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Brooklyn-Based Rock Trio ZO2 To Promote Debut CD On KISS/POISON Summer Tour
The Brooklyn-based rock trio ZO2 has been named as the opening act for the eagerly anticipated KISS and POISON tour in summer 2004. KISS has always fearlessly taken hot up-and-coming acts on the road with them as openers often rocketing those artists to success, and ZO2 is the latest in that long, d...June 9, 2004
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Report: MACHINE HEAD, HATEBREED, LIFE OF AGONY Drummers Jammed With METALLICA
According to Metal Hammer, MACHINE HEAD's Dave McClain, HATEBREED's Matt Byrne and LIFE OF AGONY's Sal Abruscato all jammed with James Hetfield, Robert Trujillo and and Kirk Hammett before the METALLICA trio settled on the drum line-up of Joey Jordison (SLIPKNOT),Dave Lombardo (SLAYER) and Flemming...June 7, 2004
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RUSH Guitarist Talks About 30th Anniversary Tour, Upcoming EP
RUSH guitarist Alex Lifeson has spoken to the Cleveland Plain Dealer about the group's 30th anniversary tour and upcoming covers EP "Feedback". "This being the anniversary and everything, we thought we'd get back out and do something special with this," Lifeson, 50, said of the current trek. "I mean...June 4, 2004
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BOTTOM To Work With TOOL Producer
San Francisco-based female metal trio BOTTOM have enlisted Sylvia Massy Shivy (TOOL, SYSTEM OF A DOWN) to produce their upcoming third album, "I Hug Myself All the Time". The record will be released on an as-yet-undetermined label. Demo versions of three new songs — "Dead2u", "Mortal 'N Me" and "I S...June 2, 2004
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ALEX SKOLNICK TRIO Sign With MAGNA CARTA RECORDS
ALEX SKOLNICK TRIO, the jazz ensemble led by former TESTAMENT/SAVATAGE guitarist Alex Skolnick, have inked a deal with Magna Carta Records. "Fittingly, Magna Carta is based in Rochester, NY, where we have some of our most rabid supporters," the band write on Alex's web site. "We want to thank all th...June 2, 2004
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JEFF KOLLMAN And VIRGIL DONATI To Team Up For Special Performance
Guitarist Jeff Kollman (GLENN HUGHES, $IGN OF 4) will make an appearance at the Baked Potato, 3878 Cahuenga Blvd W., in North Hollywood, CA on Thursday, June 3 for a special one-night only performance with drummer extraordinaire Virgil Donati (PLANET X, STEVE VAI),celebrated German bassist Jörg "J....May 31, 2004
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THERAPY? To Begin Recording New Album
THERAPY? bassist Michael McKeegan has posted the following message on the group's official web site: "Folks, It might have looked like we've been quiet for a while but we have actually been busy, busy boys. The UK tour with THE WILDHEARTS was amazing, we had an awesome time and received much, much l...May 30, 2004
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GENE SIMMONS: The 'Asshole' Concept Doesn't Work In Japan
KISS hit Japan Thursday (May 27) for the first of six dates, including a three-night stand at the Budokan Hall in Tokyo. Besides playing live, bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons is also promoting his new solo album "Asshole", which comes out in the U.S. on June 8. Simmons is hosting "Asshole" parties whi...May 28, 2004
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Despite the ever-presence of moonlighting SLAYER man Dave Lombardo, and as much as they may have claimed to be pushing the envelope of thrash, GRIP INC. have never made anywhere near the impression they would've liked to. And with vocalist Gus Chambers on the verge of leaving over creative issues a...May 23, 2004
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KISS: Sydney Show Filmed For Upcoming DVD?
According to KissFanShop.de, KISS are rumored to have had their concert in Sydney, Australia professionally filmed, possibly for a future DVD release. The show, which took place on May 18 at the Enmore Theatre, included a rendition of "Goin' Blind". KISS will launch their Japanese tour on May 27 in...May 21, 2004
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MICHAEL KISKE's SUPARED Call It Quits
According to the Michael Kiske (ex-HELLOWEEN) fan site MichaelKiske.tk, Michael's most recent project, SUPARED, has officially called it a day. SUPARED guitarist Sandro Giampietro has reportedly said about the group: "SUPARED does not exist anymore. But Michael and me will go on working together in...May 20, 2004
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KISS: Melbourne Photos Posted Online
Around 200 photos of KISS performing live in Melbourne, Australia have been posted online at this location. KISS played three dates in Melbourne last week as part of their current Australian tour: May 13 and 14 at Rod Laver and May 15 at the Palais. As previously reported, KISS will hit the road ...May 20, 2004
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CANDLEMASS Split Up — Again
Legendary Swedish doomsters CANDLEMASS have officially split up — seemingly for the last time. "We are truly sorry to inform you that CANDLEMASS have disbanded!" reads a posting on the group's web site. "This is sad news for us and everybody else that love this fantastic band. There will be no more...May 19, 2004
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Unsigned Trio ZO2 To Tour U.S. With KISS And POISON
According to a posting on their web site, Brooklyn-based trio ZO2 have secured the prestigious opening slot for this summer's KISS/POISON tour. "This would be an outstanding achievement for any band but the truly remarkable fact is that ZO2 is as yet unsigned," the group write. "The thrill of a rela...May 18, 2004
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PAGANIZER To Release New Album In June
Swedish death metallers PAGANIZER have completed work on their fifth album, "No Divine Rapture", tentatively due in June through Xtreem Music. The CD was recorded at Soundlab Studio with producer Mieszko Talarzcyk (NASUM) and features nine songs, including a freshly-penned track in Swedish called "I...May 17, 2004