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TESLA Bassist: Don't Call Us A Glam Band
While TESLA may have toured with POISON at the close of the '80s, bassist Brian Wheat tells Newt Briggs of the Las Vegas Mercury that this certainly doesn't warrant comparison to the two bands musically. "We didn't write songs about fucking our old lady in the back of the car," he explained. "We mig...April 7, 2004
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A Snow-Capped Romance
The second album from Alaska's 36 CRAZYFISTS starts out strong, with three solid, catchy, and surprisingly powerful tunes in a row. Opener "At The End Of August" is somewhat more in the vein of previous material, yet crackles with power, while the crisp, frantic "Heart And The Shape" sets the table...April 6, 2004
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SKITSYSTEM Part Ways With Singer TOMAS LINDBERG
Sweden's SKITSYSTEM have officially parted ways with guitarist/vocalist Tomas Lindberg (ex-AT THE GATES, THE CROWN). "This has solely to do with lack of time, and is a decision made collectively by everyone involved," reads the band's official statement on the matter. "To avoid all rumours that usua...April 1, 2004
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MANOWAR's DEMAIO Calls FEINSTEIN's CD 'One Of The Best Debuts In Heavy Metal History'
MANOWAR bassist Joey DeMaio, who executive-produced FEINSTEIN's debut album "Third Wish", has commented on the CD's musical direction, calling it "one of the best debut albums in heavy metal history." "I've known Rock (David Feinstein) for many years and I knew of his great potential, so naturally w...March 31, 2004
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KROKUS Singer Talks About The High And Low Points Of His Musical Career
KROKUS frontman Marc Storace recently spoke to Malta Today about the early days of his musical career and his current stint as the singer for one of Switzerland's most successful rock bands of all time. The following are some of the highlights of that interview: On the high and low points of his mus...March 30, 2004
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THE DARKNESS: There's More Quality Songs On Our Debut CD Than On MÖTLEY CRÜE's 'Greatest Hits'
THE DARKNESS bassist Frankie Poullain spoke to the Cleveland Free Times about the group's over-the-top image, which has led Spin writer Chuck Klosterman to write in the February issue of the magazine that "THE DARKNESS cannot succeed in America," citing the little-known fact that Americans don't lov...March 26, 2004
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Report: POISON Concert-Goers Allege Police Abuse
Torsten Ove of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette is reporting that a Crafton couple filed a lawsuit Wednesday (March 24) saying they were roughed up by security guards and local police while attending a POISON concert at the Post-Gazette Pavilion in Washington County. Read the report at this location. ...March 25, 2004
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The Forever Endeavor
These days it's getting harder to distinguish between what is, in essence, pure heavy metal and the melodic end of death metal/extreme metal/whatever hook you want to hang it on. Which, in the name of progression, can only be positive for those in the latter categories like Chicago's ENFORSAKEN. How...March 24, 2004
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FEINSTEIN: Former THE RODS Frontman To Release New CD In April
FEINSTEIN, the new band featuring former THE RODS frontman/ELF guitarist David "Rock" Feinstein and ROYAL HUNT singer John West, have set an April 19 European release date through MANOWAR's Magic Circle Music for their debut album, "Third Wish". A U.S. release is expected in June. FEINSTEIN's curren...March 24, 2004
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MICHAEL MONROE Says NIKKI SIXX, TRACII GUNS Are Trying To Get Publicity For Their Band
HANOI ROCKS frontman Michael Monroe has commented on the Internet war of words that followed his remarks on the Metal Sludge web site regarding MÖTLEY CRÜE, L.A. GUNS and POISON. Asked in Metal Sludge's "20 Questions With..." what his thoughts were on MÖTLEY CRÜE releasing a box set called "Music To...March 24, 2004
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POISON Frontman To Record Country Solo Album?
POISON lead singer Bret Michaels is close to signing a "country" deal on new indie label Lofton Creek Records, according to The Tennessean. Bret, who lived in Nashville for a few years in the late '90s, met Lofton Creek label chief, Mike Borchetta, through singer-songwriter Jeffrey "Buns of" Steele....March 24, 2004
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DARK TRANQUILLITY Set U.S. Release Date For Collection Of Rarities
Sweden's DARK TRANQUILLITY have set a June 15 U.S. release date through Century Media Records for "Exposures: In Retrospect and Denial", a double CD featuring rare and previously unreleased material. Featuring almost two hours of material and 31 tracks, the collection contains two CDs for the single...March 22, 2004
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POISON Drummer Turned Filmmaker: Short Film Posted Online
A short film co-written by POISON drummer Rikki Rockett is available for viewing at Rockett's official web site. The 12-minute, 45-second suspense thriller entitled "47th & Nowhere" can be checked out in Quicktime format at this location. "47th & Nowhere" was shown at the "Haunted Dollhouse"...March 13, 2004
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CANNIBAL CORPSE Singer Slams Illegal Music Downloaders: 'People Can't Be Trusted'
CANNIBAL CORPSE singer George "Corpsegrinder" Fisher recently spoke to MetalReview.com about the group's decision to include audio "beeps" on the promotional copies of their new CD, "The Wretched Spawn", distributed to press and other media personnel ahead of the album's release. "The reason we did...March 12, 2004
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BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION Officially 'Pass' On The KISS/POISON Tour
MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx has posted the following message to the "Rock 'n' Roll Diary" section of CRÜE's official web site: "I wanted to confirm that we [BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION] have 'passed' on the KISS tour for now. There is still a offer for Europe in September. We're confirmed on the Downlo...March 7, 2004
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