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SYSTEM OF A DOWN Contribute Over $20,000 For Genocide Awareness
Los Angeles-based multi-platinum-selling hard rock band SYSTEM OF A DOWN again confirmed their steadfast support of organizations seeking to promote genocide awareness by their recent donation to the Zoryan Institute. In the last two years, SYSTEM OF A DOWN has contributed over $20,000 to the Zoryan...July 7, 2005
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DEEP PURPLE Frontman Comments On LIVE 8 Concert
DEEP PURPLE lead singer Ian Gillan has told the Edmonton Sun that didn't hesitate to join the Live 8 lineup after he had sorted out the logistics of appearing. He does, however, tend to differ slightly from the views of Live Aid and Live 8 organizer Bob Geldof. "It's not so much the overall thing, ....July 1, 2005
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TOMMY LEE, KATHY HILTON Sit Down For 'Afternoon Tea'
MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee and socialite Kathy Hilton, NBC's newest reality stars, recently sat down for afternoon tea with TV Guide. A posting at TVGuide.com reads, "In her new series, 'I Want to Be a Hilton', Kathy Hilton coaches aspiring social climbers in the art of civilized behavior. In 'To...June 28, 2005
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Rising Ohio Heavy Metal Bands Showcased On 'Akron Metal Assault, Volume I' CD
Detained Records has set a July 2 release date for "Akron Metal Assault, Volume I", a collection of Akron/Canton/Cleveland (Ohio) bands bringing diverse versions of metal to the masses. 10 bands will be contributing to the "Akron Metal Assault, Volume I", each bringing a different form of Rubber Cit...June 25, 2005
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Report: Heavy Metal Is Alive And Well In Bulgaria
Hugh Fraser of Bulgaria's SofiaEcho.com has issued the following report: With BLACK SABBATH and its famous front man Ozzy Osbourne hitting town next week, I wanted to take a look at the worldwide phenomenon of heavy metal and what heavy metal culture is in Bulgaria. Knowing little about the heavy me...June 20, 2005
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Former WHITESNAKE Guitarist Satisfies His Need For Visual Expression
A web site dedicated to former WHITESNAKE/VANDENBERG guitarist Adrian Vandenberg's drawings and paintings can be accessed at www.vandenberg-art.com. An excerpt from a posting on the site reads as follows: "Although Adrian Vandenberg was long known to the world as a guitarist and composer, he always...June 16, 2005
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KATAKLYSM To Headline Quebec's EXTREME DISTORTION FESTIVAL
Canadian death metallers KATAKLYSM will be headlining the Extreme Distortion Festival on July 22 in Laval, Quebec. A possibility exists that a few more Canadian dates will be added for August. In the meantime, don't miss the worlwide live premiere of the song "Crippled & Broken", from the forthc...June 9, 2005
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WORMS INSIDE YOU: Former GORGASM Members Launch New Project
Former GORGASM members Tom Tangalos (guitar) and Derek Hoffman (drums) have joined forces with vocalist James Eads (RELLIK) and bassist Jeremy Barger (TORN BETWEEN) in a new project called WORMS INSIDE YOU. The group recently completed work on a self-produced full-length CD, "Existence is Futile", d...May 31, 2005
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Professor Says 'Real Obscenity' Of Shock Music Isn't In The Lyrics
Penn State Live has issued the following report: The best-selling and award-winning music lyrics and styles of controversial performers from EMINEM and MARILYN MANSON, to LIMP BIZKIT and SLIPKNOT have been called vile, disgusting, uncivilized and even dangerous, particularly in recent Congressional...May 27, 2005
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GINGER: 'The Glory Is Not In Never Failing, But In Rising Every Time You Fail'
Former THE WILDHEARTS frontman Ginger has posted the following message on the group's official web site: "My life turned into shit on an aeroplane heading for the sunny Philippines at the end of 2004, a holiday my family would take every Christmas ? we'd visit family members, hang out on beaches, ea...May 23, 2005
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AXIS OF JUSTICE Redesigns, Relaunches Web Site
Axis of Justice, the non-profit, grassroots, pro-social justice organization formed by Tom Morello (AUDIOSLAVE) and Serj Tankian (SYSTEM OF A DOWN),has redesigned and launched its new web site, AxisOfJustice.org. The relaunched site offers practical information to further AOJ's mission — bringing t...May 23, 2005
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MANNTIS To Support OTEP On U.S. Tour
Southern California quintet MANNTIS will embark on a nationwide U.S. tour along OTEP and DEVILINSIDE this June in support of "Sleep In Your Grave", their debut album. The group's new offering, produced by Cameron Webb (DANZIG, MOTÖRHEAD, SOCIAL DISTORTION),is set for a June 28 release via Century M...May 20, 2005
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DEEP PURPLE Confirmed For France's FESTIVAL DES VIEILLES CHARRUES
According to Deep-Purple.net, DEEP PURPLE have been confirmed for the Festival des Vieilles Charrues in Brittany, northern France. They are due to headline on the first day (Friday, July 22) of the three-day event. Other acts on the bill include NEW ORDER and BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB. Tickets and inf...May 20, 2005
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AXIS OF JUSTICE To Stage Anti-War Protest Prior To AUDIOSLAVE Concert
Launch Radio Networks reports: Axis Of Justice, the political and social activist group founded by AUDIOSLAVE guitarist Tom Morello and SYSTEM OF A DOWN singer Serj Tankian, will stage an anti-war protest at the corner of Wilshire and Western Boulevards in Los Angeles this Friday, May 20 at 6:00 p.m...May 19, 2005
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VELVET REVOLVER, MASTODON Confirmed For Denmark's ROSKILDE FESTIVAL
VELVET REVOLVER and MASTODON have been confirmed for the 2005 edition of the Roskilde Festival, set to take place June 30-July 3 in Roskilde, Denmark. Also scheduled to perform at the festival are BLACK SABBATH, AUDIOSLAVE, THE HAUNTED, ISIS, ENSLAVED, SUNN O))),MERCENARY and D.A.D. The Roskilde Fe...May 19, 2005
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