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Heavy Metal Is Music Of Choice For Discriminating Gay Couples
Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chretien on Thursday (June 19) introduced a bill to permit same-sex marriages, a move that follows court rulings in Canada striking down the country's definition of marriage because it specified a union between a man and a woman. Joel McConvey of Toronto's Eye Weekly exa...June 20, 2003
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Former 24-7 SPYZ Drummer Unveils CROWN 10
CROWN 10, the new band formed by ex-24-7 SPYZ drummer Joel Maitoza, have finished recording their debut album at DML Studios (BLINK 182, NEW FOUND GLORY, FINCH) in Escondido, California. A U.S. release date for the effort will be announced soon. The band, who will make their live debut at Cane's in...May 24, 2003
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STEVE VAI's 'Make A Noise Foundation' Awards Scholarships
Four aspiring music students who were previously unable to pursue their goals are now one step closer to achieving their dreams. Joel Oglesby, Jennifer Smallwood, Reid Chamness Karle, and Michael Hughey have all been awarded scholarships by the "Make a Noise Foundation" to attend Full Sail, a state-...March 23, 2003
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MUDVAYNE Singer Talks About Touring Plans, New Video
MUDVAYNE singer Chud (a.k.a. Chad Gray) recently spoke to MTV.com about how the band hooked up with LINKIN PARK, XZIBIT and BLINDSIDE for the upcoming Projekt Revolution tour, which launches April 8 in Rochester, New York. "We're friends with [LINKIN PARK]," Chud explained of the seemingly unusual p...March 7, 2003
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AEROSMITH's TYLER To Induct AC/DC Into ROCK 'N' ROLL HALL OF FAME
AC/DC will be inducted into the Rock 'N' Roll Hall of Fame by AEROSMITH frontman Steven Tyler. The 18th annual induction ceremony, which takes place March 10 at the Waldorf Astoria hotel in New York City, will also feature U2 inducting THE CLASH, NO DOUBT frontwoman Gwen Stefani representing THE POL...February 16, 2003
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OZZFEST 2002 Top-Grossing Festival Tour Of The Year
OZZY OSBOURNE's travelling metal extravaganza, Ozzfest, was the lone festival tour among the top 25 tours in the world for 2002, grossing $24.5 million, according to Billboard Boxscores. SIR PAUL MCCARTNEY was the top performer of the year, raking in $126.1 million. Rounding out the top five were th...December 19, 2002
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MUDVAYNE Video Posted Online
MUDVAYNE's video for their current single, "Not Falling", has been posted online at this location. The clip will be premiered tonight (Nov. 7) at midnight (EST) on MTV's "All Things Rock", which will also reportedly include a personal appearance from the band. The director of the music video was Jo...November 7, 2002
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Former MEGADETH Drummer To Play With STONE SOUR
Former MEGADETH drummer Jimmy DeGrasso will be sitting behind the kit with STONE SOUR at the next 2-3 weeks' worth of shows on the band's current North American tour. He will be filling in for regular SS skinsman Joel Ekman, who fractured his wrist walking off the drum riser during frontman Corey Ta...October 11, 2002
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NINEDENINE Confirmed For 'BBC Radio One Live'
Alternative British rock/metal act NINEDENINE have been confirmed as part of this years BBC Radio One Live event, which takes place in Nottingham at the end of October. The band have been asked to appear at one of the fringe events and will perform at The Old Angel on Sunday, October 27th, on a bill...October 7, 2002
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MUDVAYNE Lens Video For 'Not Falling'
MUDVAYNE have filmed a video for the track "Not Falling", the first single off the band's forthcoming The End Of All Things To Come CD, with director Joel Peissig. It is expected to begin airing later this month. In other news, "Not Falling" will be featured in the upcoming Warner Brothers thriller,...October 6, 2002
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TOOL/MESHUGGAH: Complete Itinerary Revealed
The complete itinerary for the upcoming TOOL/MESHUGGAH U.S. tour is as follows: Oct. 02 - Key Arena –Seattle, WA Oct. 03 - Idaho Center – Boise, ID Oct. 06 - Skyreach Center – Edmonton, ALB Oct. 07 - Saddledome – Calgary, ALB Oct. 08 - Metra Park Arena – Billings, MT Oct. 10 - Rushmore ...September 22, 2002
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TOOL/MESHUGGAH Line Up Additional North American Dates
A bunch of dates for the upcoming TOOL/MESHUGGAH North American trek have been announced. They are as follows: Sep. 30 - Anchorage, AK @ Sullivan Sports Arena Oct. 02 - Seattle, WA @ KeyArena at Seattle Center Oct. 03 - Nampa, ID @ Idaho Center Oct. 06 - Edmonton, AB @ Skyreach Centre Oct. 07 ...September 17, 2002
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Former RAINBOW Keyboardist Takes SPRINGSTEEN Gig
Former RAINBOW keyboardist David Rosenthal is reportedly programming synthesizers for BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN's current tour with the E STREET BAND. As previously reported, Rosenthal recently spent time working on a new musical called Movin' Out. Conceived, choreographed and directed by Twyla Tharp and ba...August 15, 2002
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Former 24-7 SPYZ Drummer Seeking Band
Joel Maitoza, former drummer for EastWest/Atlantic recording artists 24-7 SPYZ is currently seeking an established national act to record and tour with as a permanent member. He's also available for session work or touring as a "hired gun". Maitoza received his music degree from the Yamaha School of...August 11, 2002
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COREY TAYLOR: I Was Getting Burnt Out On SLIPKNOT
SLIPKNOT frontman Corey Taylor has admitted to Rolling Stone magazine that has was "really getting burnt out" with what he was doing with SLIPKNOT prior to the band's decision to embark on a lengthy hiatus to allow the individual members to pursue side projects. "I needed to get back to where I came...August 6, 2002
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