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Former EVANESCENCE Guitarist To Collaborate With 'American Idol' Winner
In addition to writing material for Avril Lavigne's new CD, former EVANESCENCE guitarist Ben Moody is collaborating with "American Idol" winner Kelly Clarkson on tracks for her second album. "It's cool because [Kelly] wants to do some branching out, and I'm doing nothing but branching out," Moody to...February 18, 2004
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HATEBREED, DAMAGEPLAN, DROWNING POOL To Team Up For U.S. Tour
HATEBREED, DAMAGEPLAN and DROWNING POOL will be teaming up for the second installment of the "Headbanger's Ball" tour beginning in late March, according to an audio message from DAMAGEPLAN drummer Vinnie Paul distributed in the group's latest newsletter. Exact cities and dates will be announced soon...February 11, 2004
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DROWNING POOL Announce New Singer, Audio Clip Posted Online
In a widely expected move, DROWNING POOL revealed during a "Headbanger's Ball" (MTV2) appearance Saturday night (Jan. 24) that they have recruited ex-BUILT XL frontman Jason "Gong" Jones to fill the singer slot left vacant by the death of Dave Williams (as exclusively reported here back in June 2003...January 24, 2004
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DROWNING POOL To Announce New Singer On 'Headbanger's Ball'
DROWNING POOL are advising their fans to tune in to "Headbanger's Ball" this Saturday, January 24 at 10:00 p.m. for a "special announcement that you don't want to miss!" The Texan band are expected to reveal that they have recruited ex-BUILT XL frontman Jason "Gong" Jones to fill the singer slot lef...January 21, 2004
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NAMM 2004: Even More Photos Posted Online
Dave Mustaine of MEGADETH, Dan Donegan of DISTURBED, DOPE, DROWNING POOL, KORN, Paul Stanley of KISS, SLAYER, SLIPKNOT, STATIC-X, SLAVES ON DOPE and Michael Anthony of VAN HALEN were on hand for the NAMM convention on Saturday (January 17) at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. Che...January 20, 2004
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Report: Top-Grossing OZZFEST Shows Of All Time (1996-2003)
As part of a special spotlight on the Osbournes in the current issue of Billboard, the magazine has compiled a list of the top 10 highest-grossing Ozzfest shows in the travelling festival's eight-year history. Since its inaugural run in 1996, Ozzfest has grossed a staggering $146.5 million from 236...December 23, 2003
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KAIZEN: Video Posted Online
French metalcore act KAIZEN have posted a video for the song "Spearhead of Lies" at their official web site. Check it out: Windows Media, Real Media. The video was directed by Julien Metternich (THE OLD DEAD TREE, DAYLIGHT DIES) and was shot in a club in France. "Spearhead of Lies" comes ...December 18, 2003
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DROWNING POOL Bassist Denies SW1TCHED Singer Was Asked To Join
DROWNING POOL bassist Stevie Benton has accused SW1TCHED frontman Ben Schigel of "making shit up" by claiming that he was asked to join Benton's band as the replacement for Jason "Gong" Jones, who has been unofficially working with the Dallas-based metallers for much of the past year. In an intervie...November 25, 2003
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Report: SW1TCHED's SCHIGEL Turned Down Offer To Join DROWNING POOL
Jason Bracelin of Cleveland Scene is reporting that SW1TCHED frontman Ben Schigel was asked to join the platinum metal band DROWNING POOL, replacing the replacement (Jason "Gong" Jones) for former frontman Dave Williams, who died during the Ozzfest 2002 tour from cardiomyopathy, a heart muscle disea...November 21, 2003
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CENTURY MEDIA Brings Metal To The Masses
On November 18, the Century Family brings the metal back to the masses with a specially priced double-disc set. This compilation, "Metal For The Masses Volume II", is exclusively available at all Hot Topic retail outlets nationwide and features one 20-track disc clocking in over 75 minutes with new...November 8, 2003
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SCARVE: New Album To Be Released In Limited-Edition Digipak
France's SCARVE will release their third album, "Irradiant", in a special, limited-edition digipak version, featuring loads of bonus stuff, including the video for "Emulate The Soul". The follow-up to 2002's "Luminiferous" was recorded at Dug-Out Studio in Uppsala, Sweden with producers Daniel Bergs...October 13, 2003
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KAIZEN Begin Work On New Material
French metalcore act KAIZEN have started writing material for the follow-up to this year's "Clear the Path", tentatively due in late 2004 through XIII Bis Records. So far, the band have secured distribution deals in France, Scandinavia, U.K., and Switzerland, and will shortly make their debut album...September 30, 2003
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SCARVE Name New CD
France's SCARVE have set "Irradiant" as the title for their third album, tentatively due in January 2004 through Listenable Records. The follow-up to 2002's "Luminiferous" was recorded at Dug-Out Studio in Uppsala, Sweden with producers Daniel Bergstrand (MESHUGGAH, STRAPPING YOUNG LAD) and Örjan Ör...September 11, 2003
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THE DREAMING Sign Top Management Deal
THE DREAMING, the new project featuring former STABBING WESTWARD frontman Chris Hall and ex-STAR 69 members Johnny Haro (drums) and Warren Huart (guitar),have signed a management deal with Rob McDermott of Andy Gould Management (LINKIN PARK, ROB ZOMBIE). The band, who are currently unsigned, have r...September 9, 2003
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SCARVE Complete Work On New CD
France's SCARVE have completed the recording sessions for their third album at Dug-Out Studio in Uppsala, Sweden with producers Daniel Bergstrand (MESHUGGAH, STRAPPING YOUNG LAD) and Örjan Örnkloo (MISERY LOVES CO.). The as-yet-untitled follow-up to 2002's "Luminiferous" is due in January 2004 throu...September 4, 2003
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