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COAL CHAMBER Experience "Dark Days" Ahead
COAL CHAMBER frontman Dez Fafara reportedly walked off stage 20-25 minutes into the group's set last night in Lubbock, Texas after announcing to the confused audience that they had just witnessed “the last COAL CHAMBER song...ever!” The three remaining members then proceeded to play two more songs w...April 18, 2002
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CRADLE OF FILTH Announce Date And Location Of "Secret" Gig
CRADLE OF FILTH will play a “secret” show at Oxford Zodiac on May 24th, the night before their scheduled appearance at the UK Ozzfest at Donington. Only 400 tickets are available for this warm-up gig show, and they can be purchased at this location (while supplies last). ...April 3, 2002
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A Night At VINNIE PAUL's: By COMES WITH THE FALL's WILLIAM DUVALL
Here is a rather amusing account from JERRY CANTRELL/COMES WITH THE FALL guitarist William Duvall about the CANTRELL band's recent trip to Dallas, Texas for the birthday celebration thrown by PANTERA drummer Vinnie Paul: “After the first day's rehearsal [for JERRY CANTRELL's performance at the South...March 23, 2002
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CRADLE OF FILTH To Play "Secret" UK Gig Prior To OZZFEST
CRADLE OF FILTH will reportedly be playing a secret UK gig before their appearance at this year's Ozzfest, which is set to take place at Castle Donington on May 25th. More details will be available shortly. ...March 21, 2002
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Velvet Noise
A completely convincing mixture of FEAR FACTORY, STRAPPING YOUNG LAD and MACHINE HEAD, Denmark's RAUNCHY are easily the country's best-kept secret and possibly one of the finest European “modern metal” bands I have heard in quite some time. The group's debut album, spectacularly produced by INVOCATO...March 17, 2002
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RUSH To Release "Vapor Trails" In May, North American Tour To Follow
Veteran Canadian rockers RUSH will release their much-anticipated new album, entitled Vapor Trails, on May 14th through Atlantic Records. The group's 17th studio recording, Vapor Trails marks the band's first all-new release since 1996, and comes as the follow-up to their RIAA gold-certified Test Fo...March 16, 2002
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PILSON/LYNCH Prepare To Enter Studio To Record Debut CD
According to former DOKKEN bassist Jeff Pilson, things are progressing amazingly well with his new project featuring ex-DOKKEN guitarist George Lynch (reportedly dubbed PYNCH) and the songs are all written, just a few details here and there to work out. Wait 'till you hear the finished songs. I thin...March 11, 2002
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THERION Part With Drummer, Secure Replacement
Sweden's THERION have parted ways with drummer Sami Karppinen. According to frontman Christofer Johnsson, Karppinen is tired of touring and drumming with a band. He will instead concentrate on working in our studio (this mean we will finally have more time available for other bands that want to reco...March 7, 2002
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NEVERMORE Frontman's "Secret" Past
Check out these hilarious “in action” photos of NEVERMORE frontman Warrel “Wally” Dane with his old band SERPENT KNIGHT: #1, #2, #3. ...March 6, 2002
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STRATOVARIUS Frontman Announces Title, Secures Label Deal For Solo Debut
STRATOVARIUS frontman Timo Kotipelto has set Waiting For The Dawn as the title of his forthcoming debut solo album, for which he has struck a deal with an as-yet-undisclosed major metal independent label (strongly rumored to be Century Media Records) for a May release. As previously reported, the al...February 22, 2002
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JASON NEWSTED: The Exclusive Interview!!
During a candid January 28th interview with journalist Martin Carlsson, portions of which appeared in the Swedish newspaper Expressen, former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted revealed interesting facts about his departure from METALLICA, James Hetfield's battle with addictions, the infamous Playboy f...February 9, 2002
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STRATOVARIUS Frontman To Issue Solo Album In April/May
STRATOVARIUS vocalist Timo Kotipelto is presently negotiating with several record labels regarding the release of his upcoming solo album, and if all goes according to plan, the CD will receive a worldwide release in April/May. As previously reported, the album will be released in Finland via Timo's...February 7, 2002
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DANZIG Set Title, Tentative Release Date For New CD
DANZIG have set Danzig 7: I Luciferi as the title of their forthcoming CD, the group's first under a multi-album agreement with Spitfire Records. Set for an April release, the album will reportedly feature a color blurry close-up photo of the band on the cover where Glenn is wearing his new black el...February 5, 2002
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TONY FRANKLIN Unveils "Secret" Project
Bassist extraordinaire Tony Franklin (i.e. DAVID COVERDALE, BLUE MURDER) has shed light on his much-rumored “secret” project which he has been hinting at but not offered any concrete information about in his previous postings on his official web site. Until now, that is. According to Franklin, “the...January 25, 2002
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STRATOVARIUS Vocalist To Issue Solo Debut In March/April
STRATOVARIUS vocalist Timo Kotipelto's recently-completed debut solo album will be released in Finland via Timo's own High And Loud label in March/April. No US or continental European release information has yet been made available. Among the tracks that are set to appear on the as-yet-untitled CD a...January 2, 2002