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Argentine METALLICA/MARILYN MANSON Fan Kills Three Classmates, Wounds Five Others

Kelly Hearn of The Washington Times is reporting that a 15-year-old fan of METALLICA and MARILYN MANSON was responsible for the deadliest school shooting in Argentine history last week when he stood up in a classroom in the town of Carmen de Patagones and fatally shot three classmates and wounded fi...

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'Live Aid' DVD Final Track Listing To Include JUDAS PRIEST, BLACK SABBATH

Bob Geldof, the internationally acclaimed rock star philanthropist and the organizer of the twin British and American Live Aid concerts in 1985, has announced the complete track listing for the "Live Aid" DVD, due in North America on November 16 via Warner Vision International. Among the songs featu...

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GARY CHERONE: No Permanent EXTREME Reunion Planned

The Boston Herald is reporting that the WAAF morning man Greg Hill's 15th anniversary bash in Boston this weekend was highlighted by the EXTREME reunion — the first time Gary Cherone, Nuno Bettencourt and Paul Geary played together in 10 years. Carl Restivo played bass; bassist Pat Badger did not ma...

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UFO Singer Explains Bassist PETE WAY's Absence From U.S. Tour

UFO vocalist Phil Mogg recently spoke to the UFO fan site Strangers In The Night about bassist Pete Way's inability to obtain a working visa in time for the band's current U.S. tour. "Since 9/11 there's been this knee-jerk reaction on the part of America, and the process for getting into the country...

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ULI JON ROTH's 'Amazing' Playing Overshadows Technical Glitches At U.S. Tour Opener

The following message was posted at the official web site of legendary guitarist Uli Jon Roth: "[Thursday night, Aug. 26] Uli Jon Roth played the first show of his U.S. tour in front of a sold-out House of Blues in West-Hollywood, Los Angeles. Fans had travelled from all over the country to witness...

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Norwegian Band THE CUMSHOTS Accept Fine For Sex Stunt

Norway's Aftenposten is reporting that two members of THE CUMSHOTS have decided to accept the NOK 10,000 fine imposed after a couple had sex on stage at their show during the Quart festival in July. The couple, whose performance was part of their political activism to save the rain forest, and ...

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OZZY OSBOURNE Replaced By ROB HALFORD At BLACK SABBATH's Camden Gig

Ozzy Osbourne was forced to sit out BLACK SABBATH's performance at Thursday night's (Aug. 26) Ozzfest in Camden, NJ due to an attack of bronchitis. He was replaced at the concert by none other than JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford. Commented Rob at the show: "Yesterday [Aug. 25] was my [53rd] birth...

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OBITUARY: Scumbags Like JACK KOSHICK Must Be Stopped!

Reunited death metal legends OBITUARY have sent the following statement to BLABBERMOUTH.NET regarding their dealings with well-known heavy metal concert promoter Jack Koshick (Milwaukee Metalfest, March Metal Meltdown): "Well, after seeing a few bands post about getting screwed by Jack Koshick we ha...

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DARK FUNERAL Explain METAL CAMP Cancellation

Swedish black metallers DARK FUNERAL were forced to cancel their previously announced participation in the Metal Camp festival, a two-day event held August 20-21 in Tolbin, Slovenia. The group's official statement on the matter is as follows: "On Saturday morning, August 21, at approximately 5.00 am...

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TRASH LIGHT VISION: New Demo Track Posted Online

TRASH LIGHT VISION, the new band featuring MURDERDOLLS guitarist Acey Slade (ex-DOPE),have uploaded a new demo track, entitled "My Fuck You to You", at this location. Another demo cut, "Horns and Halos", can be downloaded here. According to Acey, the New York-based quartet mixes diverse musical inf...

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DARK TRANQUILLITY Premier New Material At Korea's BUSAN ROCK FESTIVAL

Sweden's DARK TRANQUILLITY premiered two brand-new songs — "Through Mud Eyes/Lens" and "Blunt Force" — during their appearance at the fourth annual Busan Rock Festival on Friday August 6) in Busan, South Korea. According to one concert attendee, "DARK TRANQUILLITY did a cool thing. When the Korean r...

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LED ZEPPELIN Defend LIVE AID DVD Move

Scotsman.com is reporting that LED ZEPPELIN's former members have defended a decision to pull out of the Live Aid DVD which is being released by Sir Bob Geldof to raise money for Sudan. The remaining members of the rock group have refused to allow what they called their "sub-standard" 1985 performan...

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LED ZEPPELIN Refuse To Be Featured On LIVE AID DVD

Gigwise.com is reporting that legendary rockers LED ZEPPELIN have refused their permission to allow their performance at fundraiser Live Aid to feature on a forthcoming DVD that hopes to raise even more money for the charity. The original footage features ZEPPELIN performing in Philadelphia with Phi...

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KORN Set Release Date For Greatest-Hits Collection

KORN have set an October 12 release date through Epic Records for their upcoming best-of set, singer Jonathan Davis revealed this past weekend during an interview with Scoop of the Columbus, Ohio radio station The Blitz 99.7 FM. Several new cover songs have been recorded for possible inclusion on th...

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NASUM Sign With BURNING HEART, New Album Due In October

Swedish grindcore merchants NASUM have signed a worldwide deal with Burning Heart Records. The group's fourth album, "Shift", was recorded at Soundlab studios and is scheduled for release in October. The group's recorded output will still be released in the U.S. through Relapse via a licensing deal...