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SEX PISTOLS Frontman Doesn't Care About Being Snubbed By The RNR HALL OF FAME
During a recent interview with John Soeder of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, SEX PISTOLS frontman Johnny Rotten (a.k.a. John Lydon) bristled at the mention of the city's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. "It's the Hall of Shame — let's be accurate," Lydon said. Nominated in 2001 and 2002 for induction, Engla...August 25, 2003
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Former GUNS N' ROSES Drummer Lands Solo Deal
Former GUNS N' ROSES and current VELVET REVOLVER drummer Matt Sorum has reportedly signed a deal with Atlanta-based Sixthman Records (distributed through Warner Bros.) for the release of his solo album, "Hollywood Zen". The CD, which has been two years in the making, "is about my ups and downs in Ho...August 25, 2003
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GUNS N' ROSES Bassist: 'AXL ROSE Is The Most Misread Guy I've Ever Known'
GUNS N' ROSES bassist Tommy Stinson recently told the Minneapolis Star Tribune that there is no truth to the rumor that GNR frontman Axl Rose prevented him from joining Paul Westerberg in some semblance of a REPLACEMENTS reunion last year. "I can't tell you how supportive Axl has been in all this,"...August 24, 2003
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BBC News: Rock Is Back!
Stephen Dowling of BBC News Online reports that "as THE DARKNESS, METALLICA and LINKIN PARK toast Kerrang! Awards success, rock music is enjoying rude health at the expense of pop and dance. What has happened to bring rock back into favour? "When clubbing became the musical culture of choice in the...August 22, 2003
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METALLICA, SYSTEM OF A DOWN, TURBONEGRO At KERRANG! AWARDS In London
Members of METALLICA, SYSTEM OF A DOWN, THE DARKNESS, and TURBONEGRO were among the artists on hand at Thursday's (August 21) Kerrang! Awards in London, England. Check out pictures from Getty Images: Page#1, Page#2, Page#3, Page#4. METALLICA were inducted into the Kerrang! Hall Of Fame at the ...August 22, 2003
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AEROSMITH Bassist Discusses Blues Album, Power Failure
AEROSMITH bassist Tom Hamilton recently spoke to Pittsburgh Live about the band's upcoming blues CD, tentatively due in February 2004. "We've recorded an album's worth of material, most of it blues covers," Hamilton said. "Not just blues, but also sort of mid-'60s soul and English blues-pop. There's...August 20, 2003
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IGGY POP & THE STOOGES: Power Outage Forces Rescheduling Of Hometown Gig
A gala reunion of IGGY POP and two of the original STOOGES in their hometown of Detroit was canceled after the electricity went out in the area as a result of the massive blackout which hit N.Y., Canada and parts of the Midwest. IGGY POP & THE STOOGES had finished a sound check Thursday (August...August 16, 2003
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THEATRE OF TRAGEDY Singer Teams Up With ATROCITY Members In LEAVES' EYES
THEATRE OF TRAGEDY singer Liv Kristine Espenaes Krull has teamed up with members of the German band ATROCITY (fronted by Liv's husband Alexander Krull) in a brand new group called LEAVES' EYES. The music of LEAVES' EYES is "based on the wonderful voice of Liv and beautiful melodic arrangements," acc...August 16, 2003
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IGGY POP Explains How The STOOGES Got Back Together
Iggy Pop recently spoke to Brian McCollum of Detroit Free Press about his decision to collaborate with fellow ex-STOOGES members Ron and Scott Asheton on four tracks ("Little Electric Chair", "Skull Rings", "Loser" and "Dead Rock Star") for his new album, "Skull Ring". "It took awhile sifting down,...August 13, 2003
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CLUTCH Guitarist Breaks Wrist, Band To Utilize Replacement On Tour
CLUTCH guitarist Tim Sult broke his wrist and will be forced to sit out the group's upcoming U.S. tour. The band "will have a replacement guitarist for the tour" and "Tim will be on hand at every show and may do some brief appearances on the keyboards throughout the show," according to a post on ...August 13, 2003
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Review: DEF LEPPARD's Candied Metal For Masses
Ben Rayner of the Toronto Star reviewed DEF LEPPARD's performance at the Molson Amphitheatre Tuesday night (August 12). "Holding triumphant court before roughly 10,000 loyal fans — an aging crew fond of cellphone pouches, denim shirts and gratuitous breast implants — at the Molson Amphitheatre last...August 13, 2003
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IRON MAIDEN In A JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE Video?
IRON MAIDEN, whose new album, "Dance Of Death", is due on September 9, are about to receive some much-needed MTV exposure from an unlikely source — 'N SYNC singer Justin Timberlake. The pop heartthrob's video for his new single "I'm Loving It", which was filmed on the streets of New York City on Sun...August 12, 2003
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ANTHRAX Guitarist: 'People In Europe Are More Passionate About Music'
ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian recently spoke to Schwegweb.com about the differences between heavy metal fans in Europe and in the U.S. "I think people in Europe are more passionate about music," he said. "Maybe it has to do with the kids not being so bombarded with the media over there like they are h...August 11, 2003
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IGGY POP Live At Jones Beach: Photos Available
IGGY POP performed live at Tommy Hilfiger at Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh, New York on Friday (August 8). Check out pictures from Film Magic. POP will release his new solo album, "Skull Ring", on September 30 through Virgin Records. The follow-up to 2001 "Beat 'Em Up" features collaborations with...August 11, 2003
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PRIMUS Reform, Record New Material
The original lineup of PRIMUS — Les Claypool (bass/vocals),Tim "Herb" Alexander (drums) and Larry "Ler" Lalonde (guitar) — has reformed after a four-year hiatus and has recorded five new songs for inclusion on the upcoming DVD/CD set, "Animals Should Not Try to Act Like People", due October 7 on Pr...August 8, 2003
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