Search results for 'iggy pop'
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Portals To Uphobia
When someone says "it's like DARK TRANQUILLITY — only better!" in discussing a fairly unknown band's second album, you either stage an intervention to get 'em off the crack, or you sit down and give said album a good listen. One spin of "Portals to Uphobia" — hell, one listen to the first song — ...October 12, 2005
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Kill a Celebrity
Considering Thorp Records' reputation for releasing high quality, boot-to-face hardcore, RAMALLAH's "Kill a Celebrity" surprised the hell out of me, but not in a negative way. I was puzzled initially by Rob Lind's (BLOOD FOR BLOOD, SINNERS AND SAINTS) militantly damning look at a deceitful U.S. gove...October 12, 2005
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DEF LEPPARD Guitarist Releases Solo Album
Launch Radio Networks reports: DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell recently stepped away from the band to release a solo album called "Two Sides of If". It features him doing two things you probably haven't heard him do much before — singing lead, and playing blues-based guitar. Campbell told Laun...October 11, 2005
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DAVE MUSTAINE Slams MARTY FRIEDMAN For 'Wearing A Kimono And Japanese Thongs'
MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has slammed the group's former guitarist, Marty Friedman, for "wearing a kimono and Japanese thongs" and "playing in a pop band for some chick." In a posting on the band's official forum, a MEGADETH fan posed the question, "I've never seen Glen [Drover, current MEGADET...October 11, 2005
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JIMI HENDRIX Medallion Up For Auction
According to NationalJeweler.com, a gilt medal worn by Jimi Hendrix when he set his guitar on fire at a Monterey Pop Festival appearance will go on the auction block next month. Christie's will sell the medallion, valued at $60,000 to $80,000, on Nov. 21 during its sale of rock and pop memorabilia,...October 11, 2005
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Ex-MEGADETH Bassist DAVID ELLEFSON: 'Reuniting Original Lineups Is Awesome'
Mark Uricheck of NEPAtoday.com recently conducted an interview with former MEGADETH and current F5 bassist David Ellefson. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: NEPAtoday: I know you're actively involved in the business side of music; you had a book out on the subject a few years ago. How green...October 8, 2005
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KORN Frontman: We Are Shooting 'The Most Insane Video'
KORN frontman Jonathan Davis has posted the following message on his ButtSexCrips.com web site: "[I've] been having fun chillin' with the family while I've been home for the last two days. "We [KORN] have been shooting the most insane video. We got one more day and we are done. "It's nice to have a...October 5, 2005
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EASY ACTION To Reunite For Swedish Club Gig
Acclaimed '80s Swedish glam-rock band EASY ACTION will reunite for a club gig on December 16 in Kalmar, Sweden. Also appearing on the bill will be HANOI ROCKS and NOCTURNAL RITES. EASY ACTION's lineup for the concert will include original members Kee Marcello (real name: Kjell Lövbom; guitar; EUROPE...October 5, 2005
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KORN: 'Twisted Transistor' Single Artwork Posted Online
According to a posting at Korn.tv.co.uk, the cover artwork for KORN's new single, "Twisted Transistor", was recently revealed to the fans. Check it out at this location. The artist who designed the cover is 31-year-old American David Stoupakis, who is currently living and working in New York. He con...October 4, 2005
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DEFTONES: The Stories Behind The Videos
DEFTONES bassist Chi Cheng and drummer Abe Cunningham recently spoke to The Sacramento Bee about their newly released "B-Sides and Rarities" album, featuring outtakes, live cuts and rare nuggets. A companion DVD houses all the band's videos and choice live moments. On "7 Words" and "Bored" videos, b...October 4, 2005
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CLASSIC ROCK ROLL OF HONOUR Awards: Winners Announced
The Classic Rock Roll Of Honour, Classic Rock magazine's inaugural annual award ceremony, takes place tonight (Oct. 4) at London's Café De Paris. Unlike other honours evenings in the heavily crowded calendar of events, the Classic Rock Roll of Honour will take a unique approach to the Living Legend...October 4, 2005
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AUDIOSLAVE Help Fan Pop The Question
Mike Ross of The Edmonton Sun is reporting that AUDIOSLAVE helped a Canadian fan propose to his girlfriend onstage during the group's performance at Rexall Place in Edmonton, Alberta Saturday night (Oct. 1). The band issued backstage passes, signed a congratulatory photo, provided a magnum of champa...October 4, 2005
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UDO DIRKSCHNEIDER Planning More Russian Duets
German heavy metal veteran Udo Dirkschneider (U.D.O., ACCEPT) will offer a special bonus to his Russian fans by recording two fantastic duets with hard rockers ANJ on the track "Pugachev" (from ANJ's new studio album, "100 Miles Straight Ahead") and pop stars FAKTOR-2 on the song "Cry Soldier Cry" (...October 4, 2005
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HYPOCRISY/PAIN Mainman: 'I Want To Make A New Album Better Than The Previous One'
Imhotep webzine recently conducted an interview with HYPOCRISY/PAIN mainman Peter Tägtgren. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: On how HYPOCRISY's new lineup has improved his songwriting: "When it comes to the structures of the songs, we like to work as a team and all can tell what they think...October 2, 2005
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Former NIRVANA Drummer Steps Out
Greg Prato of RollingStone.com is reporting that Dave Grohl is not the only former NIRVANA drummer who can play guitar and sing. Chad Channing — Grohl's predecessor, who played on the band's 1989 debut, "Bleach" — is launching a new project called BEFORE CARS, which sees him supplying lead vocals an...October 1, 2005
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