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GRAVE To Be Joined By Former Frontman At Stockholm Gig
On Friday, March 4, legendary Swedish death metallers GRAVE will be teaming up with VICIOUS ART, the new Swedish death/thrash band featuring Jörgen Sandström (THE PROJECT HATE, ex-ENTOMBED, GRAVE) on bass, for a show at Club Aggression in Stockholm, Sweden. Word has it that, if the alcohol level in...March 2, 2005
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Former KORN Guitarist's Solo Material Posted Online
According to a posting on the KORN fan site KornWeb.cjb.net, two solo recordings from former KORN guitarist Brian "Head" Welch have been posted online. Download the track "Kry" at VBF.org and "Dream" at GarageBand.com. Welch recently told MTV News that the songs he's been recording on his own reflec...March 1, 2005
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Former KORN Guitarist: 'I Was Afraid To Leave'
Former KORN guitarist Brian "Head" Welch spoke to MTV News Thursday night (Feb. 24) about his decision to leave the band to rededicate his life to Christianity. "I love everybody in the band — I was afraid to leave. It made me sad to think that I would be hurting the band if ...February 25, 2005
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SLIPKNOT Fans To Be Married Onstage At 'Maggot Marriage Ceremony'
KRZR 103.7 in Fresno is holding a contest in which one of 14 couples — all of whom are composed of SLIPKNOT fans (a.k.a. maggots) — will win the "Maggot Marriage." The prize includes the actual marriage, plus "swag" from a cakery, wedding rings, a black bridal dress, and a Hooter's Honeymoon trip to...February 24, 2005
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ALICE IN CHAINS: Audio From Benefit Concert Available For Download
Several low-quality MP3s from ALICE IN CHAINS' performance at a benefit for tsunami relief Friday night (Feb. 18) night in Seattle, Washington have been posted online. Check them out: 01. Got Me Wrong (mp3) 02. Down In A Hole (mp3) 03. It Ain't Like That (mp3) 04. Angry Chair ...February 22, 2005
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CRADLE TO GRAVE Announce New Drummer, Guitarist
CRADLE TO GRAVE, the Vancouver-based band featuring ex-AGGRESSION guitarist Denis "Sasquatch" Barthe, have announced the addition of drummer Zeus (ex-OMEGACROM) and second guitarist Scott Dennis (ex-STILL AT A LOSS) to the group's ranks. CRADLE TO GRAVE will hit the U.S. in March followed by a May/J...February 20, 2005
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VICIOUS ART: New Tour Dates Announced
VICIOUS ART, the new Swedish death/thrash band featuring former DARK FUNERAL members Matias Mäkelä and Robert Lundin, along with Jörgen Sandström (THE PROJECT HATE, ex-ENTOMBED, GRAVE) on bass, have lined up the following dates during the coming weeks: Mar. 04 – Stockholm, SWE @ Club Aggression (w/...February 14, 2005
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DARK NEW DAY: First Music Posted Online
DARK NEW DAY, the new "supergroup" featuring Clint Lowery (ex-SEVENDUST) on guitar, Brett Hestla (ex-CREED, VIRGOS MERLOT) on vocals, Will Hunt (ex-SKRAPE, TOMMY LEE) on drums, Clint's brother Corey Lowery (ex-STEREOMUD, STUCK MOJO) on bass, and Troy McLawhorn (ex-DOUBLE DRIVE) on guitar, have set "...February 11, 2005
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SYSTEM OF A DOWN Guitarist: It's All About The Songs
As the release approaches of the first half of their new album, "Mezmerize/Hypnotize", SYSTEM OF A DOWN guitarist Daron Malakian said the group is less concerned with making aggressive music than making good music. "SYSTEM's always revolved around our songs, as opposed to just aggression and making...February 10, 2005
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Petition Launched To Get DIMEBAG Inducted Into ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME
A petition has been launched to get late PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Dimebag was gunned down by a deranged fan on December 8, 2004 while performing with DAMAGEPLAN at the Alrosa Villa nightclub in Columbus, Ohio. The Rock &...February 7, 2005
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VELVET REVOLVER's MCKAGAN Talks GRAMMIES, 'Dirty Little Thing' Video And ELTON JOHN
VELVET REVOLVER bassist Duff McKagan recently spoke to Dave Hilson of Japan's Daily Yomiuri about nominated for a Grammy and the group's contribution to tsunami-relief cover of ERIC CLAPTON's "Tears in Heaven" (organized by Sharon Osbourne),among other topics. Several excerpts from the interview fo...February 4, 2005
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OTEP Frontwoman Talks About Being A Lesbian Singer In A Heavy Metal Band
OTEP frontwoman Otep Shamaya recently spoke to AfterEllen.com about being a lesbian in the heavy metal world and how the group landed their Ozzfest appearance, among other topics. A couple of excerpts from the interview follow: AfterEllen.com: With the kind of diverse musical influences you had, wha...January 31, 2005
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Stabbing The Drama
Utter the name SOILWORK and there'll usually be two decisive responses, the "I don't get what this band is all about," or the "SOILWORK rules!" crowd. You get it or you don't, love it or hate it. No matter what category you fall under, the band has to be commended for having the capacity to ...January 30, 2005
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CELTIC FROST: New Material From A Fan's Perspective
Reunited Swiss "avant-garde" metallers CELTIC FROST, who have yet to announce a new record deal for a comeback album that they've been diligently working on for over three years, have reportedly been quietly rehearsing and recording with new drummer Franco Sesa since late 2003. A fan who attended a...January 20, 2005
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SLIPKNOT Bassist Comments On Michigan Fan's Concert Death
SLIPKNOT bassist Paul Gray recently spoke to TheAge.com.au about the group's lyrics and their fanatical fan base the world over, among other topics. Several excerpts from the interview follow: On whether the subliminal value of SLIPKNOT's art seems largely about inviting mass catharsis through the a...January 20, 2005