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METALLICA's HETFIELD Interviewed At ASCAP's POP MUSIC AWARDS: Video Available
A short video interview with METALLICA frontman James Hetfield, conducted at ASCAP's annual Pop Music Awards on Tuesday (May 18),has been posted online at the Reuters web site. As previously reported, METALLICA were honored by the performing rights group with a Creative Voice Award for the group's...May 24, 2004
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BEYOND THE EMBRACE Guitarist Explains Differences Between Major Labels And 'Indies'
BEYOND THE EMBRACE guitarist Oscar Gouveia recently spoke to SouthCoastToday.com about the difference between major record labels and "indies." "Major labels are like big-chain grocery stores and indies are like Mom-and-Pop stores that cater to a specific style or ethnicity," he said. "Indies appeal...May 23, 2004
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Despite the ever-presence of moonlighting SLAYER man Dave Lombardo, and as much as they may have claimed to be pushing the envelope of thrash, GRIP INC. have never made anywhere near the impression they would've liked to. And with vocalist Gus Chambers on the verge of leaving over creative issues a...May 23, 2004
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SCOTT WEILAND On VELVET REVOLVER Debut: 'This Album Has The Utmost Potential To Be Influential'
Canadian Press is reporting that VELVET REVOLVER showed up late to a news conference in Toronto Friday (May 21),and chain-smoked their way through 45 minutes of Q&As, using enough curse words to render half their comments unusable to most media outlets. "It's fast. It's ferocious. It's like dri...May 21, 2004
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DOKKEN: New Album Due In July, Tour To Kick Off Next Month
DOKKEN will kick off yet another world tour June 17 to promote their new CD, "Hell to Pay", due on July 13 through Sanctuary Records. After 20 years the group continues to have a major recording contract as well as a loyal fan base allowing them to "still follow their bliss and make a living ...May 21, 2004
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BRUCE DICKINSON's 'Rock Show' To Be Recorded At DOWNLOAD Aftershow Party
BBC 6 Music's "Bruce Dickinson Rock Show" will be recorded live in front of an audience at the official Download aftershow party at The Cathouse in Glasgow on Thursday, June 3. The show will be transmitted on Saturday, June 5 between 11:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. and will feature live music and interview...May 20, 2004
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METALLICA Honored At ASCAP's POP MUSIC AWARDS
METALLICA were honored at performing rights groups ASCAP's annual Pop Music Awards, held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Tuesday (May 18),according to Reuters. ASCAP bestowed its Creative Voice Award on "Lars Ulrich and METALLICA," according to the citation, for the group's "artistic career achievem...May 19, 2004
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W.A.S.P.'s LAWLESS Says Smaller Record Labels Are Changing The Face Of Music
W.A.S.P. leader Blackie Lawless recently spoke to AskMen.com about the trouble with labels' lack of support his band has had over the years. Asked what advice he would give someone who wants to enter the heavy metal or rock world today, Lawless replied, "That's a tough question because the industry...May 18, 2004
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ADLER'S APPETITE Guitarist Joins VINCE NEIL
Jason Hook, guitarist for Vince Neil's (ex-MÖTLEY CRÜE) solo band to join pop singer Hilary Duff. Replacing him in Neil's group will be ADLER'S APPETITE axeman Keri Kelli. "European fans should take note that this means Keri will not be touring with ADLER'S APPETITE on their upcoming European tour,"...May 17, 2004
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Former MEGADETH Guitarist MARTY FRIEDMAN Comments On FOZZY Guest Appearance
Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman recently spent time at Heartbeat Studios in Tokyo, Japan laying down guitars on a special track to be mixed in 5.1 surround sound by legendary QUEEN producer Mack ("Another One Bites The Dust", "Dragon Attack", etc.) The tune will be available as a bonus trac...May 16, 2004
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JERRY CANTRELL, IAN ASTBURY, IGGY POP Among Guests At PLAYSTATION 2 Party
Former ALICE IN CHAINS guitarist Jerry Cantrell, ex-THE CULT members Billy Duffy and Ian Astbury, Iggy Pop, and Anthony Kiedis of the RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS were on hand for PlayStation 2 Offers A Passage Into "The Underworld" on Tuesday (May 11) at Belasco Theater in Los Angeles. Check out pictures...May 16, 2004
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Former HANOI ROCKS Bassist Sues NYC Venue, MTV Over Injury
Former HANOI ROCKS and current JOAN JETT AND THE BLACKHEARTS bassist Sam Yaffa (real name Sami Takamaki) has filed an $85 million lawsuit against Roseland Ballroom, MTV Corp. and others, saying his hands and career were hurt when ballroom bouncers jumped him while he was fending off a purse snatcher...May 15, 2004
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LACUNA COIL: 'Swamped' Single Due In June
Italy's LACUNA COIL will be releasing the second single, "Swamped", from their highly acclaimed album, "Comalies", on June 7 through Century Media Records. The single release will be complemented by the band's "fantastic" video for "Swamped", which was shot by the popular Swedish director Patric Ull...May 14, 2004
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VH1 Counts Down '100 Most Metal Moments' In Five-Night Special
MOTÖRHEAD, W.A.S.P.'s Blackie Lawless, POISON's Bret Michaels, former SKID ROW frontman Sebastian Bach, ANTHRAX, L.A. GUNS, KISS, ex-MÖTLEY CRÜE singer Vince Neil, Ronnie James Dio and FASTER PUSSYCAT are among the artists featured in "100 Most Metal Moments", a VH1 special focusing on the "entertai...May 11, 2004
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THE DARKNESS To Work With Legendary AC/DC Producer On Sophomore Album
THE DARKNESS have recruited legendary producer Robert "Mutt" Lange to produce the follow-up to their mega-selling debut CD, "Permission to Land", according to NME.com. Lange, who is married to country/pop superstar Shania Twain, has previously produced a number of classic rock albums from such artis...May 7, 2004
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