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PHILIP ANSELMO: If You Fuck With The U.S., You're Going To Have To Pay

In a brand-new pre-Ozzfest interview with Metal Edge magazine, SUPERJOINT RITUAL frontman Philip Anselmo was asked if much of the band's last album, "A Lethal Dose of American Hatred", was a response to the events of September 11, 2001. "Parts of it, for sure," Anselmo replied. "I think we got to do...
August 6, 2004
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Former IRON MAIDEN Guitarist Sidelined By Hand Injury

Former IRON MAIDEN/PRAYING MANTIS guitarist Dennis Stratton suffered an "unfortunate accident" at a recent gig and will be unable to play guitar for the foreseeable future, according to a posting on the web site of Stratton's THE DENIAL bandmate, ex-JUDAS PRIEST singer Al Atkins. Stratton "suffered...
August 5, 2004
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EPICA To Release First DVD In October

Holland's EPICA (formerly SAHARA DUST),the new group formed by ex-AFTER FOREVER guitarist Mark Jansen, ex-CASSIOPEIA guitarist Ad Sluijter and keyboardist Coen Janssen, will be releasing their first DVD, "We Will Take You With Us / 2 Meter Sessies", on October 4. This DVD will come in a limited-edi...
August 4, 2004
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NONPOINT To Film New Video In Los Angeles

NONPOINT will be filming the video for their new single, "The Truth", in Los Angeles next week. The video will be directed by Matt Bass who previously worked with the group on the "Endure" clip. NONPOINT will also be doing a four-song acoustic in-store performance at FYE #180 (29 West Town Mall) in...
August 2, 2004
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THE PROPHECY Part Ways With Keyboardist, Seek Replacement

U.K.-based doomsters THE PROPHECY have parted ways with keyboardist Katie Colbrook and are currently seeking a replacement. "Any budding keyboard players please get in touch for an audition," the band write on their web site. "Contact details can be found on the booking page or you can PM the band t...
July 27, 2004
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MACHINE HEAD To Play Entire 'Burn My Eyes' Album At Philadelphia Show

MACHINE HEAD will celebrate the 10th anniversary of the worldwide release of their classic debut album, "Burn My Eyes", by setting aside their regularly scheduled set list and performing the record in its entirety on August 8 at the Philadelphia stop on their "Road Rage" tour. Widely considered to b...
July 26, 2004
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EARACHE RECORDS: 'We Are Proud To Be Working With ADEMA'

Earache Records has issued a press release confirming the signing of ADEMA to a worldwide deal (as first reported here earlier today). Commenting on their decision to sign the band, Earache U.S. label boss Al Dawson said, "We couldn't ignore the fact that ADEMA had sold nearly platinum and they were...
July 26, 2004
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ANTHRAX's SCOTT IAN: Why GEORGE W. BUSH Has Been A Terrible President

ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "As [the ANTHRAX webmaster] Brent says on the home page, 'Voting counts, opinions don't', and I know my opinion means nothing to anyone except me. At least it shouldn't. Use your own brain. Use the Internet...
July 24, 2004
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SUFFOCATION To Co-Host 'Headbanger's Ball'

Reunited New York death metallers SUFFOCATION will co-host this weekend's edition of "Headbangers Ball". "Headbangers Ball" airs Saturdays from 10-12 PM EST on MTV2. SUFFOCATIONs new video, for the song "Surgery of Impalement", was filmed at Philadelphia's Eastern State Penitentiary and features the...
July 22, 2004
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MINISTRY: Fall Tour Dates Announced

The first dates have been announced for MINISTRY's fall 2004 headlining tour. They are as follows: Sep. 14 – Meridian - Houston, TX Sep. 17 - Ogden Theatre – Denver, CO Sep. 21 - 4th and B - San Diego, CA Sep. 22 - House of Blues Anaheim - Anaheim, CA Sep. 24 - House ...
July 21, 2004
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JIMI HENDRIX Court Battle Drags On

Mike Lewis of Seattle Post-Intelligencer reports: As the trial for control of the estate built on the music of Jimi Hendrix reaches its originally scheduled midpoint, the case appears nowhere near half over, with both sides mired in debate about the state of mind of a man who isn't alive to talk abo...
July 21, 2004
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TUNGSTEN: New Album Update

TUNGSTEN vocalist/guitarist Al Hodge has posted the following message on the band's web site: "Over the weekend Steve Talamo came to H/T Studios in Chalmette, Louisiana and laid some lead guitar parts over one of the new TUNGSTEN songs from their upcoming as of yet untitled album. Just watching and...
July 14, 2004
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DAVE MUSTAINE Explains Why DAVID ELLEFSON Is Not In MEGADETH Anymore

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has posted the following message on the band's web site: "After I found out that I had to make a MEGADETH record instead of a Mustaine record, I contacted the 'R.I.P.' lineup to make the record. "I was going to still use Vinnie Colaiuta and Jimmy Lee Sloas to make the...
July 10, 2004
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DAVE MUSTAINE: 'DAVID ELLEFSON Is Suing Me And MEGADETH'

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "Here is what I have been saying in the interviews, what happened chronologically that caused the demise of the band, why [drummer] Nick [Menza] was fired, [guitarist] Marty [Friedman] quitting, records...
July 8, 2004
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Legendary Guitarists JIMMY PAGE, JEFF BECK Reunited For Photo Session, Interview

Legendary rock guitarists Jimmy Page and Jeff Beck were reunited for an exclusive photo session and an in-depth interview by Mojo, to be published in the magazine's next issue, set to hit the streets on July 15. In addition, the magazine comes with a free CD titled "The Roots Of Led Zeppelin" and .....
July 8, 2004