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MESHUGGAH: "Nothing" First-Week Sales Numbers Revealed
MESHUGGAH's Nothing has shifted 6,525 copies during its first week of release in the US, according to Soundscan. MESHUGGAH's previous two releases, 1998's Chaosphere and 1995's Destroy Erase Improve, have sold 38,773 and 30,712 copies to date, respectively. ...August 14, 2002
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MESHUGGAH To Open For TOOL In The Fall
MESHUGGAH have reportedly been invited by TOOL to fill the support-act slot on the next leg of the latter's current North American tour beginning on or around September 29th. An official announcement on the matter — including exact dates and venues — is expected shortly. MESHUGGAH had previously sup...August 11, 2002
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While MESHUGGAH have morphed from angular, frenetic death metal to something a more polyrhythmic, less chaotic sort of death metal band, they've picked up a lot of fans along the way. History has borne out that Sweden has one of the most prolific music scenes out there (helped, in no small part, by...August 7, 2002
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MESHUGGAH Showcase "Ballsier" Sound On "Nothing"
MESHUGGAH guitarist Mårten Hagström recently spoke to MTV.com about the band's decision to create a "ballsier" sound with their latest effort, Nothing, in the stores today through Nuclear Blast Records. "We started playing eight-string guitars (instead of the usual six). It allowed us to go lower so...August 6, 2002
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OZZFEST 2002 Live CD: Track Listing Revealed
The running order for the Ozzfest 2002 Live CD has been finalized and a release date has been set for September 3rd through Columbia Records. The complete track listing for the CD is as follows: 01. OZZY OSBOURNE - War Pigs (BLACK SABBATH cover) 02. SYSTEM OF A DOWN - Needles 03. ROB ZOMBIE - ...August 6, 2002
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RAISED FIST Complete Work On "Dedication"
Swedish hardcore act RAISED FIST have completed work on their new album, entitled Dedication, with producer Daniel Bergstrand (i.e. MESHUGGAH, STUCK MOJO, STRAPPING YOUNG LAD) for a late 2002 release through Burning Heart Records. According to an official press release, "this is real hardcore spiced...August 4, 2002
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DOWN Cancel Ontario Gig, Cite Frontman PHILIP ANSELMO's Scratched Cornea
DOWN have officially cancelled tonight's appearance at Hamilton, Ontario's Copps Arena after frontman Phil Anselmo was advised by an eye specialist against performing in order to allow his scratched cornea to heal properly. SYSTEM OF A DOWN, MESHUGGAH and PULSE ULTRA will reportedly go ahead with th...August 1, 2002
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DOWN's PHILIP ANSELMO Scratches Eye, Band Cancel Montreal Gig
DOWN cancelled their scheduled non-Ozzfest appearance at Montreal's Parc Jean Drapeau last night after frontman Phil Anselmo scratched his cornea at the previous night's show in Clifton Park, New York (allegedly as a result of hitting the mic while headbanging),thus forcing him to wear an eye-patch...August 1, 2002
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NEUROTICA Jump To OZZFEST 2002 Main Stage
Florida rockers NEUROTICA will move up to the main Ozzfest 2002 stage beginning with the August 3rd date at the Polaris Amphitheatre in Columbus, Ohio. The band will kick things off at 5:00 PM. Audience reaction to NEUROTICA's blistering set has been so intense that a few weeks ago tour organizers b...July 29, 2002
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MESHUGGAH Guitarist Speaks Out On OZZFEST 2002 Experience
MESHUGGAH guitarist Mårten Hagström recently spoke to MTV.com about the experience of playing the second stage at this year's Ozzfest and the unusual amount of support the band have received from other artists and musicians—a list that includes TOOL, SLAYER and SYSTEM OF A DOWN, among others. "I hea...July 29, 2002
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DOWN: More OZZFEST "Off" Dates Announced
DOWN have announced a couple of additions to their upcoming Ozzfest "off" dates itinerary. Confirmed non-Ozzfest appearances are as follows: Jul. 09 - Rochester, NY @ Water Street Music Hall Jul. 14 - Old Bridge, NJ @ Birch Hill Jul. 21 - Wantaugh, NY @ Jones Beach* Jul. 27 - Tampa, FL @ USF Sun ...July 1, 2002
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SATARIEL Acquire New Management, Commence Work On Next CD
Sweden's SATARIEL have secured new management in the shape of Metal Fortress and are currently writing material for their third album, tentatively titled Hydra. As they did on last year's Phobos & Deimos, SATARIEL will be utilizing the services of producer Daniel Bergstrand (i.e. STUCK MOJO, MES...June 28, 2002
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MESHUGGAH Complete Work On "Nothing", August Release Expected
MESHUGGAH have completed work on their long-awaited new CD, entitled Nothing, for an August release through Nuclear Blast Records. The group's first disc of new material since 1998's Chaosphere was produced by the band at Dug-Out Studios in Uppsala, Sweden, and at their home studio just outside Stoc...June 26, 2002
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GOD FORBID Pull Off Midwest Tour, Plot Next CD
The following is an update from GOD FORBID guitarist Doc Coyle: "GOD FORBID unfortunately had to pull out of its mini-Midwest tour with SHADOWS FALL and KILLSWITCH ENGAGE to concentrate on writing the follow-up to our debut, Determination. GOD FORBID apologizes to anyone who was looking forward to s...June 18, 2002
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DOWN To Go Ahead With SYSTEM OF A DOWN Gig In Tampa
Despite previous announcements to the contrary, DOWN will in fact be partaking in the July 27th concert at Tampa, Florida's USF Sun Dome, the group's official web site has confirmed. Also appearing on the bill, according to www.down-nola.com, will be SYSTEM OF A DOWN, MESHUGGAH, and PULSE ULTRA. It...June 13, 2002
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