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EXTOL Split With Guitarists ESPEVOLL And BORUD
Norwegian progressive thrash/death metallers EXTOL have parted ways with guitarists Christer Espevoll and Ole Borud. Commented vocalist Peter Espevoll: "My brother (Christer) and Ole decided to leave the band a couple of months ago. At first it came as a shock, although we understand their reasons f...May 17, 2004
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VELVET REVOLVER, THE DARKNESS To Headline FANTASY ISLAND Festival
VELVET REVOLVER and THE DARKNESS have been tapped to be the headliners June 26 and 27, respectively, at Fantasy Island — a music festival that will be held at the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City, N.J. FOUNTAINS OF WAYNE also will perform during the event. Fantasy Island will consist...May 12, 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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KEROZENE: The Birth Of A New Swedish Metal Monster
KEROZENE, the new Swedish band featuring guitarist Niclas Engelin (PASSENGER, ex-GARDENIAN, IN FLAMES),drummer Patrik J. Sten (PASSENGER, ex-TRANSPORT LEAGUE),bassist Robert Hakemo (ex-GARDENIAN, GOOSEFLESH) and newcomer vocalist Mikael Skager, have completed work on their debut album at Studio Fr...May 11, 2004
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ROB ZOMBIE: 'Devil's Rejects' Casting Change Announced
According to a posting on Rob Zombie's web site, Robert Mukes will not be appearing as Rufus Firefly in "The Devil's Rejects", the much-anticipated sequel to Zombie's directorial debut, "House of 1000 Corpses", tentatively due later in the year. He will be replaced by Tyler Mane. Mr. Mane is best re...May 8, 2004
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MACHINE HEAD: Columbus Show Cancelled, 36 CRAZYFISTS And GOD FORBID To Play On
MACHINE HEAD have been forced to cancel tonight's show in Columbus due to problems with frontman Robert Flynn's voice. The following is Flynn's official statement on the matter: "As embarrassed as I am to say this, I'd like to apologize to all of the MACHINE HEAD fans who came from all over to see t...May 7, 2004
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THE DARKNESS To Work With Legendary AC/DC Producer On Sophomore Album
THE DARKNESS have recruited legendary producer Robert "Mutt" Lange to produce the follow-up to their mega-selling debut CD, "Permission to Land", according to NME.com. Lange, who is married to country/pop superstar Shania Twain, has previously produced a number of classic rock albums from such artis...May 7, 2004
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STEVE VAI To Tour Australia In July
Steve Vai and his band — Billy Sheehan (bass),Tony MacAlpine (guitar and keyboards),Jeremy Colson (drums) and Dave Weiner (guitar) — will be touring Australia in late July. The tour will kick off in Perth on July 22 and visit Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. Prior to the Australian tour,...May 6, 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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MACHINE HEAD Frontman Slams ARCH ENEMY For 'Lying' About U.S. Tour Cancellation
MACHINE HEAD frontman Robert Flynn has slammed ARCH ENEMY for "lying" about the reasons for their cancellation of their participation in the MH-headlined "Weapons of Mass Destruction" U.S. tour. Speaking to Cleveland, Ohio's The Metal Show Sunday night (May 2),Flynn said about the trek, "It's been...May 4, 2004
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Former LIEGE LORD Guitarist To Tour With JOHNNY WINTER: Dates Announced
Former LIEGE LORD axeman Paul Nelson will be joining legendary blues guitarist Johnny Winter on a tour of California and Arizona in support of "I'm a Bluesman", Winter's first CD in eight years. Confirmed dates are as follows: May 16 - Phoenix, AZ @ The Rhythm Room May 18 - Santa Ana, CA @ Galaxy .....May 3, 2004
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Report: Court Won't Hear OZZY OSBOURNE Dispute
Two musicians who claim they've been cheated by rocker Ozzy Osbourne got no sympathy Monday (May 3) from the Supreme Court, according to the Associated Press. Justices refused to consider the appeal of bassist Robert Daisley (a.k.a. Bob Daisley) and drummer Lee Kerslake, who sued in 1998 seeking roy...May 3, 2004
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LI'L GN'R's Tribute To GUNS N' ROSES: Appetite For Instruction
Robert Ratish of MontereyHerald.com is reporting that LI'L GN'R (web site) is an all-kids GUNS N' ROSES tribute "band" that sings over recorded favorites like "November Rain" and "Patience". Ranging in age from 6 to 11, the group's members — all from New Jersey — were not even born when their namesa...May 2, 2004
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MILLENIUM: New Album Details Revealed
MILLENIUM (sic),the Florida-based hard rock band featuring guitarists Ralph Santolla (ICED EARTH, ex-DEATH) and Shane French (ex-CIRCLE II CIRCLE),have inked a deal with Germany's Metal Heaven (subsidiary of AOR Heaven) for the territories of Germany, Austria, Switzerland (GAS),Benelux and Sweden...May 1, 2004
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METALLICA: 'Frantic' Video Honored With PRISM Award
METALLICA's "Frantic" was honored with the "Music Video" award at the eighth annual Prism Awards, presented for accurate portrayals of drug, alcohol and tobacco use within entertainment programming. The awards were presented Thursday night (April 29) at the Hollywood Palladium by the Entertainment I...April 30, 2004