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THE HELLACOPTERS, HERMANO, IGGY POP & THE STOOGES Confirmed For Spain's AZKENA ROCK FESTIVAL
THE HELLACOPTERS, HERMANO (featuring UNIDA/ex-KYUSS frontman John Garcia),IGGY POP & THE STOOGES, and THE DICTATORS are among the artists confirmed for Azkena Rock Festival 2003, a two-day event set to take place September 12-13 at Polideportivo Mendizorroza in Vitoria, Spain. For more informat...July 22, 2003
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BACKYARD BABIES To Begin Mixing In Late August
Sweden's BACKYARD BABIES are on track to complete the recordings for their new album on Monday, July 28 and begin mixing the effort on August 24 in Los Angeles. The band, who are currently recording the follow-up to 2001's "Making Enemies Is Good" at Stockholm's Polar studios with producer Joe Barre...July 21, 2003
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Captain Dog Rides Again
Just who Captain Dog is and what his purpose is in life remains unclear, you would think, to all but the three desperadoes who make up this Swedish outfit. But then again — and at the risk of doling out every stoner rock cliché in the book — who gives a flying fuck when you ...June 28, 2003
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MONSTER MAGNET Announce European Festival Appearances
MONSTER MAGNET have announced the following European festival appearances during August: Aug. 28 – Wiessen, AUT @ Two Days A Week Festival Aug. 30 – Piramasenes, GER @ Rock im Wald Festival Aug. 31 – Weeze, GER @ Terremoto Festival As previously reported, MONSTER MAGNET have tapped Joe Barresi (LIMP...June 22, 2003
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MONSTER MAGNET Name Producer For Upcoming CD
MONSTER MAGNET have tapped Joe Barresi (LIMP BIZKIT, BUCKCHERRY, QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE, KYUSS) to co-produce their next studio album, tentatively titled "Radiation Day", for an early 2004 European release through SPV/Steamhammer Records. The band, who have yet to secure a North American deal follo...June 21, 2003
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METALLICA's HAMMETT Reveals Why MANSON, NIN, JANE'S Bassists Didn't Make The Cut
METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett has revealed to Sweden's Fuzz magazine that the group's decision to tap ex-OZZY OSBOURNE/SUICIDAL TENDENCIES bassist Robert Trujillo to replace Jason Newsted was based partly on the fact that he played the instrument with his fingers — a technique that wasn't shared...June 18, 2003
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SLIPKNOT Bassist To Tour With UNIDA
SLIPKNOT's Paul Gray will be playing bass for UNIDA on their upcoming West Coast tour. "[Paul] is a very good friend of the band and we thank him very much for coming out and jamming with us so we can make this tour happen," the group said in an official statement. UNIDA tour dates: Jun. ...June 12, 2003
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MONDO GENERATOR To Release 'A Drug Problem That Never Existed' In July
MONDO GENERATOR, the side project of QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE's Nick Oliveri and Josh Homme, have finalized the track listing for their new album, "A Drug Problem That Never Existed", due on July 1 through Ipecac Records. "A Drug Problem That Never Existed" features former KYUSS member Brandt Bjork,...June 6, 2003
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BACKYARD BABIES Officially Select Producer For New CD
As first predicted here two weeks ago, Sweden's BACKYARD BABIES have now officially selected Joe Barresi (LIMP BIZKIT, BUCKCHERRY, QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE, MONSTER MAGNET, KYUSS) to produce their as-yet-untitled follow-up to 2001's "Making Enemies Is Good". The band are expected to enter Stockholm's...May 25, 2003
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BACKYARD BABIES Select Producer For New CD
Sweden's BACKYARD BABIES have reportedly selected Joe Barresi (PENNYWISE, BUCKCHERRY, QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE, SKUNK ANANSIE, KYUSS) to produce their as-yet-untitled follow-up to 2001's "Making Enemies Is Good". The band are expected to enter Stockholm's Polar Studios during the coming weeks to begi...May 13, 2003
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UNIDA Announce California Date
UNIDA, the band featuring former KYUSS vocalist John Garcia, will perform a headlining show at Flaherty's Bar And Grill in Palm Springs, California on Saturday, May 10. Also appearing on the bill will be SONS OF SERRO and STUMBLE JUNKIES. As previously reported, UNIDA have yet to secure a release fo...May 3, 2003
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SCOTT REEDER Confirms METALLICA Audition, Explains UNIDA Departure
Former KYUSS bassist Scott Reeder has denied that his recently-announced departure from UNIDA had anything to do with his failed bid to land the bassist position in METALLICA. In a posting to the StonerRock.com message board, Reeder writes, "[I] wasn't gonna say anything, but people are getting' som...March 21, 2003
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SCOTT REEDER Quits UNIDA
Former KYUSS bassist Scott Reeder has officially left UNIDA, according to www.stonerrock.com. Reeder's replacement, presently known only as "Jerry", made his live debut with the group this past Saturday, March 15 at the P'Nut Gallery in Palm Springs, California. UNIDA have yet to secure a release fo...March 18, 2003
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UNIDA To Play Special Gig In Palm Springs
California's UNIDA, the band featuring former KYUSS vocalist John Garcia and bassist Scott Reeder, will perform live this Saturday, March 15 at the P'Nut Gallery located at 123 N. Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs, California. This will reportedly be a very special show with a "huge" surprise to be...March 13, 2003
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METALLICA's HETFIELD: Why PEPPER KEENAN Didn't Make It Into The Band
METALLICA frontman James Hetfield has confirmed reports that C.O.C. guitarist/vocalist Pepper Keenan was one of the musicians to have auditioned for the bassist slot in the group following the departure of Jason Newsted. "[Pepper]'s a good player and a solid guy," Hetfield told Kerrang! magazine. "I...March 10, 2003