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SUFFOCATION To Support MORBID ANGEL In The U.S.
Reunited New York death metallers SUFFOCATION have been confirmed as direct support slot on MORBID ANGEL's upcoming U.S. tour, scheduled for mid-March through April. Exact cities and dates will be announced soon. As previously reported, SUFFOCATION have set "Souls To Deny" as the title for their fir...December 15, 2003
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ANDREW W.K.'s Debut Goes Gold In Japan
ANDREW W.K.'s debut album, "I Get Wet", has been certified gold in Japan for sales in excess of 100,000 copies. Andrew has ventured to Japan a total of seven times so far — playing concerts all across the country. The song "Long Live The Party" from ANDREW W.K.'s new album, "The Wolf", recently hit...December 11, 2003
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ANDREW W.K. Adds Guitarist
Former ANDREW W.K. guitar technician Kendall has officially joined the band as their third guitarist. Kendall replaces Jimmy Coup (a.k.a. James Mecherle, formerly of Minnesota's COUP DE GRACE),who left the group last month due to "musical" differences. ANDREW's current touring band is rounded out b...December 8, 2003
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OZZY OSBOURNE Up For 'Brummie Of The Year' Award
Neil Elkes of Evening Mail is reporting that Ozzy Osbourne is among the celebrities competing for the "Brummie of the Year" award. Creator Jon Bounds said the award was created to honor Birmingham, England-born and -bred icons who epitomize the down-to-earth qualities of the city. He said: "The one...December 6, 2003
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GUNS N' ROSES Bassist Announces More Solo Dates
GUNS N' ROSES bassist Tommy Stinson has announced the following solo dates during December: Dec. 07 - New York, NY @ Pianos (w/ Angela McClusky) Dec. 16 - Los Angeles, CA @ Lava Lounge (benefit show) As previously reported, Stinson's as-yet-untitled solo album was recorded primarily over two months...December 2, 2003
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Former ANGEL DUST Bassist Joins COUNTER CLOCKWISE
Former ANGEL DUST bassist Frank Banx has joined Indianapolis-based metallers COUNTER CLOCKWISE. The band are currently working on their debut album, tentatively due in the spring. Download the group's early-2003 three-song demo in MP3 format: 01. Do You Believe (mp3) 02. No More Faith (mp3) 03. Tast...December 1, 2003
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All-Dwarf KISS Cover Band To Appear On 'Jimmy Kimmel Live'
MINI-KISS, an all-dwarf KISS cover band, will be the featured musical guests on ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live" on Monday, November 17. "Jimmy Kimmel Live" airs in most markets at 12:05 a.m. To check out pictures of MINI-KISS in action, click here (all photos by Frank Mullen). ...November 13, 2003
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SUFFOCATION Name New CD
Reunited New York death metallers SUFFOCATION have set "Souls To Deny" as the title for their first full-length release since 1995's "Pierced From Within", tentatively due in the spring through Relapse Records. The songwriting process for the follow-up to the 1998 "Despise The Sun" EP has reached th...November 12, 2003
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ANGEL DUST Vow To Carry On Despite Bassist's Departure
German power metallers ANGEL DUST have vowed to carry on with a new bassist following their acrimonious split with Frank Banx late last month. The group will commence the songwriting process for a new album in January, with a tentative summer 2004 release date planned. Writing to the band's official...November 9, 2003
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VIRGIN STEELE Record Enough Music For Two New Albums
Mark Gorman from the VIRGIN STEELE Home Office has posted the following update on the band's official web site: "VIRGIN STEELE are back in the studio completing the final recordings and mixes on [vocalist] David DeFeis' 'Barbaric-Romantic Movie Of The Mind' ..... the 'Lilith' soundtrack. All is goin...October 31, 2003
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SLIPKNOT Bassist Gets Informal Probation
Jeff Eckhoff of The Des Moines Register reports that authorities have agreed to drop drug possession charges against SLIPKNOT bassist Paul Gray in exchange for Gray's acknowledgement that he was on drugs when he was involved in a minor traffic accident (Story#1, Story#2) last summer in Des Moines. C...October 31, 2003
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RIOT Recruit VIRGIN STEELE Drummer
RIOT have announced the addition of drummer Frank Gilchriest (VIRGIN STEELE) to the group's ranks. "[When] RIOT was touring in Europe as the support act for VIRGIN STEELE in 1998, [guitarist] Mark [Reale] and the rest of the band, including [then-RIOT drummer Bobby] Jarzombek, watched Frank Gilchrie...October 30, 2003
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THEATRE OF TRAGEDY Celebrate 10-Year Anniversary
Norway's THEATRE OF TRAGEDY have posted the following message on their web site: "Well, today, it is exactly 10 years since we had our first practice together of what would be known as THEATRE OF TRAGEDY. "It was a dark and misty October night and we drove in our then band van, Raymond's Ford Transi...October 3, 2003
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INTERNAL BLEEDING Side Project To Support THE HOODS In Texas
PUNCHYOURFACE, the new band featuring INTERNAL BLEEDING members Frank Buffalino (guitar),Jerry Lowe (vocals) and Matt Ferrara (guitar, ex-REPUDILATION, GFY, 420),will be supporting THE HOODS on a tour of Texas later this month. The dates are as follows: Sep. 25 - San Antonio, TX @ Sin 13 Sep. 26 –...September 18, 2003
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STEVE VAI To Unveil 'Mystery Tracks'
Guitar mastermind Steve Vai will release "Mystery Tracks Archives Vol. 3", the second individual release from his limited edition box set, on September 23 through Favored Nations Records. Available only online through Vai.com, the 10-CD "Secret Jewel Box Set" is a collection of rarities, bonus track...September 16, 2003
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