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THE HAUNTED Frontman: 'I'm A Lesbian And Proud'

THE HAUNTED's MySpace page has been updated with the following interview: Answering Questions: Patrik Jensen (guitar) Q: You my friend, are becoming a damned icon to some kids. Is that good or bad, or just weird? Jensen: I doubt that is the case. I dont have jetblack hair, a neo-Rocky hairdo, my gui...

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STONE SOUR Revisits 'Old-School Rock' On 'Sillyworld'

Launch Radio Networks reports: STONE SOUR's latest single, "Sillyworld", is one of the most experimental songs on the band's second album, "Come What(ever) May", with fans saying it sounds a little like PINK FLOYD. Lead singer Corey Taylor told Launch that he's heard the FLOYD comparison and several...

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WARNER MUSIC GROUP Completes Acquisition of ROADRUNNER MUSIC GROUP

Warner Music Group Corp. today (Jan. 29) announced the completion of its acquisition of 73.5 percent of Amsterdam-based Roadrunner Music Group B.V., which includes Roadrunner Records, one of the leading hard rock and heavy metal labels. The Roadrunner acquisition was originally announced on December...

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OBITUARY Bassist: New Material 'Has A Very Raw Feeling To It'

PyroMusic.net recently conducted an interview with OBITUARY bassist Frank Watkins. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: PyroMusic.net: What's the latest news in relation to when the much-anticipated new album will be recorded, released, etc? Frank Watkins: Well, we've been jamming a great deal...

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SLIPKNOT: Guitar Once Owned By JIM ROOT Being Auctioned

A guitar once owned by Jim Root of SLIPKNOT/STONE SOUR is being auctioned via eBay at this location. According to the seller, "The guitar is a Maverick JR4 signature model. I know that they have produced a few of these but this is the ORIGINAL built for the man himself. It also includes ...

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Report: SANCTUARY Mulls Music Sell-Off

ThisIsMoney.co.uk reports that Sanctuary — the independent music group which represents artists such as SLIPKNOT and SLAYER — said today it is looking into the sale of some of its businesses as it attempts to return to profitability. The news came as the group posted operating losses of £56.7 millio...

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STONE SOUR: Japanese Dates With WALLS OF JERICHO Announced

STONE SOUR will embark on a four-date tour of Japan in May. Support on all shows will come from WALLS OF JERICHO. The dates are as follows: May 21 - Osaka, Japan @ Club Quattro May 22 - Nagoya, Japan @ Club Quattro May 24 - Shibuya, Japan @ Shibuya Club Quattro May 25 - ...

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STONE SOUR: Video Interviews With JIM ROOT, ROY MAYORGA Posted Online

Video interviews with STONE SOUR members Jim Root (guitar; also of SLIPKNOT) and Roy Mayorga (drums),conducted recently by Holland's FaceCulture, have been posted online at this location. STONE SOUR will headline the spring 2007 edition of the Jägermeister Music Tour, with LACUNA COIL and SHADOWS F...

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DIMEBAG: Photos From NAMM Tribute Jam Posted Online

On Track Magazine has posted a review and photos of the all-star jam honoring late PANTERA and DAMAGEPLAN guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott, which took place last Saturday (January 20) at the Hilton Hotel's Pacific Ballroom in Anaheim, California. Among the bandmembers that appeared at the event we...

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SLIPKNOT Percussionist To Host New-Band Showcase In New York City

SLIPKNOT percussionist M. Shawn "Clown" Crahan will host a special new-band showcase on Monday, January 29 at Sin-E (150 Attorney St.) in New York City. Performing that night will be: * DIRTFEDD: A metal act based in Lincoln, Nebraska that has a fan base that thrives on the group's live shows. They'...

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SLIPKNOT Percussionist CLOWN Selling Cars On eBay

SLIPKNOT percussionist Shawn "Clown" Crahan is apparently selling four of his 1973 Dodge Charger cars via eBay. According to a posting on the auction page, "These four Dodge Chargers are in varying condition. Yes, new floors needed, full restorations advised, as these are projects in the work. Shawn...

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Former JUDAS PRIEST Frontman Comments On Upcoming DIMEBAG Tribute Gig

Former JUDAS PRIEST and current ICED EARTH/BEYOND FEAR frontman Tim "Ripper" Owens is one of a number of heavy rock artists who will participate in an all-star jam honoring late PANTERA and DAMAGEPLAN guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott this Saturday (January 20) at the Hilton Hotel's Pacific Ballroo...

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KORN, SLIPKNOT, DRAGONFORCE Signing Sessions For IBANEZ Announced

Ibanez Guitars has announced their artist signing schedule for the 2007 NAMM show (National Association of Music Merchants) in Anaheim, CA this weekend. The following artists will be meeting fans on the dates listed: Friday, January 19: 11:00 a.m. Matt Roberts (3 DOORS DOWN) 12:00 p.m. Paul Romanko,...

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Former JUDAS PRIEST Singer Added To DIMEBAG Tribute At NAMM

Former JUDAS PRIEST and current ICED EARTH/BEYOND FEAR vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens will join Vinnie Paul Abbott (ex-PANTERA, DAMAGEPLAN),Scott Ian (ANTHRAX),Paul Gray (SLIPKNOT) and Nick Bowcott (ex-GRIM REAPER) on stage for a three-song extravaganza on Saturday, January 20 at the Hilton Hotel in...

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Guitarist JIM ROOT Says He Feels 'A Lot More Comfortable' With STONE SOUR Than With SLIPKNOT

Heath McCoy of the Calgary Herald reports: Usually, when a journalist asks a rocker who bides his time between more than one band to pick the band closest to his heart, that rocker will act like a father asked to pick a favourite child. He'll either squirm uneasily and dance around the question ...