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BILLY GIBBONS Says He Recorded ZZ TOP Cover With QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE
ZZ TOP frontman Billy Gibbons has revealed that he recorded a cover of his band's "Precious and Grace" with QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE during a recent studio session for the latter group's upcoming album. "It's been awesome," raves QOTSA frontman Josh Homme about working with the bearded rock legend. "...August 20, 2004
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THY MAJESTIE Re-Sign With SCARLET RECORDS
Italy's THY MAJESTIE have re-signed with Scarlet Records for one more album, according to a posting on the group's web site. The band are expected to begin recording the follow-up to 2002's "Hastings 1066" in September for an early 2005 release. A demo version of a new track, entitled "The Siege of...August 16, 2004
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Finnish Death Metallers DEATH DU JOUR Complete Work On Debut Album
Finnish death metallers DEATH DU JOUR have completed work on their debut album, "Fragments of Perdition", due in September through Golden Lake Productions. The follow-up to the "Gamashinoch" EP was recorded at Pop-Studio with producer Mika Haapasalo. The complete track listing for the effort is as f...August 8, 2004
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PURE INC. To Release Debut Album In September, Hit The Road With MSG
Swiss rockers PURE INC. will release their self-titled full-length debut on September 13 through AFM Records. Produced by former CORONER/KREATOR axeman Tommy Vetterli, "Pure Inc." "demonstrates another major advance in the band's craft, blending mainstream rock with modern ferocity," according to a...August 4, 2004
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DISTURBED Debut New Bassist At Hometown Gig
DISTURBED played their first show with new bassist John Moyer (ex-THE UNION UNDERGROUND) on Saturday at the House Of Blues in their hometown of Chicago, according to Launch Radio Networks. The band also debuted two new songs, titled "Hell" and "Monster", which will most likely appear on the group's...July 30, 2004
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ICED EARTH: 'The Blessed And The Damned' Collection Due In August
Century Media Records has set an August 10 North American release date for the upcoming ICED EARTH "greatest hits" collection, entitled "The Blessed And The Damned". This double CD compilation contains 23 tracks featuring over two hours of remastered material spanning the band's Century Media career...July 27, 2004
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Bassist JOEY VERA Reports On ANTHRAX European Tour
Bassist Joey Vera (FATES WARNING, ARMORED SAINT, SEVEN WITCHES) has posted the following message on his web site: "Hey y'all, I know it’s been some time since my last update but I've been away as you know. Seems like I just got back from the ANTHRAX European tour yesterday. These past two weeks have...July 27, 2004
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AMY LEE Says She Is Worried About EVANESCENCE Drawing Crowds
EVANESCENCE singer Amy Lee has admitted to Launch Radio Networks that she was a little nervous about being able to draw enough fans to fill the seats on the band's current North American tour. "It's a little scary, because you always look at the numbers," Lee said. "Like, when we're booked to play a...July 24, 2004
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NOVEMBERS DOOM Sign With THE END RECORDS
Acclaimed Chicago doomsters NOVEMBERS DOOM have signed a wordwide deal with The End Records. The group's first release for the label will be a re-issue of the last full-length effort, "To Welcome the Fade". It will contain a bonus CD with unreleased material such as live songs from the band's tour w...June 30, 2004
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CATARACT: Limited-Edition Version Of New Album To Include Bonus DVD
Swiss metalcore band CATARACT will release a special limited first edition of their new album, "With Triumph Comes Loss", featuring a bonus DVD. "With Triumph Comes Loss", is scheduled for release on September 6 through Metal Blade Records. The band recorded the CD at Antfarm Studio in Aarhus, Denma...June 24, 2004
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GEORGE LYNCH Unleashes New Instrumental CD
Former DOKKEN guitarist George Lynch has just released a new instrumental CD, entitled "Furious George". The album is collection of cover tunes with extensive guitar solos that "will leave his legion of fans pointing and staring as their speakers melt in the guitar fury," according to an official pr...June 22, 2004
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LINKIN PARK, FINGER ELEVEN Among Winners At MUCHMUSIC Video Awards
LINKIN PARK (People's Choice Favorite International Group) and FINGER ELEVEN (Best Video) were among the winners at Sunday night's (June 20) 15th annual MuchMusic Video Awards in Toronto. The event boasted live sets by EVANESCENCE, THREE DAYS GRACE, HOOBASTANK and the BEASTIE BOYS (who also were hon...June 22, 2004
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OBLITERATION Take Part In OZZFEST Unsigned Band Contest
New York death metallers OBLITERATION have issued the following report regarding their participation in the Ozzfest 2004 unsigned band contest: "OBLITERATION made the audition for Ozzfest. I mean we made it by the skin of our teeth. Literally!!! Newly recruited bass player Mike Greenfield didn't sho...June 20, 2004
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CHRIS HEAVEN To Contribute DEEP PURPLE Cover To BLACKMORE Tribute CD
Italian hard rock vocalist Chris Heaven (EDGE OF TIME, REDLYNX) is recording a cover of DEEP PURPLE's "Soldier of Fortune" for an upcoming tribute to Ritchie Blackmore being released through Finland's Lion Music. Joining Heaven on guitars will be Max Arminchiardi. In other news, Heaven and fellow or...June 15, 2004
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STAIND Begin Recording New Album
STAIND guitarist Mike Mushok has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "Hey there, I know it's been a long time since I've written anything but lately I've been really busy working on this new record. We go into the studio today to start tracking the new stuff. I'm really exc...June 12, 2004
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