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CHUCK SCHULDINER's Mom JANE SCHULDINER: Support Music, Not Rumors
Jane Schuldiner, the mother of the late DEATH/CONTROL DENIED frontman Chuck Schuldiner, has issued a statement regarding the recent rumors that DEATH would be continued by someone else. Here is her message in its entirety: "Concerning rumors, I have to say I do not see how any body can even THINK th...June 7, 2002
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ICED EARTH's JON SCHAFFER: Everyone In My Band Is Replaceable
ICED EARTH mainman Jon Schaffer recently sat down for a lengthy interview with MetalReview in which he discussed a number of topics ranging from the group's tour with MEGADETH to ICED EARTH's next studio album. Here are some of the highlights from the interrogation: On death metal: MetalReview: With...June 3, 2002
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MARILYN MANSON Split With TWIGGY RAMIREZ, Enlist KMFDM Man As Replacement
MARILYN MANSON have split with longtime bassist Twiggy Ramirez and have replaced him with Tim Skold (ex-SHOTGUN MESSIAH/KMFDM). Skold, originally from Sweden, joins fellow MANSON family members John 5 (guitar),M.W. Gacy (keyboards) and Ginger Fish (drums). "I have spent eight months transforming th...May 29, 2002
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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH Sued By Former Business Associate
METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich is being sued for an undetermined sum for breach of contract by the former co-founder of The Music Company, the ill-fated label imprint the pair formed in 1996. Tim Duffy sued Ulrich in Los Angeles Superior Court on Friday, May 24th, claiming the drummer forced him from...May 29, 2002
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JUDAS PRIEST Finalize Track Listing, Release Date For Forthcoming DVD
JUDAS PRIEST's forthcoming DVD, entitled Live In London, is scheduled for a July 1st release, according to the group's official web site. Recorded at the Brixton Academy in London on December 19th, 2001, Live In London includes the following track listing: 01. Metal Gods 02. Heading Out Highway 03....April 29, 2002
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V.O.D. Part Ways With TVT Records, Deny Band Split
V.O.D. have officially parted ways with TVT Records following the disappointing sales performance of the group's From Bliss To Devastation CD. However, contrary to recent rumors, the band have not broken up and will presumably regroup in the near future to begin demoing new material with a view towa...April 19, 2002
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SYSTEMATIC: "New Stuff Is F.cking Heavy!"
SYSTEMATIC have completed nearly 20 new songs for their as-yet-unititled sophomore effort, which is tentatively due to be recorded in May for a late 2002 release through Elektra Records. The group's first release with new drummer Paul Bostaph (formerly of SLAYER),the upcoming CD will include the ki...April 6, 2002
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GLENN HUGHES Makes Guest Appearance On THE ALCHEMIST's "Westside"
Former DEEP PURPLE/BLACK SABBATH singer Glenn Hughes makes an appearance on a new release by a band called THE ALCHEMIST, entitled Westside, which is due to be issued via the LedSled label on May 21st. According to an official press release from LedSled, “THE ALCHEMIST is the brainchild of composer/...April 5, 2002
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Former LED ZEPPELIN Frontman To Issue "Head First" In July
Former LED ZEPPELIN frontman Robert Plant will release his first solo album since 1993, entitled Head First, on July 16th. Self-produced, the effort will include covers of the JIMI HENDRIX classic "Hey Joe" and TIM HARDIN's "Morning Dew". The latter marks the second time Plant has covered a HARDIN t...April 5, 2002
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SKINLAB's ESQUIVEL Recounts SOIL, HEADSTRONG Tour Shenanigans
SKINLAB frontman Steev Esquivel recently commented on the shenanigans that took place on the final night of the group's US tour with SOIL and HEADSTRONG, which took place on Monday, April 1st in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Stated Esquivel, “it was April Fools day, so we had to start early with our fun...April 4, 2002
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CORNELL/RAGE: The Los Angeles Times Perspective
The following item originally appeared in yesterday's edition of The Los Angeles Times: RAGE OFF: A lot of questions were raised with word that Chris Cornell had left the new band he formed with RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE guitarist Tom Morello, bassist Tim Commerford and drummer Brad Wilk. But one tha...April 2, 2002
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CHRIS CORNELL's Manager Confirms Singer's Departure From Supergroup
Jim Guerinot, the manager of ex-SOUNDGARDEN frontman Chris Cornell, has confirmed that the singer has left the new supergroup he formed with former RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE members Tim Commerford (bass),Brad Wilk (drums),and Tom Morello (guitar). The unnamed band had originally started work on the...March 25, 2002
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MARILYN MANSON Reveals Album Title, Talks A Lot Of Nonsense
MARILYN MANSON has set The Golden Age of Grotesque as the title to his fifth studio album, which is currently being recorded at a Los Angeles studio under the guidance of MANSON, Tim Skold (i.e. KMFDM) and Ben Gross (i.e. FILTER, SEVENDUST). The result is what MARILYN MANSON describes as his “most g...March 21, 2002
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INTERNAL BLEEDING Secure New Management
Long Island death metallers INTERNAL BLEEDING have recruited Decimatic Management to handle general management duties, including stage management, merchandise management and general booking duties. For more information, contact Decimatic's Tim Petittes at [email protected]. ...March 20, 2002
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MARILYN MANSON: Use Your Fist And Not Your Mouth
MARILYN MANSON is presently putting the finishing touches to the group's upcoming album—described by the singer as “a hard and violent mix of industrial-strength punk vaudeville with 30s Berlin cabaret decadence”—which is currently being co-produced by MANSON and Tim Skold (KMFDM, ex-SHOTGUN MESSIAH...March 14, 2002
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