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ECHO DRAIN Accuse JASON NEWSTED Of Cybersquatting
More details have emerged about the lawsuit filed by Dallas-based ECHO DRAIN against former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted, his post-METALLICA band ECHOBRAIN, and Newsted's Chophouse Records over the two bands' similar-sounding names. In addition to alleging that fans are confusing the two groups a...June 24, 2002
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SHADOWS FALL Complete Work On "The Art Of Balance"
Massachusetts-based quintet SHADOWS FALL, featuring new drummer Jason Bittner (formerly of STIGMATA and CRISIS),have completed work on their third full-length album, entitled The Art Of Balance, for a September 17th release through Century Media Records. Recorded at Planet Z studios with producer Z...June 21, 2002
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TWIGGY RAMIREZ Auditions For QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE
Former MARILYN MANSON bassist Twiggy Ramirez reportedly auditioned for the touring guitarist slot in QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE, but eventually lost out to A PERFECT CIRCLE axeman Troy Van Leeuwen, who handled the second guitar duties during QOTSA's most recent US trek. ...June 18, 2002
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VIVA DEATH: A FOO FIGHTERS/FACE TO FACE Collaboration
More information has surfaced about VIVA DEATH, the new band formed by FOO FIGHTERS guitarist Chris Shiflett, his brother/FACE TO FACE bassist Scott, FACE TO FACE frontman Trever Keith, and ubiquitous session drummer Josh Freese (i.e. VANDALS, A PERFECT CIRCLE). The group's 15-song, self-titled set...June 15, 2002
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BUSH's GAVIN ROSSDALE Contributes Solo Cut To Forthcoming Soundtrack
BUSH frontman Gavin Rossdale has been asked to contribute his vocals to a track on the forthcoming Triple X soundtrack, due out this summer. "I did a track with the excellent and exemplary Glenn Ballard," Gavin wrote in his online journal. "Such a trip playing and singing with different people in a...June 14, 2002
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A PERFECT CIRCLE, FOO FIGHTERS, FACE TO FACE Members Join Forces In VIVA DEATH
A PERFECT CIRCLE drummer Josh Freese, FOO FIGHTERS guitarist Chris Shiflett, plus FACE TO FACE members Scott Shiflett (bass) and Trevor Keith (vocals) have joined forces in a brand new project called VIVA DEATH. The group's debut album is due on August 27th. ...June 13, 2002
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PAINFLOW Become GOD'S AN INSECT
Finnish industrial metallers PAINFLOW have changed their name to GOD'S AN INSECT and are continuing work on first new material since parting ways with Massacre Records late last year. "We have made a bunch of new songs that sound completely new, although you can still recognize some similarities whe...June 9, 2002
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CALLENISH CIRCLE Added To Benelux NO MERCY Festival Dates
Dutch melodic death metallers CALLENISH CIRCLE have been confirmed for the upcoming No Mercy X-Mass festivals in the Benelux. Other acts scheduled to appear at the event are: SIX FEET UNDER, MARDUK, DYING FETUS, IMPALED NAZARENE, MACABRE, IMMOLATION and THE HAUNTED. CALLENISH CIRCLE will join the fe...June 9, 2002
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A PERFECT CIRCLE Commence Work On Sophomore Effort
A PERFECT CIRCLE have reportedly finished recording 80 percent of the music for their follow-up to Mer De Noms and hope to issue their sophomore effort in spring 2003, guitarist Troy Van Leeuwen told MTV. "It's definitely a step up from the last record," Van Leeuwen said. "A PERFECT CIRCLE kind of e...June 4, 2002
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IMMOLATION Ink European Deal With Listenable Records
IMMOLATION have signed a three-album European deal with Listenable Records. As previously reported, the group's forthcoming effort, Unholy Cult, will be issued through Olympic Records in North America in late October. According to bassist/vocalist Ross Dolan, "[the new album] is going to sound monst...June 1, 2002
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Former SAVATAGE Frontman Inks Deal With AFM Records
CIRCLE II CIRCLE, the new band of former SAVATAGE frontman Zachary Stevens, have inked a deal with Germany's AFM Records. The group expect to enter the studio in July to begin recording their debut album for a January 2003 release. As previously reported, Stevens has most recently been collaborating...May 28, 2002
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Prince Valium
Featuring former UGLY KID JOE/LIFE OF AGONY singer Whitfield Crane, ex-MACHINE HEAD/SOULFLY guitarist Logan Mader, former ADAYINTHELIFE guitarist Blunt, and ex-SKREW/PIECE DOGS bassist Kyle Sanders, Los Angeles' MEDICATION (formerly MYSTRESS) have relied at least in part on their impressive resumes...May 27, 2002
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OZZFEST Shuffles Dates, Showcases Dutch Metal Acts
The Ozzfest show at Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, originally scheduled for Thursday, August 29th has been changed to Sunday, August 25th. In addition, the Ozzfest date at AutoWest Amphitheatre in Sacramento, originally scheduled for Sunday, August 25th has been changed to Saturday, August...May 16, 2002
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MEDICATION Recruit Fill-In Drummer, Finalize Track Listing For "Prince Valium"
Los Angeles-based MEDICATION, who feature in their ranks former MACHINE HEAD/SOULFLY guitarist Logan Mader, ex-UGLY KID JOE/LIFE OF AGONY vocalist Whitfield Crane, ex-ADAYINTHELIFE guitarist Blunt, and ex-THE PIECE DOGS bassist Kyle Sanders, have recruited drummer Jason Loree for the group's current...May 16, 2002
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Former ALIEN Singer Bounces Back With Solo Release
Former ALIEN singer Jim Jidhed, one of the greatest voices of AOR, is coming back with his first solo album in 12 years. Containing material written largely by Jidhed himself, the singer's first solo album since 1990 is being produced by Tommy Denander and will also include songs penned by Steve Per...May 8, 2002