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THE DARKNESS To Headline U.S. Arenas In September, THE WILDHEARTS Asked To Support
THE DARKNESS will embark on a U.S. arena headlining tour in September and they've asked THE WILDHEARTS to be one of the tour's opening acts, according to an online posting by THE WILDHEARTS frontman Ginger. The bond between the two bands is so close, according to Ginger, "that the thought of them pl...May 19, 2004
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Unsigned Trio ZO2 To Tour U.S. With KISS And POISON
According to a posting on their web site, Brooklyn-based trio ZO2 have secured the prestigious opening slot for this summer's KISS/POISON tour. "This would be an outstanding achievement for any band but the truly remarkable fact is that ZO2 is as yet unsigned," the group write. "The thrill of a rela...May 18, 2004
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DOOGIE WHITE Comments On YNGWIE Tour, CORNERSTONE And Other Projects
CORNERSTONE, the project featuring ROYAL HUNT bassist Steen Mogensen and ex-RAINBOW/current YNGWIE MALMSTEEN vocalist Doogie White, have signed a Japanese record deal with Yamaha Communications. The group's recently completed third album, "Once Upon Our Yesterdays", will get a Japanese release on Ma...May 18, 2004
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RAGING SPEEDHORN Select Producer For Upcoming CD
Britain's RAGING SPEEDHORN have selected Joe Barresi (LIMP BIZKIT, BUCKCHERRY, QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE, MONSTER MAGNET, KYUSS) to produce their new album, tentatively due in late 2004 through SPV/Steamhammer Records. The CD, the group's first with ex-DEFENESTRATION axeman Jaye Thompson, will be reco...May 17, 2004
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THE WILDHEARTS: More U.S. Tour Dates Announced
THE WILDHEARTS have announced four extra dates in the U.S. during their upcoming tour as support for THE DARKNESS. They are as follows: Jun. 05 - Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade (w/ NASHVILLE PUSSY) Jun. 10 - Columbia, MO @ The Blue Note Jun. 18 - Philadelphia, PA @ North Star Bar Jun. 19 - New ...May 17, 2004
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OZZY OSBOURNE To Offer 'Unknown' Band Chance To Perform At OZZFEST 2004
Ozzfest's official web site has posted the first episode of "OzTV 2004", a Quicktime file (size 6.2 MB) containing a written message from Ozzy Osbourne. The message reads as follows: "We interrupt your Friday for a very important announcement from the Prince of F**king Darkness… "Do YOU have what it...May 14, 2004
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BLACK ABYSS Sign With MASSACRE RECORDS
German power metal band BLACK ABYSS have signed a deal with Massacre Records. The label will release the group's second album, "Angels Wear Black", later in the year. "Angels Wear Black" is the follow-up to BLACK ABYSS' successful debut, "Land of Darkness", which was released via B.O. Records. "Ange...May 13, 2004
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GREEN CARNATION: 'Light of Day, Day of Darkness' Parts 2 & 3 On The Way?
GREEN CARNATION mastermind Tchort (a.k.a. Terje Vik Schei, ex-EMPEROR, SATYRICON, EINHERJER) has commenced the songwriting process for what might become "Light of Day, Day of Darkness" Part II and III. Commented Tchort: "I never thought about continuing on the path set with [2001's] 'Light of Day, D...May 13, 2004
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SoundScan Report: FLAW, SEVENDUST, DEMON HUNTER, DEATH ANGEL
According to Nielsen SoundScan, FLAW sold 27,527 copies of their sophomore effort, "Endangered Species" (Republic/Universal),to debut at position No. 42 on next week's The Billboard 200 chart. SEVENDUST's new acoustic live live CD/DVD, "Southside Double-Wide Acoustic Live" (TVT),shifted 13,908 cop...May 12, 2004
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VELVET REVOLVER, THE DARKNESS To Headline FANTASY ISLAND Festival
VELVET REVOLVER and THE DARKNESS have been tapped to be the headliners June 26 and 27, respectively, at Fantasy Island — a music festival that will be held at the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City, N.J. FOUNTAINS OF WAYNE also will perform during the event. Fantasy Island will consist...May 12, 2004
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TESTAMENT: Another 'Bootleg' Video Available
San Francisco Bay Area thrashers TESTAMENT are currently offering another live "bootleg" video for sale in the "Merch" section of the group's official web site. "Testament - Live in Osaka Japan 1999" was filmed in Osaka, Japan during the "Riding The Snake Tour" in 1999 and includes pre-show backstag...May 10, 2004
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THE DARKNESS Singer Reconciles With Girlfriend
The Sun reports that THE DARKNESS frontman Justin Hawkins has gotten back together with ex-love Sue Whitehouse. "I'm glad to say we are back together," Hawkins said. "She's the only human for me. I can't live without her." He added, "We split up because everything just got on top of me last year. Th...May 10, 2004
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The End Of Heartache
When KILLSWITCH ENGAGE burst onto the scene in 2002, they lived up to the promise of New England scene legends OVERCAST (from which they had descended) with a sound that defied the nu-metal trends of the moment and went for something a little more traditional, yet still modern enough to sound fresh....May 10, 2004
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NIKKI SIXX On His Refusal To Tour With POISON: 'I'm Not Into Followers'
BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION bassist Nikki Sixx (ex-MÖTLEY CRÜE) spoke to the Stamford Advocate about the band's decision to pull out of the KISS tour this summer when they found out that glam rockers POISON were added to the bill. "I was in negotiations and said it depends who else is on the tour. If you'...May 9, 2004
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THE DARKNESS To Work With Legendary AC/DC Producer On Sophomore Album
THE DARKNESS have recruited legendary producer Robert "Mutt" Lange to produce the follow-up to their mega-selling debut CD, "Permission to Land", according to NME.com. Lange, who is married to country/pop superstar Shania Twain, has previously produced a number of classic rock albums from such artis...May 7, 2004
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