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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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OPETH Finalize Track Listing For 'Damnation'
OPETH have finalized the track listing for their upcoming CD, "Damnation", which was recently mixed by PORCUPINE TREE frontman Steven Wilson for a tentative March/April release. The full track listing for the album is as follows: 1. Windowpane 2. In My Time Of Need 3. Death Whispered A Lullaby 4. Cl...December 12, 2002
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New York Post: Dead End For GUNS N' ROSES
The following item was published in today's edition of the New York Post: Welcome to the bungle: Thanks to Axl Rose's bizarre behavior, GUNS N' ROSES had the plug pulled yesterday on the band's first tour in almost a decade. Clear Channel, the promoter, halted the long-anticipated tour after the ban...December 10, 2002
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AEROSMITH's STEVEN TYLER Appears On 'Lizzie McGuire'
AEROSMITH frontman Steven Tyler made a special appearance on the Disney Channel program "Lizzie McGuire" Friday night (Dec. 6) playing himself and Santa Claus. Tyler said he was first made aware of the show when he was in Disney World with his daughter Chelsea. "We went to Disney World in Florida, a...December 7, 2002
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AEROSMITH Frontman To Pay Tribute To ELVIS
AEROSMITH frontman Steven Tyler will join Britney Spears, Bono, Dennis Hopper, Sheryl Crow, Hugh Hefner, and others to celebrate the life of Elvis Presley via a one-hour documentary, titled "Elvis Lives", on NBC this Thanksgiving night. Renowned Rolling Stone music journalist David Wild interviewed...November 27, 2002
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AEROSMITH Duo Embroiled In Guns For Tickets Probe
The following article was originally published in today's edition of the New York Post: A top NYPD official is being probed for helping rockers Steven Tyler and Joe Perry obtain pistol licenses in return for alleged VIP treatment at an AEROSMITH concert and ritzy after-party, The Post has learned. D...November 24, 2002
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KISS Murder Trial Update: Cusano Case Focuses On Car, Bloody Clothes
On the second day of testimony in the murder trial of a man accused of killing the ex-wife of former KISS guitarist Vinnie Vincent, a Hartford police detective described finding bloody clothing in Gregory McArthur's apartment. McArthur, 42, is accused of killing Annemarie Cusano, a Shelton mother of...November 20, 2002
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SLASH Speaks Out On AXL ROSE, New Project With Ex-GN'R Bandmates
Former GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash has spoken to MTV.com about the new project he has formed with ex-GN'R bandmates Duff McKagan, Izzy Stradlin and Matt Sorum and the as-yet-unnamed group's ongoing vocalist search. Here are some of the more interesting quotes from the interview: On how the new ban...November 18, 2002
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OPETH Complete Recording Sessions For 'Damnation', Announce Touring Plans
Sweden's OPETH have completed the recording process for their new CD, "Damnation", at No Man's Land studios in London, England under the watchful eye of PORCUPINE TREE frontman Steven Wilson. The CD, which will be mixed by Wilson for a March 2003 worldwide release, has a "strong '70s vibe both in ma...November 17, 2002
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ANDREW W.K. To Support AEROSMITH In December
ANDREW W.K. has been officially tapped to open for AEROSMITH on the December leg of their "Just Push Play" tour. Confirmed dates are as follows: Dec. 02 - Memorial Coliseum - Ft. Wayne, IN Dec. 04 - The Pyramid - Memphis, TN Dec. 06 - Kansas Coliseum - Wichita, KS Dec. 08 - Pepsi Arena ...October 29, 2002
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HENRY ROLLINS To Auction Off Guitar Signed By Metal Heavy-Hitters
Henry Rollins is auctioning off a guitar on eBay that has been signed by some of heavy rock's biggest stars. Most of the artists contributed to the Rollins-organized "Rise Above", an album of BLACK FLAG covers. The album and the guitar auction are both to benefit the legal defense of the West Memphi...October 28, 2002
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PAPA WHEELIE To Issue Sophomore Release
PAPA WHEELIE, the "stoner punk metal" crew consisting of former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted (a.k.a. Jaylor) on guitar/vocals, Steven Wiig (a.k.a. Swiiglor) on drums and Joe Ledesma (a.k.a. Joefus) on bass, are preparing to unleash the follow-up release to their debut album, Unipsycho, just in ti...October 17, 2002
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STEVEN ADLER On GUNS N' ROSES' VMA Performance: 'I Was Expecting To Be Impressed'
Former GUNS N' ROSES drummer Steven Adler was "expecting to be impressed" by Axl Rose and co.'s performance at this year's MTV Video Music Awards, but found the group's eight-minute appearance on the show to be decidedly underwhelming. Responding to a fan question on The Official Steve Adler Fan Sit...October 16, 2002
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Bands Sought For BLACK SABBATH Tribute
A BLACK SABBATH tribute CD is being compiled for distribution in conjunction with the biography None More Black: The Story of Black Sabbath 1980 to the Present. Initial submissions for consideration should be on cassette or CD/CDR and sent to: David Lee Wilson 69080 N. Forest Richmond, MI 48062 Plea...October 15, 2002
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AEROSMITH Frontman Makes Appearance At Firefighters Foundation Fundraiser
AEROSMITH frontman Steven Tyler reportedly "rocked the roof off" the Worcester, Massachusetts Centrum Centre on Sunday, Sept. 29, to support The (Denis) Leary Firefighters Foundation. The third annual Celebrity Hat Trick charity hockey game featured Steven singing the "Star Spangled Banner" and coac...October 10, 2002
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