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DEICIDE's GLEN BENTON To Guest On New VITAL REMAINS CD
DEICIDE frontman Glen Benton will perform all lead vocals on the forthcoming VITAL REMAINS album, entitled Dechristianized, which is due in late August/early September through Olympic Records in the US and Century Media Records in Europe. In an interview with Benton and VR members Tony Lazaro (guita...May 24, 2002
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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH Shuts Down Label Imprint, Denies Bassist Rumors
The Music Company, the record label imprint headed by METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich through an arrangement with parent company Elektra Records, has officially ceased to exist, Ulrich confirmed during an online chat last week. "I folded my label. [I] loved working with the bands, [but I] could not de...May 23, 2002
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QUEENSRŸCHE Frontman Speaks Out On GRAY Split, DEGARMO Rumors
QUEENSRŸCHE frontman Geoff Tate has spoken to Billboard magazine about the departure of guitarist Kelly Gray and the persistent rumors of an imminent return to the group's ranks of the man Gray replaced, Chris DeGarmo (a report which was refuted by QUEENSRŸCHE drummer Scott Rockenfield via his offic...May 17, 2002
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THE CULT Bassist Shoots Down Reports Of Collaboration With Ex-TAKE THAT Singer
THE CULT touring bassist Billy Morrison has shot down the rumors of a collaboration between him, THE CULT guitarist Billy Duffy and ex-TAKE THAT frontman Robbie Williams (who's got a hugely successful solo career in Europe) on a rock project. "Never believe what the papers say," Morrison stated. "My...May 15, 2002
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40 BELOW SUMMER Deny Split Rumors, Vow To Come Back "Stronger Than Ever"
40 BELOW SUMMER have rejected the rumors of the group's imminent split following their withdrawal from the ongoing STATIC-X US headlining tour. "Contrary to rumors, we are not breaking up," the band stated via their official web site. "Like any group who work in close quarters, we had issues that ne...May 11, 2002
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DEF LEPPARD To Headline Kansas Festival In Late June?
DEF LEPPARD have issued a "non-denial" via their official web site in response to the rumors of the group's participation as a headliner in a festival to take place in Kansas on June 29th. According to the band, "unfortunately, due to legal and organizational issues, we are not able to give you any...May 11, 2002
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THE HIVES Continue Bid For World Domination
Sweden's latest rock sensation THE HIVES continue their bid for world domination and have set an impressive record on the way. The recent issue of Kerrang!, sporting THE HIVES on the cover and a CD with music selected by the band, became the biggest-selling issue ever of the legendary magazine, with...May 10, 2002
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COAL CHAMBER's DEZ FAFARA: Things Got "Intense" Between MEEGS And Me
COAL CHAMBER performed their first show on Tuesday, May 7th since an onstage altercation between singer Dez Fafara and guitarist Miguel "Meegs" Rascon caused the group to cancel the remaining dates on their US tour. The band played in front of a sold-out crowd of 650 at Hollywood's Key Club and were...May 9, 2002
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IRON SAVIOR, MEZARKABUL, HEAVENLY Confirmed For Germany's WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival
IRON SAVIOR, MEZARKABUL and HEAVENLY are the latest acts to have been confirmed for this year's Wacken Open Air festival, which is scheduled to take place on August 2-3 in Wacken, Germany. The full list of artists currently scheduled to appear at the event is as follows: ALABAMA THUNDERPUSSY AMON AM...May 9, 2002
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SINERGY's ALEXI LAIHO: Sh.t-Talkers Can F.ck Off!!!
SINERGY guitarist Alexi Laiho (who also doubles as the frontman in CHILDREN OF BODOM) has issued the following statement regarding the rumors and speculation regarding the departure of bassist Marco Hietala (currently in NIGHTWISH) "I f.cking hate the internet, but I have to speak out on this Marco...May 9, 2002
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PHILIP ANSELMO: I'm Still In PANTERA
PANTERA frontman Philip Anselmo has once again shot down the rumors that he is planning on leaving the band prior to the recording of the group's next studio CD. In an interview conducted last Sunday before DOWN's show at Odeon in Cleveland, Anselmo told WMMS' The Metal Show that "I'm not an ex-memb...May 9, 2002
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CORNELL/RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE: The Exclusive Preview
Contrary to recent reports, the as-yet-untitled project featuring former SOUNDGARDEN vocalist Chris Cornell and members of RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE is not set for a late summer release on Epic Records — or any other date — according to Allstar, who cited a spokesperson for the label as the source of...May 7, 2002
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KOTIPELTO, METALUCIFER, SABBAT Confirmed For Germany's WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival
Finland's KOTIPELTOthe solo band of STRATOVARIUS vocalist Timo Kotipeltoand Japan's METALUCIFER and SABBAT are the latest acts to have been confirmed for this year's Wacken Open Air festival, which is scheduled to take place on August 2-3 in Wacken, Germany. The full list of artists currently schedu...May 4, 2002
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COAL CHAMBER's NADJA PEULEN: Rayna Is Not Coming Back
COAL CHAMBER bassist Nadja Peulen has shot down the rumors of an imminent return to the group's line-up of former CC bassist Rayna Foss-Rose, who left the group earlier this year to focus on her motherhood. According to Peulen, “for once and all, Rayna is not coming back. She quit because she is a m...May 2, 2002
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UNLEASHED Confirmed For Germany's WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival
Swedish death metal legends UNLEASHED are the latest act to have been confirmed for this year's Wacken Open Air festival, which is scheduled to take place on August 2-3 in Wacken, Germany. The full list of artists currently scheduled to appear at the event is as follows: ALABAMA THUNDERPUSSY AMON AM...April 30, 2002
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