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Contraband
It must have looked great on paper: three musicians from one of the best hard rock bands of the last twenty years joining forces with one of the most electrifying frontmen of the past decade. The talents of former GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash, bassist Duff McKagan, and drummer Matt Sorum could hard...June 18, 2004
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QUEENSRŸCHE Singer Says He's Not Impressed By Any New Metal Bands
QUEENSRŸCHE vocalist Geoff Tate recently spoke to ElectricBasement.com about the release of the group's new DVD/CD, "The Art of Live", and his views on the current political situation in Iraq. The following are a few excerpts from that interview: ElectricBasement.com: Reports have circulated over th...June 14, 2004
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From DANGEROUS TOYS To Country Music
Dru Willis of the Abilene Reporter-News reports that fans of country singer Kevin Fowler would hardly recognize photos of him taken 15 years ago. That's when the singer of songs like "Beer, Bait and Ammo" and "100% Texan" wore long hair and played in the heavy metal band DANGEROUS TOYS. Now, Fowler...June 13, 2004
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SLAYER Open For TAKING BACK SUNDAY
Westwood One reports: Major festivals can often bring a wide variety of acts to the stage as TAKING BACK SUNDAY found out at the Download Festival. The group ended up on a bill with SLAYER after a scheduling mix-up, leading to a somewhat hostile crowd. With SLAYER moving off the main stage and their...June 10, 2004
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LOCKUP Finish Mixing Live Album
LOCKUP, the grindcore band featuring NAPALM DEATH bassist Shane Embury, NAPALM DEATH guitarist Jesse Pintado, former AT THE GATES/THE CROWN frontman Tomas Lindberg, and ex-DIMMU BORGIR drummer Nick Barker, have finished mixing their live album for a late 2004 release through Toys Factory Records in...June 3, 2004
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Former TWO HIT CREEPER Members Launch THE UNHEARD OF
Former TWO HIT CREEPER members Jim (guitar) and Mike (vocals) have formed a new band called THE UNHEARD OF. "Like we said a year and a half ago when we ended TWO HIT CREEPER, this band is pure unadulterated rock with influences stemming from LED ZEPPELIN, GN'R, STP, ALICE IN CHAINS, BLACK SABBATH an...May 30, 2004
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Former MEGADETH Guitarist Comments On GENE SIMMONS' 'Anti-Muslim' Controversy
Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman has commented on the controversy surrounding KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons' recent comments which were seen by some as anti-Muslim. Asked by a fan in the "FAQ" section of his web site how people should react to Gene's opinion and if they still need to re...May 29, 2004
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Former SALTY DOG Bassist To Guest On KING HESH's 'The Hair Apparent'
SALTY DOG founding member Michael Hannon will be the live guest on King Hesh's "The Hair Apparent" show next Friday night, June 4, simulcasted on www.lvrocks.com. Hannon will be talking about his former band SALTY DOG and his stint with DANGEROUS TOYS, and will also be playing music from his recent...May 26, 2004
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BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION: The Show Must Go On
BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION bassist Nikki Sixx has posted the following message to the "Diary" section of the group's official web site: "I sit here on the bus heading towards Denver… Been on the whiteline for 11 hours… We had to stop (in North Platt, Nebraska) at a truck stop for 3 pm breakfast. Everybod...May 20, 2004
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METALLICA Honored At ASCAP's POP MUSIC AWARDS
METALLICA were honored at performing rights groups ASCAP's annual Pop Music Awards, held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Tuesday (May 18),according to Reuters. ASCAP bestowed its Creative Voice Award on "Lars Ulrich and METALLICA," according to the citation, for the group's "artistic career achievem...May 19, 2004
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W.A.S.P.'s LAWLESS Says Smaller Record Labels Are Changing The Face Of Music
W.A.S.P. leader Blackie Lawless recently spoke to AskMen.com about the trouble with labels' lack of support his band has had over the years. Asked what advice he would give someone who wants to enter the heavy metal or rock world today, Lawless replied, "That's a tough question because the industry...May 18, 2004
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Report: Ex-MEAT PUPPETS Bassist Faces Two Years In Prison
MEAT PUPPETS bassist Cris Kirkwood is facing a two-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to an assault charge in a Phoenix courtroom Monday (May 10),MTV.com reports. Kirkwood was accused of assault with a dangerous weapon stemming from an incident in December when he was allegedly shot by a po...May 11, 2004
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OZZY OSBOURNE 'Bark At The Moon' Action Figure Officially Unveiled
McFarlane Toys has officially unveiled the second Ozzy Osbourne action figure, which is set to hit store shelves everywhere this fall. This newest Ozzy action figure is based on his classic "Bark at the Moon" album cover from 1983. Since the original artwork didn't show the Ozzy/Wolfman's entire bod...May 7, 2004
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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Get Lots Of Love In Japan
KILLSWITCH ENGAGE have posted the following message on their official web site: "What an amazing time we had in Japan, it is almost like a second home to us at this point. The overwhelming respect given to bands there is frightening. So much love. There is no other place in the world like Japan... L...May 5, 2004
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KISS: 'Love Gun' Figure Boxed Set Photos Posted Online
McFarlane Toys has announced plans to release a KISS "Love Gun" deluxe boxed set in August. "This boxed set features all four members of the band and a beautifully crafted stage base," reads a posting at KissOnline.com. "Together, the set virtually re-creates the classic 'Love Gun' album in three-di...May 3, 2004
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