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Is Rock Dead?

Jim Farber of the New York Daily News has issued the following report: "Is rock dead? Not quite. But judging from its performance on the charts — and compared to its biggest bands and trends from a few years ago — it's wheezing. Cast your eye down 2004's Top 10-selling album list and you won't ...

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HAMERFALL: Photos From 'Blood Bound' Video Shoot Posted Online

HAMMERFALL guitarist Oscar Dronjak has posted the following message on the group's official web site: "[The new HAMMERFALL single] 'Blood Bound' will be released in just two weeks, so it's time to unveil some still pictures from the video. We are frozen in ice in the beginning of the clip, standing...

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SLIPKNOT, METALLICA And EVANESCENCE Are Among Most Popular Band Internet Searches

EVANESCENCE, SLIPKNOT and METALLICA were among the top 10 most popular bands in 2004, according to the year-end list of Lycos Internet searches. The Lycos 2004 year-end list is based on Lycos search engine user queries from January 1, 2004 through November 30, 2004. Top 10 Bands of 2004, according t...

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KICKING K8 To Enter Studio This Weekend

San Diego's KICKING K8, featuring former DIAMOND REXX drummer Billy Nychay, will enter Signature Sound studios with producer Joe Marlett (KORN, SWITCHFOOT, QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE, FOO FIGHTERS, BLINK 182) to record their forthcoming CD. Tracking for the album will begin on December 11 and will feat...

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Former NIRVANA Members To Make First Joint Public Appearance In More Than Ten Years

Former NIRVANA stars Dave Grohl and Krist Novoselic will make their first public appearance together in more than ten years this Tuesday night (Oct. 19) in support of John Kerry, according to RollingStone.com. The two will attend a rally for the presidential candidate in the front parking lot of Las...

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ORGY's 'Vague' Video Is A 'Smashing Success'

MVWire.com is reporting that ORGY's new music video for "Vague" has been a smashing success. "Vague" is currently #1 on the charts for rock/alternative music videos, according to CVC reports. "Vague" was directed by 1171 Production Group's Michael Sarna, who has worked with artists such as SMASHMOUT...

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DEFTONES Perform On 'mtvICON' Tribute To THE CURE: Video Available

DEFTONES' performance at the "mtvICON" tribute to THE CURE, which was taped September 17 at Old Billingsgate Market in London, England, can be viewed online at this location. Also available for viewing is AFI's rendition of "Just Like Heaven", featuring an appearance by BLEEDING THROUGH keyboardist...

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MARILYN MANSON, DEFTONES Pay Tribute To THE CURE

MTV's U.K. channel has set an October 31 air date for the "mtvICON" tribute to THE CURE that was taped September 17 at Old Billingsgate Market in London, England. Marilyn Manson hosted the show, which featured performances and testimonials from artists and celebrities who cite THE CURE as a signific...

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DEFTONES To Perform At 'mtvICON' Tribute To THE CURE

DEFTONES have been confirmed to perform at the taping of the "mtvICON" live tribute event featuring THE CURE on Friday (Sept. 17) at Old Billingsgate Market in London. The Sacramento band will join the likes of BLINK-182 and AFI at the show, which will will feature performances and testimonials from...

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METALLICA Named 'Best Band On The Planet' At KERRANG! AWARDS

METALLICA were named Best Band On the Planet at the Kerrang! Awards, beating out the likes of SLIPKNOT, THE DARKNESS, H.I.M., RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS and BLINK-182, according to Scotsman.com. VELVET REVOLVER, the new group composed of former members of GUNS N' ROSES and STONE TEMPLE PILOTS, won Best I...

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SLIPKNOT, METALLICA, THE DARKNESS Among 'Best Band' Nominees At KERRANG! AWARDS 2004

SLIPKNOT, METALLICA, THE DARKNESS, H.I.M., RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS and BLINK-182 are battling it out for the "Best Band" award at the Kerrang! Awards 2004, according to the BBC News. The nominees for Kerrang! were revealed at a live gig in London on Tuesday (August 24),where bands like the LOSTPROPHE...

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THE FIFTH SUN: New Audio Clips Posted Online

Minnesota-based melodic death metallers THE FIFTH SUN have posted a couple of short audio clips from their upcoming second album, "The Hunger to Survive", at their official web site. Check out the samples: "Nameless" (mp3),"The Hunger to Survive" (mp3). "The Hunger to Survive" (view cover by renown...

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THE FIFTH SUN In Talks With CENTURY MEDIA RECORDS

Minnesota-based melodic death metallers THE FIFTH SUN are reportedly in negotiations with Century Media Records about the release of their second album, "The Hunger to Survive". "The Hunger to Survive" (view cover by renowned artist Mattias Noren at this location) was recorded at Studio Fredman in G...

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POISON's BRET MICHAELS Calls Himself 'A New Breed Of American Cowboy'

POISON singer Bret Michaels has told the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review that much of his solo music reflects his new gig: country music, a longtime passion. Michaels' fondness for country music even seeped into some of POISON's earlier songs, such as the 1989 No. 1 hit "Every Rose Has Its Thorn". "I'm so...

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JUDAS PRIEST: Live DVD In The Works, Album Scheduled For Nov. 9

Garry Sharpe-Young, editor of www.rockdetector.com — the world's biggest rock and metal database (with more than 25,000 bands covered) — spoke to JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford upfront of the band's Barcelona gig. JUDAS PRIEST has ranked No. 1 on the Rockdetector user charts for a straight seven mo...