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MACHINE HEAD Finish Recording New Album, Prepare To Mix
MACHINE HEAD have finished recording their fifth studio album, entitled "Through The Ashes Of Empires", at Sharkbite studios in Oakland, California and are currently preparing to begin mixing the effort for an October 13 European release through Roadrunner Records. "Yesterday [July 21] was our last...July 22, 2003
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St. Louis Post-Dispatch: 'It May Be Time For OZZY To Retire From Performance'
Brian Q. Newcomb of St. Louis Post-Dispatch reviewed the Ozzfest 2003 tour when it came through town Thursday (July 17). "[Ozzy] Osbourne's importance in the genre is unquestioned, but with the doddering, 55-year-old Ozzy a likely candidate for a 'this is your brain on drugs' public-service announce...July 18, 2003
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MACHINE HEAD Guitarist Says He Is Busting Out 'Bad-Ass' Riffs On New Album
MACHINE HEAD guitarist Phil Demmel has posted the following recording update to the band's official forum: "Finished my rhythm tracks on 'Hawaiian Shirt Saturday'. Topped it off with a couple Grey Goose Foo-Foos to celebrate with [Robert Flynn] and engineer Mark Keaton. Had a few rough spots, but go...July 15, 2003
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Australian METALLICA Fans Get The Jump On Concert Tickets
Megan Connellan of Australia's The Border Mail reports that freezing cold, dark and uncomfortable Mr. Michael Durrant would not have missed it for all the METALLICA CDs in the world. Mr. Durrant, 20, set the alarm for 4.30 a.m. Monday (July 14) to line up in Albury to buy tickets for METALLICA's Mel...July 14, 2003
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Are 'Hair Metal' Bands Making A Comeback?
Daniel Shearer of The Princeton Packet reports that for those who will cheer, even those who will sneer, the undeniable fact remains: Hair bands are making a comeback. Propelled to mega-stardom by nearly 10 years of continuous airplay during the '80s and early '90s, the genre bore the brunt of count...July 10, 2003
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Man, Teen Listened To SLIPKNOT Before Committing Murder
Felisa Cardona of San Bernardino County Sun reports that a pair of friends carried butcher knives and sang a song by the "death metal" band SLIPKNOT as they lured their friend to his death, police say. Prosecutors say Jason Lamar Harris, 20, and his 16-year-old friend, Amber Rose Riley, talked about...July 8, 2003
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KELLY OSBOURNE Lands Part In 'Live Freaky! Die Freaky!'
Kelly Osbourne is the latest cast addition to the forthcoming animated/puppetry film "Live Freaky! Die Freaky!", according to the film's official web site (www.livefreakydiefreaky.com). The Hellcat Pictures production was written and directed by independent filmmaker John Roecker and produced by RAN...July 8, 2003
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Former FAITH NO MORE Guitarist Explains His Departure
Former FAITH NO MORE guitarist Trey Spruance, who played on the band's "King For A Day, Fool For A Lifetime" CD (1995),recently spoke to Perfect Pitch Online about the countless rumors that have been circulating regarding the reasons for his departure from the group. "My favorite is the one that ca...July 7, 2003
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Former GUNS N' ROSES Drummer To Appear On MR. BIG Tribute CD
Former GUNS N' ROSES and current VELVET REVOLVER drummer Matt Sorum is one of the featured musicians on the upcoming MR. BIG tribute project, "Influences And Connections", tentatively due in Japan later in the year through Pony Canyon Records. The album, the initial pressing of which will come in a...June 22, 2003
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Former POISON/MR. BIG Guitarist Signs European Solo Deal With FRONTIERS
Former POISON/MR. BIG guitarist Richie Kotzen has signed a solo deal with Frontiers Records for the European release of his newest solo effort, "Change". Richie started his career at the age of 17 when he released for Shrapnel Records his self-titled debut album gaining great attention from the medi...June 17, 2003
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Former POISON/MR. BIG Guitarist Announces Los Angeles Dates
Former POISON/MR. BIG guitarist Richie Kotzen has lined up the following solo gigs in Los Angeles: Jul. 11 – Los Angeles, CA @ Club Lingerie Jul. 20 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Joint Jul. 25 – Los Angeles, CA @ Platinum Live Jul. 27 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Joint Kotzen's latest solo ...June 12, 2003
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GENE SIMMONS: Solo Album To Feature Songs From DYLAN, ZAPPA
KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons' first solo record in 25 years will feature songs co-written by Bob Dylan and the late Frank Zappa, Billboard.com has reported. In addition, Simmons is courting a number of singers, including GUNS N' ROSES frontman Axl Rose, for guest vocals. The as-yet-untitled di...June 10, 2003
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BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION Drummer To Tour With PAUL GILBERT
BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION drummer Scot Coogan will be joining former MR. BIG/current RACER X guitarist Paul Gilbert on his solo tour of Japan later this month. Confirmed dates are as follows: Jun. 16 - Yokohama, JAP - Landmark Hall Jun. 17 - Hiroshima, JAP - Club Quattro Jun. 18 - Osaka, JAP - On Air .....June 8, 2003
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Vintage OZZY And SABBATH Classics Unleashed In Vancouver
OZZY OSBOURNE's first show with his rejuvenated band — Zakk Wylde (guitar),Jason Newsted (bass),and Michael Bordin (drums) — was a rousing success. The Madman's second Canadian tour in as many years kicked off in Vancouver Sunday night (June 1) and a handful of seldom-played Ozzy classics were unl...June 4, 2003
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ENCHANT Set Release Date For 'Tug Of War'
Bay Area prog-rockers ENCHANT have set a July 29 release date through Inside Out Music for their new album, "Tug Of War". The 10-song opus was again produced by guitarist Doug Ott and mixed by Tom Size, who has previously worked with MR. BIG, SAMMY HAGAR and Y&T, among many others. "Tug of War"...June 2, 2003
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