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OPETH Win Swedish GRAMMY!
OPETH have won a Swedish Grammy in the "Best Hard Rock" category for their "Deliverance" album at the 2003 Grammisgala, held last night (Feb. 18) in Stockholm, Sweden. Previous winners include THE HAUNTED (2000),BACKYARD BABIES (1998, 2001) and MISERY LOVES CO. (1997). The other nominees in the "Be...February 19, 2003
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Former SAIGON KICK Singer Resurfaces With Solo Debut
Former SAIGON KICK frontman Matt Kramer recently resurfaced after a lengthy silence with his first album as a solo artist, "War & Peas". He explained to Electricbasement.com what happened to his previous band. "Let's say I was getting ripped off. Yeah, they found me on the highway jacked up on b...February 16, 2003
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ROB ZOMBIE Speaks Out On LIONEL RICHIE/TRINA Collaboration
ROB ZOMBIE recently commented on his collaboration with Lionel Richie and female rapper Trina on "Brickhouse 2003", a version of the '70s pop and R&B hit. The Zombified track will appear as part of the soundtrack for ZOMBIE's movie "House Of 1000 Corpses", which hits stores March 18. The soundtr...February 8, 2003
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H.I.M. To Play Pre-Launch Show In Germany
Finnish goth metallers H.I.M. have announced a pre-launch show for their upcoming album on March 8 at the Grosse Freiheit Club in Hamburg, Germany. This is the first time all songs featured on the forthcoming album will be performed live. The tickets are free and the group's official web site (www.h...February 2, 2003
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MÖTLEY CRÜE To Re-Release Catalog, Pen More Books
MÖTLEY CRÜE have signed a deal with Universal Music Enterprises to re-release all of their albums with bonus tracks on April 1, according to Rolling Stone. They will also issue a new greatest hits album on March 4, DVD releases of "Lewd, Crued & Tattoed" and "VH1 Behind the Music: Mötley Crüe" i...January 31, 2003
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H.I.M. To Play One-Off London Gig
Finnish goth metallers H.I.M. have announced a special one-off show at the Mean Fiddler/Astoria in London, England on Saturday, May 3. H.I.M.'s new album, "Love Metal", is due on April 14 through BMG Records. The follow-up to 2001's "Deep Shadows And Brilliant Highlights" reportedly marks a return t...January 30, 2003
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PITCHSHIFTER Complete Work On Live CD
PITCHSHIFTER have completed work on their upcoming live album, "Bootlegged, Distorted, Remixed & Uploaded", for a March release through the group's own PSI Records. Commented producer/mixer Steve Duda: "It's been a challenge to capture the energy and intensity of PITCHSHIFTER on stage, but I thi...January 29, 2003
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ROB ZOMBIE To Appear At COMIC BOOK Convention
ROB ZOMBIE will answer questions and sign autographs at the Los Angeles Comic Book And Pop Culture Convention at the Pasadena Center on Saturday, Feb. 1. Also present will be several of the stars of Zombie's upcoming movie, "House of 1000 Corpses", including Sheri Moon (Baby),Sid Haig (Capt. Spauld...January 24, 2003
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FRED DURST: My Feelings For BRITNEY Are 'Simple, Honest And Pure'
LIMP BIZKIT frontman Fred Durst has added fuel to the flame he claims he is trying to burn out — concerning his "dating" of Britney Spears — even hinting that he is "in love" with the pop tart. The following is Durst's latest posting on the band's official web site, www.limpbizkit.com: "Well I'm sur...January 20, 2003
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FRED DURST Follows BRITNEY To SUNDANCE Film Festival
The following item was published in today's edition of the New York Post: "Britney Spears definitely has her hands full. The pop tart, in Sundance to try and drum up a movie career, is juggling both [LIMP BIZKIT frontman] Fred Durst and ['N SYNC singer] Justin Timberlake while partying around town....January 20, 2003
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H.I.M. Set Release Date For 'Love Metal'
Finnish goth metallers H.I.M. have set an April 14 European release date through BMG Records for their new album, "Love Metal". The follow-up to 2001's "Deep Shadows And Brilliant Highlights" reportedly marks a return to a heavier sound for the group, who were criticized by some for pursuing an over...January 18, 2003
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GODSMACK's ERNA: We Want To Follow In Footsteps Of AEROSMITH And METALLICA
GODSMACK frontman Sully Erna and drummer Shannon Larkin recently spoke to MTV News about the group's decision to change the name of their upcoming disc to "Faceless" from the originally-planned "Releasing the Demons". " 'Faceless' just seems timeless," Larkin said. "It will stand up later on. It's n...January 13, 2003
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VIVIAN CAMPBELL: DEF LEPPARD Are 'A Pop Band Disguised As A Rock Band'
DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell, a former member of DIO, WHITESNAKE and the NWOBHM (New Wave Of British Heavy Metal) pioneers SWEET SAVAGE, has sensationally revealed to The Oakland Tribune that he believes that DEF LEPPARD are nothing more than "a pop band disguised as a rock band." "I don't...January 13, 2003
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IGGY POP Teams Up With GREEN DAY, Former THE STOOGES Bandmates On New CD
IGGY POP has collaborated with GREEN DAY on two songs for Pop's forthcoming album, due in April through Virgin Records. The titles of the songs were not known at press time. The as-yet-untitled follow-up to 2001's "Beat 'Em Up" will also include appearances by two of Pop's old bandmates from THE STO...January 11, 2003
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NICKELBACK Finish Writing Material For New CD
NICKELBACK frontman Chad Kroeger has been spending time in a Vancouver recording studio, writing and tracking material for the group's upcoming CD. "The new NICKELBACK record is already written and we've recorded three songs, two of which we are pretty sure are all ready to be singles," Kroeger told...January 8, 2003
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