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GODSMACK's SULLY ERNA Contemplates Acting Gigs
GODSMACK singer Sully Erna recently signed on with talent agency William Morris and is currently reading a number of film scripts in hopes of hitting the silver screen, according to his manager, Paul Geary. "They'd like him to read for these parts but there's nothing we think he's right for yet,'' G...August 24, 2002
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MARILYN MANSON: New Album Is Stronger And Uglier Than Anyone Could Imagine
MARILYN MANSON has described his fifth album, the much-anticipated The Golden Age of Grotesque, as being "different and better and stronger and uglier and much more theatrical than anyone could ever imagine." "It is the most concise record we've done, so it's not as lengthy as any of the previous on...August 22, 2002
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GODSMACK's SULLY ERNA: New Material Is Really Powerful
GODSMACK frontman Sully Erna has spoken to MTV.com about the recent addition to the group's ranks of former AMEN drummer Shannon Larkin and the musical direction on the band's forthcoming third full-length CD, due in March 2003. "[Shannon] was my first choice," said Erna. "I'm a drummer also, and I...August 22, 2002
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GODSMACK's SULLY ERNA Speaks Out On Drummer Switch
GODSMACK are currently in Miami, Florida completing work on the material for their as-yet-untitled third album, which they hope to begin recording by October 1st for a February/March 2003 release through Republic/Universal Records. "We took a lot of time to ourselves before we even started writing a...August 13, 2002
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AMEN Guitarist, Drummer Leave Band. Replacements Announced
Guitarist Sonny Mayo and drummer Shannon Larkin have officially left AMEN, six-stringer Rich Jones has announced via the group's official web site at www.comaamerica.com. "Basically this all boils down to money, and the fact that we have none," said Rich. Larkin, who has spent the past few months pl...August 12, 2002
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Ex-MACHINE HEAD Guitarist Teams Up With COAL CHAMBER Bassist In New Project
Former MACHINE HEAD guitarist Ahrue Luster has teamed up with current COAL CHAMBER bassist Nadja Peulen in a brand new Los Angeles-based project, BLABBERMOUTH.NET can exclusively reveal. While no official word has yet come down on the matter, it is also believed that Luster has held discussions with...July 16, 2002
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AMEN Drummer To Perform With GODSMACK, Long-Term Plans Not Solidified
AMEN drummer Shannon Larkin is assisting GODSMACK during the songwriting sessions for the group's third full-length album for a tentative 2003 release through Republic/Universal Records, a source close to the GODSMACK camp has officially confirmed. However, "a long-term relationship [between Larkin...July 4, 2002
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DOG EAT DOG Side Project MP3 Posted Online
BAD KARMA, the new group featuring DOG EAT DOG bassist Dave Neabore, have posted an MP3 of the track "Struggle" at this location. "Struggle" comes off BAD KARMA's forthcoming 10-song CD, which is currently being recorded for a late summer release. For more information on BAD KARMA—whose musical outp...June 18, 2002
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GODSMACK Part Ways With Drummer, Continue Work On New CD
GODSMACK have amicably parted ways with drummer Tommy Stewart, according to an official statement issued by the group. "Tommy is a great guy and a tremendous drummer," singer Sully Erna said. "We wish him all the success in the world. ... He deserves it." GODSMACK have yet to name a replacement for...June 5, 2002
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RUMBLEFISH Change Name, Prepare Debut CD
Los Angeles-based RUMBLEFISH, who recently inked a deal with Roadrunner Records, have changed their name to HIGHLAND FALLS. Consisting of Mike Maine (vocals),Jason DeCosta (guitar/vocals),Dungus (bass/vocals),and Possum (drums),HIGHLAND FALLS spent the last two years honing their craft and warmi...May 17, 2002
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DOG EAT DOG: No Record Deal, Plenty Of Side Projects
DOG EAT DOG have yet to secure a new record deal following their split with the Roadrunner label and are continuing to write material in anticipation of a new album, according to the latest online posting from bassist Dave Neabore. In the meantime, Neabore has reportedly been jamming with a new grou...May 10, 2002
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STAIND, GODSMACK, AEROSMITH Big Winners At Boston Music Awards
GODSMACK, STAIND, and AEROSMITH received two trophies each at this year's Boston Music Awards, which were held on Thursday, April 11th at the Orpheum. STAIND took home award for Act Of The Year, and nabbed the Single Of The Year prize for "It's Been Awhile". Meanwhile, GODSMACK received the Rock Ban...April 14, 2002
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KORN, GODSMACK, SYSTEM OF A DOWN Among Latest RIAA Certifications
KORN's Follow The Leader was certified quintuple-platinum for US sales in excess of five million copies, while SYSTEM OF A DOWN's Toxicity and GODSMACK's Awake were each certified double-platinum for US sales in excess of two million copies. Elsewhere, INCUBUS' 1997 S.C.I.E.N.C.E. effort, SEVENDUST'...April 9, 2002
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SEVENDUST's MORGAN ROSE: Why Other Bands Won't Take Us Out On Tour With Them
SEVENDUST drummer Morgan Rose is disappointed that the band haven't been invited on tour by any of the numerous now-platinum acts who once opened for them, including STAIND, DROWNING POOL, DISTURBED and GODSMACK, according to an interview with drummer posted at MTV.com. “We were so ready to come out...April 8, 2002
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GODSMACK's SULLY ERNA: We Will Show Every Rock Band That We Are Here To Stay
The I'm-talking-out-of-my-ass award of the day goes out to GODSMACK frontman Sully Erna, who had the following to say to Shoutweb about the group's forthcoming third album: It has to be, and will be one bad-ass, motherf.cking, ass-whipping CD that will show every rock band in the world that not only...April 2, 2002
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