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WINDIR Sign With TABU RECORDINGS
Norwegian metallers WINDIR have inked a deal with Tabu Recordings. The band, who had previously released four albums through the Norwegian label Head Not Found, are a highly acclaimed live act, having performed at such Norwegian festivals like the Inferno, Quart and Hole In The Sky. In July of this...December 9, 2003
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ANDREW W.K. Adds Guitarist
Former ANDREW W.K. guitar technician Kendall has officially joined the band as their third guitarist. Kendall replaces Jimmy Coup (a.k.a. James Mecherle, formerly of Minnesota's COUP DE GRACE),who left the group last month due to "musical" differences. ANDREW's current touring band is rounded out b...December 8, 2003
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ANDREW W.K. To Host His Own MTV2 Show
ANDREW W.K. has been asked by MTV2 to host his own show. According to the singer, "Originally I had so many ideas and plans that I could barely think. I mean, my own TV show? I can do anything I want! WOW! At first I wanted to do something really planned out — something more ...December 7, 2003
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MONSTER MAGNET Announce New Drummer, Line Up 'Surprise' London Gig
MONSTER MAGNET have announced the addition of drummer Bob Pantella to the group's ranks. Pantella has been in several bands (including RAGING SLAB) and is currently playing with New Jersey blues musician Matt O'Rea in the BLUES HOUNDS and in Lee Stuart's (HALFWAY TO GONE) new band A THOUSAND KNIVES...December 3, 2003
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DIAMOND HEAD Guitarist Produces ONEPOINTTWENTYONE
DIAMOND HEAD guitarist Brian Tatler recently spent time in a recording studio producing a U.K. band called ONEPOINTTWENTYONE. A previous ONEPOINTTWENTYONE demo track, titled "Elf", can be downloaded at this location. No further information is available at this time. DIAMOND HEAD completed work on th...November 30, 2003
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MONSTER MAGNET Complete Work On New Album
MONSTER MAGNET have completed work on their new album, tentatively entitled "Monolithic Babies", with producer Scott Humphrey (ROB ZOMBIE, SPINESHANK, ANDREW W.K.). The CD, the group's first with bassist Jim Baglino (LORD STERLING),will feature such cuts as "Master Of Light", "On the Verge", "Slut...November 20, 2003
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ANDREW W.K. Guitarist Quits
Guitarist Jimmy Coup (a.k.a. James Mecherle),formerly of Minnesota's COUP DE GRACE, has reportedly left ANDREW W.K.'s touring band over "musical" differences. Coup, who is said to be planning a solo project, is being temporarily replaced on the road by W.K.'s guitar tech Ken. A more permanent repla...November 20, 2003
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MONSTER MAGNET Part Ways With Drummer
MONSTER MAGNET have parted ways with drummer Micheal Wildwood (ex-CHROME LOCUST). No reason was given for Wildwood's departure. The band are currently recording their new album, tentatively entitled "Monolithic Babies", with producer Scott Humphrey (ROB ZOMBIE, SPINESHANK, ANDREW W.K.). The CD, the...November 12, 2003
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SYSTEM OF A DOWN To Play Benefit Concert
SYSTEM OF A DOWN and RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS will play a Nov. 15 benefit concert for the Silverlake Conservatory of Music and the Warschaw Center for Prostate Cancer Research at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, according to Billboard.com. The show will be held at the Palladium in Los Angeles. Also appeari...November 10, 2003
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ANDREW W.K. Extends Fall Tour
ANDREW W.K. has extended his tour in support of his latest album, "The Wolf", with dates now stretching into early December. HOOBASTANK and DIE TRYING open most shows. On November 14, W.K. is scheduled to perform on NBC's "Late Night with Conan O'Brien". Released in early September, "The Wolf" is W....November 6, 2003
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THE END Sign With RELAPSE RECORDS
Mississauga, Ontario quintet THE END have signed a deal with Relapse Records. The group will release their first proper Relapse full-length in North American on January 13 and in Europe on January 26. THE END (Aaron Wolff – vocals, Steve Watson – guitar, Andrew Hercules – guitar, Sean Dooley – bass,...November 4, 2003
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Former WHITE ZOMBIE Drummer Joins Forces With Ex-STRIFE Guitarist
Former WHITE ZOMBIE drummer Ivan de Prume has teamed up with ex-STRIFE guitarist Andrew Kline in a new band called HEALER. Joining the duo in the group are violinist/Canada native Martin St-Pierre and bassist John McLaughlin (ex-NEW PAST LIFE). The band, whose musical direction is described as "worl...October 28, 2003
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Review: MOTÖRHEAD's LEMMYs Got An Ace Up His Sleeve
Andrew Perry of Telegraph.co.uk reviewed MOTÖRHEAD's concert at London's Hammersmith Apollo Saturday night (October 18). "My worst fears about Saturday's show — a triumphant return to the venue where 1978's totemic live album 'No Sleep Till Hammersmith' was recorded - were compounded by memories of...October 20, 2003
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ARTCH, ZYKLON Confirmed For Norway's 1001 WATT Festival
Veteran Norwegian power metallers ARTCH and acclaimed extreme metal act ZYKLON are among the artists confirmed to appear at the 1001 Watt festival, a three-day event set to take place October 23-25 in Skien, Norway. The complete lineup of acts currently scheduled to perform at the festival is as fol...October 15, 2003
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ZYKLON Confirmed For England's K-FEST!
Norway's ZYKLON, the band featuring Zamoth (a.k.a. Samoth) and Trym of EMPEROR, have lined up the following dates during the coming weeks: Oct. 24 - 1001 Watt Festival – Skien, NOR Oct. 25 - Rosendal – Trondheim, NOR Nov. 30 - TBA – London, UK (K-fest) In other news, following the "incredible" succe...October 6, 2003
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