SKID ROW have set a July 22 release date through Skid Row Records for their new album, "Thickskin". " 'Thickskin' has been two years in the making. We're very excited about this, especially since it's the first SKID ROW record for [singer] Johnny [Solinger] and [drummer] Phil [Varone]," said bassist Rachel Bolan. "It took a ...
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BODY COUNT (featuring Ice-T), STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, SUFFOCATION, LULLACRY, MENTORS, and SKINLESS are among the artists confirmed to appear at Milwaukee Metalfest XVII, a two-day festival set to take place July 25-26 at U.S. Cellular Arena in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The following is a list of the artists currently scheduled to perform at the event (in ...
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MÖTLEY CRÜE/BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION bassist Nikki Sixx has posted the following message to the "Rock'n'Roll Diary" section of CRÜE's official web site: "I've been the one on the receiving end of this stick so many times I've learned to have sympathy even for the enemy. "What is with all the negitive tounge slashing [sic] on ...
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Sebastian Bach (ex-SKID ROW), Nikki Sixx (MÖTLEY CRÜE), Tommy Lee (ex-MÖTLEY CRÜE), and Steven Adler (ex-GUNS N' ROSES) are among the hard rock musicians scheduled to appear Saturday night (May 31) at the "Meatloaf & Friends All Star Jam & Pool Party" at Skin at the Palms in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event will be ...
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Former MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee has reportedly set "Misunderstood" as the title for his upcoming autobiography, due in the fall through Atria Books, the hardcover imprint of Simon & Schuster. The book, which was originally rumored to have been titled "Ragz to Riches", will contain many details not included in the CRÜE's best-selling band ...
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GUNS N' ROSES bassist Tommy Stinson (ex-THE REPLACEMENTS), who has been working with Axl Rose in the reconfigured band since 1998, is launching a solo career, according to the L.A. Times. He's finishing an album at the home studio of former PIXIES frontman Frank Black and also recently played sets in L.A. and New York ...
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JANE'S ADDICTION's new single, "Just Because", is set to go for radio adds on June 3. "Just Because" comes off the band's new album, "Strays" (formerly "Hypersonic"), which is due on July 22 through Capitol Records. The group's first new studio release since 1990's "Ritual de lo Habitual", "Strays" was produced by Bob Ezrin (PINK ...
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Former MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee was on hand Saturday (May 17) for the 32nd Annual Police Celebrity Golf Tournament on Ranch Park Golf Course in Los Angeles, California. The golf tournament is the major fundraising event of the Los Angeles Police Memorial Foundation, which assists Los Angeles Police Department personnel experiencing catastrophic circumstances including ...
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Kelly Osbourne has spoken to MTV.com about her split with Epic Records, saying that she hopes her departure from the label will only advance her music career. "I'm actually really happy about it. [Former Sony Music chief] Tommy Mottola signed me, and then when he left I kind of got put on the shelf, you ...
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Swedish mythological black metallers THY PRIMORDIAL have set "Pestilence Upon Mankind" as the title for their sixth album, tentatively due in late 2003 through Blackend Records. "We're still rehearsing, by now all the songs are created though there is things left to work on before the recording begins," the band write on their official web ...
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TOMMY LEE/ex-KILGORE bassist Marty O'Brien, ex-KILGORE guitarist Mike Pelletier, HATE MACHINE/OMNIBLANK guitarist Al Dettori, BEAUTIFUL CREATURES drummer Glen Sobel and REHAB DJ Robbie have signed on as the backing band for a brand new singer/rapper named by the name of BROOKS BUFORD. "[Brooks] just recently signed with Arista Records, and [he will soon be releasing] ...
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Reunited Danish thrashers INVOCATOR have announced the details of their upcoming winter tour in support of their latest CD, "Through The Flesh To The Soul", due in early October through Italy's Scarlet Records. The confirmed dates are as follows: Oct. 31 - Multihus Tobaksfabrikken - Esbjerg, DEN Nov. 01 - Metalfestival - Ålborg, DEN Nov. ...
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Former SNOT/AMEN bassist Jon "Tumor" Fahnestock has joined LO-PRO, the new project featuring former members of ULTRASPANK and GODSMACK. LO-PRO recently completed tracking their upcoming debut release for STAIND frontman Aaron Lewis' new Geffen/Interscope imprint label, tentatively dubbed A.D.D. The as-yet-untitled album was recorded with producer Don Gilmore (LINKIN PARK, TRUST COMPANY) and a mixer ...
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Sharon Osbourne has refuted press reports that Kelly Osbourne was dropped by Epic Records after her debut album, "Shut Up", sold fewer than 150,000 copies. According to the family's spokesperson, Sharon and Sony (Epic's parent company) mutually agreed that Kelly would jump ship after Tommy Mottola stepped down as Sony boss in January. It was ...
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The spousal abuse case against Tommy Lee was reduced to a misdemeanor Thursday (May 8) and the former MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer was released from a probation sentence he had been serving for the past five years for allegedly assaulting ex-wife Pamela Anderson, according to the Associated Press. Los Angeles County Superior Court spokesman Kyle Christopherson ...
