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HANOI ROCKS Singer: AXL ROSE Was Scared Of Sharing The Stage With Us
HANOI ROCKS frontman Michael Monroe has spoken to Rock Rage about his previous friendship with GUNS N' ROSES singer Axl Rose and his opinion of Rose's current band. Asked if he is still friends with Axl, Monroe said, "Well, I was very friendly with him whenever we bumped into each other, but I haven...March 5, 2004
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CRISIS Set Release Date For 'Like Sheep Led To Slaughter'
CRISIS have set a May 25 release date through The End/Children Of Rage Records for their new album, "Like Sheep Led To Slaughter". The follow-up to 1997's "The Hollowing" was recorded at Desert Moon Studios in Anaheim, Ca. with legendary producer Billy Anderson (CLUTCH, BRUTAL TRUTH, ORANGE GOBLIN,...March 4, 2004
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DEATH Tribute Album Update: CHIMAIRA Added, Web Site Launched
Former TESTAMENT/DEATH guitarist James Murphy has issued the following update regarding his upcoming DEATH tribute project, "Within The Mind - In Homage To The Musical Legacy Of Chuck Schuldiner", tentatively due in June through Holland's Mascot Records: "This past Saturday, February 28th, the first...March 2, 2004
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It's Official: JERRY CANTRELL, BILLY DUFFY Form New Band
Jerry Cantrell's manager Bill Siddons has confirmed to Launch that the former ALICE IN CHAINS guitarist has formed a new band with former THE CULT axeman Billy Duffy (as first reported here Feb. 29). Siddons, however, was unable to confirm that ex-MÖTLEY CRÜE vocalist John Corabi had also been jammi...March 2, 2004
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HELL ON EARTH Dropped From SUN N' STEEL METALFEST Bill
Industrial rock band HELL ON EARTH have been dropped from the bill of Florida's Sun n' Steel Metalfest after "Baptists were calling [the promoter] and complaining about [the band] performing at the show," according to a post on the group's web site. In response to the cancellation, band leader Billy...March 2, 2004
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PAPA ROACH Add Sacramento Date
PAPA ROACH have added a Sacramento show to their upcoming itinerary leading up to their appearance at the South by Southwest Music Festival (SXSW) later this month. Support at all dates will come from DIE TRYING and STILLLIFE PROJECTOR. The dates are as follows: Mar. 12 - Reno, NV The @ New Oasis Ma...March 1, 2004
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Y&T: 'Unearthed Vol. 1' To Receive European Release, Possible DVD On The Way
Y&T's collection of previously unreleased material, "UnEarthed Vol. 1", will be released in Europe in April through the U.K.-based label Dream Catcher Records. As previously reported, the disc contains songs that were demoed for various albums over the years (some as far back as 1974) but never...March 1, 2004
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JERRY CANTRELL, BILLY DUFFY Form New Supergroup?
According to a source close to John Corabi (ex-MÖTLEY CRÜE, BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION, THE SCREAM),a new supergroup is brewing in Los Angeles featuring Corabi on vocals, plus Billy Duffy from THE CULT and Jerry Cantrell from ALICE IN CHAINS on guitar. They have reportedly been jamming for about two wee...February 29, 2004
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UNJUST: Live Webcast Scheduled Later Tonight!
UNJUST's performance The Imusicast (5429 Telegraph) in Oakland, CA Saturday night (Feb. 28) will be broadcast via the Internet at imusicast.com. Also appearing will be FINGERTIGHT, KARATE HIGH SCHOOL, FORTHMORNING and FLOORBOUND. The webcast is scheduled to begin at 8:00 p.m. PST. UNJUST recently si...February 28, 2004
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METALLICA, KISS, THE OSBOURNES On ROLLING STONE's 'Rock Rich' List
METALLICA have made it to No. 5 on Rolling Stone magazine's "2004 Rock Rich List", with an estimated income last year of $39.1 million. "METALLICA rank with THE BEATLES in the top five catalog sellers of the year, with 1.6 million copies of their old albums moving in the U.S.," the magazine writes....February 26, 2004
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JAMES MURPHY: DEATH Tribute CD To Include 'Sound Of Perseverance' Material
Despite previous reports to the contrary "at least one" song from DEATH's "Sound of Perseverance" CD will be included on the upcoming DEATH tribute album, "Within The Mind - In Homage To The Musical Legacy Of Chuck Schuldiner" (web site),guitarist James Murphy (ex-DEATH, TESTAMENT, OBITUARY) has to...February 25, 2004
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DOHENY: Live Appearances Announced
DOHENY, the California-based band formed by ex-THE CULT touring bassist Billy Morrison (on guitar) and PITCHSHIFTER frontman Jon "J.S." Clayden, have announced the following gigs during March/April: Mar. 13 - The Gig – Hollywood, CA Apr. 02 - The Gig - Hollywood, CA In other news, Clayden and Morris...February 25, 2004
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STEVEN TYLER, JONATHAN DAVIS Jam With CAMP FREDDY At Hollywood Event: Photos Available
AEROSMITH singer Steven Tyler, KORN frontman Jonathan Davis, SEX PISTOLS guitarist Steve Jones and former GUNS N' ROSES bass player Duff McKagan were among the guest performers at the CAMP FREDDY gig at a GM party/Hollywood fashion event Tuesday (Feb. 24). Check out pictures from Wire Image. As prev...February 25, 2004
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AC/DC: 'Thunderstruck' Movie To Hit Australian Cinemas In May
According to the AC/DC fan site Crabsody In Blue, the Australian film "Thunderstruck" is set to hit Australian cinemas on May 20. The film is about five friends who make a pact during AC/DC's Australian Tour in 1991 that the first of them to die will be buried in the grave next to ...February 24, 2004
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JAMES MURPHY: DEATH Tribute Album Update
Former TESTAMENT/DEATH guitarist James Murphy has issued the following update regarding his upcoming DEATH tribute project, "Within The Mind - In Homage To The Musical Legacy Of Chuck Schuldiner" (web site),tentatively due in June through Holland's Mascot Records: "This past Saturday [Feb. 21] I tr...February 24, 2004
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