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KELLY OSBOURNE Says Split With Label Will Advance Her Music Career
Kelly Osbourne has spoken to MTV.com about her split with Epic Records, saying that she hopes her departure from the label will only advance her music career. "I'm actually really happy about it. [Former Sony Music chief] Tommy Mottola signed me, and then when he left I kind of got put on the shelf,...May 15, 2003
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THY PRIMORDIAL Name New Album
Swedish mythological black metallers THY PRIMORDIAL have set "Pestilence Upon Mankind" as the title for their sixth album, tentatively due in late 2003 through Blackend Records. "We're still rehearsing, by now all the songs are created though there is things left to work on before the recording begi...May 13, 2003
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TOMMY LEE, BEAUTIFUL CREATURES Members Sign On As Backing Band For BROOKS BUFORD
TOMMY LEE/ex-KILGORE bassist Marty O'Brien, ex-KILGORE guitarist Mike Pelletier, HATE MACHINE/OMNIBLANK guitarist Al Dettori, BEAUTIFUL CREATURES drummer Glen Sobel and REHAB DJ Robbie have signed on as the backing band for a brand new singer/rapper named by the name of BROOKS BUFORD. "[Brooks] just...May 12, 2003
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INVOCATOR Announce Danish Tour
Reunited Danish thrashers INVOCATOR have announced the details of their upcoming winter tour in support of their latest CD, "Through The Flesh To The Soul", due in early October through Italy's Scarlet Records. The confirmed dates are as follows: Oct. 31 - Multihus Tobaksfabrikken - Esbjerg, DEN Nov...May 12, 2003
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Former SNOT/AMEN Bassist Joins LO-PRO
Former SNOT/AMEN bassist Jon "Tumor" Fahnestock has joined LO-PRO, the new project featuring former members of ULTRASPANK and GODSMACK. LO-PRO recently completed tracking their upcoming debut release for STAIND frontman Aaron Lewis' new Geffen/Interscope imprint label, tentatively dubbed A.D.D. The...May 10, 2003
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SHARON OSBOURNE Denies KELLY Was Dropped Due To Low Record Sales
Sharon Osbourne has refuted press reports that Kelly Osbourne was dropped by Epic Records after her debut album, "Shut Up", sold fewer than 150,000 copies. According to the family's spokesperson, Sharon and Sony (Epic's parent company) mutually agreed that Kelly would jump ship after Tommy Mottola s...May 10, 2003
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TOMMY LEE Released From Probation In Spousal Abuse Case
The spousal abuse case against Tommy Lee was reduced to a misdemeanor Thursday (May 8) and the former MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer was released from a probation sentence he had been serving for the past five years for allegedly assaulting ex-wife Pamela Anderson, according to the Associated Press. Los Angele...May 9, 2003
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PRONG Name New Album, Announce European Tour
PRONG have set "Scorpio Rising" as the title for their new album, due in Europe in June through Locomotive Music. The CD, which was produced by PRONG mainman Tommy Victor and Steve Bruno, marks the group's first studio effort since 1996's "Rude Awakening". A North American release — possibly through...May 9, 2003
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KISS Announce Formation Of KISS RECORDS, Prepare To Release 'Kiss Symphony: Alive IV'
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: New York, N.Y. – KISS, America's #1 Gold Record Award Winning Champion Group (RIAA - Group category) and Sanctuary Records Group are proud to announce the formation of KISS Records, a joint venture between KISS and Sanctuary Records Group, it was announced today by Merck Mercu...May 9, 2003
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OZZY OSBOURNE To Leave SONY RECORDS
Ozzy Osbourne is to leave the Sony record label after 23 years. The former BLACK SABBATH frontman decided to quit after the departure of the company's controversial boss, Tommy Mottola, in January. "It's an opportunity to start fresh," Sharon Osbourne, who manages her husband's career, told People m...May 8, 2003
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JONES'S LOUNGE Announce Louisiana Gig
Louisiana-based JONES'S LOUNGE, featuring Kyle Thomas (EXHORDER, FLOODGATE),Dax Thieler (GREEN LEAF CULT),Jason Portera (PITS VS. PREPS),and Tommy Buckley (SOILENT GREEN),have announced a show at Zeppelin's in Metairie on Saturday, May 17. Also appearing on the bill will be KILLING MERCY. JONES'...May 6, 2003
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IRON MAIDEN, DIO, MOTÖRHEAD: Complete Tour Itinerary Released
The complete itinerary for the North American leg of IRON MAIDEN's "Give Me Ed… 'Til I'm Dead World Tour" has been released. The six-week trek will also include appearances by DIO and MOTÖRHEAD. Confirmed dates are as follows: Jul. 21 - Worcester, MA @ Centrum Centre Jul. 22 - Hartford, CT @ Meadows...May 5, 2003
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JEFF PILSON Offers Update On L/P, Studio Activities
Former DOKKEN and current L/P bassist Jeff Pilson has posted the following update to his official web site, www.jeffpilson.com: "Hello everyone. Sorry it's been so long since there's been a new commentary, but I was hoping to have some special news for you. George [Lynch] and I have been trying desp...May 5, 2003
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THE FORSAKEN Commence Work On 'Traces Of The Past'
Swedish death metal act THE FORSAKEN have entered Studio Abyss with producer/engineer Tommy Tägtgren to record their third full-length album, tentatively titled "Traces Of The Past". The follow-up to last year's "Arts Of Desolation" will contain 12 tracks and will mark the recording debut with the g...May 3, 2003
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BARRY SPARKS Checks In From TED NUGENT Tour
Acclaimed bassist Barry Sparks (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, DOKKEN, MSG),who is currently touring with TED NUGENT on his North American tour as a replacement for Marco Mendoza, has posted the following message to his official web site: "Hello! I am here in Dallas — things are good, we drove all night from Tu...May 1, 2003
