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SLASH Defuses 'Fuck AXL ROSE!' Chant VELVET REVOLVER's Chicago Gig
Jeff Vrabel of the Chicago Sun-Times reviewed VELVET REVOLVER's sold-out concert at The Riviera in Chicago, Illinois Wednesday night (May 19). "Not surprisingly, VELVET REVOLVER sounds exactly like what would happen if one melded parts of GUNS [N' ROSES] with parts of STONE TEMPLE PILOTS," he wrote....May 21, 2004
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AEROSMITH Frontman Makes A Terminally Ill Woman's Dream Come True
Lindsey Ward of the Winnipeg Sun reports: "When Jan Smirnov bought tickets for last Friday's AEROSMITH concert she had no idea she was on her way to achieving two important goals — to tell the world about her incurable disease and to snag a kiss from frontman Steven Tyler. Smirnov, 47, is confined t...May 19, 2004
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SAMAËL Finish Recording New Album
Switzerland's SAMAËL have finished recording their new album, tentatively due this summer. Recorded over a three-and-a-half month period in two different studios, using four different sound engineers (for electronic, guitars, vocals, and acoustic takes),and co-produced by Waldemar Sorychta (who had...May 18, 2004
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THIN LIZZY: Another 'Greatest Hits' Collection On The Way
Universal Records will be releasing another THIN LIZZY "Greatest Hits" collection on June 7. A two-CD set, the collection will include "previously unreleased" versions of "Cowboy Song" and "The Boys Are Back In Town", both of which are said to have been taken from the "The Boys Are Back In Town" (Au...May 18, 2004
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Former AFTER FOREVER Keyboardist Explains Decision To Leave Band
Former AFTER FOREVER keyboardist Lando van Gils has issued the following statement regarding his decision to leave the group: "To all AFTER FOREVER fans, "I'm very sorry to say that I'm parting as keyboard player for AFTER FOREVER. It has been a very difficult decision for me. And I'm still finding...May 13, 2004
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THE DARKNESS Singer Reconciles With Girlfriend
The Sun reports that THE DARKNESS frontman Justin Hawkins has gotten back together with ex-love Sue Whitehouse. "I'm glad to say we are back together," Hawkins said. "She's the only human for me. I can't live without her." He added, "We split up because everything just got on top of me last year. Th...May 10, 2004
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AFTER FOREVER Part Ways With Keyboardist, Announce Replacement
Dutch gothic/atmospheric doom metal group AFTER FOREVER have parted ways with keyboardist Lando van Gils and have replaced him with Joost v.d. Broek, formerly of SUN CAGED. "Lando has decided to leave AFTER FOREVER because of personal reasons," according to a posting on the band's web site. "He left...May 9, 2004
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BURNT BY THE SUN: 'Forlani' Video To Premier On 'Headbanger's Ball'
Relapse Records recording artists BURNT BY THE SUN will see their new video — for the song "Forlani" — premier on this weekend's edition of "Headbanger's Ball". "Headbangers Ball" airs Saturdays from 10-12 PM EST on MTV2. Taken from BURNT BY THE SUN's acclaimed album "The Perfect is the Enemy of the...May 7, 2004
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KELLY OSBOURNE: First Post-Rehab Photo Posted Online
Kelly Osbourne fan site KellyOsbourne.org has uploaded a scan of a News of the World article featuring the first picture of Kelly after coming out of rehab. Check it out here. Osbourne, who was treated for addiction to painkillers, spent a day shopping in L.A. with mother Sharon. In related news, .....May 6, 2004
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METALLICA's HETFIELD: It Takes 'Intense Music Fans' To Get Into 'St. Anger'
METALLICA frontman James Hetfield spoke to the Winnipeg Sun last week about his trip to the rehab in 2001, his recovery and the band's eventual "rebirth." The following are some excerpts from that interview: Winnipeg Sun: Are you happy with the reception the new album is getting? James Hetfield: "Ye...May 6, 2004
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Calgary Pastor To Bang Home Message Of Anger And Forgiveness Through Music Of METALLICA
Michelle Mark of the Calgary Sun is reporting that heavy metal will meet the Old Testament at a Calgary church this Sunday as an unconventional pastor bangs home the message of anger and forgiveness through the music of METALLICA. Rather than listening to a sermon about honoring thy mother this Moth...May 5, 2004
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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Get Lots Of Love In Japan
KILLSWITCH ENGAGE have posted the following message on their official web site: "What an amazing time we had in Japan, it is almost like a second home to us at this point. The overwhelming respect given to bands there is frightening. So much love. There is no other place in the world like Japan... L...May 5, 2004
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AMORPHIS Confirmed For Austria's AERODROME Festival
Finland's AMORPHIS have been confirmed as the opening act at the Aerodrome festival on June 11 in Wiener Neustadt, Austria. Other bands set to perform at the two-day event (June 10-11) include METALLICA, KORN, SLIPKNOT, MOTÖRHEAD, STATIC-X and LOSTPROPHETS. For more information, visit www.aerodrome....May 4, 2004
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SUN CAGED Win Dutch Radio Competition
Dutch progressive metallers SUN CAGED, who feature in their ranks STAR ONE keyboardist Joost van den Broek, won the April 2004 monthly band competition on the popular Dutch radio station 3FM. "People could vote for the competing bands on the Internet and there was also a professional jury who gave t...May 4, 2004
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THE FIFTH SUN Prepare To Record Sophomore Album
Minnesota-based melodic death metallers THE FIFTH SUN are gearing up to record their second album, entitled "The Hunger to Survive". Recording will take place at Studio Fredman in Gothenburg, Sweden and begins May 24. The album will feature the drum talents of Patrik J. Sten (PASSENGER, KEROZENE, ex...May 3, 2004
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