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MARILYN MANSON Reveals Album Title, Talks A Lot Of Nonsense
MARILYN MANSON has set The Golden Age of Grotesque as the title to his fifth studio album, which is currently being recorded at a Los Angeles studio under the guidance of MANSON, Tim Skold (i.e. KMFDM) and Ben Gross (i.e. FILTER, SEVENDUST). The result is what MARILYN MANSON describes as his “most g...March 21, 2002
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MASTERS OF REALITY Leader At Production Helm For MELISSA AUF DER MAUR's Solo CD
MASTERS OF REALITY leader Chris Goss is currently at a Los Angeles studio producing tracks for ex-HOLE/SMASHING PUMPKINS bassist Melissa Auf der Maur's upcoming solo album, tentatively titled Auf Der Maur. Joining Melissa and Chris in the studio are former NIRVANA drummer/current FOO FIGHTERS mainma...March 15, 2002
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NEVERMORE: Enemies Of Reality Enters Demo Stage
Seattle's NEVERMORE are hard at work demoing material for the group's upcoming studio album, tentatively entitled Enemies Of Reality, which will likely be recorded before the end of the summer with producer Andy Sneap for a late 2002/early 2003 release through Century Media Records. Described as muc...March 15, 2002
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BLUEBIRD Enlist MASTERS OF REALITY Leader To Mix New CD
Los Angeles-based rock act BLUEBIRD, featuring former AMEN guitarist Paul Fig, have lined up MASTERS OF REALITY leader Chris Goss (i.e. QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE, KYUSS) to mix their as-yet-untitled new CD for Dim Mak Records, which is due to be issued during the summer. In other news, BLUEBIRD are on...March 11, 2002
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THE OSBOURNES Scores Highest Debut Rating For MTV Series
The Osbournes, the "reality sitcom" based on the life of OZZY OSBOURNE and his family, scored the highest debut rating for any of MTV's series with its debut episode on Tuesday, March 5th. The show, which has been receiving rave reviews in such publications as Time, has had 13 episodes purchased by...March 8, 2002
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CELTIC FROST's TOM GABRIEL FISCHER: New Album May Not See Light Of Day
Despite rampant rumors of CELTIC FROST's imminent return to the recording and touring scene, “it is by no means certain that a new CELTIC FROST album will see the light of the day,” according to mainman Tom Gabriel Fischer. “We, the original line-up of CELTIC FROST, have written and are working on w...March 4, 2002
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THE OSBOURNES Make The Cover Of TV GUIDE!
OZZY OSBOURNE and family grace the cover of this week's TV Guide (February 23 - March 1 issue) as the esteemed television publication gives an overview of what promises to be spring's reality/sitcom sensation, The Osbournes. Along with exclusive photos of the family, there is a two-page write-up on...February 26, 2002
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NEVERMORE Drummer Forms Side Project, Main Band Remains Involved In Label Dispute
NEVERMORE drummer Van Williams has formed a side project called PURE SWEET HELL, a two-man metal band with “different influences” that also features in its ranks Christ Eichhorn, who plays guitar, bass and keyboards on the group's most recent six-song demo/CD (with Van handling the drums and vocals)...February 22, 2002
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IN FLAMES Speak Out Against Fans' Narrow-Mindedness
Sweden's IN FLAMES have issued the following statement via the group's official message board (which can be accessed at this location) in response to incessant complaints from the group's so-called “fans” over the Gothenburg-based quintet's musical progression towards a more melodic sound and the ba...January 26, 2002
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ANGEL WITCH Split????
NWOBHM legends ANGEL WITCH appear to have split up following guitarist/mainman Kevin Heybourne's decision to relocate to the US. Here is an official statement on the matter from bassist Richie Wicks and guitarist Keith Herzberg (as posted at www.angel-witch.com): It is with great sadness that we (Ke...January 22, 2002
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TESTAMENT's Billy To Work On Side Project, Follow-Up To "The Gathering"
TESTAMENT have posted the following update on vocalist Chuck Billy's condition and the group's upcoming activities via their official web site at www.testamentlegions.com: “Last week, Chuck's doctors had some great news. The tumors in Chuck's upper body are shrinking, his blood count is looking good...January 17, 2002
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OZZY OSBOURNE And Family Land TV Show
OZZY OSBOURNE and his family will be the subject of a new TV series, The Osbournes, to debut on MTV on March 5th. The series is based on a six-month period during which Ozzy and family allowed MTV nearly unlimited access to their personal and professional lives. According to the network, the show de...January 16, 2002
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DREAM THEATER US Dates (Almost) Finalized
DREAM THEATER have finalized the bulk of the dates for their upcoming An Evening With DREAM THEATER — World Tourbulence 2002 US tour, which is scheduled to begin on March 7th in Phoenix. The details are as follows: Mar. 07 - Phoenix, AZ - Web Theater Mar. 08 - Los Angeles, CA - Wiltern Theater ...January 12, 2002
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COSMOSQUAD To Issue
Progressive metal/fusion triumvirate COSMOSQUAD, featuring guitarist Jeff Kollman (MOGG/WAY, EDWIN DARE),bassist Barry Sparks (DOKKEN, ULI JON ROTH),and drummer Shane Gaalaas (GLENN HUGHES, ULI JON ROTH),have inked a deal with Dutch-based Mascot Records for the release of their sophomore album, S...January 2, 2002
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Jason Newsted: The Guitar World Interview!
The February 2002 issue of Guitar World magazine features an interview with former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted, in which the four-stringer speaks at great length about the events that led to his decision earlier this year to leave the aforementioned act. Here are some of the article's highlights...December 24, 2001
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