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FILTER Singer: 'Seriously Loud Motherfuckin' Rock Music!'
FILTER mainman Richard Patrick has posted the following message to the "Rich's Words" section of the group's official web site: "Holy shit, it's been awhile [since I've last written] but I apologize – as always I've been a busy man. A lot of stuff has been going on behind the scenes. I just finished...August 17, 2003
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Review: IRON MAIDEN Continues Love Affair With Heavy Metal Fans
Dave Ferman of the Star-Telegram reviewed the IRON MAIDEN/DIO/MOTÖRHEAD tour when it came to the Smirnoff Music Centre in Dallas, Texas Wednesday night (August 13). "I love the MAIDEN, always have," he wrote. "Virtually alone among the wave of British metal bands that emerged in the early 1980s, the...August 16, 2003
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PRIMUS Reform, Record New Material
The original lineup of PRIMUS — Les Claypool (bass/vocals),Tim "Herb" Alexander (drums) and Larry "Ler" Lalonde (guitar) — has reformed after a four-year hiatus and has recorded five new songs for inclusion on the upcoming DVD/CD set, "Animals Should Not Try to Act Like People", due October 7 on Pr...August 8, 2003
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Western Catholic Reporter: Burning 'Violent' Heavy Metal Posters Cleanses Lives
Father Jacques Johnson of Canada's Western Catholic Reporter recounted a time many years ago when he received a call from a mother who asked him to come, as her six-year-old boy could not sleep because he was afraid of something. "I left the rectory and drove to the house and asked the mother what w...July 16, 2003
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ROCK CITY MORGUE To Tour Spain
New Orleans, Louisiana-based ROCK CITY MORGUE, the band featuring former WHITE ZOMBIE bassist Sean Yseult, ex-MAN SCOUTS OF AMERICA frontman Rik Slave, and ex-THE B MOVIE RATS drummer Andy Baker, will embark on a 10-date tour of Spain in late September. Prior to the Spanish trek, the band will play...July 14, 2003
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KISS Guitarist Remembers His First Gig With The Group
KISS guitarist Tommy Thayer, who will continue to portray Ace Frehley's "Spaceman" character during the band's upcoming tour with AEROSMITH, recently spoke to Billboard magazine about his first "proper" gig with the group, which took place in February with the 60-piece Melbourne Symphony Orchestra —...July 14, 2003
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ANTHRAX Guitarist SCOTT IAN: The Metal God Is Back
ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian says that he "can't wait" to see JUDAS PRIEST performing live with Rob Halford again but insists that Halford's replacement in PRIEST, Tim "Ripper" Owens, "was and is his own man and he made those songs his when he sang them." In a posting to ANTHRAX's official web site,...July 14, 2003
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'Wacken Metal Overdrive' To Be Released On DVD
On July 28, SPV/Steamhammer will be releasing a special DVD, entitled "Wacken Metal Overdrive", featuring interviews and live footage of various artists performing at the annual Wacken Open Air Festival, widely considered to be the biggest and best "pure metal" festival in the world. The complete tr...July 12, 2003
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SOULGRIND To Be Joined By SINERGY Axeman At Helsinki Gig
Finland's SOULGRIND, who feature in their ranks former LULLACRY frontwoman Tanja "Whisper Lilith" Kemppainen (a.k.a. Tanya),will be joined by SINERGY/ex-STONE guitarist for their appearance at Tavastia club in Helsinki on Saturday, July 12. The gig will be part of this weekend's Tuska festival, whi...July 9, 2003
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ROCK CITY MORGUE Announce New Tour Dates
New Orleans, Louisiana-based ROCK CITY MORGUE, the band featuring former WHITE ZOMBIE bassist Sean Yseult, ex-MAN SCOUTS OF AMERICA frontman Rik Slave, and ex-THE B MOVIE RATS drummer Andy Baker, have lined up a host of gigs during August. Confirmed dates are as follows: Aug. 01 - Continental Club -...July 7, 2003
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Former HELLOWEEN Drummer To Play Cover Gigs In Greece
VALANOS, the new hard rock/metal cover band featuring ex-HELLOWEEN/METALIUM drummer Mark Cross and former members of the Greek metal act SPITFIRE, will perform several gigs in Greece during July/August. The group's 90-minute set will include covers of various hard rock and metal classics, original t...July 4, 2003
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DOKAKA Makes U.S. Radio Debut: Audio Available
The Morning End on KNDD in Seattle interviewed DOKAKA, a Japanese musician who records cover versions of popular rock songs using only his mouth. Listen to his interview here and listen to his rendition of METALLICA's "Creeping Death" here. The end of his interview also includes a brief impromptu .....July 3, 2003
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WARRIOR SOUL Confirmed For Spain's SERIE Z FESTIVAL
The reunited WARRIOR SOUL have been confirmed to appear at this year's Serie Z Festival in Cadiz, Spain, according to the event's official web site. The festival, which is set to take place Aug. 28-30 at Jerez de la Frontera, will feature the following lineup of performers: Thursday, August 28: HOOD...June 26, 2003
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LED ZEPPELIN's 'How The West Was Won' To Debut At No. 1!
LED ZEPPELIN are on track to have the No. 1 album in the U.S. next week, with "How The West Was Won" reportedly outselling its nearest rock rival, EVANESCENCE's "Fallen" (No. 3),by nearly 2 to 1. 50 CENT's "Get Rich Or Die Tryin'" landed at No. 2, according to early reports. The triple live ...June 3, 2003
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Original FATES WARNING Guitarist Checks In With Latest Update
Original FATES WARNING guitarist Victor Arduini, who played on the group's classic early efforts "Night On Brocken" (1984) and "The Spectre Within" (1985),has posted an update on his current activities to the official FATES WARNING message board. Arduini's posting reads as follows: "I'd be happy to...May 27, 2003