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Report: SW1TCHED's SCHIGEL Turned Down Offer To Join DROWNING POOL
Jason Bracelin of Cleveland Scene is reporting that SW1TCHED frontman Ben Schigel was asked to join the platinum metal band DROWNING POOL, replacing the replacement (Jason "Gong" Jones) for former frontman Dave Williams, who died during the Ozzfest 2002 tour from cardiomyopathy, a heart muscle disea...November 21, 2003
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GODHEAD's JASON MILLER On ABC FAMILY CHANNEL
GODHEAD frontman Jason Miller has spent much of the time between the band's tours and video shoots doing voice-over work and pursuing acting gigs. Most recently, he appeared as several characters on an ABC Family Channel cartoon series "Daigunder". While working on the five episodes he was hired for...November 19, 2003
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JASON NEWSTED To Partake In Recording Session For Real-Life 'School Of Rock'
Former METALLICA and current OZZY OSBOURNE/VOIVOD bassist Jason Newsted will team up with Tom Johnson (DOOBIE BROTHERS),blues guitarist Roy Rogers and singer Austin Willacy to record cover versions of songs written by the students of Little Kids Rock, an innovative non-profit organization that teac...November 19, 2003
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JASON NEWSTED Slams 'Followers' METALLICA Over Production On 'St. Anger'
Ex-METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted has once again slammed his former bandmates over the production of their latest effort, "St. Anger", stating that the band appear to be more concerned with "following" the latest production trends than putting out records that live up to the high-quality standards...November 16, 2003
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SPASTIC INK: New Song Available For Download
WATCHTOWER guitarist/composer Ron Jarzombek has posted a track from his long-awaited sophomore SPASTIC INK release, "Ink Compatible". The song, titled "Aquanet", features Jarzombek on guitar, Jason McMaster (WATCHTOWER, DANEGROUS TOYS) on vocals, Bobby Jarzombek (ex-HALFORD, RIOT) on drums, Pete Per...November 11, 2003
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Former SOULFLY Bassist Officially Joins ABLOOM
Jon "Tumor" Fahnestock (ex-SNOT, AMEN, LO-PRO) has officially turned over the bassist position in ABLOOM to Marcello D. Rapp (ex-SOULFLY). "The decision had to be made recently with the departure of the SOULFLY lineup [from mainman Max Cavalera]," Fahnestock writes on his web site. "ABLOOM needed a...November 7, 2003
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VEHEMENCE Part Ways With Keyboardist
VEHEMENCE, the self-styled "chaotic melodic death metal" band from Phoenix, Arizona, have parted ways with keyboardist Jason Keesecker. There are no plans for a replacement, although a session pianist will be used for the upcoming album. According to the band, "the recording of the new CD, 'Helping...November 7, 2003
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MESHUGGAH, STRAPPING YOUNG LAD To Appear On THE MELVINS Tribute CD
MESHUGGAH, STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN, HIGH ON FIRE and DOG FASHION DISCO are among the artists confirmed to appear on an upcoming tribute CD to THE MELVINS. Titled "We Reach: The Music Of The Melvins", the album will be the second release through Fractured Transmitter Records, the l...October 28, 2003
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SHAITAN MAZAR: Former NILE Members Release Debut Demo
SHAITAN MAZAR, the new band featuring former NILE members Chief Spires (bass, vocals) and John Ehlers (guitar),have posted their entire four-song demo in MP3 format at their official web site. The tracks available for download are as follows: 01. Ascent (mp3) 02. Baptizme (mp3) 03. Poison the Mind...October 22, 2003
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JASON NEWSTED Teaches Kids How To Rock
Former METALLICA and current VOIVOD bassist Jason Newsted was among the special guest teachers who came to San Francisco's Spring Valley Elementary school Tuesday (October 21) to share their knowledge and excitement about music to kids, according to KPIX.com. Popular music is a regular part of Ms. C...October 22, 2003
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Tribute To RITCHIE BLACKMORE To Arrive In November
A tribute to former DEEP PURPLE/RAINBOW guitarist Ritchie Blackmore, titled "Blackmore's Castle: A Tribute to Deep Purple and Rainbow", is slated for release on November 11 through Lion Music. The complete track listing for the effort is as follows: 01. MISTER KITE – Bloodsucker 02. TRANSCENDENCE –...October 21, 2003
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GODHEAD To Support EVANESCENCE With Or Without Drummer
Despite drummer Ken Jay's (ex-STATIC-X) health issues which have forced GODHEAD to withdraw from their European tour with PARADISE LOST, the band will still open the U.S. EVANESCENCE tour beginning in Tucson on November 21 and running through mid-December. Band frontman Jason Miller explains, "Ken's...October 21, 2003
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GODHEAD Apologize For European Tour Cancellation
GODHEAD have issued a statement explaining their decision to drop off the forthcoming PARADISE LOST European tour in order to allow their drummer Ken Jay (ex-STATIC-X) sufficient time to recover from an undisclosed illness. "It is with much regret that we have to make this announcement, but our Euro...October 17, 2003
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PANTERA's New Found Power Has A Name: DAMAGEPLAN
PANTERA guitarist Dimebag Darrell and drummer Vinnie Paul have officially named their new band DAMAGEPLAN. The group, whose debut album is due January 27 through Elektra Records, also features singer Patrick Lachman, who used to play guitar in HALFORD and DIESEL MACHINE. Former JERRY CANTRELL back-u...October 16, 2003
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Former SOULFLY Members Join Forces In ABLOOM
Former SOULFLY members Mikey Doling (guitar),Marcello D. Rapp (bass),and Roy Mayorga (drums) have rejoined forces in ABLOOM, the California-based group formerly known as MOTHRA. The band, whose lineup is rounded out by guitarist Levon Sultanian and vocalist Jason Radford (both of ONESIDEZERO),pla...October 15, 2003