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SEVENDUST Prepare For Acoustic Dates, Tour With STAIND
SEVENDUST drummer Morgan Rose recently spoke to MTV.com about the band's touring plans following the release of their as-yet-untitled new album this fall. The group have routinely played more than 200 concerts per year and have shared the stage with such former opening bands as STAIND, DISTURBED and...July 25, 2003
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Axis of Metal: The Up-and-Coming Of Springfield Röck City
Daniel Oppenheimer of the Valley Advocate is reporting that "when MTV resurrected their heavy metal show 'Headbanger's Ball' in May of this year, guest host METALLICA played 17 videos. Of those, three were from Springfield [Massachusetts]-area bands: STAIND, SHADOWS FALL and KILLSWITCH ENGAGE. Anoth...July 24, 2003
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STAIND Sell Out Hometown Gigs
STAIND, who are currently enjoying a short break from their current tour in support of their album, "14 Shades Of Grey", will end this leg of their U.S. tour with a pair of shows on August 3 and 4 in the group's hometown: Springfield, Massachusetts. Guitarist Mike Mushok was so thrilled to learn how...July 23, 2003
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Album Sales Down, But Hard Rock Rebounds
Edna Gundersen of USA Today is reporting that "hard rock took a hard fall in recent years, but the embattled genre may be climbing the comeback trail. "Album sales, down 8.3% from a year ago and certain to register a third year of decline, vary from genre to genre, with jazz and Latin ...July 21, 2003
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STAIND Guitarist Praises STATIC-X, LO-PRO
STAIND guitarist/songwriter Mike Mushok, currently on tour in support of the group's "14 Shades Of Grey" CD, is full of praise for STAIND's opening acts STATIC-X and LO-PRO. Writing in his online journal at Staind.com, Mike says, "if anyone is coming to see us, I suggest you get there early to check...July 21, 2003
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LO-PRO To Release Debut In August
LO-PRO, the new project featuring former ULTRASPANK members Pete Murray (vocals) and Neil Godfrey (guitar),along with ex-GODSMACK drummer Tommy Stewart and former SNOT/AMEN bassist Jon "Tumor" Fahnestock, will release their debut album on August 26 through STAIND frontman Aaron Lewis' new Geffen/In...July 19, 2003
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STAIND/STATIC-X Show In Texas Postponed
The STAIND/STATIC-X/LO-PRO sold-out show scheduled to take place at Sunken Gardens in San Antonio, Texas, Tuesday night (July 15) has been postponed due to Hurricane Claudette. The concert has been rescheduled for Oct. 10. ...July 15, 2003
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GODSMACK, STAIND Nominated For BOSTON MUSIC AWARDS
GODSMACK and STAIND have garnered four nominations apiece for the 2003 Boston Music Awards, while their respective lead singers — Sully Erna and Aaron Lewis — each scored an additional nod for Male Vocalist of the year. Other nominees include CAVE IN, POWERMAN 5000 and AMERICAN HI-FI. Awards will be...July 14, 2003
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LIMP BIZKIT To Play Belgium's PUKKELPOP Festival
LIMP BIZKIT have reportedly been confirmed to headline this year's Pukkelpop festival in Belgium on Saturday, August 30. The three-day event (Aug. 28-30) will also feature appearances by FOO FIGHTERS, SUM 41 and STAIND, among others. LIMP BIZKIT's next studio effort is tentatively due in early Septe...July 9, 2003
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COLD To Tour With EVANESCENCE
COLD, who have just pulled off the Lollapalooza tour and their previously announced European excursion with STAIND (due to kick off August 27 in London),will be touring EVANESCENCE sometime this year, according to Pollstar. Exact dates are expected to be announced soon. In related news, EVANESCENCE...June 23, 2003
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STATIC-X Announce New Drummer
After auditioning more than 30 candidates over the course of the past two months, STATIC-X have decided to recruit Nick Oshiro (ex-SEETHER) as the replacement for recently departed drummer Ken Jay. "Finding the right drummer to nail the old songs and cop the feel for the groove of the new songs was...June 22, 2003
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LINKIN PARK, AUDIOSLAVE Nominated At 2003 TEEN CHOICE AWARDS
LINKIN PARK and AUDIOSLAVE have each received two nominations for the 2003 Teen Choice Awards, set to air Aug. 6 on Fox. Other nominees include EVANESCENCE, STAIND, SUM 41, COLDPLAY, TRAPT, 3 DOORS DOWN, CHEVELLE and FOO FIGHTERS. Check the full list here. ...June 19, 2003
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MOTHRA Change Name, Announce Los Angeles Gig
MOTHRA, the new project featuring guitarist Mikey Doling (ex-SNOT, SOULFLY),bassist Jon "Tumor" Fahnestock (ex-SNOT, AMEN),drummer Roy Mayorga (SOULFLY),guitarist Levon Sultanian (ONESIDEZERO),and vocalist Jason Radford (ONESIDEZERO),have officially changed their name to ABLOOM, according to a...June 16, 2003
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St. Anger
In many ways, "St. Anger" is the most anticipated, yet most dreaded, metal release since, well, the last METALLICA album. Twenty years (to the month) after the arrival of their monumental debut, "Kill 'Em All", this band still has the ability to command the attention of the entire metal community —...June 9, 2003
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It's Official: LED ZEPPELIN To Top Billboard Charts!
LED ZEPPELIN's new live three-CD set, "How the West Was Won", will debut at #1 on next week's Billboard albums chart, having sold more than 150,000 copies, according to SoundScan. The package features songs recorded during four 1972 concerts in California. The two-disc DVD released the same day, "Le...June 4, 2003