STUCK MOJO has announced the addition of new vocalist Lord Nelson. "Standing 6'5" and weighing in at 300 lbs, Lord Nelson lives up to the band's reputation as a larger-than-life character," the group writes in a press release. "With a MOJO mindset and a voice as big as his presence, he is the new face ...
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DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy has commented on the current status of his feud with QUEENSRŸCHE frontman Geoff Tate over Tate's alleged "bashing" of DREAM THEATER following the two bands' co-headlining tour in the summer of 2003. (See previous BLABBERMOUTH.NET stories: Story#1, Story#2, Story#3.) The two progressive hard rock ...
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FOZZY guitarist Rich Ward has posted a message on his official web site offering the "real story" behind his band's abbreviated appearance at the Delicious Rox Festival this past weekend. According to The Sedalia Democrat, the Delicious Rox Festival 2006, which boasted a bill 19 bands deep and was staged Saturday ...
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Dennis Rich of The Sedalia Democrat reports that The Delicious Rox Festival 2006, which brought 19 heavy metal bands to the Dodge Arena at the Missouri State Fairgrounds Saturday (Sept. 30) was cut short after a female in the crowd was injured. Warrensburg-based Andaro Entertainment and Media, Budwiser Beers and Revolver magazine sponsored ...
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The makers of "Get Thrashed: The Story of Thrash Metal", the much-anticipated documentary profiling the thrash metal scene of the early Eighties and its impact on the music scene, have posted a 45-second video clip featuring Eric Peterson and Chuck Billy from TESTAMENT discussing getting signed, auditioning for Johnny Z from Megaforce and Cliff Burton's ...
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FEAR FACTORY has replaced SALIVA on the billing of Missouri's Delicious Rox Festival, set to take palce September 30 at the Dodge Arena/Fairgrounds in Sedalia. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: FEAR FACTORY DROWNING POOL FOZZY MOTOGRATER (one-time reunion) AMERICAN HEAD CHARGE FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH RIKETS DRIVE THEORY BOBAFLEX Tickets are available ...
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"Get Thrashed: The Story of Thrash Metal", the much-anticipated documentary profiling the thrash metal scene of the early Eighties and its impact on the music scene, will world premiere at the 2006 Raindance Film Festival in London. The documentary will screen on October 3 at 9:15 p.m. at the CineWorld, Trocadero Centre, Piccadilly, London W1. ...
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The makers of "Get Thrashed", the much-anticipated documentary profiling the thrash metal scene of the early Eighties and its impact on the music scene, have posted a one-and-a-half-minute video clip featuring Todd Gordon — who earned his rightful place in the annals of thrash metal's history by signing EXODUS to the label he co-founded in ...
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According to ProWrestling.com, FOZZY singer and former WWE wrestling champion Chris Jericho's venture into the mainstream was short-lived; he was the first celebrity contestant eliminated from FOX's "Celebrity Duets" — an unscripted series that pairs singing stars with celebrities outside the music industry to make "beautiful music" together. Despite his recording experience as ...
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STUCK MOJO guitarist and main songwriter Rich Ward was recently asked by a fan on the band's official forum if MOJO will ever write a "really heavy" record again. "I have no idea," Ward responded. "When I started writing the new MOJO record ['Southern Born Killers'], my goal was to write a really heavy record. ...
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FOZZY frontman and former WWE star Chris Jericho will be taking part in "Celebrity Duets" — an unscripted series that pairs singing stars with celebrities outside the music industry to make "beautiful music" together. The show will follow the professional singers as they instruct their partners, choose songs and perform duets in front of a ...
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The makers of "Get Thrashed", the much-anticipated documentary profiling the thrash metal scene of the early Eighties and its impact on the music scene, have posted a one-minute video clip featuring former VIO-LENCE frontman Sean Killian talking about violence in the pit at one of the band's shows back in the day. Check out the ...
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STUCK MOJO guitarist Rich Ward has rejected as "dishonest and absurd" ex-STUCK MOJO frontman Bonz' claim that Ward is "maiming my character and going all out to justify his actions." In a statement released last Wednesday (July 19), Ward said that Bonz' refusal to enter a drug and alcohol rehabilitation effectively meant that ...
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Former STUCK MOJO frontman Bonz has dismissed as "far from accurate" the claim made by the group's guitarist/songwriter Rich Ward that Bonz' substance-abuse issues "continue to affect [Bonz's live] performance," in the process "transform[ing] a guy we loved into someone that no one in the band wanted to be around." In a statement ...
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STUCK MOJO guitarist Rich Ward has issued the following update on the band's current status: "Well, it's been a while since I've sat down to give everyone the latest goings on in the world of MOJO. It's been non-stop since the first of the year, with the writing and recording of a new record, tours ...
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The makers of "Get Thrashed", the much-anticipated documentary profiling the thrash metal scene of the early Eighties and its impact on the music scene, have posted a 93-second video clip featuring former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson talking about the early days of MEGADETH when SLAYER guitarist Kerry King was helping them out with live performances. ...
