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KISS Negotating With Large Indies, To Issue New Full-Length In 2003
Having recently parted ways with the Universal Records Group (i.e. Mercury/PolyGram),KISS' Gene Simmons has reportedly been talking to several large independent record labels—including Spitfire—about inking a new deal for the band. However, while recent speculation has centered around the release o...June 17, 2002
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METALLICA, KORN, OZZY Among 2001's Top-Earning Music Stars
METALLICA, KORN, OZZY OSBOURNE, TOOL, LIMP BIZKIT, and AEROSMITH are among the artists included in Rolling Stone magazine's list of top-earning music stars last year (2001). While admitting that calculating the earnings of famous people involves some "estimation and guesswork", the magazine said it...June 14, 2002
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AL PITRELLI/TONY HARNELL's MORNING WOOD Gets European Release
MORNING WOOD, a little-known early '90s collaboration between TNT/WESTWORLD frontman Tony Harnell and SAVATAGE/ex-MEGADETH guitarist Al Pitrelli, will finally have its acclaimed self-titled debut released in Europe through Escape Music. Containing four original songs and eight covers (i.e. THE HEART...June 5, 2002
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KISS Officially Part Ways With UNIVERSAL RECORDS GROUP
KISS have officially parted ways with the Universal Records Group (i.e. Mercury/PolyGram) and currently seeking a new record deal, frontman Paul Stanley has confirmed. "After our long relationship with our record company, it seemed to be in our best interest to part ways and to look to all the optio...May 21, 2002
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D.R.I. Tribute CD: Full Details Unveiled
MR. BUNGLE, 40 GRIT and RATOS DE PORAO are among the artists confirmed to appear on the forthcoming D.R.I. tribute CD, entitled We Don't Need Society, due for release later in the year. The full track listing for the album will be as follows (in no particular order): 01. 40 GRIT - "Nursing Home Blue...May 13, 2002
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STEVEN ADLER: I Would Consider Reforming GNR Without AXL
Ex-GUNS N' ROSES drummer Steven Adler recently told his official fan site that he would consider putting together a new version of GNR with former bandmates Slash, Izzy Stradlin and Duff McKagan, but without frontman Axl. "I think that would be totally great, too, but it's not the same. It's like th...May 9, 2002
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ORANGE GOBLIN/ALABAMA THUNDERPUSSY Dates Announced
The dates for the upcoming ORANGE GOBLIN/ALABAMA THUNDERPUSSY US tour are as follows: May 02 - Brooklyn,. NY - North Six Bar May 03 - Richmond, VA - Alley Katz May 04 - Savannah, GA - Velvet Lounge May 05 - Raleigh, NC- Lincoln Theater May 06 - Atlanta, GA - Star Bar May 07 ...April 17, 2002
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STAIND, GODSMACK, AEROSMITH Big Winners At Boston Music Awards
GODSMACK, STAIND, and AEROSMITH received two trophies each at this year's Boston Music Awards, which were held on Thursday, April 11th at the Orpheum. STAIND took home award for Act Of The Year, and nabbed the Single Of The Year prize for "It's Been Awhile". Meanwhile, GODSMACK received the Rock Ban...April 14, 2002
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QUEEN: FREDDIE MERCURY Tribute DVD Due In May
A two-DVD set from QUEEN, documenting the April 1992 Freddie Mercury tribute concert, is scheduled for release on May 13th, according to queenworld.com. The first DVD will include the second half of the show and will feature the following track listing: 01. Intro piece - interview 02. Tie Your Mothe...April 4, 2002
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KISS To Release "Alive IV" In August, New Label Rumors Abound
KISS are reported to have worked out their grievances with Mercury Records and are currently scheduled to release their long-awaited Alive IV CD on August 20th. Rumors abound that the band will then leave the label, with Spitfire Records being mentioned as one company that the band have already cond...April 3, 2002
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ECHOBRAIN: Full US Tour Announced
ECHOBRAIN, featuring former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted, guitarist/vocalist Dylan Donkin, and drummer Brian Sagrafena, kicked off their 2002 Keep Me Alive tour in Petaluma, California on Wednesday, March 20th to a packed house. Although primarily a local crowd, the audience consisted of several...March 25, 2002
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TERRA FIRMA To Release 7" Picture Vinyl, Embark On European Tour
Sweden's TERRA FIRMA, who feature in their ranks UNLEASHED guitarist Freddie Eugene, are in the studio at the moment recording a brand new song for a 7" picture vinyl that is due to be released shortly by US-based label Custom Heavy. In other news, TERRA FIRMA will kick off a headlining European tou...February 23, 2002
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Natural Born Chaos
Arguably one of the year's most anticipated “underground” metal releases, SOILWORK's Natural Born Chaos has turned out to be a boldly experimental effort for the Swedish outfit, with the group stripping away some of the unadulterated aggression that characterized their earlier releases in favor of a...February 16, 2002
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SOILWORK's "Shadow" Tales
The Swedish version of SOILWORK's track “Mercury Shadow”, which is scheduled to appear as a bonus cut on the Japanese edition of the group's upcoming CD, entitled Natural Born Chaos, will carry the title "Kvicksilver" (Swedish word for “mercury”). In related news, drummer Erik Thyselius, who is pres...January 3, 2002
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SOILWORK Get "Chaotic" In March, Pursue Side Projects
SOILWORK's upcoming fourth full-length album will be entitled Natural Born Chaos, and it will feature the following track listing: 01. Follow The Hollow 02. As We Speak 03. The Flameout 04. Natural Born Chaos 05. Mindfields 06. The Bringer 07. Blackstar Deceiver (feat. Devin Townsend) 08. Mercury Sh...January 1, 2002
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