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VOIVOD Added To OZZFEST 2003!
Long-running Canadian metallers VOIVOD — who currently feature in their ranks former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted — have secured a slot on the second stage at this year's Ozzfest. An official press release is expected shortly. VOIVOD's self-titled CD is due on March through Newsted's Chophouse la...February 25, 2003
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It's Official: ROBERT TRUJILLO Joins METALLICA!
As first predicted here last week, METALLICA have officially announced the addition of bassist Robert Trujillo to the group's ranks. Trujillo, a former member of SUICIDAL TENDENCIES and OZZY OSBOURNE, fills the slot left vacant by the departure of Jason Newsted. "We've all known, and have been huge...February 24, 2003
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JASON NEWSTED: 'I Want To See METALLICA Be The Leaders Again'
Despite having recently referred to his former bandmates as a "joke" over their decision to tour this summer with LINKIN PARK and LIMP BIZKIT, ex-METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted claims that he wishes the METALLICA guys nothing but the best and hopes that they will be able to regain the metal crown t...February 23, 2003
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ROBERT TRUJILLO To Join METALLICA?
According to a Sony Records Germany newsletter, OZZY OSBOURNE bassist Robert Trujillo is the top candidate to fill the slot in METALLICA left vacant by the departure of Jason Newsted. Although presently unconfirmed, this report appears to have been given more credence after it was published on the o...February 21, 2003
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COURTNEY LOVE's Meltdown
The following article was published in the current edition of the National Enquirer: Shortly before Courtney Love was busted by cops for an air-rage outburst, the rude rocker tore through a Hollywood newsstand and wreaked havoc, charges the irate owner. "When Courtney came in, it was like a hurrican...February 19, 2003
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P.O.D. Split With Guitarist, Announce Replacement
P.O.D. have parted ways with founding member and guitarist Marcos Curiel. Curiel is said to have left the band a few weeks ago to start a new project — tentatively dubbed THE ACCIDENT EXPERIMENT — with members of a local San Diego band called SPRUNG MONKEY. The news of Marcos' departure came via a l...February 19, 2003
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JASON NEWSTED: 'METALLICA Are A Joke!'
Ex-METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted has slammed his former bandmates over their decision to tour this summer with LINKIN PARK and LIMP BIZKIT, calling the move "an obvious cash thing" and claiming that the group are "not staying true to their words." "It's a joke, I think METALLICA are just a joke,"...February 12, 2003
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HALFORD Launch Bassist Search
HALFORD have launched a bassist search in time for the forthcoming North American and European tours. It is not presently clear if Ray Riendeau will return to the band prior to the recording of their next album or if he is being permanently replaced in the group. Interested parties should send their...February 11, 2003
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JASON NEWSTED: New VOIVOD CD Is 'First Time I Get To Decide What People Hear From Me'
Former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted claims that he has no idea who his replacement in the group will be and he insists that he is no longer interested in returning to the band despite his previous statements to the contrary. "I really am happy with [my new band] VOIVOD at this point," Newsted tol...February 10, 2003
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VOIVOD To Kick Off Tour In Early April
Canadian metallers VOIVOD, now featuring in their ranks former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted, are set to kick off a North American tour in support of their self-titled new album on April 10, according to Newsted's latest online posting. "Voivod" is due on March 4 through Jason's Chophouse Records...February 7, 2003
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JAMES HETFIELD: 'The Door Is NOT Open' For JASON To Rejoin METALLICA
METALLICA guitarist/vocalist James Hetfield has finally put an end to the speculation that former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted may one day rejoin the group, saying that the "the door is not open" for a reunion with Newsted and insisting the remaining three members of the group "have grown to such...February 7, 2003
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AC/DC Road Movie: Casting Has Begun
The Herald Sun reports that casting has begun for the AC/DC road movie "Thunderstruck". The most prominent actor to be cast is Stephen Curry ("The Castle"). Newcomer Jason Gann, star of the short film "Wilfred", has also won a part. The film is about five friends who make a pact during AC/DC's Austr...February 6, 2003
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AKERCOCKE Complete Recordings For 'Choronzon'
The U.K. Satanic black/death metal band AKERCOCKE have finalized the track listing for their third album, "Choronzon", tentatively due in late spring. The band completed the recordings for the CD in late December and currently are in discussions with "numerous producers" about mixing the effort, whi...February 6, 2003
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JUDAS PRIEST Axeman Checks Out Former Bandmate At HALFORD's Vegas Gig
In what is bound to fuel the JUDAS PRIEST/Rob Halford reunion rumors even further, PRIEST axeman Glenn Tipton was reportedly in attendance with his son at the opening-night gig of HALFORD's current mini-tour at House Of Blues in Las Vegas, Nevada on Saturday night (Feb. 1). The following was HALFORD...February 3, 2003
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SLAVES ON DOPE Set Release Date For 'Metafour'
Montreal's SLAVES ON DOPE have set a May 6 release date through Bieler Bros./ MCA Records for their sophomore album, "Metafour". The follow-up to 2000's "Inches From The Mainline" was recorded in Boca Raton, Florida with producer Jason Slater (SNAKE RIVER CONSPIRACY, EARSHOT). ...January 31, 2003
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