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SYSTEM OF A DOWN, SLIPKNOT Among Nominees At 2005 KERRANG AWARDS
The 2005 Kerrang Awards nominations have been announced at this year's Day Of Rock. In the middle of sets by BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE, INME, NINE BLACK ALPS, TOWERS OF LONDON and THE MASCARA STORY, Kerrang! editor Paul Brannigan named GREEN DAY and SYSTEM OF A DOWN as leaders of the pack, with five n...August 9, 2005
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There was always a perception, due to his relative fame, that MONSTER MAGNET guitarist Ed Mundell was the brains and brawn behind Jersey power trio THE ATOMIC BITCHWAX. Well, he's out, ex-CORE frontman Finn Ryan is in on guit/vox, and the band is making it known in no uncertain terms that Mundell (a...August 7, 2005
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TED NUGENT Talks About Writing Music, Killing Animals And Listening To New Rock Bands
Digital Noise Network recently conducted an interview with Ted Nugent. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Digital Noise Network: Are there any plans for you to get back into the studio and record new material any time soon? Ted Nugent: "It's unstoppable. We've got a bunch of new songs. In fact, I'...August 6, 2005
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DISTURBED: 250,000 Fists To Unlock New Tune
Launch Radio Networks reports: DISTURBED fans will soon have a chance to hear the title track from the band's upcoming third album, "Ten Thousand Fists", but only if they do a little viral marketing for the band first. New media player software now available at the Chicago quartet's official web sit...August 3, 2005
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MOTÖRHEAD's LEMMY To Receive Inaugural 'Living Legend' Award At CLASSIC ROCK ROLL OF HONOR
Lemmy Kilmister, the notorious bass player and vocalist of Grammy-winning U.K. rock 'n' roll titans MOTÖRHEAD, will be honored with the very first "Living Legend" award at this year's inaugural Classic Rock Roll of Honor, organized by Classic Rock magazine. Taking place on Tuesday, October 4, 2005 a...July 27, 2005
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COURTNEY LOVE: DAVE GROHL Is 'One Of The Biggest Jerks' In Rock
The Associated Press has issued the following report: Though some have labeled Dave Grohl of the FOO FIGHTERS the "nicest guy in rock," Courtney Love would beg to differ. "Dave gets to walk away unscathed and be the happy guy in rock, when he's one of the biggest jerks," Love says in the August issu...July 25, 2005
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QUEEN + PAUL RODGERS Announce U.S. Dates
Legendary rock icons Brian May and Roger Taylor of QUEEN, and Paul Rodgers of BAD COMPANY and FREE, just off a sold-out, 32-date arena tour of Europe under the banner of QUEEN + PAUL RODGERS, are headed for the U.S. later this year. They will bring their acclaimed show to the U.S. for two rare ...July 25, 2005
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FIREBALL MINISTRY Sign With LIQUOR AND POKER MUSIC
Acclaimed Los Angeles quartet FIREBALL MINISTRY, recently dubbed the "#1 metal band you need to know now" by Guitar World, have officially joined the roster of Liquor and Poker Music. The L.A.-based rock label will release the group's new album, "Their Rock Is Not Our Rock", on October 18. A rough m...July 25, 2005
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GENE SIMMONS To Guest On Next FOO FIGHTERS Album?
Despite the fact that they have just released their new album, "In Your Honor", FOO FIGHTERS frontman Dave Grohl has told NME.com that the band are already considering their next move. "We're so jazzed that we’re talking about the next album we're going to make," said Grohl. "The names of producers...July 22, 2005
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GODSMACK: New Song To Be Featured On 'Madden 06' Video Game
A brand-new GODSMACK track, entitled "Bring It On", will be featured on the new installment of EA Sports' popular video game series, Madden. Madden 06 comes out August 6 and you can pre-order it here. Other bands expected to appear on Madden 06 include AVENGED SEVENFOLD ("Bat Country"),DISTURBED ("...July 20, 2005
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DAVE GROHL Says There Was 'A Lot Of Dark Shit' In NIRVANA Before COBAIN's Suicide
Rolling Stone magazine recently conducted an in-depth interview with former NIRVANA drummer (and current FOO FIGHTERS frontman) Dave Grohl. An excerpt from the interview follows: Rolling Stone: In his 1994 Rolling Stone interview, Kurt [Cobain] talked about your need for reassurance. You were popula...July 18, 2005
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Former ALICE IN CHAINS Bassist Performs At BRONSON ARROYO's CD-Release Party
According to MLB.com, former ALICE IN CHAINS/OZZY OSBOURNE basist Mike Inez and TONY IOMMI drummer Kenny Aronoff joined Sox right-hander Bronson Arroyo on stage before 500 screaming and cheering fans at the Avalon nightclub across from Fenway Park Wednesday night (July 13) to celebrate the release o...July 15, 2005
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LED ZEPPELIN Voted 'Ideal Supergroup'
BBC News has issued the following report: The four members of LED ZEPPELIN have been voted the U.K.'s ideal supergroup, with Robert Plant beating the late Freddie Mercury to best singer. About 3,500 music fans were polled for Planet Rock Radio and were asked to create their fantasy band. Jimmy Page...July 10, 2005
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DAVE GROHL Hits Out At LINKIN PARK, MÖTLEY CRÜE For Using 'Backing Tracks' In Concert
According to ContactMusic.com, FOO FIGHTERS frontman Dave Grohl has derided bands, including LINKIN PARK and MÖTLEY CRÜE, for using backing tracks when they perform live. Grohl would rather his band sounded terrible than employ pre-recorded material as a "crutch" to mask poor musicianship. He explai...July 8, 2005
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MY RUIN Announce New Rhythm Section, Plan New CD Release
MY RUIN, the Los Angeles-based band fronted by ex-TURA SATANA singer Tairrie B., will release their new album, "The Brutal Language", on September 27 via their own label imprint, Rovena Recordings. "We've been discussing the idea of our own label for a while now and we were made an offer we couldn't...July 6, 2005
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