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Ex-ANDREW W.K. Guitarist: 'I Gave Everything Of Myself'
Former ANDREW W.K. guitarist Jimmy Coup (a.k.a. James Mecherle, formerly of Minnesota's COUP DE GRACE) has spoken to Schwegweb.com about the circumstances that led to his departure from the group halfway through their most recent U.S. tour. Acknowledging that he was "technically fired" from ANDREW W...December 15, 2003
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MALEVOLENT CREATION Name New Album
Florida death metal veterans MALEVOLENT CREATION have set "Warkult" as the title for their ninth full-length album, tentatively due in June 2004 through Nuclear Blast Records. The follow-up to 2002's "The Will To Kill" will be recorded in February with producer Jean-Francois Degenais (KATAKLYSM, MIS...December 9, 2003
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MICHAEL SCHENKER Slams PETE WAY: 'He Was So Bad It Was Embarrassing'
Legendary guitarist Michael Schenker recently spoke to Pitriff.com about his departure from UFO and his recently released MSG (MICHEAL SCHENKER GROUP) album, "Arachnophobiac". When asked why he decide to give up the rights to the UFO band name, Michael said, "[UFO vocalist] Phil Mogg approached me a...December 2, 2003
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Through The Ashes Of Empires
MACHINE HEAD's fifth studio album, "Through The Ashes Of Empires", is the band's most brutally heavy effort since the one-two punch of their 1994 debut, "Burn My Eyes", and its '97 follow-up, "The More Things Changeā¦". Parts of this album rank right up there as classic MACHINE HEAD moments in terms...November 29, 2003
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REQUIEM Ink Deal With REALITY ENTERTAINMENT
Swiss death metal band REQUIEM have signed a worldwide deal with Reality Entertainment. The group will enter Silvercloud Studios in Los Angeles in early 2004 to record their sophomore album, tentatively due in the spring. REQUIEM were recently rejoined by drummer Adi Fuhrer, who had previously playe...November 27, 2003
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Ex-PANTERA Drummer: 'PHILIP ANSELMO Was Afraid Of Success'
Ex-PANTERA drummer Vinnie Paul recently spoke to Revolver magazine about the circumstances that led to the group's demise two years after the release of their critically acclaimed "Reinventing The Steel" CD. "With the last couple of PANTERA records, we kept getting more and more narrow-minded becaus...November 25, 2003
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THE BURDEN BROTHERS To Release Debut CD
THE BURDEN BROTHERS, the Dallas-based band featuring guitarist/vocalist Vaden Todd Lewis (THE TOADIES),bassist Casey Orr (GWAR, RIGOR MORTIS),drummer Taz Bentley (REVEREND HORTON HEAT, LOADED, TENDERLOIN, IZZY STRADLIN),and guitarists Corey Rozzoni (CLUMSY, HAPPINESS FACTOR) and Casey Hess (DOOSU...November 13, 2003
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STAIND/SEVENDUST Show In Spokane Cancelled
The STAIND/SEVENDUST show that was scheduled to take place tonight in Spokane, Washington has been canceled and will be rescheduled for a later date. As previously reported, STAIND were forced to cancel several dates on their tour schedule due to throat polyps and severely swollen vocal cords of lea...November 11, 2003
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SEVENDUST Schedule San Jose Concert
SEVENDUST have scheduled a show in San Jose, California on Saturday, Nov. 8 to make up for the group's California dates with STAIND that were cancelled due to throat polyps and severely swollen vocal cords of STAIND lead singer Aaron Lewis. The venue for the San Jose concert will be announced today....November 7, 2003
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STAIND/SEVENDUST Shows Cancelled
STAIND have been forced to make some changes in their tour schedule due to throat polyps and severely swollen vocal cords of lead singer Aaron Lewis. These dates must be cancelled to allow medication to take effect and to prevent permanent damage to Lewis' voice, according to his doctors. The resche...November 5, 2003
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NINE INCH NAILS' DANNY LOHNER Offers Update On TAPEWORM Project
NINE INCH NAILS man Danny Lohner has spoken to Metal Hammer magazine about his TAPEWORM project, the semi-mythical supergroup that has, in five or so years since its inception, featured contributions from NIN mastermind Trent Reznor, A PERFECT CIRCLE/TOOL frontman Maynard Keenan and PANTERA's Phil A...October 30, 2003
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DAMAGEPLAN: Debut Album Delayed, New Bassist Announced
DAMAGEPLAN, the new band featuring former PANTERA members Dimebag Darrell (guitar) and Vinnie Paul (drums),have pushed back the release date of their debut album, "New Found Power", to February 10 through Elektra Records. The group, who have just announced the addition of bassist Bobzilla to their...October 27, 2003
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MY RUIN's TAIRRIE B Has No Love For Her Former Record Labels
In a recent interview with Modern Fix magazine, MY RUIN frontwoman Tairrie B. (ex-TURA SATANA, MANHOLE) blasted the group's former record labels Spitfire and Snapper Music for their failure to properly market the band's music, saying that the song "Spitfire" on their new album was written as a big "...October 22, 2003
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AC/DC Return To Their Roots
Australian Associated Press reports that when AC/DC played at the Hammersmith Odeon in London on their first tour outside Australia in 1976, lead singer Bon Scott took the train to the gig and had to buy a ticket to get into the venue after he couldn't get past bouncers. But when AC/DC on Tuesday ni...October 22, 2003
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ROBERT PLANT Jams On Blues Standards During Surprise Beverly Hills Appearance
Former LED ZEPPELIN frontman Robert Plant made a surprise appearance onstage with Terry Reid Monday night (October 20) in an impromptu jam in Beverly Hills. Phil Carson also joined on bass, as they performed several blues standards at The Joint. In related news, ex-LED ZEPPELIN bassist John Paul Jon...October 21, 2003