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Former CANCER Guitarist Explains His Departure

Former CANCER guitarist Rob Engvikson has commented on his decision to leave the group following the completion of their recent European tour. Writing to the web site of his long-running ASATRU project, Rob said, "Myself and CANCER have indeed gone our seperate ways. I wish John [Walker, CANCER guit...

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AEROSMITH, KID ROCK Get Charitable

AEROSMITH and KID ROCK are among the artists contributing to Paul McCartney and Heather Mills McCartney's "Adopt-A-Minefield Charity Auction", which is scheduled to go live September 21. Paul and Heather's ultra-elite and ultra-unique friends have generously donated amazing experiences, fabulous tri...

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CANCER Part Ways With Guitarist

Reunited U.K. death metallers CANCER have parted ways with guitarist Rob Engvikson following the completion of their recent European tour dates. "This was a totally amicable decision by both parties," reads a posting on the group's web site. Commented CANCER drummer Carl Stokes: "There is no malice...

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TOMMY LEE To 'Rap The Vote' On Hip Hop Mixtape

Former MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee is one of the guest artists on a mixtape aimed at mobilizing the hip hop generation to register to vote. The mixtape, which was compiled by G UNIT's DJ Whoo Kid in conjunction with Rock the Vote, the leading non-profit, non-partisan youth voter organization, feat...

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VINCE NEIL To Lead The 'Chicken Dance' At Cincinnati's OKTOBERFEST

The Cincinnati Enquirer is reporting that MÖTLEY CRÜE singer Vince Neil will "lead the Chicken Dance" at this year's Oktoberfest Zinzinnati, described as "the nation's largest and most authentic Oktoberfest." Neil, who will be seen in MTV's "The Remaking of Vince Neil", a reality show documenting hi...

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METALLICA: More 'CMT Outlaws' Photos Posted Online

METALLICA's official web site has uploaded several photos from METALLICA frontman James Hetfield's performance at the "CMT Outlaws" concert taping Tuesday night (Sept. 7) at Nashville's Gaylord Entertainment Center. Check out the pictures at this location. A report on Metallica.com from the special...

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STAIND, KID ROCK To Perform At SHINER BOCKTOBERFEST CONCERT

STAIND and KID ROCK are among the artists scheduled to perform at the 11th annual Shiner Bocktoberfest Concert on Oct. 16 in Shiner, Texas. The beer festival has become among the longest-running and largest one-day music extravaganzas in the Lone Star state. Fans over 21 can enter here for a chance...

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LAMB OF GOD Singer: 'People Are Ready For Angrier Music'

LAMB OF GOD singer Randy Blythe spoke to Canada's Chart Attack last week about their new album "Ashes of the Wake" (Epic),the quick follow-up to 2003's critically acclaimed record "As the Palaces Burn" (Prosthetic). "People are ready for angrier music," he said. "Nu-metal sucks, so that's why that'...

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SCORPIONS Singer: The Word 'Retire' Is Only Something I Know How To Spell

SCORPIONS singer Klaus Meine recently spoke to Malaysia's The Star Online about how the veteran German hard rock band has beaten the career odds and still continues to thrive with new material. Several excerpts from the interview follow: The Star Online: How has the SCORPIONS survived this long? Kla...

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INVOCATOR Part Ways With Bassist

Bassist Carsten Mikkelsen has left long-running Danish thrashers INVOCATOR "due to lack of interest," according to a posting on the group's web site. For the time being, the band will carry on as a three-piece. Mikkelsen made his recorded debut with INVOCATOR on the "Dying To Live" CD — the band's l...

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UGLY KID JOE: More Previously Unreleased Material Available For Download

Another previously unreleased early demo track by UGLY KID JOE, entitled "L.A. Girls", has been made available for download at the Ugly Kid Joe Forum at this location (registered members only). The song was provided to the forum members by former UGLY KID JOE guitarist Roger Lahr. Formed in the late...

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DEEP PURPLE To Enter Studio In February

According to DEEP PURPLE fan site The Highway Star, DEEP PURPLE drummer Ian Paice revealed during a recent Canadian drum clinic that the band will be returning to the studio in February 2005 to begin recording their new CD, tentatively due before the end of 2005. DEEP PURPLE's most recent album, "Ba...

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VINCE NEIL: U.K. Tour Dates Announced

Former MÖTLEY CRÜE singer Vince Neil will be embarking on a U.K. tour in November. Confirmed dates are as follows: Nov. 17 - Astoria - London, UK Nov. 18 - Town & Country Club - Bradford, UK Nov. 19 - JB's - Dudley, UK Nov. 20 - City Live Arena - Newport, UK Nov. 21 ...

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METALLICA's JAMES HETFIELD To Perform On COUNTRY MUSIC TELEVISION Concert Special

METALLICA frontman James Hetfield is one of the scheduled performers on the "CMT Outlaws" concert special airing on the CMT (Country Music Television) network on Friday, Oct. 29 beginning at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT. Other artists set to appear on the two-hour program, which will be taped Sept. 7, include Ha...

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Former POISON/MR. BIG Guitarist To Release New Solo Album In September

Former POISON/MR. BIG guitarist Richie Kotzen will release his new solo album, "Get Up", on September 25. Described as "an absorbing collective blend of Kotzen's musical influences and diversity," "Get Up" reflects the guitar styles that have defined Kotzen's career as a virtuoso. "In the past a lot...