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IN FLAMES Seek New Record Deal, Film Video
Sweden's IN FLAMES are currently seeking a new record deal following the expiration of their contract with Nuclear Blast Records. The band are said to have received a number of offers already and expect to have a new deal wrapped up sometime this spring. In other news, IN FLAMES are currently making...February 24, 2003
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JENS F. RYLAND Leaves BORKNAGAR!
Gutarist Jens F. Ryland has left Norway's BORKNAGAR. "[Jens'] decision is based on various personal reasons, but we would like to state that there is no conflict nor bad blood in relations to the break," mainman Oystein G. Brun said in an official statement. "On behalf of BORKNAGAR, I wish him all t...February 19, 2003
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DAVE ELLEFSON Speaks Out On Life After MEGADETH
Former MEGADETH bassist Dave Ellefson recently spoke to Guitar.com about his past accomplishments, his instruments of choice, and his decision to take a full-time day-gig in Artist Relations with Peavey. The following are some of the highlights from that interview: On MEGADETH's current status: "Wel...February 15, 2003
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BODY COUNT Commence Work On New CD
BODY COUNT, the Los Angeles-based band led by rapper Ice-T, have commenced work on a new studio album, tentatively due at the end of the year. "I can't walk down the street without people asking me, 'Where's BC?'," Ice told MTV.com. "It's funny that BODY COUNT was 10 years ago and since then there h...February 4, 2003
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POSSESSED: Legendary Demo To Surface On Limited-Edition Vinyl
Agonia Records, in collaboration with former POSSESSED frontman Jeff Becerra, will release a strictly limited-edition 10" MLP containing the band's legendary "Death Metal" demo tape, plus previously unreleased recordings of "Pentagram", "Swing Of The Axe", "Twisted Minds", and "Fallen Angel". Also i...February 3, 2003
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Rock Musicians Speak Out On Possible War With Iraq
An increasing number of rock artists are speaking their minds about a possible war with Iraq, with many of them seeing the potential military operation to oust Saddam Hussein as an issue that affects more than just enlisted soldiers and their families. Others, on the other hand, argue that even if S...January 23, 2003
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STRYPER's MICHAEL SWEET Speaks Out On New Songs, Future Plans
STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet has posted the following update via his official web site (www.michaelsweet.com): "I always feel the need to apologize to all of you when I'm not able to keep up with the site as often as planned. My sincere apologies. If I could I would write e new newsletter every da...January 23, 2003
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FRED DURST: My Feelings For BRITNEY Are 'Simple, Honest And Pure'
LIMP BIZKIT frontman Fred Durst has added fuel to the flame he claims he is trying to burn out — concerning his "dating" of Britney Spears — even hinting that he is "in love" with the pop tart. The following is Durst's latest posting on the band's official web site, www.limpbizkit.com: "Well I'm sur...January 20, 2003
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AUDIOSLAVE Guitarist, SYSTEM OF A DOWN Singer Break Law To Feed Homeless
AUDIOSLAVE guitarist Tom Morello and SYSTEM OF A DOWN singer Serj Tankian handed out food to dozens of homeless people Friday in defiance of a new city ordinance that places severe restrictions on food distribution programs Morello and Tankian, who founded the activist organization Axis of Justice l...January 3, 2003
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Son Of OZZY OSBOURNE Lands U.S. Record Deal
Louis Osbourne, Ozzy Osbourne's son from his first marriage, has signed a six mix-album deal with Strictly Rhythm Records in the U.S. The 26-year-old deep house/techno DJ from Birmingham, England is expected to release his first album for the label sometime next year. When recently asked what his Da...December 30, 2002
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RONNIE JAMES DIO On 'THE OSBOURNES': 'OZZY Has Been Used'
Former BLACK SABBATH frontman Ronnie James Dio believes that Ozzy Osbourne's current prevalence in the media will ultimately harm his musical legacy — particularly in the eyes of those "intelligent" enough to see how Ozzy "has been used" as a marketing tool by those around him. "I think that the thi...December 19, 2002
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STEVEN ADLER On GUNS N' ROSES' VMA Performance: 'I Was Expecting To Be Impressed'
Former GUNS N' ROSES drummer Steven Adler was "expecting to be impressed" by Axl Rose and co.'s performance at this year's MTV Video Music Awards, but found the group's eight-minute appearance on the show to be decidedly underwhelming. Responding to a fan question on The Official Steve Adler Fan Sit...October 16, 2002
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CRADLE OF FILTH Frontman Offers Update On New CD
CRADLE OF FILTH are continuing work on their much-anticipated Damnation And A Day CD at New Rising studios in Essex, England for a late 2002/early 2003 release through Sony Music. "Basically, we are busy doing a million and one things all worth absolutely nothing and suffering badly from the 'hurry...October 10, 2002
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'THE OSBOURNES' A Huge Hit In Canada
The Osbournes' Canadian debut on the CTV network this past Tuesday attracted an impressive 1.67 million viewers, Nielsen Media Research reported on Wednesday. The series — which follows the wildly dysfunctional lives of Ozzy Osbourne, his manager/wife Sharon and their children Kelly and Jack — was p...September 20, 2002
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PAPA ROACH Frontman Urinates In Bottle, Shares Contents With Audience Member
PAPA ROACH frontman Jacoby Shaddix urinated in a bottle, sipped from it, and then shared it with a woman in the audience during the band's appearance at Boston club the Middle East on Wednesday, August 14th. According to a post on the band's web site, "Jacoby was quite fast to revert to his old ways...August 26, 2002