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VELVET REVOLVER: Bringing Chaos Back Into The Rock World
VELVET REVOLVER's official biography, written by David Wild and provided by the group's record label, RCA/BMG Records, includes additional information about the band's formation and their forthcoming debut CD, "Contraband", due on May 11 (postponed from the previously announced April 27 date). Here...January 15, 2004
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OCCULT Sign With KARMAGEDDON MEDIA
Dutch thrashers OCCULT have inked a deal with Karmageddon Media for the release of their fifth studio album, "Elegy For The Weak", due in early March. A U.S. release through Candlelight Records is expected a short time after the European release. The follow-up to 2001's "Rage To Revenge" was produce...January 6, 2004
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THE HAUNTED Singer: Expect A 'Meaner' Attitude On New Album
THE HAUNTED frontman Peter Dolving recently took time out to answer a few questions on the band's official forum. The following are some of his responses pertaining to the progress of the songwriting sessions for the group's new studio album and the band's future plans: On the new material: Peter Do...January 5, 2004
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DIO: Spanish Tour Dates Announced
DIO have lined up the following Spanish tour dates in July 2004: Jul. 23 – Madrid, SPA @ Macumba Jul. 24 - Pamplona, SPA @ Gares Jul. 25 - Barcelona, SPA @ Razzmatazz Jul. 27 - Valencia, SPA @ Republicca Jul. 28 - Zaragoza, SPA @ Oasis Jul. 31 - Vigo, SPA @ TBA As ...December 16, 2003
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Ex-ANDREW W.K. Guitarist: 'I Gave Everything Of Myself'
Former ANDREW W.K. guitarist Jimmy Coup (a.k.a. James Mecherle, formerly of Minnesota's COUP DE GRACE) has spoken to Schwegweb.com about the circumstances that led to his departure from the group halfway through their most recent U.S. tour. Acknowledging that he was "technically fired" from ANDREW W...December 15, 2003
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Judge: GREAT WHITE Nightclub Fire Report Issued
A Superior Court judge confirmed Tuesday that a grand jury has issued its report on its nearly 10-month investigation into The Station nightclub fire that started after GREAT WHITE's pyrotechnics set the building on fire, killing 100 people and injuring scores of others, according to the Associated...December 9, 2003
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COLOUR TRIP To Record New Album
Metalcore veterans COLOUR TRIP will enter Studio Victor in Montreal, Canada this month to record their fifth album, "Penetration". The follow-up to last year's "Kill My Super Ego" will be engineered and produced by Jean-Francois Dagenais, best known for his outstanding work with KATAKLYSM, MALEVOLEN...December 9, 2003
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BILLBOARD Magazine Salutes THE OSBOURNES
The Billboard Information Group salutes the pop culture impact of "The Osbournes", the hit MTV series fronted by flamboyant rock veteran Ozzy Osbourne, with the publication of a special report in the Dec. 20 issue of Billboard. The issue is available on newsstands from Dec. 13 when the content also...December 2, 2003
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VALUME NOB: Upcoming Shows Announced
VALUME NOB, the Louisiana based band featuring CROWBAR guitarist Kirk Windstein on bass, have lined up the following shows during December: Dec. 05 – New Orlans, LA @ Dixie Tavern Dec. 27 – Metairie, LA @ Zeppelins (w/ LACERATE, KILLING MERCY) The band, who describe their music as "AGNOSTIC FRONT me...November 30, 2003
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GENE SIMMONS: ACE FREHLEY's Drug Problem Was Life-Threatening
KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons recently told the Bradenton Herald that he became a rock star for three things: money, girls and fun. Not necessarily in that order. "I've often heard some notions growing up — peculiar notions — that money is the root of all evil," Simmons said. "But that's nonsen...November 28, 2003
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CONTROL DENIED: Unfinished Album To See Light Of Day
Holland's Hammerheart Records have announced plans to release the unfinished sophomore album from CONTROL DENIED over the objections of Jane Schuldiner, mother of late CONTROL DENIED/DEATH frontman Chuck Schuldiner. Chuck, who passed away in December 2001 after a battle with pontine glioma, a rare t...November 24, 2003
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ARK: In The Studio Recording Third Album
ARK, the band featuring ex-CONCEPTION guitarist Tore Østby, former YNGWIE MALMSTEEN drummer John Macaluso, and ex-MALMSTEEN bassist Randy Cove, have posed the following message on their web site: "Dear ARKpeople! "As you know from our last note, we've been underground investigating stalactites and o...November 21, 2003
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HANGAR 18 To Headline 1st Annual BORDERLAND METALFEST
HANGAR 18, the MEGADETH tribute band featuring formerNEW EDEN/SINERGY bassist Melanie Sisneros, will be performing at the 1st Annual Borderland Metalfest in El Paso, Texas on Saturday, November 22. The festival will be a "one-of-a-kind" event in the El Paso area. Co-headlining the Metalfest will be...November 19, 2003
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KORN To Release 'Take A Look In The Mirror' Early Due To Leak
KORN have pushed up the release date of their "Take a Look in the Mirror" CD due to an online leak, according to MTV.com. The band's sixth album will now drop on Friday, November 21 instead of Tuesday, November 25. "We really wanted to put it out [early] because we want the kids to hear ...November 17, 2003
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NEW JERSEY METAL AND HARDCORE FEST: Schedule, Set Times Announced
The complete schedule and set times have been announced for the New Jersey Metal And Hardcore Fest, a two-day event set to be held at Asbury Park's Convention Hall complex on Friday, November 14 and Saturday, November 15. The final lineup of acts scheduled to perform at the festival looks as follows...November 8, 2003
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