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GODSMACK's SULLY ERNA Speaks Out On Drummer Switch
GODSMACK are currently in Miami, Florida completing work on the material for their as-yet-untitled third album, which they hope to begin recording by October 1st for a February/March 2003 release through Republic/Universal Records. "We took a lot of time to ourselves before we even started writing a...August 13, 2002
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KISS' GENE SIMMONS Announces Details Of Lecture Tour
KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons has announced the details of his upcoming five-date lecture tour of Australia, which is scheduled to take place in late October/early November. According to Simmons, "the tour is called Speaking in Tongues and is being put together by Madison, an Australian company...August 5, 2002
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ANTHRAX's SCOTT IAN Praises CHEAP TRICK, Vents About MICHEAL JACKSON, MUNKY From KORN
The following is a re-posting of the latest installment of ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian's regular online column, dubbed "Alpha Mail", as it appears on the group's official web site at www.anthrax.com: "Comrades, I went to see CHEAP TRICK Tuesday night and all I can say is HOOOLLLLYYYYYY SHHHHIIIIIITT...July 12, 2002
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MARTIN WALKYIER: ROCKBITCH Were One Of Planet's Most Unique And Enlightened Bands
Former SKYCLAD and current RETURN TO THE SABBAT frontman Martin Walkyier has issued the following statement in response to the news that British all-girl rock band/sex commune ROCKBITCH have decided to cease all gigging activities: "It was with deep regret that I received an email this morning infor...July 11, 2002
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ANTHRAX's SCOTT IAN Reacts To JOHN ENTWISTLE's Death
ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian has posted the following message in response to the news of the recent passing of THE WHO bassist John Entwistle: "I was completely shocked today when Lonn Friend called to tell me that The Ox, John Entwistle had died in Vegas. Absolutely stunned. The man was a giant amon...June 28, 2002
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ANTHRAX's SCOTT IAN: New Album Hits You In The Middle Of Forehead And Doesn't Stop
ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian has posted the following message via the band's official web site at www.anthraxtheband.com: "We had a press day with a bunch of European journalists on Saturday. It was like a mini U.N. summit meeting except instead of talking about the situation in Palestine we talked a...June 20, 2002
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Former YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Frontman To Perform "Best Of" Set At THE GODS 2002
Former YNGWIE MALMSTEEN and current TALISMAN/HUMANIMAL frontman Jeff Scott Soto will perform a Best of Jeff Scott Soto set at The Gods 2002 show in Bradford, UK on Sunday, June 2nd. Also scheduled to appear are Canada's HAREM SCAREM and GIANT, among many others. Soto's backing band for the occasion...March 31, 2002
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JEFF SCOTT SOTO Confirmed For THE GODS 2002
Former YNGWIE MALMSTEEN and current TALISMAN/HUMANIMAL frontman Jeff Scott Soto and his solo band will appear at The Gods 2002 festival in Manchester, UK on Sunday, June 2nd. Other acts scheduled to perform include HAREM SCAREM and GIANT. ...March 28, 2002
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LIMP BIZKIT Guitarist Search: A Behind-The-Scenes Account
All guitar players considering taking part in the ongoing LIMP BIZKIT guitarist auditions and anyone else that hates Fred Durst with a passion should read the following account written by a recent applicant (originally posted at this location). A very entertaining read, indeed. Here it goes: “Some o...February 2, 2002
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ANTHRAX's Ian: New CD Will Be Full Of "Giant Fat Guitar Riffs"
ANTHRAX have tracked 15 songs—including three covers—during the recording sessions for their as-yet-untitled forthcoming CD, according to a tour diary submitted by guitarist Scott Ian at www.metal-sludge.com. Describing the record as “brutal”, Ian goes on to say that the upcoming CD, which apparentl...January 27, 2002
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DISTURBED Commence Work On Sophomore CD, Plan DVD
DISTURBED have commenced the writing process for their sophomore effort and expect to enter Groovemaster Studios with producer Johnny K during March to begin recording the CD for a late 2002 release through Giant/Warner Bros. Records. In other news, the band are presently working on their first-ever...January 9, 2002
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Archive News Nov 30, 2001
Here are some of the latest sales figures for various metal/hard rock releases in the US, as reported by Soundscan for the week ending November 25th, 2001 (number in parenthesis indicates the number of weeks the title has been on the sales chart): ... KID ROCK – Cocky: 223,062 (1) ...November 30, 2001
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Archive News Nov 15, 2001
The reunited CANDLEMASS—featuring bassist/mainman Leif Edling, vocalist Messiah Marcolin, guitarist Lars Johansson, guitarist Matts 'Mappe' Bjorkman, and drummer Jan Lindh—have officially been confirmed for next year's installment of the Sweden Rock Festival, which is scheduled to take place on J...November 15, 2001
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Archive News Oct 25, 2001
Norwegian black metal legends MAYHEM have finally broken their silence regarding the recent reports of vocalist Maniac's departure and rumors of a possible split. According to the band's official web site, “MAYHEM is NOT breaking up, nor is Maniac leaving.” Commented guitarist Blasphemer (aka Run...October 25, 2001
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Archive News Oct 15, 2001 - update 2
FLOTSAM AND JETSAM drummer Craig Nielsen has posted the following update on the group's recently cut-short US tour, reportedly as a result of “dismal” attendance: “As you have now heard, [stand-in vocalist] James Rivera [of HELSTAR] has delivered the goods like no other could have. The dude can not...October 15, 2001
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