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Former STRATOVARIUS Drummer Explains His Departure
Former STRATOVARIUS drummer Jörg Michael has issued a lengthy statement explaining the reasons for his split with the band and other recent STRATOVARIUS-related events. His statement reads as follows: "Sorry that it took me so long to find time to comment about the situation around STRATOVARIUS. Due...January 25, 2004
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VELVET REVOLVER: Bringing Chaos Back Into The Rock World
VELVET REVOLVER's official biography, written by David Wild and provided by the group's record label, RCA/BMG Records, includes additional information about the band's formation and their forthcoming debut CD, "Contraband", due on May 11 (postponed from the previously announced April 27 date). Here...January 15, 2004
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THE DARKNESS Score Highest-Climbing Album On BILLBOARD Chart
U.K. rock sensations THE DARKNESS have scored the highest-climbing album on this week's U.S. chart, making their first appearance in the top 100, according to Ireland Online. Their album "Permission To Land" went from number 173 to 92 in one week on the Billboard chart. The flamboyant rock group, in...January 9, 2004
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Report: RUSH Guitarist Considers Suit Alleging Police Brutality
RUSH guitarist Alex Lifeson may sue Naples, Florida, authorities for police brutality following a New Year's Eve fight with cops at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel restaurant, a source close to the Canadian rocker told MTV.com. Lifeson, whose real name is Alex Zivojinovich, was arrested on six charges, inclu...January 5, 2004
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KING DIAMOND Discusses Upcoming Live Album, PROBOT Project
KING DIAMOND recently spoke to Metal Reference about the his upcoming live album, tentatively due next fall through Metal Blade Records. "The musicians [from my band] are currently located in [KING DIAMOND guitarist] Andy [LaRocque]'s studio [Los Angered in Gothenburg, Sweden] in order to listen to...December 23, 2003
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VELVET REVOLVER's DUFF MCKAGAN Says The Group's Debut Album Is A 'Journey'
VELVET REVOLVER's still-untitled debut album, due in late March/early April through RCA Records, will include twelve of the more than fifty tracks the band co-wrote before and after singer Scott Weiland (STONE TEMPLE PILOTS) joined the group last spring, and is being co-produced by the group and Jos...December 12, 2003
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ZAKK WYLDE's Bullseye Guitar To Be Auctioned Off For Charity
Zakk Wylde's Bullseye guitar is currently being auctioned off on eBay, with proceeds going to help victims of the Rhode Island nightclub fire. The auction will last until December 20. The guitar was originally raffled by Daddy's Junky Music in Warwick, Rhode Island and raised over $6,400, which was...December 1, 2003
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REFUSED: Posthumous DVD To Surface In Early 2004
Defunct Swedish post-hardcore rockers REFUSED will see their legacy chronicled via the "Refused Are Fucking Dead" collection, which will be comprised of never-before-seen material and videos, according to MTV.com. Meanwhile, REFUSED's landmark 1998 album, "The Shape of Punk to Come", has been remixe...November 24, 2003
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THE (INTERNATIONAL) NOISE CONSPIRACY Sign With AMERICAN RECORDS
Sweden's THE (INTERNATIONAL) NOISE CONSPIRACY, the band fronted by former REFUSED screamer Dennis Lyxzen, have inked a deal with American Records. Rick Rubin (AUDIOSLAVE, SYSTEM OF A DOWN, SLAYER, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS) will produce the group's third full-length album, tentatively due early next yea...November 6, 2003
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VARG VIKERNES Refuses To Name Accomplices, Faces Additional Prison Time
BURZUM mastermind Varg Vikernes has provided the police with detailed information about his movements while on the run during a recent attempted jailbreak, according to the Norwegian daily newspaper VG. Vikernes has also talked about the assistance he has received from various people on the outside...October 30, 2003
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KONKHRA: The Israel 'Reality Check Tour' Report
KONKHRA mainman Anders Lundemark has sent us the following report from the band's recent tour of Israel: "After confirming our involvement in this festival we did get some calls from family, asking us what we were thinking. In Denmark, nothing much happens, so if there is something happening in Isra...October 26, 2003
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DON ARDEN's Autobiography To Be Published In April
Don Arden's much-anticipated autobiography, "Mr. Big", has been pushed back to an April 2004 publication date via Robson Books. Arden, one of the earliest and most notorious managers of the rock 'n' roll era and father of Sharon Osbourne, wife/manager of former BLACK SABBATH singer Ozzy Osbourne, wa...October 24, 2003
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Former HALFORD Guitarist Hits The Road
PAINMUSEUM/HALFORD guitarist Metal Mike Chlasciak is hitting the road with a two-part series of heavy metal guitar clinics across Guitar Center, Sam Ash and Independent locations. Metal Mike's Flurry Of Black Notes Clinic Tour 03/04 is a celebration of metal guitar. Metal Mike will perform selection...October 23, 2003
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Former CANDLEBOX Singer Sponsored By YOO-HOO Chocolate Drink
Jon Healey of the Los Angeles Times reports that former CANDLEBOX singer Kevin Martin is giving a whole new meaning to the notion of rock star beverage dependency. Martin has a different band these days and a new partner to support his musical ventures: Yoo-Hoo Chocolate Drink. Yoo-Hoo's maker, Cadb...October 17, 2003
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TOTAL CHAOS Blame Immigration For Montreal Riot
Graeme Hamilton of National Post reports that the leader of a punk rock group whose fans rioted Tuesday night (October 14) after their concert was cancelled blamed Immigration Canada yesterday for the destruction, saying authorities had no business checking band members for criminal records. Hours b...October 17, 2003
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