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EDDIE VEDDER: I Can Understand KURT COBAIN's Hatred For PEARL JAM

Late NIRVANA frontman Kurt Cobain disses PEARL JAM left and right in his recently published "Journals", but PEARL JAM singer Eddie Vedder remains unfazed. "I think that with whatever information [Kurt] had at the time, however he and some of his peers were viewing our group at the time, I think we'v...
November 8, 2002
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PUDDLE OF MUDD Stick With Successful Formula On Sophomore CD

PUDDLE OF MUDD have no intentions of abandoning their hit-making sound for their forthcoming follow-up to last year's "Come Clean" CD. "It's still packed full of passionate melodies — which is something I truly believe in — and melodies that people can sing along with," frontman Wes Scantlin told MT...
November 6, 2002
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TWIGGY RAMIREZ, CHRIS GOSS Team Up In SNOWBALLS

Former MARILYN MANSON bassist Twiggy Ramirez has teamed up with MASTERS OF REALITY mainman Chris Goss in a new band called SNOWBALLS. No one else is yet involved, but the pair are reportedly writing songs and, according to Goss, the music "rocks!" ...
November 6, 2002
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OZZY OSBOURNE's Eldest Daughter Breaks Silence In Prime Time Interview

The following item appeared in today's edition of the New York Post: Tonight, when [Barbara Walters] spends her exclusive hour with the first family of reality TV — the Osbournes — she'll be seen getting Sharon's eldest, Aimee, to talk. As you may know, Aimee elected not to be part of the reality se...
November 6, 2002
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COURTNEY LOVE: 75% Of KURT's Personal Documents Remain Private

The following item was originally published in today's edition of the New York Daily News: Smells like mean spirit. That's what Courtney Love thinks of critics of her decision to release the journals of her late husband, Kurt Cobain. In a wide-ranging exclusive interview, Love told us she'd protecte...
November 4, 2002
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THE IRON MAIDENS To Perform Acoustic Set, Appear On ABC's 'Livin' Large'

THE IRON MAIDENS, L.A.'s all-girl tribute to IRON MAIDEN that features in its ranks PHANTOM BLUE drummer Linda McDonald and guitarist Josephine, have lined up the following appearances during November: Nov. 01 - 95.9 The Octopus Classic Rock Radio (acoustic performance!) Nov. 02 - Ventura, CA @ The...
October 30, 2002
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KONKHRA Confirmed For Italian Festival

Long-running Danish metallers KONKHRA have been confirmed for an Italian metal festival taking place on March 1, 2003 in Venice. Also scheduled to appear at the event are Italy's MERENDINE ATOMICHE, with 1-2 more headlining acts to be added soon. As previously reported, KONKHRA recently completed wo...
October 20, 2002
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Former SMASHING PUMPKINS Frontman Completes Work On ZWAN Debut

Chicago-based ZWAN, featuring former SMASHING PUMPKINS mainman Billy Corgan, ex-PUMPKINS drummer Jimmy Chamberlin, former CHAVEZ guitarist Matt Sweeney, ex-SLINT guitarist David Pajo, and A PERFECT CIRCLE bassist Paz Lechantin, are nearly done recording their debut studio album. "The ZWAN album is j...
October 10, 2002
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SHARON OSBOURNE On Cancer Battle: 'Life Goes On'

The following article was originally published in the National Enquirer: Cancer-stricken Sharon Osbourne reveals for the first time how she had to calm her sobbing husband Ozzy after she nearly died from chemotherapy complications. No more tears! Married for 20 years, Sharon's more in control than O...
September 29, 2002
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MÖTLEY CRÜE's VINCE NEIL Stars In Reality TV Series, Pleads Innocent To Attack Charge

MÖTLEY CRÜE frontman Vince Neil, rapper M.C. Hammer, Emmanuel Lewis of the 1980s sitcom Webster, Mindy Cohn from The Facts of Life, and former Baywatch babe Brande Roderick will move into a house and have their lives taped round-the-clock, ala The Real World, according to Variety. The Surreal Life,...
September 28, 2002
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KREATOR, DESTRUCTION Tour Manager Sets Record Straight About Cancelled New York Gig

The tour manager for KREATOR and DESTRUCTION has issued a statement regarding the two groups' cancellation of last week's gig in Poughkeepsie, New York. It reads as follows: "I am the tour manager for both KREATOR and DESTRUCTION, and I am writing this to clear up all the confusion and falsities tha...
September 23, 2002
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THE OSBOURNES To Appear On EMMY AWARDS Broadcast

The Osbourne family will be making a special appearance on this Sunday's NBC broadcast of the Emmy Awards at 8:00 p.m. EDT/PDT (hint: don't miss the opening) and will be presenting an award at the show, which acknowledges excellence in international television programming. Last Saturday, Sharon and...
September 21, 2002
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SHAMAN Perform Special Hometown Gig

Brazil's SHAMAN, featuring former ANGRA members Andre Matos (vocals),Luis Mariutti (bass) and Ricardo Confessori (drums),performed the following songs during their special set at Via Funchal in Sao Paulo on Saturday, September 14th: 01. Ancient Winds 02. Here I Am 03. Distant Thunder 04. Time Will...
September 20, 2002
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Former OZZY OSBOURNE Bassist, Drummer File Appeal Over Dismissed Lawsuit

Lawyers for former OZZY OSBOURNE bassist Bob Daisley and drummer Lee Kerslake have filed an official appeal with the U.S. Court of Appeals in response to the August 16th ruling by the Los Angeles Federal Court dismissing the lawsuit over unpaid performance royalties brought by Daisley and ex-OZZY dr...
September 18, 2002
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Attack!

Neoclassical die-hard Yngwie Malmsteen may have several thousand chord combinations at his disposal, but it was inevitable he'd eventually hit a creative brick wall faster than one of his own arpeggios. There are only so many times you can trot out the same Vivaldi reference points and gloss them ov...
September 17, 2002