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JAMES HETFIELD, VINCE NEIL Get Charitable
James Hetfield (METALLICA) and Vince Neil (MÖTLEY CRÜE) are among the musicians who have donated jackets and guitar straps used to make a limited collection of one-of-a-kind Nixon watches, with 100% of the proceeds benefiting MAP (Musicians Assistance Program). "What started out as the LTD Collectio...July 14, 2004
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MAYNARD KEENAN, FLEA Added To THE AXIS OF JUSTICE Concert Lineup
TOOL/A PERFECT CIRCLE frontman Maynard James Keenan and RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS bassist Flea have been added to the lineup of artists scheduled to perform at The Axis of Justice concert on July 17 at the Avalon in Los Angeles. Also set to appear are SYSTEM OF A DOWN singer Serj Tankian, AUDIOSLAVE's T...July 12, 2004
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SLAYER To Document 'Reign In Blood' Performance On Upcoming DVD
SLAYER will film their July 11 show in Augusta, Maine for an upcoming live DVD "Reign in Blood Live: Still Reigning". The disc will feature a full performance of the 1986 album "Reign in Blood" by all original members of the veteran thrash metal outfit. The DVD, due on September 28, will have an app...July 8, 2004
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CELTIC FROST: New Demo Track Posted Online
CELTIC FROST have posted a new version of the previously released demo track "Ground" at this location. Commented guitarist/producer Erol Unala: "This Saturday I just finished mixing a new version of 'Ground', this time it's the full band, recorded live at our rehearsal room. The vocals and lead gui...July 6, 2004
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JIMMY PAGE Gibson Signature Les Paul Models Available In Limited Run
According to GuitarSite.com, rock 'n' roll guitar legend Jimmy Page has personally inspected, played and signed each of the 25 guitars in the initial limited run of the Gibson Jimmy Page Signature Les Paul models (photo),produced by Gibson's Custom, Art & Historic division. As a testament to Pa...July 5, 2004
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Guitarist RALPH SANTOLLA Leaves ICED EARTH, Joins SEBASTIAN BACH
Guitarist Ralph Santolla has officially left ICED EARTH and joined SEBASTIAN BACH's solo band. "There are several reasons for this decision, and for the moment I will keep them to myself," Santolla writes in a statement sent to BLABBERMOUTH.NET. "The other guys [in ICED EARTH] know my reasons, and h...July 2, 2004
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SYSTEM OF A DOWN, AUDIOSLAVE Members To Perform At AXIS OF JUSTICE Concert
SYSTEM OF A DOWN singer Serj Tankian will join AUDIOSLAVE guitarist Tom Morello and drummer Brad Wilk on the lineup of the upcoming Axis of Justice (web site) concert July 17 at the Avalon in Hollywood, California. Also set to appear are JURASSIC 5, PETE YORN and RAY WITTER, among others. The nonpro...July 2, 2004
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CELTIC FROST's TOM FISCHER To Release Solo Album
CELTIC FROST mainman Tom G. Fischer has announced plans to release a solo album sometime in 2005. The following is Fischer's official statement on the matter: "Yes, I am working on a solo album, and I am aiming at releasing it next year. This will in no way negatively affect or delay work on the ...June 29, 2004
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Ex-BLACK SABBATH Vocalist TONY MARTIN To Sing With TWIN DRAGONS
Former BLACK SABBATH frontman Tony Martin will be making two special guest appearances with the rock/blues band TWIN DRAGONS in Italy at the end of the month. Also in the works is an extended European tour next autumn. TWIN DRAGONS is the brainchild of bassist/vocalist Nathaniel Peterson. Born in Me...June 25, 2004
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CHEAP TRICK: 14 Songs Completed For Next Album
According to Billboard.com, CHEAP TRICK — who are currently on the road opening for AEROSMITH — plan to head to Europe in July, play more stateside dates in August and then return to the studio. Nearly 14 songs have been completed for CHEAP TRICK's next album, which should surface next year. Among t...June 21, 2004
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GUNS N' ROSES: 'Behind The Music' Air Date Pushed Back To July
Much like GUNS N' ROSES' long-awaited new studio album, "Chinese Democracy", the launch date of the VH1 documentary covering the early days of GUNS N' ROSES keeps getting pushed back. "Behind the Music: Guns N' Roses" will now air on Monday, July 5 at 12:30/11:30c p.m, according to VH1.com. As previ...June 20, 2004
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DRAGONLAND Members Launch Death Metal Side-Project
DRAGONLAND members Olof Morck (guitar) and Nicklas Magnusson (guitar) have reformed their old death metal band RAPTURE under the name THE RETURNING. The group, who will be reworking some of their old material, will begin writing new songs following the completion of the new DRAGONLAND album, "Starfa...June 10, 2004
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ZOMBI Sign With RELAPSE RECORDS
Pittsburgh, PA multi-instrumental duo ZOMBI have signed to Relapse Records. The progressive group will release their new full-length CD, "Cosmos", in August. ZOMBI (bassist/multi-instrumentalist Steve Moore and drummer/multi-instrumentalist A.E. Paterra) create boundless, leering soundscapes inspire...June 10, 2004
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GAMMA RAY, IN FLAMES, RUNNING WILD, TESTAMENT Among Bands On 'Armageddon Over Wacken' DVD
German power metallers GAMMA RAY are among the artists featured on "Armageddon Over Wacken", a double DVD covering the 2003 edition of Wacken Open Air Festival. While most of the bands featured appear on the release with one song, GAMMA RAY are there with two numbers: "One With The World" and "Last...June 8, 2004
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PRONG Release More Details About Stolen Equipment, Merchandise
PRONG have released more details about the equipment that was stolen from their trailer while it was parked in a supposedly "secure" parking lot near the Trees venue in Deep Ellum/Dallas, Texas last Thursday (May 27). Commented PRONG mainman Tommy Victor: "On the morning of May 27 we arrived at a Ho...June 2, 2004