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HENRY ROLLINS: Spoken-Word Appearances Announced
Punk rock icon Henry Rollins has lined up the following spoken-word appearances during September/October: Sep. 16 - Kent State University, Kent, OH Sep. 18 - Canandaigua, NY / Finger Lakes Performing Arts Center Oct. 03 - Forum Theater, Binghamton, NY Oct. 11 - Lyric Opera House, Baltimore, MD Oct....September 4, 2004
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MARILYN MANSON: 'Personal Jesus' Video Posted Online
MARILYN MANSON's video for his cover of DEPECHE MODE's "Personal Jesus" has been posted online at Launch.com. "Personal Jesus" is the first single off Manson's upcoming "best of" collection, "Lest We Forget", due on September 28 via Interscope. The compilation will contain rare photos and artwork by...September 1, 2004
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MARILYN MANSON To Host MTV Tribute To THE CURE
MARILYN MANSON will host a live tribute to THE CURE on September 17. The show — part of MTV's "Icon" series — will feature performances and testimonials from artists and celebrities who cite THE CURE as a significant influence upon their work. It will be held at Old Billingsgate Market in London, an...August 28, 2004
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METALLICA Named 'Best Band On The Planet' At KERRANG! AWARDS
METALLICA were named Best Band On the Planet at the Kerrang! Awards, beating out the likes of SLIPKNOT, THE DARKNESS, H.I.M., RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS and BLINK-182, according to Scotsman.com. VELVET REVOLVER, the new group composed of former members of GUNS N' ROSES and STONE TEMPLE PILOTS, won Best I...August 26, 2004
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QUEEN Album Gets Official Release In Iran
BBC News is reporting that QUEEN, fronted by gay icon Freddie Mercury, has become the first rock act to receive an official seal of approval in Iran. Western music is strictly censored in the Islamic republic, where homosexuality is considered a crime. But an album of QUEEN's greatest hits was offic...August 24, 2004
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CAMP FREDDY: Live Dates Announced
CAMP FREDDY, the Los Angeles-based "jam" band consisting of JANE'S ADDICTION guitarist Dave Navarro, former THE CULT touring bassist Billy Morrison (on guitar),ex-GUNS N' ROSES/THE CULT drummer Matt Sorum, and vocalist Donovan Leitch (the son of 1960s U.K. folk-rock icon Donovan),have lined up the...August 21, 2004
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THE ETERNAL: 'Down' Video Posted Online
Australian melodic doom metal band THE ETERNAL (formerly CRYPTAL DARKNESS) have uploaded their video for the track "Down" at their official web site. "Down" comes off the group's acclaimed debut album, "The Sombre Light of Isolation", available now through Finland's Firebox Records. THE ETERNAL, who...August 19, 2004
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THE ETERNAL: Live Performance To Be Webcast
Australian doom metal band THE ETERNAL (formerly CRYPTAL DARKNESS) will be playing a selection of tracks from their acclaimed debut album, "The Sombre Light of Isolation", live-to-air on "Burning Bitumen with Kene Lightfoot" on PBS-FM 106.7 after 10pm Melbourne time (GMT +10:00) on Wednesday, August...August 16, 2004
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THE ETERNAL: Album Launch Photos, Video Clips Posted Online
Australian doom metal band THE ETERNAL (formerly CRYPTAL DARKNESS) have uploaded 30 photos and four video clips from the Melbourne launch party for their "The Sombre Light of Isolation" CD, which was held earlier in the year. Check them out: pictures, video clips. As previously reported, THE ETERNAL...August 10, 2004
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VINCE NEIL To Be Honored At Adult-Film Awards Show
Former MÖTLEY CRÜE singer Vince Neil will be presented with a special "Rock 'n' Roll Award" at the upcoming 12th annual Nightmoves Adult Entertainment Awards Show on September 20 at Stormin's Palace in Tampa, FL. The Tampa Show, as it's known, is a five-day series of events and personal appearances,...August 10, 2004
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DEVOLVED: 'Calculated' Track Listing Announced
Australian tech-metallers DEVOLVED have confirmed the track listing for their new album, "Calculated". The CD will be released in Australia on September 6 through Modern Music via Sony distribution. An international release date and details will be announced soon. The track listing is as follows: 01...August 8, 2004
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THE ETERNAL Part Ways With Guitarist, Announce Replacement
Australian doom metal band THE ETERNAL (formerly CRYPTAL DARKNESS) have parted ways with guitarist Chris Burton. Former NEPLUSULTRA guitarist Matt Castles will be taking Burton's spot in the band for their upcoming tours, including a show in Hong Kong and a slot on the Doomination of Europe II festi...July 29, 2004
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New Compilation To Feature Scandinavia's 'Most Brutal' Bands
Arctic Music Group will be issuing a collection of new and unreleased material by "the most brutal relentless death and black metal bands that Scandinavia has to offer." Titled "Voices From The Arctic Circle", the compilation will feature songs by DENATA, LORD BELIAL, VISCERAL BLEEDING, IN BATTLE, E...July 20, 2004
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IRON MAIDEN Stars To Celebrate 50 Years Of The Fender Stratocaster
IRON MAIDEN's Bruce Dickinson, Adrian Smith and Nicko McBrain are the latest names to be added to the Miller Strat Pack concert on Friday, September 24 at Wembley Arena, in aid of Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy. It is also rumored that the IRON MAIDEN contingent will be joined by none other than the...July 20, 2004
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KISS' PAUL STANLEY: 'We Became Prisoners Of Our Own Set List'
KISS guitarist/vocalist Paul Stanley recently spoke to Pennsylvania's TimesLeader.com about the group's decision to carry on without original members, guitarist Ace Frehley and drummer Peter Criss. "Interestingly, the only people that seem to want to know why you've come back are the people that wis...July 18, 2004
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