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DUFF MCKAGAN Says He Was One Of The Last People To See KURT COBAIN Alive
In a recent interview with Germany's WDR.de, VELVET REVOLVER bassist Duff McKagan (ex-GUNS N' ROSES) revealed that he shared a flight from Los Angeles to Seattle with the late NIRVANA frontman Kurt Cobain only hours prior to Cobain's decision to take his own life in April 1994. Commented McKagan: "I...October 24, 2004
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NIRVANA: Web Site Launched To Promote Upcoming Box Set
An official web site has been launched to promote the upcoming NIRVANA box set, "With the Lights Out", due on November 23 via Geffen Records (one day earlier internationally). Right now, all the site offers is a NIRVANA photo (possibly the one that will be used as cover artwork),and the release dat...October 18, 2004
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NIRVANA Box Set To Include 68 Previously Unreleased Recordings
NME.com is reporting that the long-awaited NIRVANA box set, "With the Lights Out", will feature 68 previously unreleased recordings. Released on November 23 (one day earlier internationally),the four-disc set will feature 81 tracks including 68 previously unreleased recordings — rehearsals, outtake...October 14, 2004
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GF93 Complete Work On New Album: Audio Samples Available
Italian "alternative metal" band GF93 have completed work on their new album, entitled "OSR", with producer Alessandro Paolucci. Mixing duties were handled by Martin Barbour and Kurt Ballou (CONVERGE). An October release via Incendiary Records is expected. Three cuts ("Enter the Cult", "Le Sive" and...September 21, 2004
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CLIFF BURTON, RANDY RHOADS Among MAXIM Magazine's Top Rock Star Deaths
The Associated Press is reporting that Cliff Burton (METALLICA),Randy Rhoads (OZZY OSBOURNE),John Bonham (LED ZEPPELIN) and Kurt Cobain (NIRVANA) are among the musicians that made Maxim magazine's list of rock stars that have been the most "rock-starrish" even in death. Cobain's suicide just makes...September 15, 2004
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JAMES HETFIELD, MARILYN MANSON, KURT COBAIN Featured In Special ROLLING STONE Issue
METALLICA's James Hetfield, MARILYN MANSON and late NIRVANA frontman Kurt Cobain are among the artists featured in Rolling Stone magazine's issue dedicated to the "defining images of rock & roll" "The Photographs" is a tribute to the artists on the other side of the lens as well, particularly Ro...September 10, 2004
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NIRVANA Box Set Coming In November
According to The Internet Nirvana Fan Club, a NIRVANA box set will be released on November 23, 2004. Consisting of three CDs and one DVD, the box set will contain "previously unreleased rarities and b-sides," including a total of over 50 unreleased recordings including Kurt Cobain's demos. The DVD,...September 3, 2004
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Former NIRVANA Bassist To Embark On Book-Signing Tour
Former NIRVANA bassist Krist Novoselic will embark on a book-signing book to promote his personal and political memoir, "Of Grunge And Government, Let's Fix This Broken Democracy!" In his first book, Novoselic tells his the story of his own musical, and political coming-of-age. From his relationship...August 23, 2004
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ZAKK WYLDE Was Shocked By Lack Of Guitar Solos On METALLICA's 'St. Anger'
OZZY OSBOURNE/BLACK LABEL SOCIETY guitarist Zakk Wylde recently told the Akron Beacon Journal that he believes it's time for the guitar solo to make a comeback. "I thought it was shocking when I heard the new METALLICA record and Kirk (Hammett) didn't do one solo. I couldn't believe it. They can do...August 19, 2004
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KURT COBAIN Christmas Card Sells For $16,000
A Christmas card made by late NIRVANA frontman Kurt Cobain when he was six years old sold at an auction for $16,200, according to The Courier-Mail. A drawing Cobain created in high school of ex-U.S. president Ronald Reagan raised another $14,400, while an MTV music award won by Cobain guitarist fetc...August 16, 2004
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NEIL TURBIN: 'Gates Of Metal' Performance To Air On Cable TV
Original ANTHRAX vocalist Neil Turbin's performance at the Los Angeles Gates of Metal II festival will be premiered on August 27 on the new "Iron Mike's Metal Video" show at 10:00 p.m. on Torrance Time Warner Cable, channel 28. For more information, click here. In other news, Turbin has parted ways...August 10, 2004
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Original ANTHRAX Singer To Open For KING'S X
Former ANTHRAX vocalist Neil Turbin and his solo band (Steve Ornest - guitar, Izzy Diaz - drums, Dario Seixas - bass) will be opening for KING'S X on Friday, October 22 at the Galaxy Theatre in Santa Ana, CA and on Sunday, October 24 at the Key Club in Hollywood, CA. $15 discounted advance tickets ....July 31, 2004
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Weight Of The World
That characteristic chug from the Bay Area is perhaps as much of a reference point in these times as it was back in the heyday of scrotum-squeezing pants and decent METALLICA albums. Wisely, it could be argued, bands like TESTAMENT have brutalized their sound further to keep up with the seething new...July 30, 2004
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KURT COBAIN Guitar Featured In British Museum Exhibition
A guitar that deceased NIRVANA frontman Kurt Cobain played at Britain's Reading Festival will be displayed next month at a museum exhibition chronicling the festival's history, according to ABC ePrep. The exhibition will be called "Music, Mud and Mayhem - 30 Years Of The Reading Festival", and it wi...July 9, 2004
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SHARON OSBOURNE 'Most Important Person in Rock'
Sharon Osbourne has topped a list of the most important people in rock compiled by Kerrang! magazine, according to Scotsman.com. The 51-year-old wife/manager Ozzy Osbourne, who beat the likes of Kurt Cobain and Justin Hawkins from THE DARKNESS in the Kerrang! power list, was recently given the all-c...June 20, 2004
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