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PRONG have set "Scorpio Rising" as the title for their new album, due in Europe in June through Locomotive Music. The CD, which was produced by PRONG mainman Tommy Victor and Steve Bruno, marks the group's first studio effort since 1996's "Rude Awakening". A North American release — possibly through Koch Entertainment following the closing ...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: New York, N.Y. – KISS, America's #1 Gold Record Award Winning Champion Group (RIAA - Group category) and Sanctuary Records Group are proud to announce the formation of KISS Records, a joint venture between KISS and Sanctuary Records Group, it was announced today by Merck Mercuriadis, Chief Executive Officer, Sanctuary Group Inc. ...
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Ozzy Osbourne is to leave the Sony record label after 23 years. The former BLACK SABBATH frontman decided to quit after the departure of the company's controversial boss, Tommy Mottola, in January. "It's an opportunity to start fresh," Sharon Osbourne, who manages her husband's career, told People magazine. "No one's done anything wrong," she continued. ...
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Louisiana-based JONES'S LOUNGE, featuring Kyle Thomas (EXHORDER, FLOODGATE), Dax Thieler (GREEN LEAF CULT), Jason Portera (PITS VS. PREPS), and Tommy Buckley (SOILENT GREEN), have announced a show at Zeppelin's in Metairie on Saturday, May 17. Also appearing on the bill will be KILLING MERCY. JONES'S LOUNGE have yet to secure a label deal for their ...
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The complete itinerary for the North American leg of IRON MAIDEN's "Give Me Ed… 'Til I'm Dead World Tour" has been released. The six-week trek will also include appearances by DIO and MOTÖRHEAD. Confirmed dates are as follows: Jul. 21 - Worcester, MA @ Centrum Centre Jul. 22 - Hartford, CT @ Meadows Music Theater ...
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Former DOKKEN and current L/P bassist Jeff Pilson has posted the following update to his official web site, www.jeffpilson.com: "Hello everyone. Sorry it's been so long since there's been a new commentary, but I was hoping to have some special news for you. George [Lynch] and I have been trying desperately to get ...
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Swedish death metal act THE FORSAKEN have entered Studio Abyss with producer/engineer Tommy Tägtgren to record their third full-length album, tentatively titled "Traces Of The Past". The follow-up to last year's "Arts Of Desolation" will contain 12 tracks and will mark the recording debut with the group of new bassist Stefan Berg, who replaced Michael ...
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Acclaimed bassist Barry Sparks (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, DOKKEN, MSG), who is currently touring with TED NUGENT on his North American tour as a replacement for Marco Mendoza, has posted the following message to his official web site: "Hello! I am here in Dallas — things are good, we drove all night from Tulsa, and we really ...
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Former MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee and his fiancée, dancer Mayte Garcia, have called it quits, according to Us Weekly. A source tells the mag that Garcia is "devastated, shocked and upset because Tommy dumped her." Lee, 40, and Garcia, 29, supposedly had a wedding date set for July 4 in either Malibu, California, where ...
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Pamela Anderson tells Us Weekly that she wants her marriage to Kid Rock to be "a little more traditional" than her past weddings with Tommy Lee. "We're still trying to figure out what to do about the guests," Anderson said. "We're going to get that out of the way and then focus on the wedding. ...
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MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx has responded to vocalist Vince Neil's threats of a lawsuit over CRÜE's reunion plans, telling unofficial CRÜE fan site Chronological Crue that he heard Vince's controversial interview on "The Howard Stern Show" yesterday morning and felt that Vince sounded "very drunk" during his appearance on the show. He ...
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More dates have been released for the forthcoming North American leg of IRON MAIDEN's "Give Me Ed… 'Til I'm Dead World Tour", which will also include appearances by DIO and MOTÖRHEAD. Confirmed and tentative dates so far are as follows: Jul. 25 - Holmdel, NJ @ PNC Bank Arts Center Jul. 26 - Wantagh, NY ...
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Bassist Brian Perry has left PRONG. No reason was given for his departure. Perry has previously played with JAKE E. LEE, LIZZY BORDEN, and DIRTY LOOKS and was featured on PRONG's recently-issued live album, "100% Live". For more information, visit Perry's official web site at www.brianperry.net. PRONG have just completed work on their ...
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MONSTER MAGNET have parted ways with bassist Joe Calandra and drummer Jon Kleiman, according to the unofficial MM web site A Tribute To Monster Magnet. Calandra and Kleiman were reportedly fired on April 16 and have yet to be officially replaced. No further details are currently available. MONSTER MAGNET frontman Dave Wyndorf recently ...
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The official itinerary has been released for the forthcoming AEROSMITH/KISS U.S. tour. It is as follows: Aug. 02 - ctnow.com Meadows Music - Hartford, CT Aug. 04 - Tommy Hilfiger at Jones Beach Th. - Wantagh, NY Aug. 09 - Nissan Pavilion - Bristow, VA Aug. 11 - P.N.C. Bank Arts Center - Holmdel, NJ ...
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