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Former HOLE/SMASHING PUMPKINS Bassist Lands Solo Deal, Plans Late Summer Release
Former HOLE/SMASHING PUMPKINS bassist Melissa Auf der Maur has reportedly inked a deal with Capitol Records for the release of her solo album, tentatively titled "Auf Der Maur". The CD, which is being produced by MASTERS OF REALITY mainman Chris Goss at Stratosphere studios in New York City (owned b...February 17, 2003
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A PERFECT CIRCLE Announce Lineup Changes Galore
As first reported here on Feb. 7, former MARILYN MANSON bassist Twiggy Ramirez (a.k.a. Jeordie White) has now officially replaced Paz Lenchantin in A PERFECT CIRCLE. In addition, the band have announced that guitarist Troy Van Leeuwen has left the group to become a full-time member of QUEENS OF THE...February 11, 2003
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Ex-MARILYN MANSON Bassist Joins A PERFECT CIRCLE?
Former MARILYN MANSON bassist Twiggy Ramirez is strongly rumored to have joined A PERFECT CIRCLE as a replacement for Paz Lenchantin. Lenchantin is believed to have left the group last year in order to become a full-time member of ZWAN, the band led by ex-SMASHING PUMPKINS frontman Billy Corgan. A P...February 7, 2003
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ZWAN Land At #3 On BILLBOARD Album Chart
Chicago-based ZWAN, the new band featuring former SMASHING PUMPKINS mainman Billy Corgan, ex-PUMPKINS drummer Jimmy Chamberlin, former CHAVEZ guitarist Matt Sweeney, ex-SLINT guitarist David Pajo, and A PERFECT CIRCLE bassist Paz Lechantin, are the highest debuting act on the next Billboard 200 albu...February 6, 2003
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COURTNEY LOVE Arrested At London Airport
Former HOLE singer Courtney Love was arrested today (Feb. 4) at Heathrow Airport in London after being "verbally abusive" to cabin crew. She was held as she landed on a transatlantic flight from Los Angeles, Virgin Atlantic said. She had been travelling in Virgin's Upper Class cabin when she alleged...February 4, 2003
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ZWAN: Live Photos Posted Online
Several photos taken during ZWAN's performance at their album release party at The Museum Of Science And Industry in Chicago, Illinois have been posted online at this location. ZWAN feature in their ranks former SMASHING PUMPKINS mainman Billy Corgan, ex-PUMPKINS drummer Jimmy Chamberlin, former CHA...January 29, 2003
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ZWAN Cover IRON MAIDEN Classic On Upcoming Single
Former SMASHING PUMPKINS mainman Billy Corgan's new band, ZWAN, have recorded a cover of the IRON MAIDEN classic "Number of the Beast" for inclusion on their upcoming "Honestly" single. The three-track CD will also feature the non-album track "Freedom Ain't What It Used To Be". ZWAN, whose lineup is...January 14, 2003
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BILLY CORGAN Writes With LISA MARIE PRESLEY
Former SMASHING PUMPKINS and current ZWAN frontman Billy Corgan has co-written a song called "Savior" with LISA MARIE PRESLEY for the latter's upcoming debut album, due in stores April 8. Presley, of course, is the daughter of late music legend ELVIS PRESLEY. Meanwhile, ZWAN's "Honestly" video has b...January 9, 2003
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ZWAN Debut To Include Limited-Edition DVD
A limited-edition pressing of ZWAN's debut album, "Mary Star of the Sea", will include a bonus DVD, featuring 35 minutes of behind the scenes footage of the band recording the album and an interview with each member. Chicago-based ZWAN is the new band featuring former SMASHING PUMPKINS mainman Billy...December 26, 2002
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BILLY CORGAN Gets Into Scrap With THE USED Frontman
The following item was posted on Siva, the unofficial SMASHING PUMPKINS and ZWAN web site: "At the KROQ Almost Acoustic Xmas event, Bert, the lead singer from the emo band THE USED asked to crowd to throw trash at him, to gain attention and ruin the stage for ZWAN, who was coming on ...December 14, 2002
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ZWAN Name Debut, Set Release Date
Chicago-based ZWAN, the new band featuring former SMASHING PUMPKINS mainman Billy Corgan, ex-PUMPKINS drummer Jimmy Chamberlin, former CHAVEZ guitarist Matt Sweeney, ex-SLINT guitarist David Pajo, and A PERFECT CIRCLE bassist Paz Lechantin, have set "Mary Star of the Sea" as the title for their debu...December 4, 2002
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ZWAN Single Posted Online
Chicago-based ZWAN, the new band featuring former SMASHING PUMPKINS mainman Billy Corgan, ex-PUMPKINS drummer Jimmy Chamberlin, former CHAVEZ guitarist Matt Sweeney, ex-SLINT guitarist David Pajo, and A PERFECT CIRCLE bassist Paz Lechantin, have posted their new single, "Honestly", online at this lo...December 3, 2002
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BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION To Make Live Debut
BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION, the new band featuring MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx, L.A. GUNS guitarist Tracii Guns, former MÖTLEY CRÜE frontman John Corabi (who plays guitar in the group),vocalist London LeGrand, and drummer Scot Coogan (ex-PAUL GILBERT, ONI LOGAN/ROWAN ROBERTSON, SINÉAD O'CONNOR),will...November 27, 2002
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ZWAN Ink Deal With REPRISE RECORDS
Chicago-based ZWAN, featuring former SMASHING PUMPKINS mainman Billy Corgan, ex-PUMPKINS drummer Jimmy Chamberlin, former CHAVEZ guitarist Matt Sweeney, ex-SLINT guitarist David Pajo, and A PERFECT CIRCLE bassist Paz Lechantin, have inked a deal with Reprise Records. The group's already-completed de...November 14, 2002
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Former SMASHING PUMPKINS Frontman Completes Work On ZWAN Debut
Chicago-based ZWAN, featuring former SMASHING PUMPKINS mainman Billy Corgan, ex-PUMPKINS drummer Jimmy Chamberlin, former CHAVEZ guitarist Matt Sweeney, ex-SLINT guitarist David Pajo, and A PERFECT CIRCLE bassist Paz Lechantin, are nearly done recording their debut studio album. "The ZWAN album is j...October 10, 2002