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Former PAINFACE Members Launch New Project
Former PAINFACE members Chad Valaschek and Tim Flor have started a new band following their split with ex-SLIPKNOT vocalist Anders Colsefini ("Mate, Feed, Kill, Repeat" era). The band, who are in the process of securing a lead vocalist for the project, are said to be pursuing "a more SLAYER-ish soun...May 18, 2004
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DREAM THEATER's PORTNOY Inducted Into MODERN DRUMMER HALL OF FAME
In addition to receiving his 20th Reader's Poll award (in the "Progressive Rock" category, for the 10th year in a row),DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy has been inducted into the Modern Drummer Hall Of Fame by Modern Drummer magazine, according to a posting on Portnoy's official web site. Mike jo...May 16, 2004
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MUDVAYNE Tap Producer DAVE FORTMAN For New Album
MUDVAYNE have selected Dave Fortman (SUPERJOINT RITUAL, EVANESCENCE) to produce their third, as-yet-untitled, Epic Records release, tentatively due in the fall. Singer Chad Gray, guitarist Greg Tribbett, bassist Ryan Martinie and drummer Matt McDonough chose Fortman (a former guitarist for UGLY KID...May 12, 2004
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TED NUGENT's Wife Speaks in Support Of The Second Amendment
Shemane Nugent, wife of veteran rocker Ted Nugent, was the featured speaker at the Second Amendment Sisters rally, held on Sunday (May 9) in Washington, D.C. The Second Amendment Sisters rally was staged in response to the anti-gun Million Mom March, which was billed as the kickoff to the "Halt the...May 11, 2004
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BLOODSIMPLE Sign With WARNER BROS.
BLOODSIMPLE, the new project featuring VISION OF DISORDER members Tim Williams (vocals) and Mike Kennedy (guitar),along with ex-MEDICATION bassist Kyle Sanders and drummer Chris Hamilton, plus guitarist Nick Rowe (guitar),have inked a deal with Warner Bros. (via MUDVAYNE singer Chad Gray's imprint...May 10, 2004
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SUFFOCATION, INSISION, DEMENTOR, DISGORGE To Team Up For European Tour
SUFFOCATION will be teaming up with INSISION, DEMENTOR and DISGORGE for a European tour beginning on June 10 in Hengelo, Netherlands. Confirmed dates are as follows: Jun. 10 - Hengelo, NETH @ Metropool Jun. 11 - Engelsdorf, GER @ Hellraiser Jun. 12 - Prague, CZR @ Abaton Club Jun. 13 - Berlin, GER @...May 10, 2004
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ANATHEMA Confirmed For Turkey's ROCK ISTANBUL Festival
ANATHEMA have been confirmed for the Rock Istanbul music festival, a three-day event taking place June 19-21 in Istanbul, Turkey. Other bands set to appear at the festival include QUEENSRŸCHE, PENTARGRAM, HUNDRED REASONS and MUSE. For more information, click here. As previously reported, ANATHEMA ha...May 8, 2004
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WYKKED WYTCH: Florida Dates Announced
Florida's WYKKED WYTCH will be doing several South Florida shows in May before returning to Europe in the summer to support their new album, "Nefret". The group's third full-length album, "Nefret" was just released in Europe this month through Demolition/Dreamcatcher Records after much delay. "Nefre...May 8, 2004
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Bahraini Politician: Satanists Are Staging Rock Concerts As A Cover For Devil Worship
Robert Smith of the Gulf Daily News is reporting that a member of Bahraini Parliament is standing by his claims that Satanists in Bahrain are staging rock concerts as a cover for devil worship. But the 18-year-old Bahraini organizer of a concert believed to be at the centre of the allegations denied...May 6, 2004
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GLENN HUGHES, CHAD SMITH To Perform At SAMMY HAGAR's Cabo Wabo
Bassist/vocalist Glenn Hughes (ex-DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH),drummer Chad Smith (RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS) and guitarist JJ Marsh (GLENN HUGHES, HTP) will be playing two shows at Sammy Hagar's Cabo Wabo in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico on Friday, May 14 and Saturday, May 15. Hughes, Smith and Marsh performe...May 4, 2004
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MEMORY GARDEN: Single Artwork Posted Online
Stockholm, Sweden's MEMORY GARDEN, the band featuring former ABSKTRAKT ALGEBRA guitarist Simon Johansson, have posted the cover artwork (by the outstanding artist Travis Smith) for their upcoming seven-inch single release, "Marion", at this location. The single, containing the tracks "Nameless" and...May 1, 2004
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ANATHEMA Set Release Date For New DVD
ANATHEMA have set a June 28 release date through Music For Nations for their upcoming DVD, entitled "Were You There?". The disc, which was recorded on January 31 at the "Krzemionki" TV studio in Cracow, Poland, will feature over an hour of live performance as well as backstage antics and tour diarie...April 29, 2004
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Acclaimed Metal Producer ANDY SNEAP: Interview Posted Online
The Earache/Wicked World Records web site has posted a lengthy interview with acclaimed British metal producer Andy Sneap. Sneap, a former guitarist for the once-promising U.K. metal outfit SABBAT (which featured in its ranks future SKYCLAD frontman Martin Walkyier),has worked with a number of the...April 28, 2004
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POISON Singer Attends Country Music Awards, Hosts Jam Session
POISON frontman Bret Michaels was among the attendees at Country Music Television's Flame Worthy Video Music Awards Wednesday night (April 21) in Nashville, Tennessee. Check out pictures from Wire Image: Arrivals, Backstage & Audience. According to NetMusicCountdown.com, Michaels hosted a late-n...April 25, 2004
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ANDREW W.K. To Play Drums For TO LIVE AND SHAVE IN L.A.
ANDREW W.K. will be playing drums in the band TO LIVE AND SHAVE IN L.A. on their upcoming fall tour beginning in September. "It is an honor that I've been looking forward to for many years," Andrew said in a recent online posting. "I am SO excited, I can't even begin to tell you. The ...April 23, 2004