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DON DOKKEN Says There's A Lot Of Hypocrisy In Today's Music Scene
In a recent interview with New York Press, Don Dokken spoke about his disdain for the younger scene. "I know I'm supposed to be this old shallow poseur," he said. "There's a lot of hypocrisy out there. We found that out on a show with SEVENDUST and SOCIAL DISTORTION. I'm walking around, and there's...July 20, 2004
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LED ZEPPELIN: Toronto ZEPFEST Scheduled For Late August
This year LED ZEPPELIN fans will be gathering together on the weekend of August 26-28 for events taking place at The Phoenix and Healey's. It's almost thirty-five years to the day that LED ZEPPELIN gave two highly publicized shows at the Toronto Rockpile on August 18, 1969. Here's a rundown of the e...July 20, 2004
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AXIS OF JUSTICE: Photos From Hollywood Concert Posted Online
TOOL/A PERFECT CIRCLE frontman Maynard James Keenan, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS bassist Flea, SYSTEM OF A DOWN singer Serj Tankian, and AUDIOSLAVE's Tom Morello and Brad Wilk were among the artists that performed at The Axis of Justice concert on July 17 at the Avalon in Los Angeles. The nonprofit organi...July 20, 2004
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MAYNARD KEENAN, FLEA Added To THE AXIS OF JUSTICE Concert Lineup
TOOL/A PERFECT CIRCLE frontman Maynard James Keenan and RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS bassist Flea have been added to the lineup of artists scheduled to perform at The Axis of Justice concert on July 17 at the Avalon in Los Angeles. Also set to appear are SYSTEM OF A DOWN singer Serj Tankian, AUDIOSLAVE's T...July 12, 2004
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SYSTEM OF A DOWN, AUDIOSLAVE Members To Perform At AXIS OF JUSTICE Concert
SYSTEM OF A DOWN singer Serj Tankian will join AUDIOSLAVE guitarist Tom Morello and drummer Brad Wilk on the lineup of the upcoming Axis of Justice (web site) concert July 17 at the Avalon in Hollywood, California. Also set to appear are JURASSIC 5, PETE YORN and RAY WITTER, among others. The nonpro...July 2, 2004
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Report: WRUST Are The Only Known All-Black Extreme/Death Metal Band In Africa
Tomeletso Sereetsi of AllAfrica.com reports that Botswana's WRUST (web site) are the only known all-black extreme/death metal band in Africa and the world. The act is a rare find in a white-dominated genre that has a cult following in Europe and United States of America. Twilight-X, a leading South...June 19, 2004
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YYRKOON Part Ways With Drummer, Seek Replacement
Drummer Laurent Harrouart has left French thrash/death metallers YYRKOON for "personal reasons," according to a posting on the group's web site. The band are currently seeking a replacement. As previously reported, YYRKOON's third album, titled "Occult Medicine", is due in September through Osmose P...June 18, 2004
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FRED DURST: AVRIL LAVIGNE Is Talking Nonsense To Sell Her New Album
LIMP BIZKIT frontman Fred Durst has posted the following message in the group's web site: "Well, hey there people. I am excited to tell you that we are writing some new sick, super heavy, anti social, ridiculous, music around here. I think you will be very pleased. Kinda makes ['Results May Vary'] f...June 18, 2004
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PAPA ROACH To Release New Album In September
PAPA ROACH are scheduled to release the follow-up to 2002's "Lovehatetragedy" in September through Dreamworks Records. Titled "Getting Away With Murder", the album was produced by Howard Benson (COLD, BLINDSIDE, P.O.D., SEPULTURA) and mixed by Chris Lord-Alge, who has previously worked with BAD RELI...June 11, 2004
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Report: Heavy Metal Bands Get Softer
Gelu Sulugiuc of Reuters reports: "For heavy metal bands, it has always been about distortion-laden guitars, pounding drums, singers who can growl and break-neck solos. But now business demands are making some metal acts show their softer side. "With record labels dumping bands who don't sell record...June 4, 2004
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EXODUS' Tour Bus Catches Fire!
EXODUS guitarist Gary Holt has posted the following message on the band's web site: "Well, as some of you might of already heard yes our bus caught on fire somewhere between Rome and Bergamo Italy. I awoke to our driver shouting, 'Everybody off the bus, the bus is on fire!' and I ran like a ...June 4, 2004
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STARRATS To Support ALICE COOPER In Denmark
Danish hard rockers STARRATS will support ALICE COOPER on June 17 at the Ringsted Kongres Center in Denmark. The band, who consists of Christian Braun (drums),Kasper Eskildsen (bass),Dennis Post (guitar) and Søren Nico Adamsen (vocals),will release their debut album, entitled "Broken Halo", in Ju...June 1, 2004
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LAIR OF THE MINOTAUR Sign With SOUTHERN LORD RECORDS
Chicago-based doomsters LAIR OF THE MINOTAUR have inked a deal with Southern Lord Records. The group's first release for the label will consist of the six songs from the band's self-titled EP and two brand-new songs. A September 21 release is expected. Copies of the second pressing of the limited-ed...May 28, 2004
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MOTÖRHEAD Set Their Own Rules On 'Inferno'
MOTÖRHEAD will be releasing "Inferno", their first album of new material since 2002's "Hammered", on June 22 through Metal-Is Records, a division of the Sanctuary Records Group. "This album is real musicians playing real music. There were no rules," Lemmy said in a press release. Guitar legend Steve...May 21, 2004
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Denmark's STARRATS To Release Debut CD In June
Copenhagen, Denmark-based hard rock band STARRATS have completed work on their debut album, "Broken Halo", for a June release through Italy's Adrenaline Records. The group, who feature in their ranks former members of such acts as PUSH, FURY and THE BLACK ROSE, describe their sound as a mixture of "...May 18, 2004
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