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KRITICKILL Turn Down NICKELBACK Offer
Killeen, Texas-based act KRITICKILL have reportedly turned down a record deal offer from 604 Records, the label venture headed by NICKELBACK frontman Chad Kroeger and his longtime attorney Jonathan Simkin. Although no specific reason was given for their decision, the group are said to have ended con...January 26, 2003
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DROWNING POOL: 'We Are Not Looking For DAVE WILLIAMS II'
Since reconvening late last year, the surviving members of DROWNING POOL have written more than half a dozen instrumental songs, which drummer Mike Luce described to Rolling Stone as ranging from their heaviest material ever to a track that might be their lightest (tentatively titled "Pussy Control"...January 24, 2003
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DROWNING POOL: Paying Tribute To Late Frontman
DROWNING POOL bassist Stevie Benton recently told Australia's Undercover News that every cent made from the sale of the group's new DVD "Sinema" is going to fulfill late DP singer Dave Williams' dream of buying his parents a house. "Every penny that is made from this record, none of us, not our mana...January 15, 2003
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DROWNING POOL, NICKELBACK, SALIVA, ENDO To Appear On 'Daredevil' Soundtrack
DROWNING POOL (featuring ROB ZOMBIE),NICKELBACK, SALIVA and ENDO are among the artists appearing on the soundtrack to the hotly anticipated film "Daredevil", due Feb. 4 from Wind-Up Records. "Daredevil" the movie is expected to receive a theatrical release on Valentine's Day (Feb. 14). The complete...January 9, 2003
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DROWNING POOL Begin Singer Search, Cite AC/DC Inspiration
The remaining members of DROWNING POOL have started rehearsing again this week and now will actively seek out a replacement for frontman Dave Williams, who passed away last August. Bass player Stevie Benton told Australia's Undercover News their motivation in moving forward is the example set by AC/...January 9, 2003
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Listening to MEGADETH Can Be Hazardous to Your Health
The following article appeared in the Oct. 31, 2002 edition of the Pioneer Press in the Chicago area: A woman was taken into custody Oct. 29 at her apartment in the 3300 block of North Kostner Avenue for allegedly stabbing a companion with a steak knife because his humming was drowning out the ...December 30, 2002
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MACHINE HEAD Frontman Turns Down DROWNING POOL Audition
MACHINE HEAD frontman Robert Flynn was one of the vocalists recently approached to audition for the DROWNING POOL singer slot left vacant by the death of Dave Williams. Flynn, who is not believed to be a DROWNING POOL fan, is said to have politely turned down the offer, citing his desire to carry on...December 6, 2002
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DROWNING POOL To Premiere 'Daredevil' Track On Dallas Station
The surviving members of DROWNING POOL will be at the studios of Dallas rock Station 97.1 The Eagle (KEGL) with Cindy Scull and Robert Miguel on Friday, Dec. 6 between 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Central Time. They will discuss their future plans and will premiere "The Man Without Fear", their recently-...December 5, 2002
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JUDAS PRIEST Frontman Pays Tribute To SYSTEM OF A DOWN, ALICE IN CHAINS
Several photos and video clips of Ohio-based cover band THE SICKNESS, featuring a special guest appearance by JUDAS PRIEST frontman Tim "Ripper" Owens, have been posted online via the group's official web site at this location. Available for streaming/download are clips of Owens singing ALICE IN CHA...November 30, 2002
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DROWNING POOL: DAVE Was No Smack Addict
DROWNING POOL have publicly hit out at all the rumor-mongers who insisted that the death of their vocalist Dave Williams this summer was drug-related. The 30-year-old Williams was found dead on the DROWNING POOL tour bus on August 14, while the band were touring as part of the US Ozzfest. An inquest...November 26, 2002
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HASTE video for 'Engine' added to MTV2 Rocks
Birmingham, Alabama's HASTE has had their video for "Engine" from "When Reason Sleeps" officially added to MTV2 Rocks. The video will make its debut this Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 6:00 p.m. EST. This is a huge accomplishment, as they have become the first Century Media band to ever make it into MTV2 Roc...November 10, 2002
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KRITICKILL In Talks With 604 RECORDS
Killeen, Texas-based act KRITICKILL are reportedly negotiating a record deal with 604 Records, the label venture headed by NICKELBACK frontman Chad Kroeger and his longtime attorney Jonathan Simkin. Consisting of Dave Irons (vocals),Todd Gardner (drums),Donny Morse (guitars),and Bryan Koestens (b...October 25, 2002
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NEUROTICA's KELLY SHAEFER: 'We're Not A Wrestling Band!'
NEUROTICA frontman Kelly Shaefer believes that his group's association with the WWE-owned Smackdown Records (which released NEUROTICA's self-titled third album) ultimately hurt the band in the eyes of the record-buying public, who refused to take the group seriously after seeing them cross-promoted...October 23, 2002
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CRAZY TOWN Frontman: I Was Influenced By FUGAZI, QUICKSAND While Recording New Album
CRAZY TOWN frontman Bret "Epic" Mazur claims to have been inspired by FUGAZI and QUICKSAND while laying down the vocal tracks for the band's new album, "Darkhorse", due on November 12 through Columbia Records. "I'm sure lots of people can hear who's influencing us in our songs," Mazur told Chart Att...October 23, 2002
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JUDAS PRIEST Frontman Hits Cover Circuit
JUDAS PRIEST frontman Tim "Ripper" Owens has been passing time recently by making several live appearances with an Ohio-based cover band THE SICKNESS, whose lineup includes two of Owens' former bandmates, bassist Dennis Hayes (formerly of Tim's pre-PRIEST band WINTERS BANE) and drummer Tim Semelsber...October 21, 2002
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