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VELVET REVOLVER To Perform At Grand Opening Party For Hard Rock Cafe In Times Square
VELVET REVOLVER will perform at the grand opening party for the new Hard Rock International flagship cafe in the center of Times Square on Saturday, September 17. Hard Rock International will be moving from its original location on 57th Street to occupy the former site of the historic Paramount Thea...August 11, 2005
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DOPE Frontman: 'We Didn't Grow Up Listening To KORN'
Blasting-Zone.com recently conducted an in-depth interview with outspoken DOPE frontman Edsel Dope. Several excerpts follow: Blasting-Zone.com: Musically, what are your influences? Edsel: "This record ['American Apathy'] is a lot more brutal and it was done intentionally like that. The first DOPE al...August 6, 2005
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H.I.M.: Tenth Podcast Available
A 19-minute interview with H.I.M. drummer Gas Lipstick (real name: Mikko Karppinen) has been posted online as part of the tenth installment of H.I.M.'s podcast to document the progress of their forthcoming album, "Dark Light", due out on September 27 via Sire. Download it at this location. Among the...August 2, 2005
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H.I.M.: 'Wings Of A Butterfly' Video Posted Online
H.I.M.'s video for their new single, "Wings of a Butterfly", has been posted online at the WarnerReprise.com web site. Check it out: Windows Media: 56K, 100K, 300K, 450K Quicktime The "Wings of a Butterfly" clip was shot in Los Angeles and was directed by Irish ...July 29, 2005
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RIVERRED Finish Tracking New Album
Pacific Northwest rock act RIVERRED, now featuring former GRUNTRUCK members Tim Paul (bass) and Norman Scott (drums),have completed tracking their new full-length CD, "Western Empire". The band are currently seeking a suitable person to mix the album. Due to scheduling conflicts, Seattle rock kingp...July 27, 2005
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COURTNEY LOVE: DAVE GROHL Is 'One Of The Biggest Jerks' In Rock
The Associated Press has issued the following report: Though some have labeled Dave Grohl of the FOO FIGHTERS the "nicest guy in rock," Courtney Love would beg to differ. "Dave gets to walk away unscathed and be the happy guy in rock, when he's one of the biggest jerks," Love says in the August issu...July 25, 2005
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H.I.M.: Ninth Podcast Available
Finnish goth-metallers H.I.M. have uploaded the ninth installment of their podcast to document the progress of their forthcoming album, "Dark Light", due out on September 27 via Sire. Among the topics covered in the latest update are the following: * Catching up with Mige * Concept of the new music...July 21, 2005
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H.I.M.: First U.S. Tour Dates Announced
Finnish goth-metallers H.I.M. have lined up the first two dates of their upcoming U.S. tour in support of their new album, "Dark Light". They are as follows: Oct. 08 - Shoreline Amphitheatre - Mountain View, CA Oct. 29-30 - Voodoo Music Experience - New Orleans, LA H.I.M. are expected to team up wit...July 19, 2005
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DAVE GROHL Says There Was 'A Lot Of Dark Shit' In NIRVANA Before COBAIN's Suicide
Rolling Stone magazine recently conducted an in-depth interview with former NIRVANA drummer (and current FOO FIGHTERS frontman) Dave Grohl. An excerpt from the interview follows: Rolling Stone: In his 1994 Rolling Stone interview, Kurt [Cobain] talked about your need for reassurance. You were popula...July 18, 2005
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H.I.M.: 'Buried Alive By Love' Live Video Posted Online
A live performance video of H.I.M.'s "Buried Alive By Love", recorded in early June during the band's appearance at the U.K.'s Download festival, has been posted online at the H.I.M. fan site H-I.M666.com. Check it out at this location (Windows Media). As previously reported, H.I.M. will be teaming...July 18, 2005
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BONGZILLA Putting Finishing Touches On 'Amerijuanican'
BONGZILLA are nearing completion of the recording of "Amerijuanican", their third full-length album. BONGZILLA have finished recording at Coney Island Studios and are mixing at Butch Vig's Smart Studios (NIRVANA, GARBAGE, SMASHING PUMPKINS) in their hometown of Madison, Wisconsin with longtime engin...July 15, 2005
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H.I.M. To Tour U.S. With SKINDRED, FINCH
Finnish goth-metallers H.I.M. will be teaming up with SKINDRED and FINCH for a U.S. tour this fall. More information will be made available soon. As previously reported, H.I.M. will release "Rip Out the Wings of a Butterfly" as the first international single off their upcoming CD, "Dark Light". It i...July 14, 2005
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MENTORS: New Album Details Revealed
One of the most controversial of metal bands of all time — the MENTORS — have finalized the track listing for their new album, "Over the Top", tentatively due in August. The CD was recorded and mixed by Bill Metoyer and was mastered by Jack Endino. MENTORS band leader El Duce was killed in 1997 ...July 14, 2005
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H.I.M. Frontman Gets Engaged; Finnish TV Documentary Posted Online
H.I.M. frontman Ville Valo got engaged to his longtime girlfriend Jonna Nygren last weekend at the Finnish rock festival Ruisrock. Instead of giving each other the customary engagement rings, the couple tattooed their left ring fingers with the letters "DILLIGAF," which reportedly stands for "Do I l...July 12, 2005
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LED ZEPPELIN Voted 'Ideal Supergroup'
BBC News has issued the following report: The four members of LED ZEPPELIN have been voted the U.K.'s ideal supergroup, with Robert Plant beating the late Freddie Mercury to best singer. About 3,500 music fans were polled for Planet Rock Radio and were asked to create their fantasy band. Jimmy Page...July 10, 2005
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