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MICHAEL SCHENKER Slams PETE WAY: 'He Was So Bad It Was Embarrassing'
Legendary guitarist Michael Schenker recently spoke to Pitriff.com about his departure from UFO and his recently released MSG (MICHEAL SCHENKER GROUP) album, "Arachnophobiac". When asked why he decide to give up the rights to the UFO band name, Michael said, "[UFO vocalist] Phil Mogg approached me a...December 2, 2003
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STRATOVARIUS Guitarist Apologizes, Hires Bodyguards
STRATOVARIUS guitarist Timo Tolkki has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "After speaking with all the band members I am now travelling to Berlin to talk with the Sanctuary team about the future of STRATOVARIUS. "At this point I cannot say more about the situation. I am ve...December 1, 2003
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Through The Ashes Of Empires
MACHINE HEAD's fifth studio album, "Through The Ashes Of Empires", is the band's most brutally heavy effort since the one-two punch of their 1994 debut, "Burn My Eyes", and its '97 follow-up, "The More Things Change…". Parts of this album rank right up there as classic MACHINE HEAD moments in terms...November 29, 2003
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TOMMY LEE, PINK Spotted In Hollywood
The Sun reports that former MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee and singer Pink have been meeting secretly since they "snogged each other's faces off" at a party in New York two weeks ago. The pair were photographed leaving a Hollywood's posh Sushi diner on Wednesday (Nov 26). "Sushi is a very intimate re...November 29, 2003
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FEAR FACTORY: Studio Photos Posted Online
A bunch of photos taken during the recording sessions for the new FEAR FACTORY album, "Archetype", have been posted online at this location. As previously reported, FEAR FACTORY have officially signed a new record deal with Liquid 8 (parent company of D3 Entertainment) in the U.S. and Roadrunner Rec...November 27, 2003
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METALLICA To Play Austrian Festival In June?
Wiesen.at is reporting that METALLICA are scheduled to headline the Aerodrome festival in Austria on June 11, 2004. Fans in the area can purchase tickets at Clubticket.at and German fans can buy tickets soon at Kartenhaus.de. As previously reported, METALLICA will play a massive show in Gothenburg,...November 27, 2003
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STRATOVARIUS Guitarist Tells Detractors To 'Fuck Off!'
STRATOVARIUS guitarist Timo Tolkki has posted the following message on the group's web site: "Unfortunately my trip was delayed for one day because I had to travel to Orimattila and Lahti. "I am writing this in my beautiful suite in New York after trying to talk some sense to [keyboardist Jens] Joha...November 27, 2003
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Update: DANZIG Sign European Deal With REGAIN RECORDS
Sweden's Regain Records (web site) has contacted BLABBERMOUTH.NET to inform us that the label's previously announced deal with DANZIG (which was reported here yesterday) includes the rights for the entire European continent — not just Scandinavia. According to a company spokesperson, "DANZIG is stil...November 27, 2003
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DROWNING POOL Bassist Denies SW1TCHED Singer Was Asked To Join
DROWNING POOL bassist Stevie Benton has accused SW1TCHED frontman Ben Schigel of "making shit up" by claiming that he was asked to join Benton's band as the replacement for Jason "Gong" Jones, who has been unofficially working with the Dallas-based metallers for much of the past year. In an intervie...November 25, 2003
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CHUCK SCHULDINER's Mother Says Plan To Release Incomplete CONTROL DENIED Album Is 'Sacrilege'
Jane Schuldiner, mother of late DEATH/CONTROL DENIED frontman Chuck Schuldiner, has issued a statement in response to Hammerheart Records' announcement that they will be releasing the unfinished sophomore album from CONTROL DENIED early next year. As previously reported, Chuck, who passed away in De...November 24, 2003
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KORN Officially Announce Free 'Surprise' Concert In New York City
KORN have confirmed that they will play a surprise show at the legendary CBGB club (web site) in New York City tonight (Nov. 24),according to Live Daily. In an e-mail announcement sent to the group's mailing list late this afternoon, KORN said that fans will be admitted for free on ...November 24, 2003
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NIKKI SIXX On Next MÖTLEY CRÜE CD: 'I Want Us To Go Heavier'
Despite insisting in an online post over the weekend that a reunion was unlikely to take place before 2005, MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx appears to have told MTV.com that the band plan to reunite for a tour and possible album next year. "Three years ago, we decided to take time ...November 24, 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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ANDREW W.K. Guitarist Quits
Guitarist Jimmy Coup (a.k.a. James Mecherle),formerly of Minnesota's COUP DE GRACE, has reportedly left ANDREW W.K.'s touring band over "musical" differences. Coup, who is said to be planning a solo project, is being temporarily replaced on the road by W.K.'s guitar tech Ken. A more permanent repla...November 20, 2003
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INSANE CLOWN POSSE Clothing 'Banned' In Wyoming District
Andrea Falkenhagen of the Casper Star-Tribune is reporting that Natrona County students and school district administrator Wayne Beatty have come up with what Beatty calls a compromise regarding the district's dress-code policy. However, some students still fear the policy is unfair. The meetings bet...November 19, 2003
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