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SENTENCED Guitarist Says Writing About 'The Darker Side' Comes Naturally
FourteenG webzine recently conducted an interview with SENTENCED guitarist Sami Lopakka. A few excerpts from the interview follow: FourteenG: How sad was it during the writing process for "The Funeral Album" once you knew this was going to be your swan song? Sami Lopakka: "We made the final decision...June 13, 2005
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Former BLIND GUARDIAN Drummer Suffering From Ear Infection
Former BLIND GUARDIAN/current SAVAGE CIRCUS drummer Thomen Stauch has posted the following message on his official web site: "Unfortunately, I have to tell you that I won't be able to join you on our exclusive four-song presentation from our first SAVAGE CIRCUS album 'Dreamland Manor' on the Sweden...June 10, 2005
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MEGADETH Mainman Discusses His Close Relationship With Fans
MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine recently spoke to The Digital Noise Network about Gigantour, returning to his roots, his split from former bandmates and the success of the group's "The System Has Failed" album. A couple of excerpts from the interview follow: The Digital Noise Network: Dave, you're in...June 10, 2005
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'Rock School' Documentary Pulled From Release
Launch Radio Networks reports: "Rock School", the documentary about the real-life "School of Rock", has closed after just one weekend on a handful of screens. Sources told Launch that after a very light box office, Newmarket Films opted to cancel the remaining nationwide openings with no word about...June 9, 2005
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Time's Up For JIMI HENDRIX's Boyhood Home
The Associated Press has issued the following report: The owner of a run-down home where Jimi Hendrix once lived plans to move it to suburban Renton, across from the cemetery where the rock legend is buried. Owner Pete Sikov has until Friday to provide completed plans for moving the house; otherwise...June 8, 2005
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Australian Webzine To Release Free Metal Compilations
Australian webzine PyroMusic.net has announced plans to release the first in a series to FREE Australian metal compilations. These will include full artwork and band info included with every download. The compilations are designed to provide Aussie metal bands with an opportunity to gain global expo...June 6, 2005
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Winter Enclosure
In the current global market, a Norwegian band comprised entirely of good-looking women seems destined to have A&R executives tripping over their erections in a race to get their checkbooks out. OCTAVIA SPERATI has entered the scene in a low-key fashion so far, making noise at home for several y...June 5, 2005
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ROBIN FINCK Refuses To Discuss GUNS N' ROSES Until Release Date For 'Chinese Democracy' Is Set
GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Robin Finck has posted the following message for GNR fans on his official web site: "To be clear, the request to refrain from emailing me about GUNS N' ROSES is not a diss to you or to the band or to anyone. I simply am not eager to instigate that conversation ...May 30, 2005
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Professor Says 'Real Obscenity' Of Shock Music Isn't In The Lyrics
Penn State Live has issued the following report: The best-selling and award-winning music lyrics and styles of controversial performers from EMINEM and MARILYN MANSON, to LIMP BIZKIT and SLIPKNOT have been called vile, disgusting, uncivilized and even dangerous, particularly in recent Congressional...May 27, 2005
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GINGER: 'The Glory Is Not In Never Failing, But In Rising Every Time You Fail'
Former THE WILDHEARTS frontman Ginger has posted the following message on the group's official web site: "My life turned into shit on an aeroplane heading for the sunny Philippines at the end of 2004, a holiday my family would take every Christmas ? we'd visit family members, hang out on beaches, ea...May 23, 2005
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Report: Egyptian Heavy Metal Is Re-Emerging And Shaking Up The Scene
Sophia al-Maria and Ethan Heitner of Egypt's Cairo Magazine have issued the following report: Cairo has dirt, energy and — most importantly — frustrated youth under pressure: all elements needed to form hard and vital rock. By this rationale, Egypt has no excuse to be conspicuously inept in this int...May 18, 2005
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CHRIS CORNELL Says AUDIOSLAVE Knows How To Get Past 'Petty Ego Issues'
Launch Radio Networks reports: The success of their previous bands — SOUNDGARDEN and RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE — could have made it tough for the members of AUDIOSLAVE to deal with each other. But singer Chris Cornell told Launch that those previous experiences have actually helped the quartet deal b...May 18, 2005
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TYPE O NEGATIVE's PETER STEELE Is Not Dead
Despite a message on the band's official web site that seems to suggest otherwise, TYPE O NEGATIVE frontman Peter Steele HAS NOT DIED. The band, who are famous for their dark sense of humor, have spent much of the last few months preparing material for their SPV Records debut, which is expected to ....May 14, 2005
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BLACK SABBATH: More Details Surface About Newly Uncovered 1969 Live Recording
Robert Dwyer, webmaster of the Black Sabbath Live Project web site, has issued the following update on the recently uncovered 1969 live recording of BLACK SABBATH performing at a Scottish club: "I knew this story was going to be big news for BLACK SABBATH fans, but never did I realize how ...May 12, 2005
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MARTY FRIEDMAN Jams With G3 In Japan
Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman's official web site has been updated with the following message: "The sold-out Tokyo International Forum got a treat when Marty joined Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, and John Petrucci for an all-star jam at the end of the G3 show. They did 'Going Down', and as one...May 9, 2005
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