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MTV EUROPE Issues Video Censorship Guidelines
A purported internal memo from Mark Sunderland, Broadcast Standards Manager from MTV Networks Europe, outlines the network's censorship policy after the invasion of Iraq began. Included in the videos the network has blacked out during the conflict are "Boom!" from SYSTEM OF A DOWN, "Holy Wars" from...March 24, 2003
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OZZY On JASON NEWSTED: I'm 'Fucking Thrilled' He's Joining The Band
OZZY OSBOURNE unveiled his new lineup with a special media showcase/press conference Monday (March 17) at the group's North Hollywood, California rehearsal space. New bassist Jason Newsted (formerly of METALLICA) joined Osbourne, guitarist Zakk Wylde, and drummer Mike Bordin for a blinding four-song...March 18, 2003
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Former JUDAS PRIEST Frontman To Reissue Solo Album
Former JUDAS PRIEST frontman Al Atkins will re-release his 1994 solo album, "Heavy Thoughts", on May 5 through Market Square Records. Worldwide distribution will be handled by Koch International. Atkins' last solo album, "Victim Of Changes", was released through Neat Records in 1998, and featured se...March 17, 2003
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BLIND GUARDIAN Announce Set List For Germany's BLIND GUARDIAN OPEN AIR Festival
BLIND GUARDIAN have announced their set list for the inaugural installment of the Blind Guardian Open Air festival, which is scheduled to take place on June 13-14 at BGS Open Air Arena in Coburg/Bamberg, Germany. As previously reported, BLIND GUARDIAN will headline the festival on both evenings with...March 13, 2003
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LED ZEPPELIN: The Mother Lode Of Live Recordings On The Way
Atlantic Records has announced the forthcoming release of the mother lode of LED ZEPPELIN live recordings. Slated for a simultaneous May 27 release are "Led Zeppelin DVD", a two-disc set, and "How The West Was Won", a three-CD set. Long sought-after by ZEPPELIN devotees and collectors, this marks th...March 8, 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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MARCOS CURIEL: I Was Fired From P.O.D.
Ex-P.O.D. guitarist Marcos Curiel has lashed out at his former bandmates, claiming that he was fired from the band last week because he has other projects and because of differences in religious philosophies. "I was hoping I could do what Maynard [Keenan] does," Curiel told MTV.com. "He's in TOOL an...February 19, 2003
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ROB ZOMBIE: No Time To Think About The Follow-Up To 'The Sinister Urge'
ROB ZOMBIE recently told MTV.com that between finishing work on the long in-process RAMONES tribute album, "We're a Happy Family", and trying to finish his still-untitled song for the "The Matrix: Reloaded" soundtrack, he has yet to find the time to think about the follow-up to 2001's "The Sinister...February 10, 2003
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CHRIS HOLMES' Guitar To Be Auctioned Off
Former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes is auctioning off a custom-built guitar via eBay at this location. Built in 1985, the guitar bears what is supposedly the only red Jackson logo painted on a headstock — a design originally created for W.A.S.P.'s "Inside the Electric Circus" album and tour. The...January 19, 2003
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STRAPPING YOUNG LAD: Tales Of Insecurity And Fear
STRAPPING YOUNG LAD mainman Devin Townsend recently told Canada's Chart Attack that the band's trademark humor is less apparent on the group's upcoming album than in the past — a move that he says was entirely intentional. "One of the new things introduced is that the humor of STRAPPING has sort of...January 16, 2003
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PORCUPINE TREE Cite MESHUGGAH And OPETH As Main Inspiration For New CD
Underground U.K. prog rockers PORCUPINE TREE have cited MESHUGGAH and OPETH as the main musical influences for the band's latest CD, "In Absentia" — widely described as the group's "heaviest" release to date. "The big influences when I was writing the record were MESHUGGAH and OPETH, no doubt about...December 12, 2002
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ONE MINUTE SILENCE: 'Revolution' Details Unveiled
Britain's ONE MINUTE SILENCE will issue a new EP, "Revolution", next month on limited edition vinyl and CD digipack. The track listing will be as follows: Limited Edition 10" Etched Vinyl 01. Revolution 02. We Bounce 03. Holy Man (live) CD Digipack EP 01. Revolution (edit) 02. Into Our Own 03. Rise...December 6, 2002
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MÖTLEY CRÜE's NIKKI SIXX Pays Tribute To WARWICK Bass
MÖTLEY CRÜE/BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION bassist Nikki Sixx has posted the following message in the "Rock'n'Roll Diary" section of CRÜE's official web site: "I have been playing Gibson Thunderbirds forever. I love them, always have, always will. When I worked with Specter in the 80's, we designed the body...November 22, 2002
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STEVE DIGIORGIO Offers Update On SUICIDE SHIFT, CONTROL DENIED
Former DEATH/CONTROL DENIED and current TESTAMENT/SADUS bassist Steve DiGiorgio has released an update on his official web site on the status of the much-anticipated SUICIDE SHIFT project (featuring DiGiorgio, SADUS guitarist Darren Travis, and TESTAMENT frontman Chuck Billy) and the possibility of...November 6, 2002
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THEORY OF RUIN Embark On First U.S. Tour
San-Francisco based THEORY OF RUIN, which features in its ranks musician/producer Alex Newport (ex-FUDGE TUNNEL, NAILBOMB),David Link (ex-SLAPSHOT, CLAYMORE),and Ches Smith (touring member of MR. BUNGLE),are in the midst of their first U.S. tour. The band will be joined at various times by fellow...November 1, 2002
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