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Metal Musicians Speak Out On Illegal Music Downloading

Holland's Lords of Metal webzine has published a special article regarding illegal music downloading and metal musicians' thoughts and opinions on the subject. Commented writer Eddy Meuwese: "Since I joined forces with Lords of Metal I came across a lot of interesting bands and artists. I interviewe...

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CALLENISH CIRCLE: Drummer GAVIN HARTE Back In The Fold

Due to "personal circumstances" CALLENISH CIRCLE session drummer Spike will not be able to join the band for their four gigs supporting DISMEMBER in September. "Instead [regular drummer Gavin Harte] will take over his duties behind the drumkit again, so everything's back to normal and we can steam a...

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BUSH Frontman GAVIN ROSSDALE Names New Band

BUSH frontman Gavin Rossdale has announced the name of his new band as INSTITUTE. In a posting at the BUSH web site, Rossdale said in part, "I have recorded 14 tracks for my record. The plan is to do three more in about a month so I am writing now. The plan is to go ...

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HELMET Leader Helps BUSH Frontman Make The Best Album Of His Career

HELMET leader Page Hamilton has spoken to Billboard.com about his songwriting and production role work on the solo debut album from BUSH frontman Gavin Rossdale. "I think people are going to be excited and surprised when they hear it," Hamilton said. "To take nothing away from BUSH — they did what t...

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SPEEDEALER Announce New Bassist

SPEEDEALER have announced the addition of "permanent" bassist Jason Kottwitz (SWAMPASS, TUMMLER) to the group's ranks. "We'd like to give a heartfelt thanks to Casey Orr, Keith Pastrick, and Jason Gavin for their time and effort while filling in on bass," the band write on their web site. "We are ve...

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CALLENISH CIRCLE Recruit Session Drummer

Dutch melodic death metallers CALLENISH CIRCLE have recruited a session drummer in the shape of STORMRIDER skin-basher Spike (ex-FORM, SPEEDICA). "Spike will take over [regular drummer] Gavin [Harte]'s duties for the rest of the year at the live front," the band write on their web site. "First rehea...

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Former HELMET Leader Inks New Deal With INTERSCOPE RECORDS

Former HELMET leader Page Hamilton has signed a deal with Interscope Records for a new project, which includes late period HELMET guitarist Chris Traynor, according to Billboard.com. As previously reported, the pair has also collaborated on tracks intended for BUSH frontman Gavin Rossdale's solo deb...

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BUSH Frontman Loses Rhythm Section

BUSH frontman Gavin Rossdale is no longer working with guitarist Chris Traynor (HELMET, BUSH) and drummer Charlie Walker (CHAMBERLAIN, NEW END ORIGINAL) on his debut solo album, the singer has revealed in his latest online posting. The split with Traynor and Walker was "very unexpected," according t...

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BUSH Singer's Online Posting Revives HELMET Reunion Rumors

Despite Page Hamilton's denials that a HELMET reunion is in the works in conjunction with the upcoming retrospective of the group's three studio albums for Interscope, a new online posting by BUSH frontman Gavin Rossdale — whose forthcoming solo debut is being produced by Hamilton — suggests that Pa...

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HELMET Retrospective Bumped To January

HELMET's career retrospective, "Helmet Unsung: The Very Best of Helmet (1991-1997)" , has been bumped to a January 27 release date through Universal, according to MTV.com. As previously reported, former HELMET frontman Page Hamilton is currently working on a new project with late-period HELMET guita...

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Former HELMET Leader Attends WEST MEMPHIS THREE Benefit

Former HELMET leader Page Hamilton attended the "Cruel and Unusual: an Exhibition to Benefit the West Memphis Three", hosted by Hamilton's girlfriend, actress Winona Ryder. Check out pictures from Wire Image. As previously reported, a retrospective of HELMET's three studio albums for Interscope will...

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BUSH Frontman Talks About Working With PAGE HAMILTON And His Recent Film Work

BUSH frontman Gavin Rossdale has posted the following message to the "Journals" section of the band's web site: "Hey everyone — here I am. Just when it's been ages, I reappear. I just got back from doing that movie in Rio — 'Game Of Their Lives'. Brazil is beautiful and we had a blast. It ...

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BUSH Frontman Records Solo Material

BUSH frontman Gavin Rossdale recently spent time in a Los Angeles studio recording a three-song demo with former HELMET guitarist Page Hamilton (who also produced),bassist Cache Tolman (RIVAL SCHOOLS),drummer Charlie Walker (CHAMBERLAIN, NEW END ORIGINAL) and guitarist Chris Traynor, who has playe...

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HELMET Reunion A No-Go: Spokesperson

Contrary to published reports, HELMET have no plans at present to reunite for a tour in conjunction with a retrospective of the group's three studio albums for Interscope, due on November 4 through Universal Records. A management spokesperson for HELMET frontman Page Hamilton told Billboard.com that...

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Former BIG WRECK Frontman Signs With CHAD KROEGER's Label

Jam! Music reports former BIG WRECK frontman Ian Thornley has signed with his friend Chad Kroeger's Universal-distributed label 604 in Canada, and Roadrunner for the rest of the world. He will begin recording with Toronto producer Gavin Brown (THREE DAYS GRACE, BILLY TALENT) in September. The album,...