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QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE's HOMME Cancels Philly Gig After Late-Night Brawl
QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE frontman Josh Homme canceled a concert in Philadelphia after he was injured in an East Village bar brawl early Tuesday (April 6),the New York Post's "Page Six" reports. Homme and girlfriend Brody Dalle of THE DISTILLERS hit Niagara on Avenue A after Homme's side project, EAG...April 8, 2004
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TESLA Bassist: Don't Call Us A Glam Band
While TESLA may have toured with POISON at the close of the '80s, bassist Brian Wheat tells Newt Briggs of the Las Vegas Mercury that this certainly doesn't warrant comparison to the two bands musically. "We didn't write songs about fucking our old lady in the back of the car," he explained. "We mig...April 7, 2004
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Blast Tyrant
There are few bands who have been as consistent and individualistic as CLUTCH over the last decade. Kicking off their career with the novelty hit, "A Shogun Named Marcus", the band could have easily disappeared down the major label black hole when they failed to deliver more radio-friendly fodder af...April 2, 2004
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Report: THE DARKNESS Frontman To Sing With QUEEN At 30th Anniversary Gig
People.co.uk is reporting that Justin Hawkins of THE DARKNESS plans to take the place of the late Freddie Mercury with QUEEN at a 30th anniversary gig this year. "QUEEN have been talking about a collaboration for a while and they finally got down to sorting it out a week ago," a source revealed. ...March 28, 2004
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NARNIA Singer, EUROPE Drummer To Perform SWEET Medley On Swedish Radio
NARNIA/AUDIOVISION singer Christian Rivel will perform a SWEET medley live and unplugged on the biggest rock radio station in Sweden on Monday, February 9. The performance will take place early in the morning (7:30 a.m. CET) as part of a show called "Morning Rock", hosted by Ian Haugland, the drumme...February 5, 2004
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QUEEN Classic Made Into PEPSI Commercial, Band Rejects 'Sellout' Accusations
The QUEEN classic "We Will Rock You" has been made into — of all things — a Pepsi commercial with the three priciest divas in pop and the world's number one Latin heartthrob, according to Reuters. The Gladiator-themed commercial was filmed in Rome with Enrique Iglesias in the role of the evil empero...January 26, 2004
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CHRISTIAN RIVEL'S AUDIOVISION To Feature Some Of Hard Rock's Finest
Jeff Scott Soto (TALISMAN, ex-YNGWIE MALMSTEEN),Tony Franklin (ex-WHITESNAKE, BLUE MURDER, FIRM),Mats Levén (KRUX, AT VANCE, ex-YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) and Mic Michaeli (EUROPE) are among the special guests set to appear on the debut album from CHRISTIAN RIVEL'S AUDIOVISION, the new solo project from NA...January 26, 2004
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CLUTCH To Release New Album In March
CLUTCH will release a new record, entitled "Blast Tyrant", on the newly formed DRT label on March 30. The new record is the follow up to their critically acclaimed 2001 release, "Pure Rock Fury". Lead singer Neil Fallon explains how the record came together: "One of our approaches for 'Blast Tyrant'...January 22, 2004
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APARTMENT 26 Announce U.S. Dates
APARTMENT 26, who feature in their ranks singer Biff Butler (son of former BLACK SABBATH bassist Geezer Butler),have lined up the first batch of tour dates in support of their sophomore album, "Music For The Massive", due on February 24 through Atlantic Records. The album's first single, "Give Me M...January 13, 2004
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AFTER ALL: Video Posted Online
Belgium's AFTER ALL have posted their video for the track "Descending Pain" online at this location (size 12.7 MB). The clip was produced by Michel Maréchal and AFTER ALL and was directed and edited by Michel Maréchal. "Descending Pain" comes off the group's latest CD, "Mercury Rising" (Mausoleum Re...January 8, 2004
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HASTE Part Ways With Singer
After three critically acclaimed full-length albums, HASTE have officially parted ways with vocalist Kelly Reaves due to irreconcilable differences. HASTE further describe the recent lineup change in this official statement: "Dear HASTE fans, as you may be hearing around town, HASTE has parted ways...January 6, 2004
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MARILYN MANSON, MAYHEM Among 'Craziest' Rockers Of All Time
MARILYN MANSON and Norwegian black metallers MAYHEM were included in a list of the "100 most insane moments in rock" released last week by British music magazine Q. Topping the list was the late WHO drummer Keith Moon, who was singled out for a life of excess that included countless drug-fueled braw...January 5, 2004
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AFTER ALL: New Album To Be Released In Russia
Belgium's AFTER ALL will have their latest CD, "Mercury Rising", released in Russia, the Commonwealth of Independent States (former USSR) and the Baltic States through CD Maximum Records. The track listing will be the same as the on the European version, but some artwork details will be different. M...December 27, 2003
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ANAL CUNT's SETH PUTNAM: 'CHRIS BARNES Is A Pussy'
ANAL CUNT frontman Seth Putnam reportedly caused SIX FEET UNDER singer Chris Barnes to cut short his band's headlining performance at The Living Room in Providence, Rhode Island on October 24 by screaming obscenities at the former CANNIBAL CORPSE vocalist and challenging him to a fight. The followin...November 4, 2003
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Former DEATH/CYNIC Guitarist Lines Up Acoustic Shows
Former DEATH/CYNIC guitarist Paul Masvidal will be performing a couple of rare solo acoustic sets at the following intimate New York and London venues: Nov. 11 – New York, NY @ Mercury Lounge Nov. 17 – London, UK @ The Spice Of Life Dec. 02 – London, UK @ The Sound Cafe Bar ...November 4, 2003
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