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GENE SIMMONS Explains KISS' Longevity
KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons recently told The Toronto Sun that the secret to the band's longevity lies in defining themselves as a flashy band that plays non-flashy music, rather than the other way around. "When you think about it, we make no sense, because we're completely against fashion,"...August 7, 2003
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Former ST. VITUS Singer To Reveal THE HIDDEN HAND
THE HIDDEN HAND, the new band featuring hard rock guitar legend Wino (ST. VITUS, THE OBSESSED, SPIRIT CARAVAN),will release their debut album, "Divine Propaganda", on September 9 through MeteorCity Records. MeteorCity will handle radio and marketing in-house, with domestic distribution via Caroline...August 6, 2003
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JANE'S ADDICTION Guitarist: 'I Want A Happy Life'
Extra TV recently caught up with JANE'S ADDICTION guitarist Dave Navarro at Crunch Fitness in Los Angeles, where he works out with personal trainer Will Thompson. Dave says, "I want a happy life. I want a healthy life. I want to feel good. I want to be able to do my craft the best I ...August 5, 2003
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BILL WARD Says He's Hoping That There Will Be A New BLACK SABBATH Album
BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward recently spoke to Get Ready To Rock! about the group's current status and his long-delayed third solo album, "Beyond Aston". "After the last [BLACK SABBATH] tour everything fell apart again," Bill said of the band's current situation. "The original idea I thought we w...August 1, 2003
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BUSH Twins Meet CHRIS CORNELL At His Birthday Bash
The New York Post reports that the Bush twins asked one of their Secret Service minders to introduce them to AUDIOSLAVE frontman Chris Cornell at The Deck at Pier 59 the other night. Cornell happened to be celebrating his birthday at the hotspot with girlfriend Vicky Karayiannis, a Paris-based publi...July 29, 2003
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RUSH Reveal 'Rio' CD/DVD Details, Dispel Breakup Rumors
Veteran Canadian rock trio RUSH will release the triple-disc live album and double-disc DVD, titled "Rush in Rio", in September via Anthem/Atlantic Records, according to Billboard.com. The DVD version of"Rush in Rio" includes all 28 songs from the CD (recorded last Nov. 23 on the last show of the ba...July 24, 2003
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JETHRO TULL Leader To Embark On Solo Tour
JETHRO TULL leader Ian Anderson will embark on a two-month solo tour in the fall in support of his forthcoming disc, "Rupi's Dance". The solo tour — dubbed "Rubbing Elbows with Ian Anderson" — is described on JETHRO TULL's web site as "an intimate evening of acoustic songs, music and bawdy tales." "...July 9, 2003
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Former LED ZEPPELIN Guitarist Gets Behind RIFFATHON 2003
Guitarist, Total Guitar and Guitar Techniques, in association with the Academy of Contemporary Music, have announced the first-ever U.K. Riffathon 2003. Supported by none other than former LED ZEPPELIN guitarist Jimmy Page, the Riffathon is designed to encourage players of all ages to get out there...July 8, 2003
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SAVATAGE Mastermind Confirmed For PROGPOWER USA IV
SAVATAGE mastermind Jon "The Mountain King" Oliva will join FATES WARNING's Ray Alder as a special guest at ProgPower USA IV on Friday, September 5 and Saturday, September 6 at Earthlink Live in Atlanta. "I think bringing Jon and Ray to the fest simply adds to the mystique of the show," said promote...July 8, 2003
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Former FAITH NO MORE Guitarist Explains His Departure
Former FAITH NO MORE guitarist Trey Spruance, who played on the band's "King For A Day, Fool For A Lifetime" CD (1995),recently spoke to Perfect Pitch Online about the countless rumors that have been circulating regarding the reasons for his departure from the group. "My favorite is the one that ca...July 7, 2003
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HANOI ROCKS Release New Single
Reunited Finnish rockers HANOI ROCKS have just issued a new single, "A Day Late, A Dollar Short". The song comes off the group's latest CD, "Twelve Shots On The Rocks", which was released earlier this year. In addition to the title track, the single also includes the tracks "Bad News" and "Moonlight...July 4, 2003
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LIMP BIZKIT's DURST Addresses 'Shit Talk' From SUMMER SANITARIUM Tourmates
LIMP BIZKIT frontman Fred Durst has sent the following update to the band's official mailing list: "The album — well, we're in the last stretch and this motherfucker rocks!! It's so ready to rip the heads off any haters out there who listen to watered down formulated nonsense. I still won't tell you...June 19, 2003
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THERION Promise 'Many Surprises' On Upcoming CD
Sweden's THERION are currently at work in Modern Art Studios in Stockholm recording their new album for a late 2003 release through Nuclear Blast Records. Additional recording will take place at studios in Denmark and Czech Republic. Mainman Christofer Johnsson promised that there will be many surpr...June 11, 2003
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SICK OF IT ALL To Play 'Secret' London Gig
New York hardcore veterans SICK OF IT ALL will play a "secret" show in London at the end of the month — under the name SCRATCH THE SURFACE. The band will open for NORA and EVERY TIME I DIE on Monday, June 23 at London's Underworld. They will take the stage at 8:00 p.m. ...June 10, 2003
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SLAYER, TESTAMENT, DESTRUCTION Confirmed For Switzerland's METAL DAYZ 2003 Festival
SLAYER, TESTAMENT, DESTRUCTION and ANNIHILATOR are among the artists confirmed to perform at Metal Dayz 2003, a three-day festival set to take place Aug. 1-3 at Z7 in Pratteln, Switzerland. The complete list of artists scheduled to appear at the event is as follows: Friday, August 1 DESTRUCTION BLAZ...June 5, 2003
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