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CKY: Former ALL THAT REMAINS Bassist Joins The Fold
Former ALL THAT REMAINS basist Matt Deis has been named the official touring bassist for CKY. Deis made his live debut with the group on Monday, July 18 at the Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California. CKY reportedly performed a surprise/rehearsal show at the venue under the band name HAPPY BIRT...July 19, 2005
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An Answer Can Be Found
CKY has been an anomaly in the hard rock world. Not quite heavy metal, but possessing a heavy sound and attitude and rabid fan base (as evidenced by fan response to recent critical reviews of the group),the band has managed to forge a unique identity over the course of three albums that keeps them...July 12, 2005
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CKY Frontman Slams ROLLING STONE Journalist Over CD Review
CKY guitarist/vocalist Deron Miller has slammed Rolling Stone journalist Jenny Eliscu over a scathing one-star review (out of five) of the band's latest CD, "An Answer Can Be Found". What follows is Eliscu's original review of the CKY album (which can be found online at RollingStone.com),followed b...July 9, 2005
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FIREBALL MINISTRY: Former SYSTEMATIC/MY RUIN Bassist Joins The Fold
Los Angeles-based heavy hitters FIREBALL MINISTRY have announced the addition of bassist Johnny Chow (a.k.a. John Mark Bechtel, ex-SYSTEMATIC, MY RUIN) to the group's ranks. FIREBALL MINISTRY will be teaming up with CKY and THE KNIVES for the Adio Footwear-sponsored Rock Adio Tour, which will kick o...July 6, 2005
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SOUNDSCAN REPORT: CKY, MEGADETH, DEVILDRIVER, DARKEST HOUR, THROWDOWN
The following are notable heavy metal/hard rock U.S. sales debuts for the week ending July 5, 2005, as reported by Nielsen SoundScan (The Billboard 200 chart position included, where applicable): CKY – "An Answer Can Be Found": 27,786 (#35) MEGADETH – "Greatest Hits: Back to the Start": 17,441 (#65)...July 6, 2005
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CKY, FIREBALL MINISTRY, THE KNIVES: Tour Dates Announced
CKY have announced details regarding their first major North American tour in 2 years. Sponsored by Adio Footwear, the Rock Adio Tour will kick off August 8 at Soma in San Digeo, and will also include FIREBALL MINISTRY and THE KNIVES. In addition, CKY will also headline the 8th annual Skate Fest, wh...June 24, 2005
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CKY Frontman Slams 'Lonely, Jealous' BLABBERMOUTH.NET 'Losers'
CKY guitarist/vocalist Deron Miller has slammed the "lonely, jealous music fans" who have posted scathingly negative comments about his band on BLABBERMOUTH.NET. Writing in response to the comments that accompanied the the latest CKY news story on this web site (dated June 1),Miller said, "I just w...June 2, 2005
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CKY: New Single Posted Online
CKY's new single, "Familiar Realm", is now available for streaming from the Island Def Jam web site. Check it out: Windows Media, Real Media. "Familiar Realm" comes off the group's long-awaited fourth album, "An Answer Can Be Found", due on June 28 via Island Records. The new CD was produced and ...June 1, 2005
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MELVINS Tribute Album Due In August; Tentative Track Listing Revealed
Fractured Transmitter Records has set an August 23 release date for the MELVINS tribute album, "We Reach: The Music of the Melvins". The tentative track listing for the CD is as follows: MARE – "Nightgoat" MASTODON - "The Bit" STRAPPING YOUNG LAD - "Zodiac" THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN - "Honey Bucket"...May 27, 2005
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H.I.M., CRADLE OF FILTH, CLUTCH Among Bands On 'Bam Margera Presents' Compilation
According to MTV.com, everyone's favorite skateboarding prankster Bam Margera will release a CD/DVD compilation on June 21 called "Bam Margera Presents - Viva La Bands". The album will contain 21 cuts — many of them new and exclusive — from some of Bam's favorites groups, including CLUTCH, CRADLE OF...May 24, 2005
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CKY Frontman Has A Message For DAVE MUSTAINE: 'Stop Creating Drama'
CKY guitarist/vocalist Deron Miller has slammed MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine for threatening to cancel any shows where "full-on Satanic" bands are also scheduled to appear. In a statement sent to BLABBERMOUTH.NET, Miller wrote, "reading that ROTTING CHRIST has to cancel shows because of Dave Musta...May 8, 2005
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CKY's MTV2 Special To Air This Month
On May 27, MTV2 will premiere CKY's "A Very Special Special", where fans will have the chance to follow CKY backstage, on stage and everywhere else in between. CKY's long-awaited fourth album, "An Answer Can Be Found", is scheduled for release on June 28 via Island Records. The new CD was produced a...May 7, 2005
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CKY Frontman: We Have Made 'The Best Rock Record Of 2005'
CKY have set a June 28 release date through Island Def Jam for their third album, "An Answer Can Be Found". Commented CKY guitarist/vocalist Deron Miller: "Our album is finally completed and all I can say is that it's a masterpiece. We have busted our asses for the last year pushing our abilities an...May 4, 2005
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Former MUSHROOMHEAD Singer Explains His Departure
Former MUSHROOMHEAD frontman J. Mann (a.k.a. Jason Popson) recently spoke to DomainCleveland.com about his departure from the group, about his Fractured Transmitter record label and his other projects. Several excerpts from the interview follow: DomainCleveland.com: I'll just cut right to the chase,...February 26, 2005
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CKY's DERON MILLER Offers Updates On DEATH Tribute Album, FOREIGN OBJECTS Side Project
CKY guitarist/vocalist Deron Miller has issued the following update on the highly anticipated DEATH tribute album "Within The Mind - In Homage To The Musical Legacy Of Chuck Schuldiner", his FOREIGN OBJECTS side project (featuring legendary ex-DEATH/TESTAMENT guitarist James Murphy) and the upcoming...October 17, 2004