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DAVE NAVARRO Gets Tough On 'Rock Star: Supernova' Contestants

BreakingNews.ie reports that former JANE'S ADDICTION and current THE PANIC CHANNEL guitarist Dave Navarro has toughened up for the latest instalment of his reality talent competition "Rock Star: Supernova" after allegations he was too nice to contestants during the show's first season. The series fo...

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JASON NEWSTED: Video Interview Posted Online

A video interview with former METALLICA and current VOIVOD/SUPERNOVA bassist Jason Newsted, conducted a couple of motnhs ago in San Francisco during the auditions for the "Rock Star: Supernova" program, has been posted online at RealityCheckTV.com. SUPERNOVA — the new all-star band featuring Newsted...

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FLOTSAM AND JETSAM: More 'Doomsday For The Deceiver' Reissue Details Revealed

More information has been released about the upcoming "Special Edition" reissue of FLOTSAM AND JETSAM's classic debut, "Doomsday for the Deceiver", due on October 31 via Metal Blade Records. The original album was produced by Metal Blade CEO Brian Slagel and FLOTSAM AND JETSAM and is the group's sol...

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SUPERNOVA: More Tour Dates Announced

It is by no means clear who will be fronting America's most talked about new band, SUPERNOVA, but the band's three founding members, MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee, former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted and former GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Gilby Clarke announced they will be inaugurating their band wi...

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FLOTSAM AND JETSAM: 'Doomsday For The Deceiver' Reissue Due On Halloween

FLOTSAM AND JETSAM's classic debut, "Doomsday for the Deceiver", will be reissued as a "Special Edition" by Metal Blade Records on October 31. The original album was produced by Metal Blade CEO Brian Slagel and FLOTSAM AND JETSAM and is the group's sole release to feature then-bassist Jason Newsted...

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VOIVOD Drummer AWAY Issues Update

VOIVOD drummer Michel "Away" Langevin has issued the following update: "Snake [vocalist Denis 'Snake' Belanger] and I recently completed a whirlwind press trip of six countries arranged by our Euro label Nuclear Blast. We just got back from hanging out with Jason [Newsted, VOIVOD/ex-METALLICA bassis...

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SUPERNOVA: North American Tour Dates Announced

SUPERNOVA — the new all-star band featuring ex-METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted, MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee and former GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Gilby Clarke — will embark on a North American tour in early January. Confirmed dates are as follows: Dec. 31 - Las Vegas, NV - The Joint Jan. 16 - Hollywo...

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DAVE NAVARRO Says ROB ZOMBIE Will NOT Be Guesting On 'Rock Star: Supernova'

"Rock Star: Supernova" co-host Dave Navarro (JANE'S ADDICTION, THE PANIC CHANNEL) has shot down reports that Rob Zombie will be appearing on the show soon as a guest judge. Asked about a recent news story indicated Rob would be making his appearance on the program in the coming weeks, Navarro replie...

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SUPERNOVA: Debut Album To Arrive In November

SUPERNOVA — the new all-star band featuring ex-METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted, MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee and former GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Gilby Clarke — will release it self-titled debut album on November 21. The CD, which is being produced by Butch Walker (AVRIL LAVIGNE, BOWLING FOR SOUP, PI...

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JASON NEWSTED: 'VOIVOD Are One Of The Most Underrated And Unrecognized Outfits In Metal'

Justin Donnelly of Australia's The Metal Forge recently conducted an interview with VOIVOD/ex-METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: On how VOIVOD's new album, "Katorz", has been received by critics and fans: "The reviews are something I definitely care about man...

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SUPERNOVA Files Injunction Against TOMMY LEE's 'Rock Star: Supernova'

Chris Harris of MTV.com reports that the members of Orange County, California, punk trio SUPERNOVA filed for a preliminary injunction Friday (August 11) in San Diego's U.S. District Court against CBS Broadcasting, Mark Burnett Productions and Tommy Lee, Jason Newsted and Gilby Clarke — the three fut...

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JASON NEWSTED: 'VOIVOD Is Always Number One Because That's Just That Way It Is'

Christine Carney of MP3.com recently conducted an interview with VOIVOD members Jason "Jasonic" Newsted, Michel "Away" Langevin and Denis "Snake" Belanger. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: MP3.com: [To Jason] Do you consider this your priority, working with VOIVOD? Jason Newsted: "Well, VO...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE Drummer Stunned By Talent Level During 'Rock Star' Search

Launch Radio Networks reports: There's been a lot of talk about the contestants on this year's "Rock Star: Supernova" TV show, and whether they're really the best for the job. While that's open to debate, Tommy Lee says he was knocked out by the number of qualified singers there were among the 20,00...

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JASON NEWSTED: 'METALLICA Still Remains The Biggest Ambassadors To Heavy Metal'

Devin Pratt of FHM (For Him Magazine) recently conducted an interview with former METALLICA and current VOIVOD/SUPERNOVA bassist Jason Newsted. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: FHM: How much electricity does Tommy Lee produce? Jason: "I am so psyched about playing with Tommy and it hasn't...

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'Rock Star' Finalist Slams SUPERNOVA's Debut Single

Ousted "Rock Star: Supernova" finalist Jenny Galt has told Tara Merrin of the Edmonton Sun that the "Rock Star" contestants are giving a big thumbs-down to SUPERNOVA's debut single. "A lot of people in the group are skeptical about what kind of music they're playing," says the 29-year-old Montreal-b...