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DIAMOND HEAD Complete Work On New Album, Rule Out WACKEN Appearance
Reunited NWOBHM legends DIAMOND HEAD have completed work on their first full album of new songs since 1993's "Death & Progress" and are currently looking to secure the right deal to ensure that the album is given the best marketing, promotion and distribution possible. The as-yet-untitled CD — w...April 27, 2003
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MONSTER MAGNET Fire Rhythm Section
MONSTER MAGNET have parted ways with bassist Joe Calandra and drummer Jon Kleiman, according to the unofficial MM web site A Tribute To Monster Magnet. Calandra and Kleiman were reportedly fired on April 16 and have yet to be officially replaced. No further details are currently available. MONSTER M...April 21, 2003
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MS2 Announce Upcoming Dates
Milwaukee, Wisconsin-based MS2, who feature in their ranks former members of the acclaimed death metal act MORTA SKULD, have lined up a couple of gigs in early May. They are as follows: May 02 - Topeka, KS @ Bobbie Trap May 03 – Wichita, KS @ Champs Consisting of Andrew Broas (vocals),Dave Gregor (...April 15, 2003
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SIX FEET UNDER Frontman Checks In (Again) From Recording Studio
SIX FEET UNDER frontman Chris Barnes has posted yet another studio report via the group's official web site. It reads as follows: "Hello again, you sick bastards!! This is week number two here at Morrisound Recording in Tampa, Florida, and we're havin' a kick-ass time layin' down these new songs!! W...April 9, 2003
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ANDREW W.K.: Reaching The Heights Of Euphoria
Contrary to previously published reports, ANDREW W.K.'s forthcoming album is being produced by Mario Dane and Frank Vierti and at the moment has no confirmed title. Between 10 and 25 songs are being recorded for the new CD, which is tentatively set to surface in August/September through Island DefJa...April 7, 2003
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ANDREW W.K. Gives Kit Kat A Break
ANDREW W.K. recently revealed that one of his songs was used in a commercial for the Kit Kat chocolate candy bar. Says Andrew: "I recorded a song called 'Give Me A Break', which was used by the Kit Kat chocolate candy bar company (but changed to 'Gimme A Break') in several different commercials... I...March 16, 2003
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IGGY POP AND THE STOOGES To Reunite At COACHELLA VALLEY MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL
IGGY POP will reunite with guitarist Ron Asheton and drummer Scott Asheton, his original bandmates in THE STOOGES, for an April 27 performance at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, California, according to Rolling Stone. Former MINUTEMEN bassist Mike Watt will join IGGY AND THE S...March 15, 2003
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ANDREW W.K. Names New Album
ANDREW W.K. has set "Blow Your Bone" as the working title for the follow-up to his critically-acclaimed debut, "I Get Wet", tentatively due in September through Island DefJam Records. "We had some problems," W.K. said of the working title during an interview with Rolling Stone. "It was supposed to b...March 13, 2003
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INSANE CLOWN POSSE's VIOLENT J Comments On GREAT WHITE Concert Tragedy
INSANE CLOWN POSSE's Violent J (a.k.a. Joseph Bruce) recently offered his thoughts on the GREAT WHITE concert tragedy that claimed the lives of nearly 100 rock fans. The following is Violent J's commentary on the incident: "Man, what the fuck happened? That was some fuckin' unbelievably stale shit t...March 7, 2003
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HELLION Singer: Concert Tragedy Was Not GREAT WHITE's Fault
HELLION frontwoman Ann Boleyn has come to the defense of GREAT WHITE frontman Jack Russell over the concert tragedy that claimed the lives of 97 people last Thursday in West Warwick, Rhode Island. The following is Boleyn's official press release/statement regarding the matter: "Dear Friends: "This a...February 24, 2003
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TURBONEGRO To Issue 'Scandinavian Leather' In April
Norway's TURBONEGRO — recently reformed after a four-year break — have set "Scandinavian Leather" as the title for their upcoming CD, due on April 28 through Sweden's Burning Heart Records. The cover art for the new album is going to be designed by Klaus Voormann, an artist and musician from Hamburg...February 2, 2003
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ANDREW W.K. Begins Work On New CD
ANDREW W.K. has commenced the recording sessions for the follow-up to his critically-acclaimed debut, "I Get Wet", tentatively due in late spring/early summer through Island DefJam Records. "You know when you get one of those weird things underneath your armpit?" Andrew told Rolling Stone. "That's w...January 31, 2003
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MONSTER MAGNET Frontman To Write Score For ICE CUBE's New Movie
MONSTER MAGNET frontman Dave Wyndorf has been hired to write the score for Ice Cube's next movie, "Torque". Wyndorf is currently working on the music with producer Scott Humphrey (ROB ZOMBIE, SPINESHANK, ANDREW W.K.) and former MÖTLEY CRÜE skin-basher Tommy Lee, who will play drums on some of the ma...January 27, 2003
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DIAMOND HEAD Mixing New CD, Negotiating Record Deal
Reunited NWOBHM legends DIAMOND HEAD have finished tracking their first full album of new songs since 1993's "Death & Progress" and are currently mixing the effort with producer Andrew Scarth for a tentative late spring/early summer release. The as-yet-untitled CD — which was recorded at recorde...January 20, 2003
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MY DYING BRIDE To Release New CD In August
MY DYING BRIDE have set August 2003 as the tentative release date for their upcoming studio album, which they plan to begin recording in February. "We have about 50 minutes worth of music now and are heading into full rehearsals in January to start sounding them out," stated guitarist Andrew Craigha...December 31, 2002