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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE: New CD Sells 38K In First Week, Fourth Highest ROADRUNNER Chart Debut Ever
KILLSWITCH ENGAGE sold a stunning 37,531 copies of their latest album, "The End of Heartache", in its first week of release to debut at No. 21 on next week's The Billboard 200 chart. This amazing accomplishment marks the fourth highest Roadrunner Records chart debut to date. The follow-up to 2002's...May 19, 2004
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LEASH LAW's MOWERY Comments On RICHARD CHRISTY's Departure From ICED EARTH
Guitarist/keyboardist Emo Mowery (ex-NOCTURNUS) has issued a statement in response to the news that his LEASH LAW/TIWANAKU bandmate Richard Christy has left ICED EARTH in order to pursue an audition for a permanent job on "The Howard Stern Show". The statement reads as follows: "First off I would li...May 18, 2004
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Former WHITESNAKE Guitarist BERNIE MARSDEN Checks In With Latest Update
Former WHITESNAKE and current M3 guitarist Bernie Marsden has posted the following message on his official web site: "I do apologise for the long delay to you all. No excuses, just pressure of work and forgetting! Pressure — I play the guitar for a living, what kind of pressure is that? "The BIG BOY...May 18, 2004
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Drummer RICHARD CHRISTY Explains Decision To Leave ICED EARTH
Drummer Richard Christy has issued the following statement regarding his decision to leave ICED EARTH: "Hello, Richard Christy here. I just wanted to say a few things about my decision to leave ICED EARTH. First off, it was the hardest decision I've ever had to make. I spent many sleepless nights wo...May 17, 2004
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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE's 'The End Of Heartache' Debuts At No. 39 On Australian Chart
KILLSWITCH ENGAGE's latest CD, "The End Of Heartache" has debuted at No. 39 on the Australian Record Industry Association (ARIA) album charts, according to the group's label, Roadrunner Records. In addition, the CD has entered the U.K. chart at No. 40. The follow-up to 2002's "Alive or Just Breathin...May 17, 2004
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ICED EARTH Announce New Drummer, Speak Out Against 'Bad Journalism'
ICED EARTH mainman Jon Schaffer has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "Again I must apologize for the delay in updating you all on the current events of [ICED EARTH], it's seems there's never enough hours in the day. "The tour has been an astounding success thus far with...May 17, 2004
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DREAM THEATER's PORTNOY Inducted Into MODERN DRUMMER HALL OF FAME
In addition to receiving his 20th Reader's Poll award (in the "Progressive Rock" category, for the 10th year in a row),DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy has been inducted into the Modern Drummer Hall Of Fame by Modern Drummer magazine, according to a posting on Portnoy's official web site. Mike jo...May 16, 2004
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VELVET REVOLVER: 'Letterman' Performance Confirmed, 'Howard Stern' Appearance Scheduled
As exclusively reported here on May 3, VELVET REVOLVER will perform live on CBS' "The Late Show With David Letterman" on Monday, May 24. In addition, the band — whose debut CD, "Contraband", is set to drop June 8 — will be making an appearance on "The Howard Stern Show" on Tuesday, May ...May 12, 2004
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Former WURKT Members Join Forces In A BORROWED LIFE
Former members of the once-promising Sacramento-based "nu-metal" act WURKT, Josh Robinson (vocals),Geoff Eckert (drums) and Toby Seeger (guitar),have joined forces in a new band called A BORROWED LIFE. Rounded out by guitarist Drew Cianciolo and bassist Manny Howard, A BORROWED LIFE recently compl...May 12, 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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ADLER'S APPETITE: More Dates Announced
ADLER'S APPETITE (formerly SUKI JONES),the new band featuring ex-GUNS N' ROSES drummer Steven Adler, RATT/LOVE/HATE singer Jizzy Pearl, ex-SLASH'S SNAKEPIT guitarist Keri Kelli, FASTER PUSSYCAT guitarist Brent Muscat, and ex-VINCE NEIL/RATT bassist Robbie Crane, have lined up a couple of U.S. dates...May 9, 2004
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Former LED ZEPPELIN Guitarist To Award POLAR MUSIC PRIZE To B.B. KING
Former LED ZEPPELIN guitarist Jimmy Page and conductor Elgar Howarth will award the 2004 Polar Music Prize to bluesman B.B. King and composer Gyoergy Ligeti, according to the Associated Press. Page will read the prize citation for King and Howarth will do the same for Ligeti at the May 24 prize cere...May 5, 2004
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DREAM THEATER, YES To Team Up For U.S. Tour: First Date Announced
DREAM THEATER and YES will be teaming up for a North American summer tour throughout August and September 2004. So far, only on date has been leaked: Saturday, August 28 at Tommy Hilfiger At Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh, NY. More cities and dates will be announced soon. ...May 4, 2004
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TERROR Sign With TRUSTKILL RECORDS
Los Angeles tough-core unit TERROR have inked a deal with Trustkill Records. The group's debut full-length CD, "One With The Underdogs", was produced by DEATH BY STEREO's Paul Miner (ATREYU, THRICE) and is scheduled for release in August. The follow-up to the group's nine song EP "Lowest Of The Low"...May 3, 2004
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MURDERDOLLS Guitarist On Tour With AMEN
MURDERDOLLS guitarist Acey Slade (ex-DOPE) is filling in on guitar for AMEN during their U.S. tour with BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION, according to EarplugsRequired.com. AMEN played the first show of the tour Friday night (April 30) as a four-piece as guitarist Rich Jones was back in London. Acey says he go...May 2, 2004
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