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SYSTEM OF A DOWN Guitarist Says Rock And Roll Is Suffering — And He's Willing To Help
SYSTEM OF A DOWN guitarist Daron Malakian recently spoke to Revolver magazine about his record label, EatUrMusic, which inked a worldwide distribution deal with Sony. "I wanted to produce record, and starting a label gave me an outlet to release stuff that I want to produce," he explained. "If I lik...July 26, 2003
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OZZY Tour Manager Death Likely Due To Throat Cancer
Mike Martindale of The Detroit News is reporting that the tour manager for Ozzy Osbourne likely died as a result of throat cancer, but results of his autopsy could take several weeks. Robert "Bobby" Thomson died Thursday afternoon in his room at the Townsend Hotel (photos) in Birmingham. He was in t...July 25, 2003
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THE DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND: Live Videos Posted Online
THE DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND/GOD AWAKENS PETRIFIED drummer Ryan Van Poederooyen has posted on his web site several live videos of THE DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND performing live in Europe earlier this year. Included are clips of a show in Paris, France on March 22 and Reggio Emilia, Italy on April 12. THE DEVIN...July 21, 2003
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STRAPPING YOUNG LAD To Release New EP
STRAPPING YOUNG LAD are preparing to release a new EP which is to include four new songs and four cover tunes. Among the cuts set to appear on the effort is a song called "Love", which is said to incorporate all of the heaviness of past STRAPPING YOUNG LAD releases with a bit of dark ...July 9, 2003
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It's Official: LAMB OF GOD To Support SLAYER In London!
As first predicted here several days ago, LAMB OF GOD have now been officially announced as the support band for SLAYER at the group's two shows at Astoria in London, England on July 8 and 9. LAMB OF GOD, who are rumored to be negotiating a major-label buyout of their current Prosthetic Records ...June 13, 2003
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TENET: Demo Recordings Posted Online!
Vancouver's TENET, the new band featuring STRAPPING YOUNG LAD guitarist Jed Simon, STRAPPING YOUNG LAD/ex-DEATH drummer Gene Hoglan, ex-FORBIDDEN/TESTAMENT guitarist Glen Alvelais, ex-GRIP INC. bassist Stuart Carruthers, and former SACRIFICE/current INTERZONE frontman Rob Urbinati, have posted three...June 12, 2003
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LAMB OF GOD Turn Down OZZFEST Slot
LAMB OF GOD have turned down an offer to play the main stage of this year's Ozzfest due to "scheduling conflicts." "Thanks to the die-hard support of the people that believe in this band, we have taken things from the garage to the largest metal festival on the planet," the band write on their offic...June 11, 2003
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PROGPOWER USA IV Officially Sold Out
ProgPower USA IV, North America's premiere festival for progressive and power metal music, has officially sold out more than three months in advance. The festival will return to Atlanta's Earthlink Live, the venue that housed last fall's sold-out event, on Friday, September 5 and Saturday, September...May 24, 2003
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LAMB OF GOD Sign U.K. Record Deal with ROADRUNNER
LAMB OF GOD have signed a U.K. record deal with Roadrunner Records. The group's sophomore CD, "As The Palaces Burn", will be released through the label shortly. The follow-up to 2000's "New American Gospel" was recorded at Richmond, Virginia's Montana studios with producer Devin Townsend (STRAPPING...May 9, 2003
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As The Palaces Burn
"With trembling hands you'll beg for mercy / I'll show you none," roars LAMB OF GOD front man Randy Blythe in "Purified". It's a fitting battle cry for the sophomore release from the Richmond, Va. quintet, for "As The Palaces Burn" — with points docked only for brevity (three years yields just 38 mi...April 28, 2003
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MOTÖRHEAD's LEMMY Gets Trademark Hat Back
The distinctive hat owned and worn by MOTÖRHEAD frontman Lemmy Kilmister has been returned to its rightful owner after it was stolen from the backstage area last May. "It's got everything still on it!" Lemmy waxed enthusiastically to Reality Check TV's Edward "Ace" Annese, referring to the various o...April 27, 2003
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Accelerated Evolution
Devin Townsend and "writer's block" are two things that have about as much chance as coming together in this lifetime as George Bush hugging a tree. In his world, if he's not working on or releasing an album, then he probably pops a thermometer in his mouth to check if he's coming down with somethin...April 27, 2003
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FATES WARNING Frontman To Appear At PROGPOWER USA IV
FATES WARNING/ENGINE frontman Ray Alder has been confirmed to make a special guest appearance at Progpower USA IV, which takes place at Atlanta's Earthlink Live on September 5 and 6. Alder will perform at the event with Sensory recording artists REDEMPTION, now featuring vocalist Corey Brown, former...April 25, 2003
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SOILWORK Guitarist: 'DEVIN TOWNSEND Is A Machine'
SOILWORK guitarist Peter Wichers recently spoke to Chart Attack about the recording process for the new record, "Figure Number Five", after working with STRAPPING YOUNG LAD mastermind Devin Townsend on the band's last album, 2002's "Natural Born Chaos". "Well, one thing was to be extremely anal," Wi...April 5, 2003
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LAMB OF GOD, CHIMAIRA, EIGHTEEN VISIONS: Complete Itinerary Announced
LAMB OF GOD have released the complete itinerary for their forthcoming North American tour featuring CHIMAIRA, EIGHTEEN VISIONS and ATREYU. Confirmed dates are as follows: Apr. 15 - Albany, NY @ Valentines Apr. 16 - Philadelphia, PA @ Trocadero Apr. 17 - Brooklyn, NY @ L'Amour Apr. 18 - Pittsburgh,...March 12, 2003
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