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Report: Has Heavy Metal Gone Soft?
Rafer Guzmán of Newsday writes: "Is heavy metal — once the angriest and scariest form of rock on the planet — going soft? The genre has always taken different forms, from the devilish BLACK SABBATH in the 1970s to the rap-rocking LIMP BIZKIT of today. But these days, metal is taking on a surprising...April 16, 2004
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DAVE MUSTAINE To LARS ULRICH: 'Everything You Touch Turns To Gold & Everything I Do Backfires'
Samantha Grice of Canada's National Post reports: "It's been hard, Lars," a choked-up Dave Mustaine, lead singer of MEGADETH, tells Lars Ulrich, drummer for METALLICA. "Everything you touch turns to gold and everything I do backfires," he says, going on to explain that he thinks people even shout "M...April 16, 2004
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UFO 'Can Hardly Wait' For Start Of U.S. Tour
UFO have posted the following message on their official web site: "Dear friends, we successfully finished the first part of the European tour (February 28 through March 28) and I am happy to say the new line up was fantastic. Everyone who saw the band live was very enthusiastic and said that UFO is...April 8, 2004
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MY RUIN Launch Search For New Bassist
MY RUIN, the Los Angeles-based band fronted by ex-TURA SATANA singer Tairrie B., are currently seeking a replacement for bassist Meghan Mattox, who was "asked to leave" the group following their recent U.S. tour with SOIL. Interested parties can contact Century Media's Phil Hinkle at phil@centurymed...April 7, 2004
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DEICIDE Kicked Off SUPERJOINT RITUAL Tour?
DEICIDE have reportedly dropped off the SUPERJOINT RITUAL U.S. trek for reasons that are not entirely clear. Although no official statement has yet been released on the matter, one attendee at SUPERJOINT's show in Huntington, West Virginia Tuesday night (April 6) has told BLABBERMOUTH.NET that SUPER...April 7, 2004
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REVOLTING COCKS: New Lineup Revealed, Album On The Way
MINISTRY frontman Al Jourgensen has reassembled his REVOLTING COCKS side-project and is currently recording a new album with the group. Joining Jourgensen in the new lineup are Phil "Phildo" Owen (SKATENIGS),John Monte (M.O.D., MIND FUNK, DRAGPIPE),Mike Scaccia (RIGOR MORTIS, MINISTRY) and Mark Ba...April 1, 2004
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GOD FORBID Embark On Headlining Run, Prepare For Six Months Of Nonstop Touring
The New Jersey-based quintet GOD FORBID will embark on their second headlining tour in support of their latest release, "Gone Forever", next month. Support on this two-week run, lasting from April 6 through April 21, will come from ALL THAT REMAINS, SCARS OF TOMORROW and TRIVIUM. Preceding the tour,...March 31, 2004
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MICHAEL MONROE Says NIKKI SIXX, TRACII GUNS Are Trying To Get Publicity For Their Band
HANOI ROCKS frontman Michael Monroe has commented on the Internet war of words that followed his remarks on the Metal Sludge web site regarding MÖTLEY CRÜE, L.A. GUNS and POISON. Asked in Metal Sludge's "20 Questions With..." what his thoughts were on MÖTLEY CRÜE releasing a box set called "Music To...March 24, 2004
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MACHINE HEAD Finish Recording New Song
MACHINE HEAD and longtime mix-master Colin Richardson have wrapped up production of a brand new track this week, to be included on the upcoming North American release of their new album, "Through The Ashes Of Empires", scheduled to hit stores on April 20. The new song, titled "Seasons Wither", will...March 18, 2004
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EXODUS: DNA Lounge Photos Posted Online
A bunch of photos taken at EXODUS' record-release show on March 11 at the DNA Lounge in San Francisco, California have been posted at this location. Also available are pictures of opening act, MERCYFUL FATE tribute band HAIL SATAN, whose set included a guest appearance by MACHINE HEAD guitarist Phil...March 13, 2004
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MACHINE HEAD Guitarist Guests On SOMETHING MUST DIE Demo
MACHINE HEAD axeman Phil Demmel has recorded a guest appearance on lead guitar for the new demo from San Jose, California's SOMETHING MUST DIE. Demmel is said to have contributed a "ripping solo" to "Bleed For No One", one of four cuts featured on the CD, which was recorded at Castle Ultimate studio...March 13, 2004
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CAMPBELL, BAIN, MENZA Among Special Guests Performing At L.A. Gig
Phil Campbell (MOTÖRHEAD),Jimmy Bain (ex-DIO, RAINBOW),and Nick Menza (ex-MEGADETH) are among the special guests scheduled to perform on Friday, March 19 at the El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles. The occasion is the birthday party of DARK32 rhythm guitarist D*stortion, who has requested an all-star tr...March 9, 2004
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Drummer PHIL VARONE Rejoins SKID ROW
Drummer Phil Varone has rejoined SKID ROW and is currently on the road with the group in North America before embarking on a European tour with the band in late March. Varone had previously left SKID ROW for "personal reasons" and was replaced in January by Orlando, Florida native Tim DiDuro. Since...March 3, 2004
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Rumor Rundown Of The Day: NINE INCH NAILS, ANTHRAX, SKID ROW
The following are unconfirmed rumors that should be taken with a grain of salt: Rumor #1: NINE INCH NAILS mastermind Trent Reznor is said to have begun a new project with Ian Astbury of THE CULT/THE DOORS fame. Several songs have reportedly been completed, and Trent and engineer Leo Herrera are said...March 3, 2004
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MICHAEL MONROE Vs. MÖTLEY CRÜE, TRACII GUNS
HANOI ROCKS frontman Michael Monroe has once again hit out at MÖTLEY CRÜE for their decision to title their box set "Music To Crash Your Car To", calling the move beyond disrespectful and referring to the group's bassist Nikki Sixx as "shallow," "ignorant" and "stupid". Asked in Metal Sludge's "20 Q...March 2, 2004
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