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Ex-DEATH Bassist Joins INFINITY MINUS ONE
Former DEATH bassist Kelly Conlon has joined Boston-based progressive rock/metal act INFINITY MINUS ONE. The group, who recently released a full-length CD titled "Tales from the Mobius Strip", combine "elements of classical music, film scores, and video games within a rock context," according to an...November 2, 2002
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GUNS N' ROSES Tap DJ To Open Upcoming Tour, Add More Dates
GUNS N' ROSES have tapped DJ Mix Master Mike (INVISIBL SKRATCH PIKLZ, BEASTIE BOYS) as one of the opening acts on the band's first North American tour in nine years, according to the DJ's rep. In other news, the band have added a chunk of dates to the North American leg of their Chinese Democracy .....October 18, 2002
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OZZY, SHARON OSBOURNE Make '100 Most Powerful People In Entertainment' List
Ozzy Osbourne and wife/manager Sharon Osbourne have made Entertainment Weekly's annual list of the 100 most powerful people in entertainment for the first time. In other news, The New York Post reports that Sharon Osbourne's current treatment for colon cancer is playing a bit of havoc with MTV's sch...October 11, 2002
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ANTHRAX Soundtrack Cut Makes Its Way Online
A full-length MP3 of the ANTHRAX-penned track "Love Siege", which appears on the soundtrack to director John Carpenter's Ghost Of Mars, can be downloaded from Carpenter's official web site at this location. According to the official web site of ex-ANTHRAX guitarist Paul Crook, "the song was written...October 11, 2002
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The World Of Metal According To SLAYER's KERRY KING
SLAYER's typically-outspoken guitarist Kerry King has once again offered his opinion on a number of other bands during a recent interview with Metal Update, which has been posted online at this location. Here are a few of Kerry's comments as they appear in said interview: On IN FLAMES: "Um, they're...August 30, 2002
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DEEDS: UK Dates Announced
Britain's DEEDS (formerly DIRTY DEEDS) have lined up several UK dates before they make their Japanese live debut in early September. Confirmed dates are as follows: Aug. 09 - Swindon, UK @ Queen's Tap Aug. 24 - Bradford, UK@ Rio Aug. 30 - London, UK@ Underworld Support at all shows will come from SE...July 15, 2002
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Former SMASHING PUMPKINS/HOLE Bassist To Issue BLACK SABBATH Cover CD
Former SMASHING PUMPKINS/HOLE bassist Melissa Auf Der Maur has finished recording a live album with her BLACK SABBATH cover band, HAND OF DOOM (featuring Melissa on lead vocals). "It'll be HAND OF DOOM Live In Los Angeles and we played a bunch of shows in March at the Whiskey, the Troubadour, the Vi...June 30, 2002
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MEMENTO Tap ALICE IN CHAINS Producer For Debut CD
Australia's MEMENTO are due to shortly enter the studio in Los Angeles, California with producer Toby Wright (i.e. ALICE IN CHAINS, SOULFLY, SEVENDUST, KORN) to begin recording their debut album for Columbia/Sony Records, due at the end of the year. For more information on the group, visit their off...June 9, 2002
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PHILIP ANSELMO: "Sometimes It Feels Good To Be Miserable"
In the new issue of Sweden's premiere metal publication, Close-Up Magazine, journalist Martin Carlsson speaks at length with vocalist Phil Anselmo on a number of topics, including his numerous side projects, PANTERA and Anselmo's past and present drug use. The interview was conducted over the phone...June 7, 2002
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Archive News Dec 05, 2001
METALLICA are taking a break for the holidays, but will return to the studio in January with a view towards releasing a new studio album next fall, according to statements attributed to the band's management and their publicist by MTV.com. While frontman James Hetfield spent time in rehab for alc...December 5, 2001
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Archive News Oct 26, 2001
German thrashers DESTRUCTION have officially confirmed the departure of drummer Sven Vormann, a move that was first reported here back on October 22nd. A replacement skinsman has already been found, but his identity has yet to be revealed. More details will be forthcoming in the next few days....October 26, 2001
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Archive News Sep 18, 2001
In what is yet another Roadrunner Records first, SLIPKNOT will be gracing the cover of the next issue of Rolling Stone magazine, which is due to hit the newsstands this Friday, September 21st. ENTOMBED's brand new studio opus, entitled Morning Star, will be released through Koch Entertainment in...September 18, 2001
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Archive News Aug 07, 2001
MACHINE HEAD's Supercharger CD has been pushed back to an October release through Roadrunner Records via distribution from Universal. It is believed that the label's recently-completed joint-venture agreement with the Island Def Jam Music Group is largely to blame for this most recent delay, which...August 7, 2001
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Archive News Jul 10, 2001 - update 2
Sweden's CLAWFINGER have lined up a few German and Austrian headlining shows during September/October. The dates are as follows: ... Sept. 29 - Berlin, GER @ Knaack Sept. 30 - Köln, GER @ Prime Club Oct. 01 - Hamburg, GER @ Schlachthof Oct. 03 - Frankfurt, ...July 10, 2001
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Archive News Jul 10, 2001 - update 1
An ardent and vocal MACHINE HEAD supporter during the group's early years, SLAYER guitarist Kerry King has revealed to Sweden's Close-Up magazine that he has found MACHINE HEAD's latter-day recorded output less than inspiring, particularly as compared to newer acts such as SLIPKNOT and longtime Kin...July 10, 2001
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