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AS HOPE DIES Reform, Begin Writing New Material
Roughly one year after breaking up, Southern California metal/hardcore band AS HOPE DIES have reformed with a new line up. The group have reportedly completed five new songs for an upcoming record, with three more songs in the works. According to the band, their new material is "very similar to the...August 24, 2004
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DORO's 'Let Love Rain On Me' Becomes Her Most Successful Single Ever
The new DORO single, "Let Love Rain On Me", entered the official German Media Control single chart at position No. 65, making it the most successfull DORO single ever and her first single in the German charts since 1993. As previously reported, the "Let Love Rain On Me" EP, released in Europe by AFM...August 23, 2004
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P.O.D. Guitarist To Release Solo Album
P.O.D. guitarist Jason Truby, who replaced founding member Marcos Curiel in February 2003, is planning to release a 24-track solo acoustic album before the end of the year. "String Theory" will be available on P.O.D.'s web site beginning in September. Truby reportedly played a remarkable nineteen gu...August 17, 2004
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LARS ULRICH Says METALLICA's Decision To Be Accessible To Fans Comes From Punk Roots
METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich recently spoke to the Star Tribune about the band's $4.3 million documentary "Metallica: Some Kind of Monster" and the band's upcoming book, "So What! The Good, The Mad and The Ugly", due on August 17 through Broadway Books. Several excerpts from the interview follow: Q...August 12, 2004
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RUSH Guitarist Says Court Case Won't Delay U.K. Tour
Andy Coleman of the U.K.'s Evening Mail is reporting that RUSH guitarist Alex Lifeson today promised Birmingham fans the band's forthcoming NEC shows will definitely go ahead — despite a court case hanging over his head. The 50-year-old musician says he was due to appear in a Florida court in Septem...August 11, 2004
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THE DARKNESS Asked To Sign Dead Dog
The Irish Examiner is reporting that British rockers THE DARKNESS encountered a strange request from a fan — to sign his grandma's dead dog. The group's drummer Ed Graham recalls the bizarre request from an admirer — who believed he could obtain a peace of mind with his late estranged grandmother if...August 10, 2004
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DORO: Upcoming EP To Feature Host Of Exclusive Tracks
German metal chanteuse DORO's EP, "Let Love Rain On Me", released in Europe by AFM Records on August 9, hosts a crop of exclusive tracks of interest to collectors. A regular radio version of the title track (mp3 sample) is enhanced by versions sung in both Spanish ("Llueva En Mi Tu Amor") and ...August 5, 2004
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QUEENSRŸCHE Singer: The Door Is Open For DEGARMO To Contribute To 'Mindcrime II'
QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate has spoken to Billboard.com about the group's decision to write the next chapter to the 1988 ground-breaking concept album, "Operation: Mindcrime". Tentatively titled "Operation: Mindcrime II", the set is due next year via Sanctuary. With regards to the pressure to top...August 3, 2004
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NONPOINT To Film New Video In Los Angeles
NONPOINT will be filming the video for their new single, "The Truth", in Los Angeles next week. The video will be directed by Matt Bass who previously worked with the group on the "Endure" clip. NONPOINT will also be doing a four-song acoustic in-store performance at FYE #180 (29 West Town Mall) in...August 2, 2004
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TRAVERS & APPICE Album Due In October
TRAVERS & APPICE, the new band featuring guitarist/vocalist Pat Travers and drummer Carmine Appice (CACTUS, VANILLA FUDGE, OZZY OSBOURNE),will release their debut album, "It Takes A Lot Of Balls", on October 14 through SPV Records. The CD also features an appearance by veteran bassist T.M. Stev...August 2, 2004
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Review: METALLICA's 'So What' Journal Pairs Well With 'Monster' Documentary
Bob Gendron of the Chicago Tribune has reviewed METALLICA's first-ever official book, "So What! The Good, The Mad And The Ugly" (view cover here),due in August via Broadway Books. "The genuine treasures are found in discussions with the group's members, particularly in a series of round-table inter...July 26, 2004
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AMY LEE Says She Is Worried About EVANESCENCE Drawing Crowds
EVANESCENCE singer Amy Lee has admitted to Launch Radio Networks that she was a little nervous about being able to draw enough fans to fill the seats on the band's current North American tour. "It's a little scary, because you always look at the numbers," Lee said. "Like, when we're booked to play a...July 24, 2004
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AT THE GATES Launch New Web Site
Long-defunct Swedish thrashers AT THE GATES have launched a new official web site at this location. Included on the site are a bunch of rare photos, recordings and other memorabilia. One of the more melodic death metal bands to expand beyond Sweden and spread their sound across the world alongside p...July 23, 2004
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HELMET, CLUTCH, KITTIE Confirmed For LOCOBAZOOKA 2004
HELMET, CLUTCH, JOSH TODD, KITTIE, MONSTER MAGNET and TESLA are among the bands confirmed to appear at Locobazooka 2004, a two-day event set to take place September 25-26 at the Fitchburg Municipal Airport in Fitchburg, MA. Also scheduled to appear are BREAKING BENJAMIN, CROSSFADE, DROPBOX, EARSHOT,...July 22, 2004
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'Headbangers' Battle For Air Guitar Crown In Dublin
Irish Examiner is reporting that ten "headbangers" took to the stage tonight battling to represent Ireland in the Air Guitar World Championships. Thrashing imaginary guitars and banging their heads to tunes by LED ZEPPELIN and METALLICA among others, the performers gave it their all at The Village i...July 22, 2004