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FLOTSAM AND JETSAM Bassist Steps In For HALFORD's RIENDEAU
FLOTSAM AND JETSAM bassist Jason Ward was set to fill in for HALFORD's Ray Riendeau during the group's West Coast mini-tour this week after Riendeau's family suffered a tragic loss that prevented the bassist from appearing at the dates (which have since been cancelled). It is not presently clear if...January 2, 2003
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PRIMER 55 Split Up!
PRIMER 55 have announced their decision to disband "due to creative and personal issues." The band, who recently completed the Jagermeister $12 Riot U.S. tour with DOPE, had previously issued two full-length albums through the Island/Def Jam label. The following is guitarist Bobby Burns' statement o...January 1, 2003
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JASON NEWSTED On Split With METALLICA: 'I Didn't Feel Like The Respect Was Shown'
Former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted has told MTV.com that it was primarily the band's tight control over his outside projects that caused him to leave the group in January 2001 "They have to recognize the four beings that make up this one great entity, and it wasn't like that," he said. "I didn't...December 31, 2002
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VOIVOD Finalize Track Listing For 'The Multiverse'
VOIVOD, the Montreal-based metallers that feature in their ranks former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted, have finalized the track listing for their new album, "The Multiverse", due out on Mar. 4, 2003 through Newsted's Chophouse Records (in association with Surfdog). The track listing is as follows:...December 31, 2002
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SNAKE RIVER CONSPIRACY's SLATER Speaks Out On New Songs, Label Situation
SNAKE RIVER CONSPIRACY mainman Jason Slater recently spoke to Rock N Roll Experience about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the group's forthcoming sophomore effort, tentatively due in late 2003 through an as-yet-undetermined label. "I've got like 13 songs written, five of which I think...December 24, 2002
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JASON NEWSTED: 'New VOIVOD Is Best Album I've Ever Been Part Of'
Former METALLICA and current VOIVOD bassist Jason Newsted (a.k.a. Jasonic) has posted the following message via the Chophouse Records web site: "Howdy Friends - OK - WHEW!! We have been super busy...the whirlwind has begun. Since I last posted here in the last week of November, tons of great things...December 23, 2002
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OZZY OSBOURNE To Duet With KYLIE MINOGUE
Ozzy Osbourne is set to duet with Australian pop singer Kylie Minogue on an upcoming episode of "The Osbournes". The pop princess and rock wildman plan to sing "Especially For You" — which Kylie first sang with Jason Donovan in 1989. The appearance is the brainchild of Osbourne's daughter Kelly, who...December 20, 2002
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JASON NEWSTED: 'VOIVOD Can Kick METALLICA's Ass'
Despite his previous statements to the contrary, ex-METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted — currently a full-time member of VOIVOD — is no longer available to return to his former group. "It would only happen if [METALLICA frontman] James [Hetfield] called me and asked me, or came to the house and asked m...December 19, 2002
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Ex-NEUROTICA Singer Awaits Word From SLASH And Co., Contemplates Next Move
Former NEUROTICA frontman Kelly Shaefer remains one of the top candidates to fill the vacant singer slot in the new band formed by ex-GUNS N' ROSES members Slash, Izzy Stradlin, Duff McKagan and Matt Sorum. "Slash called me about three weeks ago and told me I was still in the top three, and to just...December 19, 2002
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GORDIAN KNOT To Release 'Emergent' Next Month
The long awaited new GORDIAN KNOT album, "Emergent", will surface on Jan. 14, 2003 through Sensory Records. GORDIAN KNOT is the project of former CYNIC and current OSI (ORCHESTRA OF STRATEGIC INFLUENCE) bassist Sean Malone. "Emergent", the project's second album, will feature guest appearances by Bi...December 19, 2002
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SNAKE RIVER CONSPIRACY's SLATER: We Won't Be Compared To GARBAGE Again
SNAKE RIVER CONSPIRACY mainman Jason Slater has commented on the direction of the group's forthcoming follow-up to their "Sonic Jihad" debut (2000),due sometime in 2003 through an as-yet-undetermined label. "SONIC JIHAD IS DEAD!!!!!!!!!," Jason wrote on the band's official web site. "I'm kidding… T...December 18, 2002
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PITCHSHIFTER Drummer Breaks Wrist
PITCHSHIFTER drummer Jason Bowld has a broken wrist and will be enable to play the drums for the next few weeks. Jason, an ardent soccer player, sustained the injury during a recent match. "I have a cast on my arm and I can't play drums at all," Bowld said. "The cast comes off early January ...December 17, 2002
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METALLICA To Play England's DONINGTON PARK
METALLICA are lining up a headlining show at Donington Park, U.K. on Jun. 1, 2003, Kerrang! magazine has reported. This would be the band's first U.K. appearance since they headlined the Big Day Out at Milton Keyes Bowl on Jul. 10, 1999. The show is rumored to be part of a six-week European tour, wh...December 16, 2002
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REVENGE OF THE TRIADS Cease To Exist
REVENGE OF THE TRIADS, the project featuring Jason Slater (SNAKE RIVER CONSPIRACY),Charlie Clouser (NINE INCH NAILS),Troy Van Leeuwen (A PERFECT CIRCLE),and Eddie Nappi (HANDSOME),has officially disbanded. The group, who were working on their debut album at the time of their split, were signed t...December 16, 2002
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MARILYN MANSON, LINKIN PARK Confirmed For Germany's ROCK AM RING, ROCK IM PARK Festivals
MARILYN MANSON and LINKIN PARK are the latest acts to be confirmed for at Rock Am Ring and Rock Im Park festivals, scheduled to take place Jun. 6-8, 2003 in Nürburgring and Nürnberg, Germany. Also set to appear at the event are METALLICA, who will be touring Europe for the first time since the depar...December 13, 2002
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