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ANGEL WITCH Reunite (Again)
NWOBHM legends ANGEL WITCH have reformed with yet another lineup — this time featuring a couple of very special surprise "guests". Joining mainman Kevin Heybourne in the band's latest incarnation are San Francisco Bay Area metal veterans Tom Hunting (drums — EXODUS),Lee Altus (guitar — HEATHEN, DIE...January 17, 2003
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SYSTEM OF A DOWN's TANKIAN Explains Passion For Taking A Stand
SYSTEM OF A DOWN vocalist Serj Tankian, a partner up with AUDIOSLAVE guitarist Tom Morello in the political activist organization Axis Of Justice, recently explained his passion for taking a stand and fighting against injustice. "I've always had this thing with injustice," Tankian said. "Anytime, if...January 16, 2003
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RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS Guitarist Contributes Solo Cut To RAMONES Tribute Album
RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS guitarist John Frusciante's version of THE RAMONES classic "Today Your Love, Tomorrow The World" has been added to the final track listing of the much-delayed RAMONES tribute album, "We're A Happy Family", due on Feb. 11 through DV8/Columbia Records. The Rob Zombie-produced CD...January 15, 2003
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NIKKI SIXX Biography Available For Pre-Order
Black Market Publishing has released "An Education in Rebellion: The Biography of Nikki Sixx", by Jake Brown, on paperback, and available for order at www.blackmarketpublishing.com prior to its April in-store release. Featuring exclusive interviews with ex-girlfriend Lita Ford, legendary producer To...January 14, 2003
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EAT THE DAY Unveil New Vocalist
EAT THE DAY, the group led by former LIMP BIZKIT guitarist Wes Borland, have recruited former STALKING TOM frontman Adam Yas as their new vocalist. "When we heard the MP3 he sent, we knew that we had found the missing link," Borland told Revolver magazine. "Every line he sings is a spike through you...January 13, 2003
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SYSTEM OF A DOWN's TANKIAN Says Tour With AUDIOSLAVE Is 'A Possibility'
SYSTEM OF A DOWN vocalist Serj Tankian recently talked about the possibility of touring with AUDIOSLAVE in the not-too-distant future. AUDIOSLAVE feature in their ranks former RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE guitarist and Tankian's Axis Of Justice partner Tom Morello. "There's always a possibility — always...January 8, 2003
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AUDIOSLAVE Guitarist, SYSTEM OF A DOWN Singer Break Law To Feed Homeless
AUDIOSLAVE guitarist Tom Morello and SYSTEM OF A DOWN singer Serj Tankian handed out food to dozens of homeless people Friday in defiance of a new city ordinance that places severe restrictions on food distribution programs Morello and Tankian, who founded the activist organization Axis of Justice l...January 3, 2003
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JASON NEWSTED On Split With METALLICA: 'I Didn't Feel Like The Respect Was Shown'
Former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted has told MTV.com that it was primarily the band's tight control over his outside projects that caused him to leave the group in January 2001 "They have to recognize the four beings that make up this one great entity, and it wasn't like that," he said. "I didn't...December 31, 2002
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SCALPLOCK Battle Censorship, Announce Release Date
U.K. grind merchants SCALPLOCK will finally release their third album, "Spread The Germs Over The Human Worms", on Feb. 3. 2003. The new release date comes after no less then eight pressing plants refused to handle the album due to the political content of the lyrics and artwork. Since then, the ban...December 23, 2002
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TURBONEGRO Classics To Be Reissued
Norway's TURBONEGRO — recently reformed after a four-year break — will have two of their classic albums reissued in January on compact disc in a revised packaging. "Apocalypse Dudes" will contain three enhanced bonus video tracks — the promo clips for "Get It On" and "Are You Ready For Some Darkness...December 18, 2002
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MARTIN AIN To Sing On New CELTIC FROST Album
CELTIC FROST bassist Martin Ain will handle lead vocal duties on at least two songs on the band's upcoming studio effort, which is currently being recorded for a 2003 release. The band's frontman, Tom Gabriel Fischer, has posted the following update on the recording sessions for the upcoming CD, ten...December 18, 2002
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ONKEL TOM, AMON AMARTH, MOB RULES: European Dates Announced
ONKEL TOM (led by SODOM mainman Tom Angelripper),AMON AMARTH and MOB RULES will team up for a European tour during April 2003. Confirmed dates for the trek — dubbed "W:O:A Roadshow" — are as follows: Apr. 14 – Hamburg, GER @ Markthalle Apr. 15 - Kassel, GER @ Musiktheater Apr. 16 - Ludwigsburg, GER...December 17, 2002
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AUDIOSLAVE Select 'Like A Stone' As Second Single
AUDIOSLAVE have set "Like a Stone" as the second single from their self-titled debut. "It definitely shows the depth of our record, coming after [first single] 'Cochise', so that's kind of cool, 'cause there's a lot of different kinds of music on the record," drummer Brad Wilk told MTV News. "It's k...December 11, 2002
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RAMONES Tribute CD: Release Date Confirmed, Cover Art Posted Online
The long-awaited tribute album to the RAMONES, "We're a Happy Family: A Tribute to the Ramones", will finally surface on Feb. 11, 2003 through DV8/Columbia Records, according to the official web site of GREEN DAY, who are featured on the set with a version of "Outside". To view the collection's ghou...December 10, 2002
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EXODUS: Recording Plans Delayed Until Early 2003
Reunited Bay Area thrashers EXODUS have delayed the recording of their new studio album until early next year. The as-yet-untitled effort — the group's first studio CD since 1992's "Force of Habit" — was originally scheduled to be recorded during November at Sonic Ranch studios (formerly Village Pro...December 9, 2002
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