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SLIPKNOT, METALLICA, THE DARKNESS Among 'Best Band' Nominees At KERRANG! AWARDS 2004
SLIPKNOT, METALLICA, THE DARKNESS, H.I.M., RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS and BLINK-182 are battling it out for the "Best Band" award at the Kerrang! Awards 2004, according to the BBC News. The nominees for Kerrang! were revealed at a live gig in London on Tuesday (August 24),where bands like the LOSTPROPHE...August 25, 2004
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MCBRAIN DAMAGE: IRON MAIDEN Drummer Talks About His Side-Project
IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain has spoken to Mark Uricheck of NEPAtoday.com about his side-project called MCBRAIN DAMAGE. The group, which also includes ex-BLACK SABBATH/GREAT WHITE bassist Dave "The Beast" Spitz, as well as members of DEEPSET and FAILSAFE, concentrate on an IRON MAIDEN format, p...August 23, 2004
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JAMES MURPHY Talks About His Brain Tumor, Upcoming DEATH Tribute Album
Renowned metal guitarist/producer James Murphy (ex-TESTAMENT, DEATH, OBITUARY) recently spoke to AbrasiveRock.com about his battle with a massive brain tumor with which he was diagnosed in August 2001 as well as his music-related activities and projects. Several excerpts from the interview follow: A...August 22, 2004
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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Guitarist Says He Doesn't Know What Sets His Band Apart From Other Groups
In a brand-new interview with the Richmond Times-Dispatch, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE guitarist Joel Stroetzel was asked to name what it is that might set the band apart from what other groups are doing. "I'm not really sure, to tell you the truth," he responded. "There are a lot of bands going on now who ha...August 19, 2004
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LINKIN PARK's MIKE SHINODA To Remix DEPECHE MODE
LINKIN PARK's Mike Shinoda has been tapped to rework a track for the upcoming two-disc set "Depeche Mode Remixes 81-04", due October 26. "DEPECHE MODE is one of the most influential groups of our time," the LINKIN PARK rapper says of the electro-pop veterans. "Their music is an inspiration for me."...August 18, 2004
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OMNIUM GATHERUM Change Title Of New Album, Negotiate New Record Deal
Finnish melo-death metallers OMNIUM GATHERUM have changed the projected title of their sophomore album to "Years In Waste" from the previously announced "Fall Grave Silence". The follow-up to last year's highly acclaimed "Spirits and August Light" was recorded at Sonic Pump Studios in Helsinki, Finl...August 16, 2004
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NIKKI SIXX: 'Rock 'N' Roll Is Alive And Breathing In My Heart'
BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION/MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx has posted the following message to the "Diary" section of CRÜE's official web site: "Well, tonight is the last night of the Austrailan [BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION] shows. All sold out and all amazing. The Aussies treated us like gold and i hope they f...August 15, 2004
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KORN Guitarist Defends Decision To Record CAMEO Cover
Despite the fact that KORN's new cover of "Word Up", originally recorded by the legendary R&B act CAMEO, may raise a few eyebrows among the band's fans, guitarist James "Munky" Shaffer said he feels the song brings a lot of different listeners together. "It was just this great song with a good h...August 11, 2004
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DEF LEPPARD: VH1 Original Movie To Re-Air This Weekend
The VH1 original movie, "Hysteria: The Def Leppard Story", is scheduled to re-air August 14 at 12:00 1.m. EDT on VH1. The following is a brief synopsis of the movie: "The true story of one of the most successful pop-metal bands of the 80s. All born in England, the group first found success at home ....August 10, 2004
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Finnish Death Metallers DEATH DU JOUR Complete Work On Debut Album
Finnish death metallers DEATH DU JOUR have completed work on their debut album, "Fragments of Perdition", due in September through Golden Lake Productions. The follow-up to the "Gamashinoch" EP was recorded at Pop-Studio with producer Mika Haapasalo. The complete track listing for the effort is as f...August 8, 2004
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OZZY OSBOURNE Stage Cape To Be Auctioned Off
A yellow and purple satin stage cape worn by Ozzy Osbourne at the California Jam Festival in 1974 is expected to fetch around 4,000 pounds (approximately $7,400) at a London auction next month, according to Bloomberg. The Christie's International Sept. 29 sale of pop memorabilia will include additio...August 6, 2004
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IRON MAIDEN: 'Early Years' DVD Due In October
According to online CD vendor CDXpress, a two-disc IRON MAIDEN DVD, entitled "Early Years", is scheduled for release in October 2004. The set, which will apparently feature Region 2 (PAL) encoding, is expected to include the following: Disc One: * Concert – "Live at The Rainbow" (recorded in the ear...August 5, 2004
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ADRIFT Confirmed For Alabama's BIG SPRING JAM
ADRIFT, the Florida-based heavy rock band featuring former CANNIBAL CORPSE guitarist Jack Owen and ex-RESURRECTION/EPITAPH drummer Kevin Astl, have been confirmed to play the Big Spring Jam at Big Spring International Park in Huntsville, Alabama. ADRIFT will hit the stage at 6:15 p.m. Saturday, Sept...August 4, 2004
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KORN Singer Talks About Upcoming 'Greatest Hits' CD: Audio Available
Jonathan Davis of KORN called Ben Harvey of New York's K-Rock 92.3 FM radio on Friday (July 30) to talk about the group's upcoming collection, "Greatest Hits: Volume One", tentatively due on October 12 through Epic Records. Listen to the three-minute interview in streaming audio at this location. As...August 3, 2004
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KORN: New Single Preview Available For Download
A radio-broadcast-quality version of KORN's cover of "Word Up", originally recorded by the legendary R&B act CAMEO, has been posted online at this location (courtesy of the KORN fan site KoRnTV.co.uk). "Word Up" is the first single off KORN's forthcoming collection, "Greatest Hits: Volume One",...July 31, 2004
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