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A PERFECT CIRCLE Frontman Happy About Musical-Political Connections
A PERFECT CIRCLE frontman Maynard James Keenan has told Launch Radio Networks that he is happy to see the group isn't alone in doing their part for the current presidential campaign, and he praised efforts like the Vote For Change and Rock Against Bush tours. "I think it's important. I think it's im...October 18, 2004
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New MEGADETH Bassist: 'There Will Never Ever Be Another DAVE In The Band'
New MEGADETH bassist James MacDonough (ex-ICED EARTH) has posted the following message on the band's web site: "I've met many of you during my travels and will undoubtably meet many more, either you will respect my opinion or not. I'm up front and speak my mind which isn't entirely a good thing but...October 18, 2004
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IRON MAIDEN: More Details Revealed About BRUCE DICKINSON's 'Flying Heavy Metal' Documentary
According to a posting at the IRON MAIDEN fans site Maidenfans.com, the upcoming documentary documentary series about airplanes, tentatively titled "Flying Heavy Metal", that is being hosted by MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson is being produced by the U.K.-based Ricochet production company, and the for...October 16, 2004
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KING'S X: Live Album Samples Posted Online
Audio samples from KING'S X upcoming double live CD, entitled "Live All Over the Place", have been posted online at InsideOut.de. The album, which was recorded at various shows on the band's most recent North American tour, includes all of the group's classics as well as an acoustic portion featurin...October 15, 2004
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ANDREW W.K. Sings With FEAR FACTORY
Andrew W.K. had the "honor" of singing with FEAR FACTORY during their New York City concert at the Roseland Ballroom Wednesday night (Oct. 13),according to a posting on the singer's web site. "Andrew helped sing the song 'Edgecrusher' from the band's 'Obsolete' album," the posting continues. "It wa...October 15, 2004
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TOOL Gave MAYNARD JAMES KEENAN Time Off To Make New A PERFECT CIRCLE Album
Maynard James Keenan planned to start working on the next TOOL album this summer, after A PERFECT CIRCLE wrapped up touring to promote their second album, "Thirteenth Step". But Keenan wanted to release A PERFECT CIRCLE's politically flavored album "eMOTIVe" in time for this year's presidential elec...October 14, 2004
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SCREAMS OF ERIDA Single Featured On 'Desperate Souls' Soundtrack
Boston-based metalcore band SCREAMS OF ERIDA have been selected to be featured on the upcoming soundtrack to the independent film "Desperate Souls". "Desperate Souls" was shot by Elnino Cinema in Canada. The soundtrack will be released nationally in early November. However, it will only be available...October 13, 2004
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BLACK SABBATH: Unreleased Song Posted Online
A 53-second MP3 sample of an unreleased BLACK SABBATH song called "When I Came Down" has been posted online at the OZZY OSBOURNE fan site Ozzyhead.com. According to the Sept. 2003 edition of Record Collector magazine, "When I Came Down" was included on a two-track BLACK SABBATH acetate 45 rpm record...October 13, 2004
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TESTAMENT: In Recording Mode
San Francisco Bay Area thrash legends TESTAMENT have issued the following press release via their official web site: "Eric Peterson [guitar] has been given the green light to drive again by his doctor following his long recovery from a triple-fracture leg surgery. On tour in June, he fell down a fli...October 12, 2004
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GUNS N' ROSES Set Record Straight Regarding Band Lineup
GUNS N' ROSES have issued a statement refuting reports that the band are close to finding a replacement for departed guitarist Buckethead. The statement reads as follows: "There have been numerous reports over the last few weeks from various sources claiming that one person or another has been invit...October 12, 2004
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University Of Central Arkansas Denies TOMMY LEE Permission For Reality Show
Little Rock, Arkansas' KATV Channel 7 is reporting that the University of Central Arkansas took itself off the short list as a venue for a reality TV show by MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee. UCA President Lu Hardin said he engaged in "reflection and prayer'' before deciding that the drummer who perfor...October 11, 2004
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It's Official: LIFE OF AGONY Sign With EPIC RECORDS
As exclusively reported by BLABBERMOUTH.NET on September 10, reunited New York metal band LIFE OF AGONY have finally confirmed that they have signed a deal with Epic Records. Ben Goldman, Senior Vice President of A&R for Epic, signed the group on the strength of their four-song demo featuring th...October 9, 2004
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RONNIE JAMES DIO Says He Doesn't Understand VIVIAN CAMPBELL's Problem With Him
In a recent interview with Rockdetector.com's Garry Sharpe-Young, Ronnie James Dio addressed the thorny issue of the bitter words flung his way by ex-DIO guitarist Vivian Campbell. "I don't really know the exact details of Vivian's grievance with me — I don't think anyone does, but he has been very...October 8, 2004
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Producer KEVIN SHIRLEY Comments On DREAM THEATER, PAGE/PLANT DVDs
Veteran producer Kevin Shirley (DREAM THEATER, IRON MAIDEN, AEROSMITH, SLAYER) has posted the following message on his web site: "DREAM THEATER 'Live at Budokan' DVD and CD came out — it's awesome BUT make sure you set the audio mode very carefully otherwise it will not impress you sonically — it to...October 7, 2004
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ANTHRAX Drummer: Performing With PUBLIC ENEMY's CHUCK D Was 'Magic'
ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante has commented on his appearance with PUBLIC ENEMY during their performance at VH1's inaugural "Hip Hop Honors", which was taped Sunday (Oct. 3) at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City. "Scott [Ian, ANTHRAX guitarist] and I had the honor of playing with PUBLIC ENE...October 7, 2004
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