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Report: GUNS N' ROSES May Sue To Block 'Greatest Hits' Album
GUNS N' ROSES may pursue legal action to block the release of the upcoming "Greatest Hits" CD, according to Billboard magazine. The band, led by Axl Rose, did not give their consent for "Greatest Hits" CD to move forward and is contemplating the possibility of suing Geffen Records to prevent the alb...February 18, 2004
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GUNS N' ROSES Fans Protest Release Of 'Greatest Hits' Collection
A number of GUNS N' ROSES fans are protesting the decision by Universal Music to issue a GNR greatest hits album without, what they say is, the approval of the band's lead singer Axl Rose, according to Australia's Undercover News. The irate fans have started an online petition via the GNR fan siteFebruary 17, 2004
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Ex-GUNS N' ROSES Guitarist, Wife Explain Pre-GRAMMY Incident
Arlett Vereecke, the publicist for former GUNS N' ROSES/current VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Slash and his wife Perla, has released a statement offering Slash and Perla's version of the incident that occurred last weekend at Clive Davis' annual pre-Grammy bash at the Beverly Hills Hotel. According to a...February 16, 2004
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Ex-GUNS N' ROSES Guitarist Breaks Up Cat Fight At Pre-GRAMMY Bash
Jeffrey Slonim of The New York Post reports that former GUNS N' ROSES/current VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Slash broke up a cat fight last weekend that ensued after his wife, Perla, who is five months pregnant with the couple's second child, tried to squeeze by a female reveler on her way out of Clive...February 15, 2004
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GUNS N' ROSES: 'Greatest Hits' Cover Posted Online
MusicTap.net has posted what is believed to be the official artwork for GUNS N' ROSES' upcoming "Greatest Hits" CD, due on March 23 through Geffen Records. Check it out here. "Greatest Hits", originally due last November before being pulled from the release schedule for reasons that were never clari...February 14, 2004
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Former NOTHINGFACE Members Launch New Projects
Former NOTHINGFACE guitarist Tom Maxwell and drummer Tommy Sickles have announced the formation of COLDWHITECHRIST with bassist Jerry Montano (DEADLIGHTS, DANZIG). Tom Maxwell explains, "After Ozzfest, Tommy and I decided to start a project with our longtime friends Jerry and Chad Gray (MUDVAYNE). W...February 14, 2004
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JUDAS PRIEST: 'Metalogy' Box Set Details Officially Revealed
JUDAS PRIEST have announced the details of their four-disc box set, "Metalogy", due on May 4 through Sony Music/Legacy Records. The 65-song collection comprises hits, favorites, B-sides and rarities recorded by the veteran heavy metal act between 1972 and 2002, according to Billboard.com. The box wi...February 9, 2004
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NIGHTWISH: Denver Date Added To Upcoming Tour
A Denver, Colorado date has been added to NIGHTWISH's forthcoming North American tour, which is set to take place in late August/early September. Support at all shows will come from fellow Finns LULLACRY. Confirmed dates so far are as follows: Aug. 16 - Toronto, ONT @ Opera House Aug. 17 - Montreal,...February 1, 2004
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NIGHTWISH: Basic Tracks Completed, Orchestra Parts To Be Recorded In London
NIGHTWISH keyboardist Tuomas Holopainen flew to London, England today (Jan. 29) to oversee the recording of orchestra parts for the group's forthcoming album, tentatively due this summer. The sessions will last a couple of days and will be followed by another trip to London in late February for some...January 29, 2004
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Report: Iraqi 'Death Metal' Band A. CRASSICAUDA Plays First Concert Since Fall Of SADDAM Regime
Rym Tina Ghazal of the Toronto Star reports that Iraqi death metal band A. CRASSICAUDA has its own way of expressing Iraqis' frustrations — with the aid of deafening sound blasts and blinding kaleidoscopic lights. "Metal is special," says lead singer Waleed Moughafar, 20, who speaks in an almost flu...January 25, 2004
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GENE HOGLAN Joins OPETH For Two Songs At Vancouver Show
Legendary drummer Gene Hoglan (DARK ANGEL, STRAPPING YOUND LAD, DEATH, TESTAMENT, OLD MAN'S CHILD) sat behind the kit for OPETH at the Vancouver stop of their current North American tour Friday night (Jan. 23) (as first reported here yesterday). Hoglan stood in for regular OPETH skinsman Martin Lope...January 24, 2004
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NIGHTWISH To Tour The U.S. In August?
Finland's NIGHTWISH will reportedly be kicking off a U.S. tour in August. So far, the only confirmed gig is at The Palladium in Worcester, MA on August 20. Tickets for the Palladium show go on sale on Friday, January 23 at 10:00 a.m. More dates are expected to be added soon. As previously ...January 16, 2004
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New STRATOVARIUS Singer: Audio, Video Samples Available!
STRATOVARIUS' brand-new vocalist Katriina Wiiala (a.k.a. "Miss K") spent the last four years fronting a "melodic hard rock" band called AURORA K, with whom she performed a number of gigs in addition to recording a two-song single, titled "11th Hour". According to Katriina's official biography (poste...January 15, 2004
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NIGHTWISH: 'From Wishes To Eternity' DVD Certified Gold In Germany
NIGHTWISH's first DVD, "From Wishes To Eternity", has been certified gold in Germany, according to a posting at the band's official web site. "This is the very first time band gets 'precious metal' outside Finland. NIGHTWISH would like to thank everybody who has bought the DVD. Thank You People!!! A...January 15, 2004
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MANDYLION Negotiating Record Deal
Norway's MANDYLION, the new band featuring former members of SACRALIS, OLD MAN'S CHILD, PECCATUM and DIMENSION F3H, are in the process of negotiating a record deal with an as-yet-undisclosed label. "We are very excited about the offer and hope to [come to] an agreement soon," the group write on thei...January 13, 2004