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PAUL BARKER Leaves MINISTRY
Bassist Paul Barker has left MINISTRY after 18 years with the industrial-metal pioneers, according to MTV.com. "Last summer Al was extremely enthusiastic about the possibilities of what the band could do, and I wasn't as excited. I thought, 'What are we going to do and what am I going to get out of...January 22, 2004
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QUEENSRŸCHE: More European Tour Dates Announced
QUEENSRŸCHE have announced two more U.K. dates as part of their summer 2004 European tour. Confirmed dates so far are as follows: Jun. 08 - Civic Hall – Wolverhampton, UK Jun. 09 - Rock City – Nottingham, UK Jun. 10 - Astoria Theater - London, UK Jun. 11 - Manchester Academy - Manchester, UK Jun. .....January 22, 2004
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Former M.O.D./MINDFUNK Bassist Joins MINISTRY
John Monte (M.O.D., MINDFUNK, DRAGPIPE) has joined MINISTRY as the group's new bassist/guitarist. Monte is currently with the band at Sonic Ranch studio in Tornillo, Texas recording the follow-up to 2003's "Animositisomina", entitled "Houses of the Molé". A spring release through Sanctuary Records i...January 20, 2004
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Report: IRON MAIDEN Helps SANCTUARY Buck The Downbeat Trend
Richard Wray of The Guardian is reporting that live music's return to popularity helped Sanctuary Group, one of the world's largest independent music companies, buck the downbeat trend set by the industry last year. The group, which counts IRON MAIDEN, SLAYER and JANE'S ADDICTION among its bankable...January 19, 2004
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MINISTRY In The Studio: Video Available
A Quicktime video of MINISTRY in the studio recording the follow-up to 2003's "Animositisomina", entitled "Houses of the Molé", is available for download from this location (file size approx. 18 MB). As previously reported, "Houses of the Molé" is tentatively scheduled for release in the spring thro...January 18, 2004
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TESLA Guitarist Working On Solo Project
TESLA guitarist Frank Hannon is currently working on a record with his band KALEIDOSCOPE. Songtitles set to appear on the CD include "Cars on Mars" and "1985", the latter of which is being described as "a tribute to '80s rock." Before the TESLA tour starts up in March, Frank will be playing a couple...January 17, 2004
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BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION Begin Writing New Material
BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION, the new band featuring MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx, L.A. GUNS guitarist Tracii Guns, vocalist London LeGrand, and drummer Scot Coogan (ex-PAUL GILBERT, ONI LOGAN/ROWAN ROBERTSON, SINÉAD O'CONNOR),are not letting the fact that their debut album has yet to receive a U.S. rel...January 16, 2004
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GUNS N' ROSES Bassist Inks Solo Deal With SANCTUARY
GUNS N' ROSES bassist Tommy Stinson has inked a solo deal with Sanctuary Records. The following is Tommy's official update on his web site regarding the making of his first solo album: "I have finally completed all of the recording for my first solo record. It has taken longer than anticipated, but...January 15, 2004
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It's Official: STRATOVARIUS Have A Female Singer!
Finland's STRATOVARIUS have announced the addition of a new singer and drummer to the group's ranks. The following is the band's official statement on the matter: "New vocalist for STRATOVARIUS is called 'Miss K' (photos). "The vocal talents of this sultry Finnish lady vary from raunchy rock to clas...January 15, 2004
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QUEENSRŸCHE To Release Live DVD In March
According to a posting at www.queensryche.com, QUEENSRŸCHE will be issuing a DVD, entitled "The Art of Live", on March 24. The disc will reportedly contain "live and backstage footage and some special extras." No further information is available at this time. As previously reported, QUEENSRŸCHE have...January 14, 2004
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DAVE MUSTAINE Talks About New MEGADETH Album, METALLICA And His Religious Beliefs
Former MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has posted the following message on the group's official web site: "New Year updates: "Well, it's been a while. And there has been a lot that has happened since last year. "First off, there is a huge campaign ahead for 2004 and rather than confirm things that ar...January 14, 2004
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Design The GENE SIMMONS Alter-Ego: FIRESTARTER!
KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons is busy readying his highly anticipated solo record, "Firestarter", the debut release on Simmons Records/Sanctuary Music Group, and is looking for the best and most creative designer to come up with the image for his alter-ego. "We want to leave the creative vision...January 14, 2004
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MINISTRY: New Studio Photos Posted Online
Industrial rock pioneers MINISTRY are at Sonic Ranch studio in Tornillo, Texas the studio recording the follow-up to 2003's "Animositisomina". Entitled "Houses of the Molé", the album is tentatively scheduled for release in the spring through Sanctuary Records. Check out a few pictures from the stud...January 10, 2004
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Former MEGADETH Leader To Make Appearance At NAMM
Former MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine will make an appearance at the ESP booth at NAMM on Saturday, January 17 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. In other news, MEGADETH have entered into an agreement with merchandise company Bandmerch to bring high-quality apparel and other MEG...January 10, 2004
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OZZY, KELLY Receive Gold Single In The U.K.
Ozzy Osbourne and daughter Kelly's recently released joint single, "Changes", has been certified as gold in the U.K. The song, the original version of which appeared on BLACK SABBATH's 1972 album, "Black Sabbath, Vol. 4", is included on the reissued edition of Kelly Osbourne's 2002 debut, "Shut Up"...January 8, 2004