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KITTIE File Lawsuit Against Their Record Label
Canadian metal band KITTIE are suing their U.S. record label, Artemis Records, for $900,000, the London Free Press has reported. KITTIE and their producer, Garth Richardson, filed suit yesterday in New York against Artemis, citing numerous counts of breach of contract, a statement from the band said...April 1, 2003
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POWERMAN 5000 Frontman Discusses New Album, Absence Of Spacesuits
POWERMAN 5000's forthcoming album, "Transform", will include a bonus Enhanced CD portion containing videos for the tracks "Free" and "Action", as well as other undisclosed extras. "Transform", due on May 20 through DreamWorks Records, is the fourth album from the platinum Los Angeles-based quintet....March 27, 2003
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Ex-GUNS N' ROSES Guitarist On VH1 Documentary: 'Don't Call It A Reality Show'
The regrouping of ex-GUNS N' ROSES members Slash (guitar) Duff McKagan (bass) and Matt Sorum (drums) is being documented by VH1 as a behind-the-scenes look at how the band gets constructed, from the songwriting, singer search and studio sessions to whatever the end result may be. "That sounds exciti...March 26, 2003
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KELLY OSBOURNE: OZZY Deserves Everything He Has
Ozzy Osbourne is more than just a father to his daughter, Kelly — he's also an adviser of sorts. According to her, he gives advice on living life in the public eye. "He (said) the stage can be the loneliest place in the world," she told the Associated Press. She didn't elaborate on its meaning. ...March 25, 2003
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Debating Iraq at OZZY's
The following item was published in today's edition of the New York Daily News: Elizabeth Taylor and Justin Timberlake were the guests of honor at a benefit Elton John gave with Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne Wednesday night in L.A. But the names of two other well-known people were on everybody's lips: Bu...March 21, 2003
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GUANO APES To Release New Single
Germany's GUANO APES will release their next single, "Pretty In Scarlet", on April 7. "Pretty In Scarlet" comes off the group's latest CD, "Walking On A Thin Line", which entered the German Media Control charts at position #1. The band's previous CD, "Don't Give Me Names", achieved the same feat thr...March 19, 2003
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POWERMAN 5000 Finalize 'Transform' Track Listing
POWERMAN 5000 have finalized the track listing to their new album, "Transform", due on May 20 through Dreamworks Records. It is as follows: 01. Assess The Mess 02. Theme To A Fake Revolution 03. Free 04. Action 05. That's Entertainment 06. A Is For Apathy 07. Transform 08. Top Of The World 09. Song...March 17, 2003
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CRADLE OF FILTH's DANI: I Can't Handle MARILYN MANSON's Fakeness
CRADLE OF FILTH singer Dani Filth has slammed MARILYN MANSON as "fake" and recounted an incident a couple of years back where the two parties came face-to-face — a meeting that ended with less than spectacular results. When asked by Britain's Metal Hammer magazine if he is interested in the kind of...March 17, 2003
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GUNS N' ROSES Attorneys Threaten AXL ROSE Impersonator
The law firm representing the current incarnation of GUNS N' ROSES has threatened legal action against an Axl Rose impersonator who has been posting messages on various GN'R message boards claiming to be the reclusive singer. The following is the letter sent by GN'R's management company, Sanctuary,...March 14, 2003
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ANDREW W.K. Names New Album
ANDREW W.K. has set "Blow Your Bone" as the working title for the follow-up to his critically-acclaimed debut, "I Get Wet", tentatively due in September through Island DefJam Records. "We had some problems," W.K. said of the working title during an interview with Rolling Stone. "It was supposed to b...March 13, 2003
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British Metal Veterans To Headline Benefit For Victims Of Rhode Island Tragedy
British heavy metal veterans TYGERS OF PAN TANG and OLIVER DAWSON SAXON will headline a special benefit event for the victims and the families affected by the fire at the GREAT WHITE concert in West Warwick, Rhode Island on Feb. 20. The concert, dubbed "Rhode Island Remembers", will take place on Sa...March 12, 2003
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SYSTEM OF A DOWN Bassist Sues Security Company
SYSTEM OF A DOWN bassist Shavo Odadjian has sued a Grand Rapids, Michigan security company, claiming assault, ethnic intimidation and humiliation by guards who threw him out of his own concert at Van Andel Arena, according to The Grand Rapids Press. Odadjian left the stage to join two female guests...March 10, 2003
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METALLICA's HETFIELD: Why PEPPER KEENAN Didn't Make It Into The Band
METALLICA frontman James Hetfield has confirmed reports that C.O.C. guitarist/vocalist Pepper Keenan was one of the musicians to have auditioned for the bassist slot in the group following the departure of Jason Newsted. "[Pepper]'s a good player and a solid guy," Hetfield told Kerrang! magazine. "I...March 10, 2003
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MUDVAYNE Singer Talks About Touring Plans, New Video
MUDVAYNE singer Chud (a.k.a. Chad Gray) recently spoke to MTV.com about how the band hooked up with LINKIN PARK, XZIBIT and BLINDSIDE for the upcoming Projekt Revolution tour, which launches April 8 in Rochester, New York. "We're friends with [LINKIN PARK]," Chud explained of the seemingly unusual p...March 7, 2003
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Fallen Metal DJ Honored At Providence Late-Night Vigil
At a vigil in downtown Providence, Rhode Island last night, about 4,000 rock 'n' roll fans paid tribute to Mike Gonsalves, the WHJY-FM radio personality known as Dr. Metal who kept them company through the nights, according to The Providence Journal. People from all walks of life came to the Dunkin'...March 2, 2003
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