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SLIPKNOT To Begin Work On New CD In January

SLIPKNOT will begin work on the follow-up to their 2001 breakthrough album, "Iowa", in January. The as-yet-untitled CD, which will be produced by Rick Rubin (SYSTEM OF A DOWN, SLAYER, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS),is tentatively scheduled to be recorded in the spring for a late summer/early fall release t...

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COREY TAYLOR: 'SLIPKNOT Has One More Album Left In It'

Vocalist Corey Taylor recently told Canada's MuchMusic that SLIPKNOT will have a shorter future than his other band, STONE SOUR. "The great thing about SLIPKNOT is it is one of those bands that if it hangs out too long, it will not be cool at all," Taylor said. "So we do what we do with ...

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LIMP BIZKIT's DURST, PUDDLE OF MUDD's SCANTLIN Hand Out Party Invites

Sunday night at Studio 54 inside the MGM Grand, during the pre-party for last night's Billboard Music Awards, LIMP BIZKIT frontman Fred Durst and PUDDLE OF MUDD singer Wes Scantlin were handing out invitations for the post-Billboard soiree Durst was tossing at Ghostbar, according to The Las Vegas Su...

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THE ROLLINS BAND To Perform BLACK FLAG Set In San Diego

THE ROLLINS BAND, the group fronted by punk rock icon Henry Rollins, will perform an all-BLACK FLAG set featuring special guests at The Casbah in San Diego, California on Thursday, Dec. 5. The concert promotes "Rise Above", a new benefit CD for the Free the West Memphis 3 Defense Fund, on which Roll...

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BLIND GUARDIAN Explain San Antonio Cancellation

BLIND GUARDIAN have issued a statement regarding the cancellation of their scheduled gig in San Antonio, Texas — the second time the group have cancelled a Texan date on their current U.S. tour. It is as follows: "The promoter in San Antonio was told many times by the US tour manager Roger Smith tha...

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BLIND GUARDIAN Explain Houston Cancellation

BLIND GUARDIAN's tour manager has issued a statement in an attempt to clarify the reasons behind the cancellation of the group's scheduled Houston show on Nov. 29 as part of their ongoing U.S. tour with SYMPHONY X. It reads as follows: "This is Roger Smith, the road manager for the BLIND GUARDIAN to...

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STONE SOUR Continue Touring, Climbing The Charts

STONE SOUR, the recently re-launched group formed by SLIPKNOT frontman Corey Taylor and guitarist Jim Root, have scheduled dates through the end of the year, winding down with a hometown New Year's Eve show in Iowa. STONE SOUR's "Bother" continues its upwards climb as it is Number Four on the Billbo...

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DEEP PURPLE's ROGER GLOVER Offers Update On DVD, Upcoming Album

In his latest letter to the DEEP PURPLE fans, the group's bassist, Roger Glover, comments on the band's upcoming "Machine Head" DVD and the progress of the songwriting/recording sessions for their next studio album, due sometime in 2003. On "Machine Head": "I have seen the DVD and it is wonderful, a...

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ARTENSION To Issue 'New Discovery' In January

ARTENSION, the symphonic/neoclassic power prog "supergroup" featuring in its ranks Vitalij Kuprij (RING OF FIRE) on keyboards, Kevin Chown (MAGNITUDE 9, TILES) on bass, Mike Terrana (RAGE, AXEL RUDI PELL) on drums, John West (ROYAL HUNT) on vocals, and Roger Staffelbach on guitar, will issue their s...

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STONE SOUR To Make In-Store Appearance In New Hampshire

STONE SOUR, who feature in their ranks SLIPKNOT frontman Corey Taylor and guitarist Jim Root, will be making an in-store appearance at Newbury Comics in Nashua, New Hampshire on Monday, Dec. 2 at 4:30 p.m. Store address is as follows: Newbury Comics Willow Springs Plaza 296 Daniel Webster Highway Na...

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HENRY ROLLINS To Perform BLACK FLAG Songs At Hollywood In-Store

Henry Rollins will perform the songs of his former group BLACK FLAG at an in-store appearance at Hollywood's Amoeba Music on Dec. 3. To help make the occasion even more special, Rollins has sent word out to ex-BLACK FLAG member Keith Morris and Chuck Dukowski letting them know that they're welcome t...

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SLIPKNOT's THE CLOWN: ' We're The Biggest Punk Band In The World'

SLIPKNOT percussionist/mastermind Shawn Crahan, also known as Clown, claims that he's supportive of vocalist Corey Taylor and guitarist Jim Root's massively-successful STONE SOUR project. "If I didn't support him or fuckin' love what he's doing, I wouldn't be a friend," Crahan told Launch. "I wouldn...

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SLIPKNOT's COREY TAYLOR To Appear On 'The Tonight Show'!!

SLIPKNOT frontman Corey Taylor will be performing a solo rendition of STONE SOUR's current single, "Bother", on NBC's "The Tonight Show With Jay Leno" this Friday night, Nov. 8. Taylor will reportedly be accompanied by an orchestra during the appearance. ...

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THRONEAEON Rejoined By Drummer, Announce New Bassist

Drummer Roger Sundquist has rejoined Swedish death metal act THRONEAEON. Meanwhile, bassist Andreas Dahlstrom has quit the band and has been replaced by Magnus Wall (formerly of ABHOTH). ...

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HENRY ROLLINS To Auction Off Guitar Signed By Metal Heavy-Hitters

Henry Rollins is auctioning off a guitar on eBay that has been signed by some of heavy rock's biggest stars. Most of the artists contributed to the Rollins-organized "Rise Above", an album of BLACK FLAG covers. The album and the guitar auction are both to benefit the legal defense of the West Memphi...