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DANZIG Announce New Guitarist

DANZIG have announced the addition of guitarist Joe Fraulob (DECONSTRUCT) to the group's ranks. "After his audition, Jerry [Montano, bass], Johnny Kelly, drums; TYPE O NEGATIVE] and Danzig all agreed Joe was the man for the job, hands down. The fans are gonna be blown away by this incredible talent....

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MÖTLEY CRÜE Bassist Says Re-Recording 'Home Sweet Home' For Charity Was 'Magical'

MÖTLEY CRÜE entered CMT studios in Nashville over the weekend to record a new version of "Home Sweet Home", featuring LINKIN PARK frontman Chester Bennington. Proceeds from the recording will be donated to a hurricane relief fund. The following message was posted by CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx in his on...

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More Photos Of AC/DC's JOHNSON Jamming With VELVET REVOLVER Posted Online

More photos of AC/DC vocalist Brian Johnson jamming with VELVET REVOLVER at Hard Rock Live in Orlando, Florida on Tuesday night (September 6) have been posted online at AbacaUSA.com. Johnson performed LED ZEPPELIN's "Rock And Roll" with the group. The concert was a benefit for victims of Hurricane K...

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DON DOKKEN To Answer Criticism From RON KEEL On 'The Classic Metal Show'

Don Dokken, frontman of the veteran hard rock band DOKKEN, will call in live to "The Classic Metal Show" (web site) tonight (Sept. 10) to answer criticism he received from former KEEL frontman Ron Keel regarding his decision to drop off the "Acoustic Outcasts" tour. Last week, Keel accused Dokken of...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE To Record New Version Of 'Home Sweet Home' With LINKIN PARK's BENNINGTON

MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx has posted the following message in his online diary: "Tomorrow [Saturday, September 10] will be a long day, but a good day. We need to be at CMT studios in Nashville to cut 'Home Sweet Home' live with Chester [Bennington] from LINKIN PARK at 9 a.m. We're gonna have ot...

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BLACK SABBATH Bassist: Horror Of Hurricane Katrina Is 'Very Close And Very Real'

BLACK SABBATH bassist Geezer Butler has issued the following statement about the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina: "You will be hard-pressed to find someone NOT affected by the devastation of the hurricane in the southern states. And, for many of us, the horror is, unfortunately, very close a...

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EYEHATEGOD Frontman 'Unaccounted For' Following Hurricane Disaster

Justin of Wicked Crossover conducted an interview with Jimmy Bower (DOWN, SUPERJOINT RITUAL, EYEHATEGOD) Thursday night (September 8). A few excerpts from the chat follow: Wicked Crossover: Ok let's start from the beginning... how seriously were you taking the hurricane warnings? Jim: "Well, if you...

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TOURNIQUET To Donate Merchandise Proceeds To Animal Rescue Effort

Christian thrash metallers TOURNIQUET have sent the following message to BLABBERMOUTH.NET: "In the catastrophic wake of Hurricane Katrina, the loss and suffering on many levels is tragic. In the past, we in TOURNIQUET — with your help — have donated money to human causes — like the Red Cross for the...

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THE BLACK CROWES To Give Proceeds From Memphis Show To Hurricane Victims

THE BLACK CROWES, together with their Memphis promoter, Don Fox at Beaver Productions, will dedicate their performance and all proceeds from their October 7 show at the Mud Island Amphitheatre to people who've been misplaced by Hurricane Katrina. Fans attending the show in Memphis will be encouraged...

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CROWBAR, SOILENT GREEN, EYEHATEGOD And GOATWHORE Need Your Support

Manic Music & Distribution has announced preparations for a benefit show and other collection efforts to directly aid members of CROWBAR, SOILENT GREEN, EYEHATEGOD and GOATWHORE — all suffering substantial losses in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. How can you help? BANDS: If you are in a band and...

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SUPERJOINT RITUAL: Out Of Katrina's Path

SUPERJOINT RITUAL's publicist, Maria Ferrero of Adrenaline PR, has issued the following statement on the band's behalf: "SUPERJOINT RITUAL made it out of New Orleans safely prior to the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. The band wishes the best for family, friends and fellow citizens of New Orleans...

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CORROSION OF CONFORMITY Postpone European Tour Dates Due To Hurricane Katrina

CORROSION OF CONFORMITY have been forced to postpone their European tour, including their previously announced dates as the support act for MOTÖRHEAD. "C.O.C. guitarist/vocalist and New Orleans resident Pepper Keenan is currently displaced and looking after family members as they await word on when...

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CORROSION OF CONFORMITY Frontman Survives Hurricane Katrina

David Menconi of North Carolina's The News & Observer is reporting that one person who barely escaped New Orleans ahead of Hurricane Katrina last week was Pepper Keenan, guitarist/vocalist for the Raleigh metal band CORROSION OF CONFORMITY. Keenan was at his home in New Orleans between legs of t...

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BLACK SABBATH Drummer's Eighth Audio Diary Entry Available

BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward's official web site has been updated with the eighth entry in his audio diary series. Bill phoned in from West Palm Beach, Florida before SABBATH played the final gig of this year's Ozzfest on Sunday, September 4. This new edition, totaling 29:42 in length, covers sev...

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Former PANTERA Frontman PHILIP ANSELMO: New Photos Posted Online

Several recent photos of former PANTERA/current SUPERJOINT RITUAL frontman Philip Anselmo have been posted online at this DownBoard.com. The same pictures can also be seen at SuperjointRitualForum.com. A Lousiana resident, Anselmo is believed to be staying temporarily in Texas in the wake of the wid...