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New York Artist Inspired By Norwegian Black Metal
Randy Kennedy of The New York Times has issued the following report: In Oslo in the summer of 1993, a guitarist named Snorre Ruch [THORNS mastermind] — part of Norway's emergent cult of black metal, extreme heavy metal with overtones of arson and suicide — served as the accomplice to a gruesome murd...May 15, 2005
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BELIEVER Frontman Slams Label For Reissuing Band's Catalog With 'Bonus' Tracks
Kurt Bachman, former guitarist/vocalist of the much-missed late '80s/early '90s technical-thrash band BELIEVER, has released the following statement regarding the recent BELIEVER album reissues via Retroactive Records: "It has recently been directed to our attention that re-releases of 'Sanity Obscu...May 6, 2005
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Breaking the Fourth Wall
Earache has plucked another band out of the U.K. heavy music scene, this time Manchester noisecore bashers BEECHER. Originally released in 2003 on Calculated Risk Products, "Breaking the Fourth Wall" will now see a worldwide release with bonus tracks. The Kurt Ballou production at Godcity studios ha...April 30, 2005
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Original ANTHRAX Singer NEIL TURBIN To Guest On JACK FROST Solo Album
Original ANTHRAX singer Neil Turbin has posted the following message on his official web site: "[I] was in cutting vocals at Mark Boals' Skunk Studios on a ripping track called 'Crucifixation' for Jack Frost's (SEVEN WITCHES) solo album, titled 'Out In The Cold'. Jack is one of the coolest metal dud...April 28, 2005
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KURT COBAIN Guitar To Be Auctioned For Charity
ABC ePrep is reporting that a guitar designed by Kurt Cobain's mother and sister is among the decorated axes for sale at "Rock The Cure", a star-studded charity auction that will take place May 3 at The Hard Rock Cafe in Los Angeles. As previously reported, the auction features guitars decorated by...April 25, 2005
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Original ANTHRAX Singer NEIL TURBIN Confirmed For METAL SLUDGE EXTRAVAGANZA XI
Original ANTHRAX vocalist Neil Turbin and his recently unveiled solo band, DEATHRIDERS, have been confirmed for the Metal Sludge Extravaganza XI, set to be held April 28-30, 2005 at Paladinos Lounge in Tarzana, California. Neil Turbin's DEATHRIDERS will play on Saturday, April 30 at 9:00 p.m. for a...April 19, 2005
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DUFF MCKAGAN Talks About Being One Of Last People To See KURT COBAIN Before His Suicide
VELVET REVOLVER bassist Duff McKagan (ex-GUNS N' ROSES) has told Patrick MacDonald of The Seattle Times that the group are currently working on their sophomore album, writing songs to be recorded in the fall. "It's great to be back in a band that means what they do and does not compromise," McKagan...April 18, 2005
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New BELIEVER Album In The Works?
Former BELIEVER drummer Joey Daub has launched his official web site at JoeyDaub.com. Joey's introductory message on the web site reads as follows: "Currently, I am working on the new FOUNTAIN OF TEARS CD. I can't wait to get it out and hear your feedback. I am very pleased with the progress this .....April 15, 2005
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ARMILOS: When NIRVANA Goes Grind
Israeli brutal death metallers ARMILOS have issued the following update: "While we keep working intensively on our new material for the next ARMILOS album, we have decided to have a little fun recording a song for your pleasure. "Today (April 5) is the 11th anniversary [of] Kurt Cobain's [NIRVANA] s...April 6, 2005
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NIRVANA: Unofficial DVD Releases Hit The Market
A Kurt Cobain documentary, "The Early Life of a Legend", featuring biographical information, film footage and exclusive interviews with those closest to NIRVANA, is now available at all major record stores and can also be purchased via the Chrome Dreams web site and Amazon store. An Amazon.com descr...March 26, 2005
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HALLOWS EVE, BLOODLUST, ATTACKER Confirmed For CLASSIC METAL FESTIVAL
HALLOWS EVE, BLOODLUST, ATTACKER and UNEARTHED (composed entirely of ex-PURGATORY/ICED EARTH members) are among the artists confirmed to appear at Classic Metal Festival 5, set to be held on May 13-14 at JJ Kelley's (2455 Bernice) in Lansing (suburb of Chicago),Illinois. Other groups scheduled to p...March 23, 2005
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Rock Critic Could Have Role In MÖTLEY CRÜE Flick
Ross Raihala of the St. Paul Pioneer Press is reporting that an unexpected character may pop up in the impending big-screen version of MÖTLEY CRÜE's 2001 tell-all book, "The Dirt: Confessions of the World's Most Notorious Rock Band". That character? Rock critic and "Fargo Rock City" author Chuck Klo...March 14, 2005
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Original ANTHRAX Singer Announces New Band Lineup, Album Title
Original ANTHRAX vocalist Neil Turbin has joined forces with the progressive power metal twin guitar attack of Kurt James (DR. MASTERMIND, ex-STEELER, DRIVER) and Beau Simpson (ex-FAIL FOR FUN). The thunderous rhythm section is powered by the double bass drumming fury of Mikey Neil (CAGE) and menaci...March 14, 2005
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NME Guitarist KURT STRUEBING: Bridge Crash Scene Slideshow Posted Online
A slideshow containing pictures of the scene where NME founder Kurt Struebing was killed earlier this week can be accessed at this location. Kurt Struebing, 39, died when his car plunged off the lower West Seattle Bridge on Wednesday, KIRO 7 Eyewitness News reported. In April 1986, Struebing killed...March 11, 2005
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SWARM OF THE LOTUS Sign With ABACUS RECORDINGS
Baltimore's SWARM OF THE LOTUS have inked a deal with Abacus Recordings. Described as a "devastating mixture of boulder-cracking riffs and subtle musical soundscapes," the band's new album, "The Sirens of Silence", was recorded at Godcity Studios with Kurt Ballou (CONVERGE),and was mastered by Alan...March 9, 2005
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