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Review: GENE SIMMONS' 'Asshole' Has Slight Odor
Darryl Sterdan of the Winnipeg Sun reviewed Gene Simmons' new solo album "Asshole", giving it 2 1/2 out of 5 stars. Sterdan writes: "Unfocused and misguided, this 13-song vanity project finds the God of Plunder vainly trying yet again to escape his arena-rock straitjacket by pin-balling between styl...June 7, 2004
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KILLZONE RECORDS: New Austin-Based Extreme Metal Label Launched
A new extreme metal record label, KillZone Records, has been launched in Austin, Texas. The label's first release will be the second album from Brazilian black metal band ARUM, "Inhuman Echoes from the Shadows". The company is also releasing a four-way way split CD, "As the Sun Burns", featuring fou...June 7, 2004
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Exposures – In Retrospect And Denial
Sweden's DARK TRANQUILLITY, it has to be said, have a lot to answer for when it comes to influencing some of the desperately dull darkwave metal that has flooded the European continent. But more than that, they do have the tendency themselves to shatter your concentration span with some of their own...June 6, 2004
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ACHERON Deny Cancelling Polish Festival Appearance
Despite a promoter's announcement to the contrary, Columbus, Ohio-based black/death metal cult band ACHERON were never confirmed to appear at Poland's Conquer Summer Festival in July, the group allege in an official statement sent to BLABBERMOUTH.NET earlier today. "The band want to make clear that...June 5, 2004
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THE FIFTH SUN Begin Recording New Album
Minnesota-based melodic death metallers THE FIFTH SUN have commenced the recording sessions for their second album, "The Hunger to Survive", at Studio Fredman in Gothenburg, Sweden. The album will feature the drum talents of Patrik J. Sten (PASSENGER, KEROZENE, ex-TRANSPORT LEAGUE) and artwork by re...June 4, 2004
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GAMMA RAY: ROCK HARD Festival Photos, Live Report Posted Online
A bunch of photos from GAMMA RAY's appearance at this past weekend's Rock Hard festival in Gelsenkirchen, Germany have been posted online at the band's official web site. Check them out here. In addition, the following report from the festival was posted on the site: "GAMMA RAY have got their first...June 1, 2004
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BLAZE BAYLEY Sings With IRON MAIDEN Tribute Band: Photos, Audio Clips Posted Online
Former IRON MAIDEN singer Blaze Bayley was the special guest at the Flash and Metal Shock magazines' anniversary party on Saturday (May 29) at Indians Saloon in Bresso (Milano),Italy. Bayley performed BLAZE and MAIDEN songs with the Italian IRON MAIDEN tribute band THE CLAIRVOYANTS, including a ver...May 31, 2004
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BOB GELDOF: No Plans For 'Live Aid II'
Reuters is reporting that Irish rock star Bob Geldof has denied he has teamed up with U2 singer Bono for a repeat of the 1985 Live Aid concerts to raise money to help ease third world debt. The Sun newspaper had earlier run a front page story saying Prime Minister Tony Blair was backing "Live ...May 31, 2004
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SLIPKNOT To Record 'Doctor Who' Theme Song
British tabloid The Sun is reporting SLIPKNOT are in talks to record the theme tune to the classic TV "Doctor Who" show when it makes its comeback on BBC by year's end. "I'm so excited 'Doctor Who''s coming back," drummer Joey Jordison said. "It's a great show, wild and exciting. I watched it as a ....May 31, 2004
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LIFE OF AGONY: New Song Clip Posted Online
LIFE OF AGONY have uploaded a short clip of a new song, entitled "Love To Let U Down", at their official web site. "Love To Let U Down" is one of four tracks the band recently recorded for inclusion on their first album of new material since 1997's "Soul Searching Sun", tentatively due ...May 27, 2004
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CATHEDRAL: Two-Disc Compilation Due In July
Earache Records will be issuing a two-CD collection of greatest hits and rarities from U.K. doomsters CATHEDRAL on July 27. Titled "The Serpent's Gold", the set will document CATHEDRAL's entire Earache period, with 27 tracks in total, clocking in at over 2 ½ hours. Disc 1 ("The Serpent’s Treasure")...May 26, 2004
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THE DARKNESS Singer Tells Fan To 'Fuck Off', Apologizes For His Mistake
NewKerala.com is reporting that THE DARKNESS singer Justin Hawkins verbally abused a fan after he mistook her for a music critic. According to the Sun, 17-year old Sarah Hartnett flew all the way to Los Angeles after she won a contest to watch her heroes at a small gig. But she was left stunned when...May 26, 2004
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UNEARTH Complete 'The Great Dividers' Video Shoot
Massachusetts-based metallers UNEARTH have posted the following message on their official web site: "Thanks to everyone who came out to represent in Spanish Harlem NYC for our video shoot. Dale at Raging Nation did a killer job! This guy is one of the best in the business. He has shot videos for HAT...May 25, 2004
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SILENCER: Live Video Posted Online
A live video of Colorado metallers SILENCER performing the track "Descending The Ziggurat" has been posted online at this location. The clip was filmed on April 17, 2004 at the Mesa Theater in Grand Junction, CO. The European edition of SILENCER's "Structures" EP, entitled "Found On The Sun", was re...May 24, 2004
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THE DARKNESS Singer Goes Under The Knife
THE DARKNESS frontman Justin Hawkins has undergone throat surgery and is recovering well, according to NME.com. Hawkins has now revealed full details of the operation. He said: "I had a hiatus hernia and acid reflux. Basically, there’s a sphincter inside your throat, as well as up your bottom. It’s...May 21, 2004

