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Archive News Sep 04, 2001
A riot was started following a presumed cancellation of a SYSTEM OF A DOWN scheduled free show in Los Angeles, California on Monday, September 3rd, with fans reportedly rushing barricades, looting and destroying all of the band's equipment and attacking security guards. Set up as a “thank you” to t...September 4, 2001
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Archive News Aug 30, 2001
According to early reports from national retail accounts, SLIPKNOT's Iowa opus will have shifted between 350,000 and 400,000 copies during its first week of release, virtually ensuring it the #1 slot on the Billboard Pop Album chart when the final numbers are released in the middle of next week. Me...August 30, 2001
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Archive News Aug 27, 2001 - update 1
Based on recent “off the record” statements made by drummer Michel Langevin (aka Away),the current incarnation of VOIVOD—which includes Langevin, guitarist Denis D'Amour (aka Piggy),and returning frontman Denis Belanger (aka Snake)—will take up to a year composing material for the group's upcomin...August 27, 2001
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Archive News Aug 24, 2001
ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian has posted the following update on the progress of the songwriting sessions for the group's upcoming, as-yet-untitled studio album—the band's first for Beyond/BMG Records—and the preparation for the recording of a live album, which is scheduled to take place in Chicago o...August 24, 2001
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Archive News Aug 10, 2001 - update 1
The previously announced debut gig by ECHOBRAIN, he new band featuring former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted, will take place on Sunday, August 19th at Bimbo's in San Francisco as part of Nadine's Wild Weekend, a music festival that highlights local talent. 'It was important for us to play our fir...August 10, 2001
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Archive News Aug 08, 2001
As first reported here two days ago, GUNS N' ROSES are scheduled to release their New Year's Eve show at the House Of Blues in Las Vegas to the Japanese market on September 21st 21 on DVD and video. The recording reportedly runs 140 minutes and features a 20-track set list, including four new ...August 8, 2001
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Archive News Jul 31, 2001
METALLICA guitarist/vocalist James Hetfield spoke out for the first time about his ongoing battle with alcoholism and “other addictions” via a statement posted on the METALLICA Club web site. James' short message reads as follows: “It took a lot for me to admit to my problems, and it's a great feel...July 31, 2001
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Archive News Jul 30, 2001 - update 2
Leave it to W.A.S.P. and Blackie Lawless to deliver one of the cheesiest press releases we have ever seen. We especially like the way Lawless and his representatives have failed to make mention of the fact that new guitarist Darrell Roberts has spent the last year playing with former L.A. glamsters...July 30, 2001
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Archive News Jul 30, 2001 - update 1
SLIPKNOT fans who can't wait until the end of next month to hear additional new music from the group's forthcoming Iowa opus can download two more tracks from the album via the following locations: ... People = Sh.t Left Behind ... Both of the above cuts are culled from ...July 30, 2001
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Archive News Jul 13, 2001
CRADLE OF FILTH have issued a statement slamming their US label, Spitfire Records, for not releasing an “enhanced” version of the group's current album, Bitter Suites To Succubi, and failing to inform the band of the change in plans. According to the statement, “the USA version of the BSTS CD sho...July 13, 2001
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Archive News Jun 28, 2001
QUEENSRYCHE have now officially confirmed that they will be performing at the Moore Theatre in Seattle on July 27th and 28th. Both shows will be recorded in audio and video for an upcoming double live album and DVD. SYSTEM OF A DOWN's upcoming Toxicity effort, which is due for ...June 28, 2001
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Archive News Jun 22, 2001
Former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted gave his first official interview since leaving the band on Wednesday night, June 20th, when he appeared on KNAC.com's Breath Of Fire show (hosted by Lonn Friend). Three tracks from Newsted's upcoming ECHOBRAIN CD—including a song containing a Kirk Hammett g...June 22, 2001
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Archive News Jun 21, 2001
Rumors continue to abound regarding the possible sale of a 49% equity stake in Roadrunner Records (for a reported asking price of $30 million) and/or a joint venture between Roadrunner and a major label that would include the release of the forthcoming sophomore effort from SLIPKNOT, entitled Iowa,...June 21, 2001
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Archive News Jun 08, 2001
DESTRUCTION's brand new studio album, The Antichrist, will be released through Nuclear Blast Records in Europe on Monday, August 27th. The full track listing for the effort is as follows: ... 01. Thrash Till Death 02. Nailed To The Cross 03. Dictators Of Cruelty 04. Strangulated Pride 05. Meet Your...June 8, 2001
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Archive News Jun 03, 2001
For reasons that are not entirely clear right now, SLIPKNOT cancelled at the last minute their scheduled appearance as the headliner on the 'alternative' stage at the Rock Im Park in festival in Nurnberg, Germany on Friday, June 1st. More info on this as it becomes available. In an online chat condu...June 3, 2001
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