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NOCTURNAL RITES: 'Awakening' Video Posted Online

NOCTURNAL RITES' video for the song "Awakening" has been posted online at the web site of the group's Korean record label (via a licensing deal with Century Media Records) Dope Entertainment. Check it out in Windows Media format at this location (15.6 MB). "Awakening" (mp3) comes off the group's six...

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NIKKI SIXX: I've Never Been A Big Fan Of The Word 'Metal'

BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION bassist Nikki Sixx (ex-MÖTLEY CRÜE) spoke to the Cleveland Scene about the influence his previous band has had on a generation of metal/hard rock artists, including KORN's Jonathan Davis and SLIPKNOT's Joey Jordison. "I've never been a big fan of the word 'metal,'" Sixx said. "...

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SUPERJOINT RITUAL's BOWER: I Hope DAMAGEPLAN Go Platinum

SUPERJOINT RITUAL guitarist Jimmy Bower recently spoke to the Ozzfest Unofficial Updates web site about a number of different topics, including DAMAGEPLAN, heroin addiction and Ozzfest. What follows are several excerpts from that interview: On the fight between DOWN and ADEMA at Ozzfest 2002: Jimmy...

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LOW AS I To Support PISSING RAZORS

LOW AS I have been confirmed as the opening band for PISSING RAZORS on their tour of the Midwest, which is scheduled to kick off Tuesday (May 11) in Bozeman, MT. Formerly known as MINDFOLD, LOW AS I recently completed work on their debut album, "Shot Heard Around The World", with producer Tom Tatman...

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Former SKRAPE Bassist Joins DOPE

According to a posting at EdselDope.com, former SKRAPE member Brian "Brix" Milner has officially joined DOPE as the group's new bassist. Brian's personal bio can be viewed at this location. Upcoming DOPE tour dates: May 08 - Grand Rapids, MI - Orbit Room * May 09 - Columbus, OH - Al ...

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NAPALM DEATH Sign With CENTURY MEDIA RECORDS

British extreme metal pioneers NAPALM DEATH have signed a worldwide deal with Century Media Records, BLABBERMOUTH.NET can exclusively reveal. The group's first release through the label is expected to be the long-completed collection of covers, entitled "Leaders Not Followers 2". Commented NAPALM DE...

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MURDERDOLLS Guitarist On Tour With AMEN

MURDERDOLLS guitarist Acey Slade (ex-DOPE) is filling in on guitar for AMEN during their U.S. tour with BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION, according to EarplugsRequired.com. AMEN played the first show of the tour Friday night (April 30) as a four-piece as guitarist Rich Jones was back in London. Acey says he go...

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SCOTT WEILAND Threatens Magazine Writer Over CD Review

VELVET REVOLVER singer Scott Weiland has slammed Maxim magazine writer Jon Caramanica over his review of the group's debut album, "Contraband", stating — among other things — that Caramanica "knows about as much about me and my legal situation as he does about our music." Read on for Caramanica's br...

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DOPE Cancel Birmingham, AL Show Due To Bus Problems

DOPE cancelled Monday night's show in Birmingham, Alabama at the last minute due to bus problems, according to www.seasonswilted.com. The bus problems reportedly started earlier in the day when the driver was forced to make the drive to Birmingham at 40 mph due to the bus having limited power. Once...

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BILL WARD: I Wanted BLACK SABBATH To Go On

BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward recently spoke to Classic Rock Revisited about the possibility of the band reuniting for a future tour and studio album. Asked if it ever gets frustrating that SABBATH is not out there, Bill said, "It is frustrating. On the last tour we did, we all worked so hard. I b...

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ACEY SLADE Explains Why He Left DOPE To Join The MURDERDOLLS

MURDERDOLLS guitarist Acey Slade recently explained to Glam-Metal.com why the web site for his other band TRASH LIGHT VISION contains no direct references to his pre-MURDERDOLLS band DOPE. "I did that for two reasons," he said."1. When I joined DOPE, it was this bad-ass punk/industrial/theatrical ba...

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COURTNEY LOVE Lashes Out At Accusers, COBAIN's Grandfather Believes KURT Was Murdered

Courtney Love is lashing out at a book that alleges she may have had a hand in the death of her husband, NIRVANA frontman Kurt Cobain, in 1994. Max Wallace and Ian Halperin, authors of "Love & Death", have "opportunistically used the anniversary of Kurt Cobain's death to promote their ongoing ca...

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TRASH LIGHT VISION: MURDERDOLLS Guitarist ACEY SLADE Launches New Project

MURDERDOLLS guitarist Acey Slade (ex-DOPE) has launched a web site for his new project TRASH LIGHT VISION at this location. The MURDERDOLLS' hiatus has allowed Acey to take his creativity to new places, hence the formation of TRASH LIGHT VISION. "It's kind of weird how things work out," said Acey. "...

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SLAVES ON DOPE Go 'On Hiatus', Bandmembers Launch New Project

SLAVES ON DOPE have effectively disbanded following the rumored departure of vocalist Jason Rockman. The group's official statement on the matter is as follows: "Due to personal life changes, SLAVES ON DOPE have decided to place their career on hiatus for the foreseeable future. We'd like to thank o...

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SLAVES ON DOPE: DVD Release Due In The Near Future

SLAVES ON DOPE are currently working on a DVD for release in the near future. In other news, the band have uploaded three videos and a full live concert at their official web site. Download them at this location. SLAVES ON DOPE's latest album, "Metafour", was released last June through Bieler Bros./...