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COREY TAYLOR: I Never Considered Leaving SLIPKNOT For STONE SOUR
SLIPKNOT vocalist Corey Taylor has denied that he ever planned on leaving his main band in order to concentrate on STONE SOUR, his much-touted other group which is releasing its debut album on Tuesday (August 27th). "No, there was no truth to [the rumors of me leaving] at all, man," Taylor told Laun...August 22, 2002
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DESTRUCTION Confirmed For Germany's THE MOSH CLUB OPEN AIR Festival
German thrashers DESTRUCTION will perform at The Mosh Club Open Air — a free-entry charity event against racism — in Kolmberg, Germany on August 24th. Other acts set to appear at the event include BLOOD RED ANGEL, BANGGANG, and ENCYCLIA. In other news, DESTRUCTION have once again slammed the promote...August 21, 2002
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COAL CHAMBER's DEZ FAFARA Launches DEATHRIDE
COAL CHAMBER frontman Dez Fafara has reportedly started a side project called DEATHRIDE. The new group is said to have already completed writing over 20 tracks, some of which are being described as "much heavier than COAL CHAMBER" and featuring "more technical" musicianship than that found in Fafara...August 20, 2002
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DROWNING POOL Frontman "Not Likely" To Have Choked On Own Vomit: Police Spokesperson
The Prince William Police Department in Manassas, Virginia, are calling the rumors that DROWNING POOL frontman Dave Williams choked on his own vomit after a night of drinking "unlikely," according to the latest press reports. When asked if they're leaning towards any particular cause of death, Sgt....August 19, 2002
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WES BORLAND Denies Having Secretly Rejoined LIMP BIZKIT
Former LIMP BIZKIT guitarist Wes Borland has rejected the rumors that he has secretly rejoined his former bandmates and is assisting the group on their long-awaited new studio album, due sometime in 2003. "Oh, yeah, you got me, I've rejoined the band and everything is great," Borland answered sarcas...August 19, 2002
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Y&T: West Coast Dates Announced
The reformed Y&T have lined up several West Coast dates during November. They are as follows: Nov. 02 – Concord, CA @ Pavillion (w/JOURNEY) Nov. 07 – Hollywood, CA @ Key Club Nov. 08 – Anaheim, CA @ Galaxy Theater Nov. 09 – Ventura, CA @ Ventura Theater (w/MONTROSE) Nov. 16 – Petaluma, CA @ ...August 18, 2002
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UPDATE: DARK TRANQUILLITY Possible Replacement For LACUNA COIL On IN FLAMES Tour
As first posted here as a rumor two days ago, Italy's LACUNA COIL have now officially backed out of the proposed North American mini-tour featuring IN FLAMES, SENTENCED and KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, a spokesperson for the band's label, Century Media Records, has confirmed to BLABBERMOUTH.NET. Sweden's DARK...August 17, 2002
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DARK FUNERAL Confirm DOMINION's Departure, Vow To Carry On
Sweden's DARK FUNERAL have officially confirmed the departure of guitarist Dominion from the group's ranks (as first reported here on August 11th). The following is a statement from bassist/vocalist Emperor Magus Caligula: "It's a sad day for DARK FUNERAL. Dominion, our brother and long-time friend...August 15, 2002
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GUNS N' ROSES: AXL ROSE Speaks!!
A few hours before GUNS N' ROSES arrived in China for the start of the band's Chinese Democracy World Tour (they will be performing tonight at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Center),frontman Axl Rose conducted a brief interview from which the following excerpts are provided: On launching...August 14, 2002
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GODSMACK's SULLY ERNA Speaks Out On Drummer Switch
GODSMACK are currently in Miami, Florida completing work on the material for their as-yet-untitled third album, which they hope to begin recording by October 1st for a February/March 2003 release through Republic/Universal Records. "We took a lot of time to ourselves before we even started writing a...August 13, 2002
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THE BLACK LEAGUE: Line-Up Intact!
Contrary to recent rumors, Finland's THE BLACK LEAGUE (who feature in their ranks former SENTENCED frontman Taneli Jarva) have not parted ways with bassist Florida. "It is true that the band took in another bass player [Lene from TERVEET KÄDET] for a short period of time when Florida had the chance...August 9, 2002
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Ex-FEAR FACTORY Members Contemplate New CD Without Founding Guitarist/Songwriter
Former FEAR FACTORY members Raymond Herrera (drums),Christian Olde Wolbers (bass),and Burton C. Bell (vocals) are strongly rumored to be entertaining the idea of recording another FF album without the contributions of guitarist Dino Cazares, who is widely perceived by the trio as the person most d...August 8, 2002
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DEVIN TOWNSEND: I Really Want To Produce BURTON C. BELL's Solo Album
Multi-talented Canadian musician Devin Townsend (i.e. STRAPPING YOUNG LAD) has expressed interest in producing the forthcoming solo CD from ex-FEAR FACTORY frontman Burton C. Bell. "I would really like to produce Burton's new record," Townsend stated in an recent online newsletter. "I bet you it's g...August 8, 2002
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SCARS: Album Details Revealed
SCARS, the new three-piece act featuring Gary Moore (guitar),Cass Lewis (bass, ex-SKUNK ANANSIE) and Darrin Mooney (drums, ex-PRIMAL SCREAM),will release their debut album through Sanctuary Records on the following dates: Europe: August 26th UK: September 2nd Japan: September 4th USA: September 10...August 7, 2002
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TOMMY LEE: "VINCE NEIL And I Absolutely Hate Each Other"
Despite continuous rumors to the contrary, ex-MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee has no intention of rejoining his former bandmates for a farewell tour. "Right now I'm having so much fun doing this [solo tour] that I don't even really think about it," Lee said in a recent interview. "And I know [CRÜE bas...August 5, 2002
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