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Steamhammer/SPV has posted a trailer for their upcoming DVD collection, "Rock S'cool – A Spanking Good Clip Collection", at this location. Featuring 31 video clips and a total playing time of 120 minutes, "Rock S'cool – A Spanking Good Clip Collection" contains legendary clips such as MOTÖRHEAD's "God Save The Queen" (a SEX ...
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For many years, the Hanover, Germany-based metal imprint Steamhammer/SPV has been among the most important record labels worldwide. World-class acts such as MOTÖRHEAD, SAXON, MÖTLEY CRÜE, HELLOWEEN, DIO, SKID ROW, JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH, SEPULTURA, DORO and KREATOR count among the renowned artists that are or were for many years successfully on the company's roster. ...
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The makers of "Get Thrashed", the much-anticipated documentary profiling the thrash metal scene of the early Eighties and its impact on the music scene, have posted a 71-second video clip featuring former OVERKILL members Rat Skates (drums) and Bobby Gustafson (guitar), plus NUCLEAR ASSAULT/ex-ANTHRAX bassist Dan Lilker and KREATOR frontman Mille Petrozza discussing unity between ...
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GUNS N' ROSES frontman Axl Rose made an appearance on the on Eddie Trunk's "Friday Night Rocks" radio show on New York's Q104.3 FM last night (May 5). Axl is in New York City rehearsing with the rest of the band and when Sebastian Bach (ex-SKID ROW) was on the show, Bach invited Axl to ...
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A brand new STUCK MOJO track, entitled "Southern Born Killers", is available for preview at this location. The song is the title track of the reunited Atlanta-based rap-metal pioneers' upcoming CD, which is currently being recorded at Backstage Studios in Derbyshire, U.K. with producer Andy Sneap (NEVERMORE, ARCH ENEMY, MACHINE HEAD, EXODUS). Joining ...
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The makers of "Get Thrashed", the much-anticipated documentary profiling the thrash metal scene of the early Eighties and its impact on the music scene, have posted a four-minute clip featuring Todd Gordon — who earned his rightful place in the annals of thrash metal's history by signing EXODUS to the label he co-founded in 1984 ...
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New York radio DJ Eddie Trunk has commented on the ongoing feud between DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy and QUEENSRŸCHE frontman Geoff Tate over the disparaging remarks Tate allegedly made about DREAM THEATER and Portnoy personally during a recent appearance on Trunk's radio show. In a posting on his web site, Eddietrunk.com, Trunk ...
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STUCK MOJO guitarist Rich Ward has defended the band's decision to utilize several guest guest vocalists — including female singer Christie Cook (MySpace.com page) — on the band's upcoming CD, which is currently being recorded at Backstage Studios in Derbyshire, U.K. with producer Andy Sneap (NEVERMORE, ARCH ENEMY, MACHINE HEAD, EXODUS). In a ...
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DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy has issued a follow-up statement regarding his previously published comments about QUEENSRŸCHE frontman Geoff Tate. When a DREAM THEATER fan suggested in a posting in "The Forum" section of Portnoy's web site that Tate was in New York City doing press for QUEENSRŸCHE's new album and that he may join ...
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DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy has slammed QUEENSRŸCHE frontman Geoff Tate as a "two-faced douche bag" for "consistently bashing DREAM THEATER and even [Portnoy] personally in the press." When a DREAM THEATER fan suggested in a posting in "The Forum" section of Portnoy's web site that Tate was in New York City doing ...
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London, U.K.-based "musclebound" metallers HEAD-ON have just inked a deal with Grind That Axe Records. They will be re-releasing their debut album, "XXL", with all-new artwork and packaging, and a new track listing, which will include two brand new songs, one of which will feature Rich Ward (STUCK MOJO, FOZZY) on guest vocals. Expect a ...
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Reunited Atlanta-based rap-metal pioneers STUCK MOJO are continuing work on their new album, "Southern Born Killers", at Backstage Studios in Derbyshire, U.K. with producer Andy Sneap (NEVERMORE, ARCH ENEMY, MACHINE HEAD, EXODUS). Joining guitarist Rich Ward (also in FOZZY) and rapper/frontman Bonz in STUCK MOJO's current lineup are FOZZY/DUKE bassist Sean Delson and the band's ...
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Reunited Atlanta-based rap-metal pioneers STUCK MOJO will be embarking on a U.S. tour this spring. "This first leg of the tour will be just over four weeks, starting June 1st and ending in early July," stated the group's guitarist, Rich Ward. "There are some other tour dates booked in April and May, but those are ...
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Reunited Atlanta-based rap-metal pioneers STUCK MOJO will be performing at The Station in Portland, Maine on Monday, June 19. Tickets are on sale now at all Bull Moose Music locations and online at TicketWeb.com beginning this Friday, March 17. STUCK MOJO will bring their direct support band with them, INFERNAL MACHINE, from Atlanta, Georgia. More ...
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