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BORKNAGAR To Record Acoustic Album
BORKNAGAR mainman Oystein G. Brun has issued the following statement regarding the group's current status: "Dear fans and associates, 'Having created epic metal for several years now, an idea and a vision has arisen within the BORKNAGAR camp, and we hereby want to inform you about how it will affect...February 15, 2005
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SLAYER: More Details Surface About AMERICAN's New Deal With WARNER
According to Hits Daily Double, Rick Rubin finalized a deal with Warner Bros. Records to house American Recordings — home to veteran Los Angeles thrashers SLAYER — last Wednesday (Feb. 9). Sources inside Warner Music Group say that U.S. head of Warner Music Group, Lyor Cohen, was taking bows while h...February 15, 2005
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Drummer MARK ZONDER Talks About His Current Status With FATES WARNING
FATES WARNING drummer Mark Zonder recently gave an interview to the group's official web site about his current status with the band, his drumming technique and his other projects, among other topics. Several excerpts from the interview follow: Q: The Official statement regarding your involvement wi...February 14, 2005
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STATUS QUO, LANA LANE, WE Confirmed For SWEDEN ROCK Festival
STATUS QUO, LANA LANE and WE have been confirmed for the 2005 edition of the Sweden Rock festival, set to be held June 9-11 in Sölvesborg, Sweden. The complete list of artists currently scheduled to perform at the festival is as follows: A.C.T ACCEPT BEHEMOTH BLACK LABEL SOCIETY BLACKFOOT CANDLEMASS...February 13, 2005
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THE HAUNTED Replace METAL CHURCH At Poland's METALMANIA Festival
Swedish thrashers THE HAUNTED will replace METAL CHURCH on the billing of Poland's MetalMania festival, set to be held March 12 at the Spodek venue in Katowice. The complete billing for the festival is now as follows: Main stage: DARZAMAT DIES IRAE ANJ AMON AMARTH PAIN DARK FUNERAL KATATONIA THE HAU...February 12, 2005
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SLAYER's Record Label Finds New Home
The New York Post is reporting that Rick Rubin has signed a deal with Warner Bros. Records to house American Recordings — home to veteran Los Angeles thrashers SLAYER. This brings American back to its former home, following stops at Columbia and Island Def Jam. It also reconnects Rubin with Lyor Coh...February 12, 2005
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VELVET REVOLVER Guitarist Says Audience Reaction Matters Most
Launch Radio Networks is reporting that VELVET REVOLVER are nominated for three Grammy Awards this Sunday night, including Best Rock Album for "Contraband", Best Hard Rock Performance for "Slither", and Best Rock Song for "Fall to Pieces". But despite the nominations, the album sales figures, and th...February 11, 2005
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New NINE INCH NAILS Members Speak Out
Sp1at.com recently conducted brief interviews with new NINE INCH NAILS members Aaron North (guitar, ex-THE ICARUS LINE) and Alessandro Cortini (keyboards). Several interview excerpts follow: Sp1at.com: What is the status between you and THE ICARUS LINE? Aaron North: "I quit the band. I was over it....February 6, 2005
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GUNS N' ROSES To Tour Europe In The Summer?
GUNS N' ROSES bassist Tommy Stinson has hinted to Creative Loafing magazine in Atlanta that the band will be doing some European dates this summer. Asked about the current status of GUNS N' ROSES, Stinson said, "They're finishing up the mixing [of the new album] right now. Sorting out what songs are...February 6, 2005
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DREAM THEATER: New 'Official Bootlegs' Available For Pre-Order
Ytsejam Records is now accepting pre-orders for the latest installment of the DREAM THEATER "official bootlegs", which include: "When Day and Dream Unite" (available on both CD and DVD),"The Number of the Beast" (IRON MAIDEN's classic album performed in its entirety by DREAM THEATER on October 24,...February 5, 2005
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QUO VADIS Announce German Dates
Canadian technical metallers QUO VADIS have lined up a couple of German dates in support of their third album, "Defiant Imagination", out now on Skyscraper. They are as follows: Mar. 04 - Dortmund, GER @ FZW (The Darkrise Metal Night) Mar. 05 - Osnabruck, GER @ Duethalle (Bowels-Supper Fest III) Com...February 3, 2005
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World's Largest Collection Of JIMI HENDRIX Memorabilia To Be Auctioned
The following press release was issued by the Prudent Press Agency: Jimi Hendrix is the ultimate rock icon — his influence still resonating throughout music, fashion and popular culture, nearly 35 years after his untimely death. In November Cooper Owen auctioned the first selection of lots from this...February 2, 2005
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TURBO To Celebrate 25-Year Anniversary At Poland's METALMANIA Festival
Poland's legendary heavy metal act TURBO will celebrate their 25-year anniversary with a special performance on the main stage of the MetalMania festival, set to be held March 12 at the Spodek venue in Katowice, Poland. The complete billing for the festival is as follows: Main stage: DARZAMAT DIES I...January 30, 2005
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LINKIN PARK To Tour With EMINEM And 50 CENT?
Billboard.com is reporting that very preliminary talks are underway for a monster stadium-level package that would include LINKIN PARK, EMINEM, 50 CENT, and at least one other rock act. Given the multi-platinum status of all three acts, plus the fact that 50 CENT and EMINEM have been noticeably abse...January 26, 2005
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CRADLE OF FILTH, NAPALM DEATH, DARK FUNERAL Confirmed For Poland's METALMANIA Festival
CRADLE OF FILTH, APOCALYPTICA, NAPALM DEATH, ARCTURUS and DARK FUNERAL are among the bands confirmed for the MetalMania festival, set to be held March 12 at the Spodek venue in Katowice, Poland. The complete billing for the festival is as follows: Main stage: CRADLE OF FILTH APOCALYPTICA TURBO NAPAL...January 24, 2005
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