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TRIVIUM Seek 'Biggest Fans' For Upcoming Video Shoot
On Tuesday, June 21, TRIVIUM will be shooting a music video for their song "A Gunshot to the Head of Trepidation" in their hometown of Orlando, Fl. Ever the fan-friendly band, TRIVIUM are putting out the call for 300 of their biggest fans to come down and be a part of video. The band is ...June 16, 2005
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Manager: DROWNING POOL Have New Singer Lined Up
DROWNING POOL have officially confirmed the departure of vocalist Jason "Gong" Jones less than two years after officially bringing him into the band (as first reported here yesterday). Jones apparently exited the group over the weekend, forcing the cancellation of a June 12 hometown show in Dallas,...June 14, 2005
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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Schedule 'Rockline' Appearance
KILLSWITCH ENGAGE will be the featured guests on the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline" airing Monday, June 20. The live show begins at 8:30 p.m. PT / 11:30 p.m. ET, and fans are encouraged to call in with questions during the program at (800) 344-ROCK (7625). To find a station near you, ch...June 14, 2005
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DROWNING POOL Part Ways With Singer
Texas-based metallers DROWNING POOL have parted ways with singer Jason "Gong" Jones. Jones apparently announced his decision to leave the band on the eve of the group's scheduled appearance in their hometown of Dallas on Sunday, June 12, resulting in the show's cancellation. Jones officially joined...June 13, 2005
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IRON MAIDEN: 'The Essential' Two-Disc Compilation Due In July
Legendary metal band IRON MAIDEN will release the career-spanning, two-CD compilation "The Essential Iron Maiden" through Sanctuary Records on July 12, 2005. "The Essential Iron Maiden" features some of the greatest heavy metal music ever recorded. IRON MAIDEN have had huge worldwide impact these pa...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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JUDAS PRIEST Frontman: 'We're Not Sitting Back On Our Laurels Of Success'
JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford recently spoke to the Asbury Park Press about the group's latest album, "Angel of Retribution", and his return, after 12 years, to one of the pioneering bands in the heavy metal genre. Several excerpts from the interview follow: On the band's reunion: "There was obv...June 10, 2005
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TRIVIUM's 'A Gunshot To The Head Of Trepidation' Video To Be Filmed This Month
TRIVIUM will be filming a video for the track "A Gunshot to the Head of Trepidation" later this month. The clip should be completed by mid-July, just in time for the band's run on this year's Ozzfest. The group's video for "Pull Harder on the Strings of Your Martyr" can currently be seen atJune 10, 2005
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MUDVAYNE's 'Lost And Found' Certified Gold
MUDVAYNE's "Lost and Found" has been certified gold by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) for shipments in excess of 500,000 copies. The follow-up to 2002's gold-certified "The End of All Things to Come", "Lost and Found" was recorded at The Plant studio in Sausalito, California wi...June 9, 2005
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SCOTT WEILAND Defends Use Of NAZI SS Hat, Says It 'Symbolizes Loss Of Democracy'
Launch Radio Networks is reporting that VELVET REVOLVER frontman Scott Weiland made the German branch of the band's label, Sony BMG Music, uneasy after executives there learned that Weiland had recently been wearing a Nazi SS hat onstage. According to NewYorkMetro.com, a letter from the German offic...June 9, 2005
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VELVET REVOLVER: One Year Later
Launch Radio Networks reports: It was one year ago today that VELVET REVOLVER released its debut album, "Contraband". No one knew if the pairing of former STONE TEMPLE PILOTS singer Scott Weiland with several ex-members of GUNS N' ROSES would be successful, but months of touring, nearly two million...June 8, 2005
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BLACK SABBATH: U.K. Warm-Up Concert Photos Posted Online
BLACK SABBATH fan site Black-Sabbath.com has uploaded several photos from SABBATH's warm-up show for their European tour, which took place Monday night (June 6) in front of 1,000 lucky fans at the Aylesbury Civic Centre in the United Kingdom. Check out the pictures at this location. Read a review of...June 8, 2005
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ARCH ENEMY: 'Doomsday Machine' Completed, Guitarist CHRISTOPHER AMOTT Takes Time Out
ARCH ENEMY guitarist Michael Amott has posted the following message on the group's official web site: "Dear ARCH ENEMY fans! "ARCH ENEMY guitar player (and my brother) Christopher Amott wants to take time out and fully concentrate on his studies at home in Sweden. "Christopher completed his work on...June 8, 2005
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OZZY OSBOURNE Demands Expensive Drinks
ContactMusic.com is reporting that Ozzy Osbourne's tastes have proved to be pricey for bosses of his Ozzfest 2005 tour — because he guzzles close to $2,000 worth of fizzy drinks alone on the road. As the BLACK SABBATH frontman prepares to take a host of bands on road with him for the summer-long tre...June 8, 2005
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SHARON OSBOURNE Defends WICKED WISDOM's OZZFEST Slot
Christa L. Titus of Billboard.com has issued the following report: Since the news broke in mid-May that WICKED WISDOM, the group fronted by actress Jada Pinkett Smith, will play at this year's Ozzfest, little has been heard about the act or how it landed such a coveted gig. But whatever its music so...June 7, 2005
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