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Former EMPEROR Drummer To Play On DISSECTION Comeback CD
Former EMPEROR drummer Bård "Faust" Eithun will be sitting behind the kit for DISSECTION's comeback release, due in late 2004. According to Eithun's newly-launched official web site, "the plan is [for Faust and currently-incarcerated DISSECTION mainman Jon Nödtveit to] start rehearsing during the sp...July 10, 2002
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"My Night Jamming With METALLICA" By IMAGIKA's ELENA REPETTO
IMAGIKA bassist Elena Repetto, one of the two contest winners that got to jam with METALLICA at the latter's party on Saturday, July 6th to belatedly celebrate the launch of the group's new web site, posted the following account of the unique experience via IMAGIKA's official web site: "On Saturday,...July 10, 2002
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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH Babbles Away (Again)
METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich has posted the following message earlier today via the group's official web site at www.metallica.com: "Monday morning, Ten and change "Motherfucker Motherfucker "My arm feels worse today than it did yesterday - what's with that?!? It's now 36 hours post-bash and I just...July 8, 2002
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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH: New Songs Are Less Bluesy, More Aggro Than "Load"/"Reload"
METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich spoke to Radio104 WMRQ in Hartford, Connecticut earlier today about the group's much-maligned collaboration with JA RULE (in the shape of the SWIZZ BEATZ track "We Did It Again") and the group's forthcoming studio album, which is currently being recorded in San Francisc...July 2, 2002
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TYKOON: A New Swedish Melodic Hard Rock Supergroup
TYKOON is the name of a freshly-launched Stockholm band that features in its ranks guitarists Tommy Denander and Lars Chriss (LION'S SHARE),vocalist Leif Sundin (GREAT KING RAT, MICHAEL SCHENKER, JOHN NORUM),bassist Andy Loos (GLORY) and an as-yet-undisclosed drummer. "Tommy and I have been workin...June 30, 2002
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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH Center Of Speculation Over Fake Paintings
METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich may soon find himself in some hot water over the $5.5 million he received for the Basquiat paintings that were auctioned off at Sotheby's in May, if the following report in the New York Post (as it appears in today's edition of the paper) is to be believed: June 27, 200...June 27, 2002
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METALLICA/JA RULE Collaboration To See Light Of Day In July
METALLICA's much-talked-about collaboration with rapper JA RULE will finally see light of day on July 16th via Dreamworks Records, according to METALLICA's official web site. The song, "We Did It Again", is part of the Swizz Beatz Presents album G.H.E.T.T.O. Stories also featuring songs with BUSTA R...June 20, 2002
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METALLICA: Secret Club Gig Video, Photos Posted Online
METALLICA's official web site, www.metallica.com, has posted a 7-minute, 21-second-long video clip of the group performing "Hit The Lights" and "Leper Messiah" at their surprise appearance at Club Kimo's in San Francisco, California on June 4th. Also included in the video are typically long-winded c...June 10, 2002
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METALLICA Go Online To Chat About New Material, RAMONES Tribute And Bassist Situation
METALLICA's James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich and Kirk Hammett made an unannounced appearance in the Metallica Club chat room yesterday, where they spent over an hour fielding questions from about 20 members present. Amongst the info gathered was that the new song played at the SPUN show the night before...June 6, 2002
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METALLICA Premier New Song During Surprise Club Appearance
METALLICA premiered a new song last night during an ultra-secret live performance under the name SPUN at Club Kimo's in San Francisco, according to www.metallica.com. After introducing themselves as "Bob's Band", guitarist/vocalist James Hetfield, drummer Lars Ulrich, guitarist Kirk Hammett and fill...June 5, 2002
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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH Sued By Former Business Associate
METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich is being sued for an undetermined sum for breach of contract by the former co-founder of The Music Company, the ill-fated label imprint the pair formed in 1996. Tim Duffy sued Ulrich in Los Angeles Superior Court on Friday, May 24th, claiming the drummer forced him from...May 29, 2002
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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH Shuts Down Label Imprint, Denies Bassist Rumors
The Music Company, the record label imprint headed by METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich through an arrangement with parent company Elektra Records, has officially ceased to exist, Ulrich confirmed during an online chat last week. "I folded my label. [I] loved working with the bands, [but I] could not de...May 23, 2002
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COSMIC SPHERE: The New Scandinavian Metal Sensation
COSMIC SPHERE is the name of a new Finnish/Swedish metal act featuring guitarist Lars Chriss (LION'S SHARE),guitarist Antti Wirman (WARMEN, CRAYDAWN),bassist Tapio Oksanen (CRAYDAWN) and drummer Kristian Enqvist (ex-RISING FAITH). Playing a musical style described as "heavy, energetic and melodic...May 22, 2002
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METALLICA Confirm RAMONES Tribute Participation
According to Inter Sandman, METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich and guitarist Kirk Hammett stopped by The METALLICA Club chat room yesterday. Amongst the things mentioned by the pair were the following: * It was confirmed the band is jamming on some RAMONES material for inclusion on the upcoming RAMONES t...May 18, 2002
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CANDLEMASS Expand European Festival Itinerary
The reunited classic line-up of CANDLEMASS—vocalist Messiah Marcolin, bassist/founder Leif Edling, guitarist Mats Björkman, lead guitarist Lars Johansson and drummer Jan Lindh—will play the following European festivals during the summer: Jun. 07-08 – Sölvesborg, SWE @ Sweden Rock Festival Jun. 28-29...May 17, 2002