Manchester and London. The dates are: Jun. 20-21 – London, UK @ Brixton Carling Academy Jun....February 8, 2005
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VELVET REVOLVER Guitarist Talks About DIMEBAG's Murder
VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Dave Kushner recently spoke to New Zealand's Stuff.co.nz about the murder of PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott at a nightclub in Columbus, Ohio in early December. "You know, it was weird," Kushner said. "Their tour manager called us only a few nights bef...February 6, 2005
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BYZANTINE Part Ways With Bassist
West Virginia-based "tech-metal" band BYZANTINE have parted ways with longtime bassist Chris "Cid" Adams due to "musical differences." A replacement bassist has yet to be announced. Along with guitarist/vocalist Chris Ojeda Adams was a founding member of the Morgantown, WV thrash metal band NEW FAMI...February 5, 2005
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PAUL STANLEY And TED NUGENT Are Not In '2001 Maniacs' Movie
Mr. Dark of The Horror Channel's Dread Central has contacted BLABBERMOUTH.NET to refute a recent press release from StaticMultiMedia.com which claims that KISS guitarist/vocalist Paul Stanley and Ted Nugent make cameo appearances in Hollywood horror freshman Tim Sullivan's ("Detroit Rock City") dire...February 4, 2005
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VELVET REVOLVER's MCKAGAN Talks GRAMMIES, 'Dirty Little Thing' Video And ELTON JOHN
VELVET REVOLVER bassist Duff McKagan recently spoke to Dave Hilson of Japan's Daily Yomiuri about nominated for a Grammy and the group's contribution to tsunami-relief cover of ERIC CLAPTON's "Tears in Heaven" (organized by Sharon Osbourne),among other topics. Several excerpts from the interview fo...February 4, 2005