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THE USED Play Down The OSBOURNE Connection
If you've heard of THE USED, chances are it's because of MTV's "The Osbournes". Recent episodes of the show have featured Ozzy's daughter Kelly hanging with her new boyfriend, Bert McCracken, lead singer of THE USED. Despite the exposure, the band have tried to play their singer's new status down. "...January 12, 2003
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NOT OF THIS WORLD Singer: 'So Intense, It Will Make You Want To Peel Your Face!'
More information has surfaced about NOT OF THIS WORLD, the band featuring DAYS OF THE NEW frontman Travis Meeks, Chuck Mingis (SPANKY LEE, EDENSTREET, DAYS OF THE NEW),Ray Rizzo (KING KONG, JAVA MEN, DAYS OF THE NEW),and David "Sailor" Bryant (MY OWN VICTIM). The following is Bryant's posting on t...January 10, 2003
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Manager: Why ROB HALFORD Wasn't Allowed Into The U.S.
Rob Halford's personal manager John Baxter has issued his own commentary regarding the postponement of HALFORD's West Coast dates after the singer was denied entry into the United States from London, England due to his work visa not being thoroughly processed by The United States Immigration & N...January 1, 2003
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MEGADETH DVD Certified Gold
MEGADETH's "Rude Awakening" DVD has been certified gold by the International Recording Media Association (IRMA) for sales of more than 25,000 copies in the U.S. Commented ex-MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson: "I want to thank all of you who helped make the live MEGADETH DVD for 'Rude Awakening' such a...December 28, 2002
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KROKUS Set Release Date For 'Rock The Block'
Veteran Swiss hard rockers KROKUS have set Jan. 18, 2003 as the release date through WEA Switzerland of their new album, "Rock The Block". The CD, which was recorded at Soundlake Studio in Lausanne, Switzerland, is the group's first since being rejoined by vocalist Marc Storace and guitarist Fernand...December 25, 2002
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SCALPLOCK Battle Censorship, Announce Release Date
U.K. grind merchants SCALPLOCK will finally release their third album, "Spread The Germs Over The Human Worms", on Feb. 3. 2003. The new release date comes after no less then eight pressing plants refused to handle the album due to the political content of the lyrics and artwork. Since then, the ban...December 23, 2002
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SINERGY Perform Special 'Covers' Gig In Helsinki
Finland's SINERGY performed a special "party gig" in Helsinki at On The Rocks on Dec. 18 featuring a variety covers from some of heavy metal's finest old-school bands. The group's complete set list for the evening was as follows: 01. W.A.S.P. - Animal (Fuck Like A Beast) 02. GUNS N' ROSES - My Miche...December 21, 2002
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SLIPKNOT's JOEY JORDISON Dreams Of SLAYER Gig
The surprising commercial success of SLIPKNOT frontman Corey Taylor's STONE SOUR project has led to much speculation with regards to his status in SLIPKNOT and the possibility that he may leave the group to focus on STONE SOUR full-time (which Taylor has thus far denied). When recently asked by Aust...December 20, 2002
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NICKELBACK Pass Two-Million Mark In Europe
NICKELBACK's "Silver Side Up" CD has passed the two-million mark in albums shipped in Europe, according to the band's label, Roadrunner Records. Meanwhile, the album is said to be approaching five-million copies sold in the U.S., where the group's previous album, "The State", was awarded gold status...December 19, 2002
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SLIPKNOT's 'Disasterpieces' Nearing Platinum Status
SLIPKNOT's "Disasterpieces" DVD debuted last month at No. 3 on Billboard's Top Video Chart and is rapidly approaching platinum-shipment status (100,000 copies),according to the band's label, Roadrunner Records. The Des Moines, Iowa-based nine-piece, whose last album, "Iowa", came out in August 2001...December 16, 2002
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ACE FREHLEY: No Plans To Rejoin KISS
Despite widespread rumors to the contrary, guitarist Ace Frehley has no plans to rejoin KISS in time for their appearance at the Kiss Symphony concert in late February. Frehley, who is believed to be working on a solo album for a late 2003 release, told Eddie Trunk, host of a New York hard rock radi...December 11, 2002
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FINNTROLL Announce New Singer
Finland's FINNTROLL have enlisted singer Tapio Wilska as the permanent replacement for Katla, who was forced to step down as vocalist earlier in the year due to problems with his vocal cords. Wilska had previously fronted a number of acts, including SETHIAN and WIZZARD, and had done session work wit...December 10, 2002
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ELVENKING Announce New Singer, Prepare To Record CD
Italian "pagan metal" act ELVENKING have announced the addition of singer Kleid and violinist/keyboardist Elyghen to the group's ranks. Kleid replaces Damnagoras, who left the band in August due to health reasons, while Elyghen had previously worked with the group in a session musician capacity and...November 28, 2002
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TED NUGENT For Governor?
TED NUGENT is reportedly considering a bid for the governor of Michigan in 2006. Following the recent election of Jennifer Granholm as Michigan governor, radio station WOOD-AM in Grand Rapids asked its listeners who they'd like to see oppose her in four years. The survey is still going on, but Nugen...November 16, 2002
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WATCHTOWER Singer: It Might Take Years To Complete New Album
WATCHTOWER frontman Jason McMaster has posted the following update on the status of the band's long-awaited new CD, "Mathematics". "Attention... Since we have released the information about WATCHTOWER releasing an ALL NEW CD... 'Mathematics' .. people will not leave it alone. They won't let WATCHTOW...November 7, 2002
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