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THE AK CORRAL: FLOTSAM AND JETSAM Singer's Country Project Announces Free Show
THE AK CORRAL, the "country" side-project of FLOTSAM AND JETSAM singer Eric "A.K." Knutson, will be playing a free show on Saturday, March 20 at Fat Cats in Phoenix, Arizona. THE AK CORRAL's new CD, "A Different Brand Of Country", is tentatively due later this month. As previously reported, FLOTSAM...March 15, 2004
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MELISSA AUF DER Talks About Leaving SMASHING PUMPKINS, Solo Album: Video Available
Former HOLE/SMASHING PUMPKINS bassist Melissa Auf Der Maur spoke to NME.com before her NME Awards 2004 show at London Islington Academy about leaving the PUMPKINS, her solo album, and life in general. Click here to watch the interview in Real Media format. Auf Der Maur's solo debut, "Auf Der Maur",...March 13, 2004
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KISS: Australian Tour To Feature MELBOURNE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
KISS have invited 12 members of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra to join them on their upcoming Australian tour (Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane only) for a special 30-minute encore performance of the KISS Symphony concert which was documented on a live DVD and CD last year. GRINSPOON and MACHINE GUN...March 12, 2004
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PROJECT: FAILING FLESH Begin Writing New Material
PROJECT: FAILING FLESH, the new group featuring former VOIVOD/current E-FORCE bassist/vocalist Eric Forrest, Kevin 131 (GARDEN OF SHADOWS, TWISTED TOWER DIRE, BRAVE, WHILE HEAVEN WEPT) and Tim Gutierrez (instruments),have finished writing eight songs for what will become their second full-length CD...March 9, 2004
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CHIMAIRA Book Studio Time For DEATH Tribute
CHIMAIRA will be entering Spider Studios on March 22 to record some music from the DEATH albums "Symbolic" and "Human" for the upcoming tribute CD "Within The Mind - In Homage To The Musical Legacy Of Chuck Schuldiner". Legendary guitarist James Murphy (TESTAMENT, DEATH, OBITUARY) will be handling t...March 8, 2004
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MARTY FRIEDMAN: Guest Appearances, Guitar Seminars Announced
Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman played lead guitar on one song on the upcoming album, "Monster", from the Japanese heavy rock band 03. The CD will be released on March 31 via Avex Records. In other news, Friedman will be appearing at The First World Guitar Congress, held June 2-9 in Baltimo...March 8, 2004
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THE AK CORRAL: FLOTSAM AND JETSAM's 'Country' Side-Project Music Preview Available
THE AK CORRAL, the "country" side-project of FLOTSAM AND JETSAM singer Eric "A.K." Knutson, have posted three songs in streaming audio on their official web site. The tracks "Pearly Gates Saloon", "Nothing I Can Do" and "Everytime" can be previewed at this location. THE AK CORRAL's new CD, "A Differ...March 6, 2004
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GENE SIMMONS Hopes PETER CRISS Enjoyed His Time In KISS
KISS have yet to make an official announcement regarding drummer Peter Criss' future with the band, but KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons told Canada's The Fox that Criss should be satisfied with his three tenures in the band: "Most people only have one chance, if at all, to swing the bat," Simmons...March 6, 2004
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GENE SIMMONS' 'Asshole' Delayed Until May
Simmons Records/Sanctuary Music Group has pushed back the release date of Gene Simmons' highly anticipated sophomore solo album, "Asshole", to May 18 from the previously announced April 20. The title track, "Asshole", will be the first single released to rock radio on April 15. Like his 1978 self-ti...March 3, 2004
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FLOTSAM AND JETSAM 'In Negotiations' To Release Two More Albums
FLOTSAM AND JETSAM are in the "beginning negotiation stages" for two more studio albums, according to an online posting by singer Eric "A.K." Knutson. However, Eric is quick to point out that "right now another tour is out of the question." In other news, FLOTSAM AND JETSAM are set to team up with D...March 3, 2004
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KISS Drummer PETER CRISS Says He Was Disrespected By STANLEY, SIMMONS
Original KISS drummer Peter Criss has slammed Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons for apparently opting to utilize Eric Singer during the group's upcoming tour of Japan and Australia without ever approaching him to discuss his possible participation in the trek. Writing to his official web site, www.peter...March 3, 2004
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DEATH Tribute Album Update: CHIMAIRA Added, Web Site Launched
Former TESTAMENT/DEATH guitarist James Murphy has issued the following update regarding his upcoming DEATH tribute project, "Within The Mind - In Homage To The Musical Legacy Of Chuck Schuldiner", tentatively due in June through Holland's Mascot Records: "This past Saturday, February 28th, the first...March 2, 2004
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DEATH & TAXES To Enter Studio Later This Month
DEATH & TAXES, the Los Angeles-based hard rock quartet featuring former members of HOLY SOLDIER and XYZ, will be in the studio starting in late March through early April finishing up their debut CD, titled "Waste of a Perfectly Good CD". Additional recording and the mixdown will take place at Be...March 2, 2004
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STEVE VAI To Perform At CROSSROADS GUITAR FESTIVAL
Steve Vai will be performing at Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival at the Cottonbowl in Dallas, Texas. The three-day music event will raise funds for the Crossroads Center. Set for June 4-6 at Fair Park, the Crossroads Guitar Festival will culminate in an all-star concert on June 6, featuring...February 29, 2004
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KISS: Australian Support Acts, Tour Dates Announced
GRINSPOON and SPIDERBAIT have been announced as the support bands on KISS' upcoming tour of Australia, which is scheduled to kick off in early May. KISS Australian dates w/ GRINSPOON and SPIDERBAIT, according to GRINSPOON's web site: May 08 – Perth, AUS @ Burswood Dome May 11 – Adelaide, AUS @ AEC M...February 27, 2004
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