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Former THE DARKNESS Bassist: I Was Fired
Former THE DARKNESS bassist Frankie Poullain has broken his silence regarding his departure from the group. Although Poullain's exit from the band (which happened on March 23) was initially attributed to "musical differences," the bassist has now confirmed to NME.COM that he was in fact fired. "Agai...June 12, 2005
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THE DARKNESS: New Album Update
According to a report on Xfm Online, THE DARKNESS have now left the Welsh studio they were based in for the past few months recording their new album and have moved to a London studio to complete guitarist Dan Hawkins' guitar parts and singer Justin Hawkins' vocals. As for indications of what the .....June 9, 2005
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DAVE GROHL Sorts Out JUSTIN HAWKINS And LEMMY
According to Megastar.co.uk, FOO FIGHTERS frontman Dave Grohl recently managed to patch things up between Justin Hawkins of THE DARKNESS and MOTÖRHEAD's Lemmy. "Justin told me that the band had a beef with Lemmy. So I called Lemmy on the cell. He lives a block away," Grohl told CMU Daily. "Lemmy had...June 6, 2005
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BALLISTIC: Negotiating With Record Labels
BALLISTIC mainman Tom Gattis (ex-DEUCE, TENSION, WARDOG) has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "First, I'm going to be a dad, finally! I had been working on it ever since Frankfurt last year and it finally took. Words can't express how excited I am. "We are currently shop...May 30, 2005
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QUEEN Honored At Britain's IVOR NOVELLO AWARDS
According to BrianMay.com, QUEEN today collected two major awards at the 50th Ivor Novello Awards, held this afternoon in London. Given each year, The Ivors, presented by the British Academy of Composers & Songwriters in association with The Performing Rights Society (PRS),are given to celebrat...May 26, 2005
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THE DARKNESS Slam Replacement Bassist Rumors
Despite tabloid rumors to the contrary, THE DARKNESS have not replaced their recently departed bassist Frankie Poullain with one of their roadies, reports Xfm Online. News that bassist Poullain had parted company with the band arrived earlier this week (May 23) with an official statement citing irre...May 25, 2005
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THE DARKNESS Split With Bassist
According to a posting on THE DARKNESS' official web site, bassist Frankie Poullain is no longer a member of the band. "Remaining members have cited musical differences as the reason for his departure," the posting adds. "A replacement will be announced within coming months." THE DARKNESS are curren...May 22, 2005
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DARKEST HOUR Guitarist's LOCUST FACTOR Project Available For Download
DARKEST HOUR guitarist Kris Norris has uploaded the entire 2002 album from his LOCUST FACTOR project at his official web site, KrisNorris.com. According to a posting on the site, "LOCUS FACTOR started out as a Kris Norris solo project when he was 18. After years of recording on the computer he met u...May 20, 2005
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GENE SIMMONS In May Issue DUB Magazine
A five-page interview with KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons is included in the current issue of DUB magazine. The article in "the original automotive lifestyles magazine" is decorated with photos of Gene with babes and cars. Go to Kiss Kollector to see photos of Gene with playmate Audra Lynn and P...May 13, 2005
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DARKEST HOUR To Film 'Convalescence' Video Next Week
DARKEST HOUR will be shooting a video for the song "Convalescence" with director Dale Resteghini (HATEBREED, TRIVIUM, UNEARTH, THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN) on May 18 in New York City. "Convalescence" comes off DARKEST HOUR upcoming album, "Undoing Ruin", due on June 28 via Victory Records. A preview o...May 11, 2005
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DARKEST HOUR: 'Undoing Ruin' Preview Available Online
A preview of the new DARKEST HOUR album, "Undoing Ruin", is available online at the Victory Records web site. The follow-up to 2003's "Hidden Hands of a Sadist Nation", "Undoing Ruin" was produced by STRAPPING YOUNG LAD mastermind Devin Townsend and features artwork by Chris Taylor of PG. 99. A June...May 10, 2005
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GARY MOORE To Perform At 'A Tribute to Dick Heckstall-Smith'
Legendary guitarist Gary Moore is one of the confirmed guests at the upcoming "A Tribute to Dick Heckstall-Smith" event on June 6 at the London Astoria. Other artists scheduled to appear include COLOSSEUM, Jack Bruce, Gary Husband, Mick Taylor, John Etheridge & John Marshall (SOFT MACHINE),Pete...May 6, 2005
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IRON MAIDEN, THE DARKNESS Members Comment On Resurgence Of Rock Fashion
Eric R. Danton of The Hartford Courant has issued the following report: Consider the rock T-shirt. It's not just a piece of clothing; it's a cultural totem, a tangible memento of personal taste. At least, it was. Once the province of concert merchandise booths, wearing a rock shirt meant that you or...May 6, 2005
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THE DARKNESS Frontman To Release Solo Album
THE DARKNESS frontman Justin Hawkins is set to release a solo album before the end of 2005, according to Xfm Online. Expected to be released two months after the new THE DARKNESS LP, the album, entitled "British Whale", is reported to be "less rock" than the band's previous output. "It's a lot less...April 30, 2005
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Label: SLIPKNOT Bassist Suffering From 'Exhaustion', Will Rejoin Band For European Tour
Lisa Fernandez of the Des Moines Register reports: To the shock of many maggots, Des Moines metal band SLIPKNOT performed last weekend at Hilton Coliseum in Ames without bassist Paul Gray. Singer Corey Taylor's announcement from the stage was vague — that Gray had been hospitalized, would return soo...April 28, 2005
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