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ANGRA: Studio Update
ANGRA vocalist Edu Falaschi and guitarist Rafael Bittencourt traveled to Germany last week to put the finishing touches on the band's follow-up to 2001's "Rebirth", tentatively due this fall through SPV Records (NTS Records in France). Rafael had the following to say about the process. "We've been h...June 8, 2004
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VAN HALEN World Premiere Scheduled For Next Weekend
On the weekend of June 11-13, VAN HALEN will debut all three new songs from their forthcoming 36-song two-disc compilation, "The Best Of Both Worlds", on the Westwood One radio special "Van Halen – 2004 Tour Special and World Premiere" The one-hour special will also include the band's first radio in...June 5, 2004
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SODOM To Begin Recording New Album
Veteran German thrashers SODOM will enter House of Audio studio in Karlsdorf, Germany with producer Achim Köhler later this month to begin recording their new album, tentatively due before the end of the year. In other news, the group are continuing to compile material for their debut DVD, which is...June 4, 2004
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Former THE WILDHEARTS Drummer Resurfaces In SECURITY
Former THE WILDHEARTS/GRAND THEFT AUDIO drummer Ritch Battersby and ex-GRAND THEFT AUDIO singer Jay Butler have joined forces in a new band called SECURITY. Commented THE WILDHEARTS frontman Ginger: "Hey y'all. If you haven't already heard SECURITY, Ritch (ex-WILDHEARTS) new band, then I strongly su...May 31, 2004
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It's Official: BLACK SABBATH To Play This Year's OZZFEST
BLACK SABBATH will reunite for the first time since 2001 for Ozzfest 2004, which begins July 10 in Hartford, Conn., a spokeswoman for the annual road show told Reuters on Tuesday (May 18). Ozzfest co-founder and headliner Ozzy Osbourne will be joined by guitarist Tony Iommi and bass player Geezer Bu...May 18, 2004
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Former SLEEP Members Launch New Band
Former SLEEP members Al Cisneros (bass/vocals) and Chris Haikus (drums) have formed a brand-new two-piece band called OM, according to StonerRock.com. "The hallmarks of OM are mondo drums with the greatest sonic bass waves this side of the giant black hole drone found in our galaxy," according to a...May 4, 2004
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BACKYARD BABIES Ink Deal With Comic Art Collectable Company BIGKIDZ TOY
Comic art collectable company BigKidz Toy, founded by rock musician Ajax Garcia (THE NAPOLEON BLOWNAPARTS),has inked a deal with Sweden's BACKYARD BABIES. A handscreen-printed 12" x 20" Poster Art Kit (sample) will be available at all BACKYARD BABIES performances in support of their recently releas...May 1, 2004
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OVERLORDE Sign With CULT METAL CLASSICS
American power metal band OVERLORDE have inked a deal with Greece's Cult Metal Classics. The band are tentatively set to enter the recording studio in July to record the 12-song, 60-minute effort titled "Return Of The Snow Giant". This will be the first-ever full-length release by the band, whose re...April 26, 2004
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ILL NINO/FLAW: Louisville Date Moved
The ILL NINO/FLAW date in Lousville, Kentucky, originally scheduled to be held at Expo Five, has been moved to Headliners Music Hall, located at 1386 Lexington Rd., according to the local promoter. The show is still all ages and advance tickets can be purchased at KentuckyConcerts.com. Upcoming ILL...April 7, 2004
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GODSMACK To Film Pennsylvania Show For Upcoming DVD
GODSMACK will film their Friday (April 9) show in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., for an upcoming DVD, according to a recent journal post on their official site. The disc also will include interviews and assorted offstage tour footage. In other news, a Super Audio CD (SACD) version of the band's acoustic album,...April 5, 2004
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UPDATED: RANDY RHOADS' ROCKWALK Induction Marred By Misspelling Shocker
Legendary OZZY OSBOURNE guitarist Randy Rhoads' induction into Hollywood's RockWalk earlier today turned downright embarrassing when the bronze bust unveiled during the ceremony and later installed along the RockWalk posthumous inductee wall displayed the guitarist's often-misspelled last name as "R...March 18, 2004
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SOCIETY 1: Suspension Show Packs L.A.'s Key Club, Makes History
On Thursday, March 11, at L.A.'s Key Club, SOCIETY 1's Matt Zane became the first rock singer in history to perform live while "suspended" — pierced through the back and hoisted up in the air, supported only by the hooks in his flesh. An uncommonly disciplined and daring feat that has never been acc...March 17, 2004
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A PERFECT CIRCLE: 'The Outsider' Video Posted Online
A PERFECT CIRCLE's video for "The Outsider" has been posted online at this location (Windows Media player required). The band teamed up with directors Mark Kohr (ALANIS MORRISSETTE, SOUL COUGHING) and Steven Grasse for the clip, which was shot on location in Los Angeles and Palmdale, Ca. on January...March 6, 2004
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PRIME STH: Record Release Party Planned Next Week
Sweden's PRIME STH will hold a release party for their sophomore album, "Beautiful Awakening", on Thursday, March 11 at Öst 100 in Stockholm. Doors will open at 9:00 p.m. and the band will perform songs off the new album during the evening. The follow-up to 2002's "Underneath The Surface" (Giant Rec...March 2, 2004
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PRIME STH To Release Sophomore Album In April
Sweden's PRIME STH have set an April 5 continental European release date through Nuclear Blast Records for their sophomore album, "Beautiful Awakening". The follow-up to 2002's "Underneath The Surface" (Giant Records) was produced by vocalist Noa Modén and drummer Kasper Lindgren and mixed by Lasse...February 27, 2004

