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NICKELBACK's Record Company Explains CHAD KROEGER Ban On SANTANA Single
NICKELBACK's record label, Roadrunner Records, has released a statement explaining why it wouldn't let Chad Kroeger appear on the new SANTANA single, even though he's on SANTANA's album. Kroeger wrote and sang on "Why Don't You & I" for SANTANA's "Shaman", which was issued through Arista Records...July 2, 2003
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Producer ANDY SNEAP Offers Update On Latest Projects
Acclaimed British metal producer Andy Sneap (MACHINE HEAD, SKINLAB, ARCH ENEMY, NEVERMORE) has posted the following update to his official forum: "Finished tracking new EXODUS album Tuesday night [June 24] 1am, flew home [to England] Wednesday which means I'm pretty useless until Monday [June 30], s...July 1, 2003
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BRUJERIA To Release 'Greatest Hits' Album
BRUJERIA, the extreme metal project led by former FEAR FACTORY guitarist Dino Cazares, are working on a "greatest hits" album, tentatively due before the end of the year. The band, who are no longer signed to Roadrunner Records, have yet to announce a new record deal. Look for BRUJERIA to play a Los...July 1, 2003
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SLIPKNOT, ILL NINO, SEPULTURA To Be Featured On 'Freddy Vs. Jason' Soundtrack
New and previously unreleased tunes from SLIPKNOT and ILL NINO, and a collaboration between Mike Patton and SEPULTURA will be featured on the soundtrack to "Freddy Vs. Jason", due on August 5 through Roadrunner Records. SLIPKNOT's "Snap" was originally recorded during the sessions for the group's ep...June 30, 2003
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MACHINE HEAD To Appear On THE CURE Tribute CD?
MACHINE HEAD have been approached by THE CURE singer Robert Smith about contributing to an upcoming THE CURE tribute CD, MH frontman Robert Flynn has revealed in a posting to the band's official forum. No further information is available at this time. MACHINE HEAD are currently recording their fifth...June 28, 2003
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SLIPKNOT's THE CLOWN Reveals A Different Side With TO MY SURPRISE
SLIPKNOT percussionist Shawn Crahan (a.k.a. The Clown) recently spoke to MTV.com about his new project TO MY SURPRISE, a trio he formed with some friends that features a drastically different musical style to the one practiced by his main outfit. "Basically, I've been keeping in touch with the music...June 26, 2003
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DEATHRIDE Change Name To DEVILDRIVER
Santa Barbara, California's DEATHRIDE, the new project featuring COAL CHAMBER frontman Dez Fafara, have officially changed their name to DEVILDRIVER. The band, whose sound is being described as "much heavier than [that of] COAL CHAMBER" and featuring "more technical" musicianship than that found in...June 23, 2003
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Former MACHINE HEAD Guitarist Joins ILL NINO!
Former MACHINE HEAD guitarist Ahrue Luster has officially joined ILL NINO as the replacement for recently departed axeman guitarist Marc Rizzo. Also newly appointed in the ILL NINO camp is percussionist Danny Couto (ex-POINT4HOPE/GOD IS I),who replaces Roger Vasquez. ILL NINO are currently mixing t...June 23, 2003
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Former DEATH Guitarist Brings Out The Funk With JUNKIE RUSH
Former DEATH guitarist Bobby Koelble, whose virtuoso playing can be heard on the bands 1995 Roadrunner release "Symbolic", is now the vocalist/guitarist/songwriter for the Orlando-based JUNKIE RUSH. The band combine modern rock with elements of funk, reggae, Latin and world music, punctuated by worl...June 21, 2003
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SLIPKNOT's THE CLOWN Launches Side Project
SLIPKNOT percussionist Shawn "Clown" Crahan has teamed up with vocalist Brandon Darner and guitarist/bassist Stevan Robinson in a new band called TO MY SURPRISE (formerly THE ORNGE). The project, whose musical direction is being described as "a hybrid of folk, '70s rock fuzz and schizophrenic groove...June 20, 2003
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PROBOT: A Tribute To Underground Metal
Former NIRVANA drummer Dave Grohl has confirmed to MTV.com that his much-anticipated metal side project PROBOT will finally surface in early fall on Southern Lord Recordings. "It's not unlike [SANTANA's 'Supernatural'] record in that it really kick ass, but it's not the kind of thing that you'd expe...June 18, 2003
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SLIPKNOT Bassist To Play On DEATH Tribute CD
SLIPKNOT's Paul Gray has reportedly expressed interest in contributing bass tracks to the upcoming DEATH tribute album currently being put together by former DEATH/TESTAMENT guitarist James Murphy, ex-MALEVOLENT CREATION/SUFFOCATION drummer Dave Culross, ex-MALEVOLENT CREATION vocalist Brett Hoffman...June 16, 2003
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MACHINE HEAD To Release 'Through The Ashes Of Empires' In October
MACHINE HEAD have set "Through The Ashes Of Empires" as the title of their fifth album, tentatively due in Europe on October 13 through Roadrunner Records. The follow-up to 2001's "Supercharger" will be recorded at Sharkbite studios in Oakland, California, with lead singer/guitarist Robert Flynn at...June 16, 2003
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MACHINE HEAD: Cover Songs Posted Online
MACHINE HEAD's covers of METALLICA's "Battery", FAITH NO MORE's "Jizzlobber", and EXODUS' "Toxic Waltz" have been posted online in streaming Real Audio at this location. As previously reported, the members of the group's official forum were asked to list three songs that they would like to hear MACH...June 16, 2003
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MACHINE HEAD: Cover Songs To Be Posted Online
MACHINE HEAD have finished recording the three cover songs recently selected in the cover-song contest posted at the group's official web site, www.machinehead1.com. As previously reported, the members of the group's official forum were asked to list three songs that they would like to hear MACHINE...June 15, 2003
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