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Former MEGADETH Guitarist To Appear On Japan-Only DVD
Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman performed a special show in Tokyo, Japan on August 24th as part of Dai-Gakki-Sai, which is said to be "like a NAMM show for Japan," according to the guitarist's official web site. "The theater that Marty played in was jam-packed with wall to wall fans who hav...September 2, 2002
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QUEENSRŸCHE's GEOFF TATE: 'I Was Never A Metalhead'
QUEENSRŸCHE frontman Geoff Tate has admitted in a recent interview that he was never into metal music and he cited ULTRAVOX and THOMPSON TWINS as two of his primary influences during the band's formative years — a far cry from the traditional metal movement that QUEENSRŸCHE was instrumental in launc...August 27, 2002
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MICHAEL ANTHONY To Jam With SAMMY HAGAR At East Coast Dates
VAN HALEN bassist Michael Anthony will be joining ex-VH frontman Sammy Hagar for a few shows at the tail end of the Heavyweight Champs of Rock and Roll tour (also featuring fellow ex-VH singer Dave Lee Roth). In addition to the New York show at Irving Plaza on August 29th, Michael will be performing...August 24, 2002
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METALLICA Spend Day With MAKE A WISH FOUNDATION Fans
METALLICA granted the wishes of two extremely courageous young men, Kelly and Chris, from the Make A Wish Foundation on Tuesday, August 20th by spending the day with them at the METALLICA HQ near San Francisco, California. The pair were treated to a preview of the band's new material and took part i...August 22, 2002
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Ex-PEARL JAM Drummer In Talks To Join BROWN
Raleigh, North Carolina's BROWN, featuring former CORROSION OF CONFORMITY drummer Reed Mullin on guitar/vocals, have reportedly been in discussions with ex-PEARL JAM sticksman Dave Abbruzzese about possibly joining the group. BROWN, who no longer include in their ranks producer John Custer (i.e. C.O...August 16, 2002
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Former MEGADETH Axeman Jams With WEEZER
Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman performed an impromptu jam with members of WEEZER (one of Marty's favorite bands, apparently) at the upscale Barmouche club in Phoenix, Arizona last night. ...August 8, 2002
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Former DEEP PURPLE, MR. BIG Members Partake In Japanese Jam
Bassist Billy Sheehan (i.e. MR. BIG, DAVE LEE ROTH) and drummer Shane Gaalaas (GLENN HUGHES, ULI JON ROTH) joined the VOICES OF ROCK (featuring ex-DEEP PURPLE/BLACK SABBATH singer Glenn Hughes, among others) on stage at the Blitz in Tokyo, Japan on Tuesday, July 30th for the encore of DEEP PURPLE's...August 1, 2002
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Ex-NIRVANA, SUBLIME And MEAT PUPPETS Members To Release Debut EYES ADRIFT CD
EYES ADRIFT, the new band formed by former NIRVANA bassist Chris Novoselic, MEAT PUPPETS singer/guitarist Curt Kirkwood and ex-SUBLIME/current LONG BEACH DUB ALLSTARS drummer Bud Gaugh, will release their eponymously-titled debut album on September 24th via SpinArt Records. Among the cuts set to app...July 30, 2002
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GUNS N' ROSES, JANE'S ADDICTION, PITCHSHIFTER All-Star Jam Video Posted Online
Video footage of PITCHSHIFTER frontman J.S. Clayden jamming on the JIMI HENDRIX classic "Hey Joe" with all-star cast, including former GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash, JANE'S ADDICTION/ex-RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS guitarist Dave Navarro, and THE CULT/ex-GUNS N' ROSES drummer Matt Sorum, can be viewed at t...July 27, 2002
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BODY COUNT's ERNIE C To Appear As Guest MC At California's NADINE'S WILD WEEKEND
Producer/guitarist Ernie C of ICE T's BODYCOUNT has signed on to appear as guest MC at Reality Check TV's Showcase during Nadine's Wild Weekend, which runs from Thursday, August 22nd through Sunday, August 25th in the San Francisco Bay Area. If time permits, Ernie may also jam with the other partici...July 24, 2002
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VIO-LENCE Reunite With MACHINE HEAD's ROBERT FLYNN At Impromptu Wedding Jam
The most celebrated line-up of the San Francisco Bay Area thrash act VIO-LENCE, including current MACHINE HEAD frontman Robert Flynn, performed an impromptu two-song set at the wedding reception of bassist Deen Dell, who tied the knot with longtime girlfriend Nikki this past Saturday in Sonoma, Cali...July 23, 2002
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SAMMY HAGAR, MICHAEL ANTHONY: Upcoming Jam Schedule
VAN HALEN bassist Michael Anthony will be joining ex-VH frontman SAMMY HAGAR and THE WABORITAS on stage at the following dates on the second leg of the HAGAR/ROTH tour: Jul. 25 - Ford Center - Oklahoma City, OK Jul. 26 - Sandstone Amphitheater - Kansas City, MO Jul. 28 - Verizon Wireless Amphitheate...July 20, 2002
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UNIDA's JOHN GARCIA: "I Don't Want To Lose Our $350,000 Record"
UNIDA frontman John Garcia (ex-KYUSS) has spoken out about the continuing delays in the release of the group's long-awaited full-length effort, which was originally completed in May 2001 while the band was part of the American/Island Def Jam roster. In an interview posted at Stoner Rock, Garcia stat...July 19, 2002
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SOILWORK Join IN FLAMES/PAIN European Tour
SOILWORK have apparently replaced BLACKSHINE on the upcoming IN FLAMES/PAIN European tour, which is scheduled to kick off on October 7th in Hamburg, Germany and conclude on November 4th in Helsinki, Finland. Confirmed dates are as follows: Oct. 07 - Hamburg, GER @ Docks Oct. 08 - Halle, GER @ Easy S...July 17, 2002
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"My Night Jamming With METALLICA" By IMAGIKA's ELENA REPETTO
IMAGIKA bassist Elena Repetto, one of the two contest winners that got to jam with METALLICA at the latter's party on Saturday, July 6th to belatedly celebrate the launch of the group's new web site, posted the following account of the unique experience via IMAGIKA's official web site: "On Saturday,...July 10, 2002