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A.M. CONSPIRACY To Perform Free Show With SOIL

A.M. CONSPIRACY, the new Orlando, Florida-based rock band fronted by ex-DROWNING POOL singer Jason "Gong" Jones, will be performing a free show with SOIL on August 27 at the Tommy Lawrence Arena on the Volusia County Fairgrounds in Deland, Florida. As previously reported, A.M. CONSPIRACY have posted...
July 30, 2005
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New DROWNING POOL Singer To Band And Fans: 'I Will Make You Proud'

DROWNING POOL have posted a message on their official web site confirming that they have recruited former SOIL frontman Ryan McCombs to replace their last vocalist, Jason "Gong" Jones, who left the band in early June. Commented Ryan in a statement: "When I walked away from music to be with my family...
July 29, 2005
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It's Official: Former SOIL Frontman Joins DROWNING POOL

In a widely anticipated move, former SOIL frontman Ryan McCombs has been officially named the new lead singer of DROWNING POOL. McCombs made the announcement earlier today live on the Ft. Wayne, Indiana radio station 98.9 The Bear, where he had been co-hosting the morning show all week. Listen to th...
July 28, 2005
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The Process of Endtime

I usually like a good death metal-rooted, chug-groovin' American metal album, not unlike what CREMATORIUM dishes out on "The Process of Endtime". However, I found 2002's "For All Our Sins…" to be just OK, the disc not leaving much of a lasting impression. The songs just never stuck. The only reason...
July 28, 2005
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SOIL Bassist: DROWNING POOL 'Lied To Our Faces'

SOIL bassist Tim King has explained his decision to publicly slam the group's former singer, Ryan McCombs, for joining DROWNING POOL after McCombs allegedly deemed the songs on the first DROWNING POOL album "average." As previously reported, DROWNING POOL are believed to be have recruited McCombs to...
July 27, 2005
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A.M. CONSPIRACY: New Music Available From Ex-DROWNING POOL Singer

A.M. CONSPIRACY, the new Orlando, Florida-based rock band fronted by ex-DROWNING POOL singer Jason "Gong" Jones, have posted a new demo track, entitled "Absence", on their MySpace.com page. Check it out at this location. The group, whose lineup is rounded out by ex-STILL NAIVE guitarist Rob Dehaven...
July 26, 2005
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SOIL Bassist Slams Former Frontman For Joining DROWNING POOL

SOIL bassist Tim King has slammed the group's former singer, Ryan McCombs, for joining DROWNING POOL after McCombs allegedly deemed the songs on the first DROWNING POOL album "average." As previously reported, DROWNING POOL are believed to be have recruited McCombs to replace their last vocalist, Ja...
July 26, 2005
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A.M. CONSPIRACY: Ex-DROWNING POOL Singer's New Band Prepares To Release First Audio Samples

A.M. CONSPIRACY, the new Orlando, Florida-based rock band fronted by ex-DROWNING POOL singer Jason "Gong" Jones, have launched a MySpace.com page at this location. The group, whose lineup is rounded out by ex-STILL NAIVE guitarist Rob Dehaven and CANVAS members Clint Campbell (guitars and voice),De...
July 24, 2005
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Former ATHEIST Frontman Says Response To Reissues Has Been 'Bananas'

Former NEUROTICA/ATHEIST and current BIG MACHINE frontman has issued the following update: "Response to the ATHEIST catalog being reissued is bananas!!! I wish to thank everyone for all the great letters and support on these. Relapse has done an incredible job on this package, it must be seen to be...
July 22, 2005
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OZZFEST Has Turned Into A Swedish Invasion

This year's Ozzfest lineup includes an unprecedented four Swedish acts: IN FLAMES, THE HAUNTED, ARCH ENEMY and SOILWORK. Previously, only three Scandinavian bands had graced the Ozzfest stage in America over the past decade: Norway's DIMMU BORGIR in 2004 and Swedish metallers MESHUGGAH in 2002 and D...
July 22, 2005
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DROWNING POOL To Perform At OZZFEST In Dallas

According to DROWNING POOL's web site, the band will be making a one-off appearance at this year's Ozzfest on August 25 at the Smirnoff Music Center in Dallas, Texas. The band will perform on the main stage in front of their hometown crowd in what promises to be the group's debut live appearance wit...
July 17, 2005
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Former DROWNING POOL Frontman Launches A.M. CONSPIRACY

The Orlando Sentinel is reporting that former DROWNING POOL frontman Jason "Gong" Jones has teamed up with ex-STILL NAIVE guitarist Rob Dehaven and CANVAS members Clint Campbell (guitars and voice),Dean Andrews (drums) and Kenny Harrleson (bass) in the newly christened Orlando, Florida rock band A....
June 27, 2005
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DEF LEPPARD Complete First Leg Of Shows With BRYAN ADAMS

DEF LEPPARD frontman Joe Elliott has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "Well, here we are the the end of the first leg of shows with Bryan Adams. I'm sat on the back of the bus 15 minutes before we go on in Atlanta, on what was originally a day off! ...
June 21, 2005
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Report: Heavy Metal Is Alive And Well In Bulgaria

Hugh Fraser of Bulgaria's SofiaEcho.com has issued the following report: With BLACK SABBATH and its famous front man Ozzy Osbourne hitting town next week, I wanted to take a look at the worldwide phenomenon of heavy metal and what heavy metal culture is in Bulgaria. Knowing little about the heavy me...
June 20, 2005
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SCOTT WEILAND's Wife To Husband's Detractors: 'You Can Kiss My Ass'

VELVET REVOLVER frontman Scott Weiland's wife, Mary Weiland, has released a statement in response to last week's Associated Press story in which "family obligations" and album "pre-production work" were cited by VELVET REVOLVER spokeswoman Kristine Ashton-Magnuson as reasons for the group's decision...
June 15, 2005