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JASON NEWSTED Out Of ECHOBRAIN, Not Interested In Rejoining METALLICA
Former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted has left ECHOBRAIN and has been replaced by DE'BRIAH four-stringer Adam Donkin, brother of ECHOBRAIN guitarist/vocalist Dylan Donkin. "The ball is now pretty much in their court," Newsted told Mercury News. "I've pretty much paved the way. Now, it's up to them...August 26, 2002
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SATYRICON: "Volcano" Details Unveiled
Norwegian black metallers SATYRICON have finalized the track listing for Volcano, their long-awaited new studio album, which is presently due to be released on September 2nd through Capitol Records in Scandinavia and Nuclear Blast Records in other parts of the world. It is as follows: 01. With Raven...August 9, 2002
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GENE SIMMONS: Releasing "Best Of" Album Was Not KISS' Decision
KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons has rejected accusations by some of the group's fans that the band's upcoming "greatest hits"-style compilation CD, entitled The Very Best Of Kiss (due via Mercury/UTV Records on August 27th),is yet another attempt by the act to cash in on their followers' loyalty...August 1, 2002
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Exclusive DEF LEPPARD Items To Be Auctioned On eBay
DEF LEPPARD's record label, Mercury Records, will team up with auction site eBay to auction a number of exclusive LEPPARD items, with the main auction being one of the T-shirts used in the "Now" video, autographed by all band members. All proceeds of the auctions, which will start on July 30th and e...July 24, 2002
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KISS To Issue "The Very Best Of..." In August
KISS will be issuing a "greatest hits"-style compilation CD, entitled The Very Best Of KISS, via Mercury/UTV Records on August 27th. The album, which "collects the original versions of all of their biggest hits on one 21-track album," will contain the following track listing: 01. Strutter (original...July 23, 2002
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SEVENDUST's LAJON WITHERSPOON: JERRY CANTRELL Is Lucky He Didn't Get His Ass Kicked
SEVENDUST frontman Lajon Witherspoon recently commented on the July 1st incident at Edgefest in Barrie, Ontario when he and former ALICE IN CHAINS guitarist Jerry Cantrell exchanged insults from the stage after numerous technical difficulties during Cantrell's set led to an abbreviated performance f...July 6, 2002
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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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