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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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HENRY ROLLINS Speaks Out On WEST MEMPHIS 3 Benefit CD
"One of the highest compliments I've ever been paid is that these people have all said yes to be on this album," punk icon Henry Rollins recently told Chart Attack about his West Memphis Three benefit compilation Rise Above for the three young men — Damien Echols, Jessie Misskelley and Jason Baldwin...September 21, 2002
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BLUEBIRD Line Up U.S. Dates
Los Angeles-based BLUEBIRD, featuring former AMEN guitarist Paul Figueroa, have announced the initial dates for their forthcoming U.S. tour. They are as follows: Oct. 07 - San Francisco, CA @ Slims (w/THE PATTERN) Oct. 22 - Los Angeles, CA @ El Rey Theatre (w/THE LOCUST) Oct. 23 – Pomona, CA @ The G...September 19, 2002
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GODSMACK Frontman Admits To Feeling 'Great Deal Of Pressure' On New CD
GODSMACK frontman Sully Erna has admitted there is a tremendous amount of pressure on the band to deliver an amazing third record following the quadruple-platinum success of the group's debut and the double-platinum performance of its follow-up, Awake. "I'd like to say there's no pressure, but it's...September 10, 2002
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MARILYN MANSON: New Album Is Stronger And Uglier Than Anyone Could Imagine
MARILYN MANSON has described his fifth album, the much-anticipated The Golden Age of Grotesque, as being "different and better and stronger and uglier and much more theatrical than anyone could ever imagine." "It is the most concise record we've done, so it's not as lengthy as any of the previous on...August 22, 2002
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GODSMACK's SULLY ERNA: New Material Is Really Powerful
GODSMACK frontman Sully Erna has spoken to MTV.com about the recent addition to the group's ranks of former AMEN drummer Shannon Larkin and the musical direction on the band's forthcoming third full-length CD, due in March 2003. "[Shannon] was my first choice," said Erna. "I'm a drummer also, and I...August 22, 2002
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BLUEBIRD Set Release Date For "Hot Blood"
Los Angeles-based BLUEBIRD, featuring former AMEN guitarist Paul Figueroa, will issue their new album, entitled Hot Blood, on November 5th via Dim Mak Records. A Japanese release through Sparq Music and a UK/European release on Sweet Nothing is expected around the same time. In other news, BLUEBIRD...August 22, 2002
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GODSMACK's SULLY ERNA Speaks Out On Drummer Switch
GODSMACK are currently in Miami, Florida completing work on the material for their as-yet-untitled third album, which they hope to begin recording by October 1st for a February/March 2003 release through Republic/Universal Records. "We took a lot of time to ourselves before we even started writing a...August 13, 2002
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AMEN Guitarist, Drummer Leave Band. Replacements Announced
Guitarist Sonny Mayo and drummer Shannon Larkin have officially left AMEN, six-stringer Rich Jones has announced via the group's official web site at www.comaamerica.com. "Basically this all boils down to money, and the fact that we have none," said Rich. Larkin, who has spent the past few months pl...August 12, 2002
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BLUEBIRD Announce West Coast Dates
Los Angeles-based BLUEBIRD, featuring former AMEN guitarist Paul Figueroa, have lined up the following dates during July/August: Jul. 14 - Phoenix, AZ @ Modified Jul. 17 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Troubadour (w/YOUR ENEMIES FRIENDS, THE KILLS) Jul. 18 - San Francisco, CA @ Slims (w/BLACK CAT MUSIC) Aug...July 16, 2002
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Former AMEN Guitarist Resurfaces In "Heavy" New Band
Los Angeles-based BLUEBIRD, featuring former AMEN guitarist Paul Figueroa, are currently mixing their new album, entitled Hot Blood, with Joe Barresi (i.e. JESUS LIZARD, MELVINS, QOTSA) for a late 2002 release through Dim Mak Records. "It's a multi-dimensional beast that will rip your heart out as w...July 9, 2002
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AMEN Drummer To Perform With GODSMACK, Long-Term Plans Not Solidified
AMEN drummer Shannon Larkin is assisting GODSMACK during the songwriting sessions for the group's third full-length album for a tentative 2003 release through Republic/Universal Records, a source close to the GODSMACK camp has officially confirmed. However, "a long-term relationship [between Larkin...July 4, 2002
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BLUEBIRD To Record Split 7" For UK Label
Los Angeles-based rock act BLUEBIRD, featuring former AMEN guitarist Paul Fig will shortly be recording a split seven-inch single with ERROR TYPE 11 for a new UK label called Cheatin Dice (run by Will McGonagle of HELL IS FOR HEROES). A fall release is expected. ...July 3, 2002
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MOTÖRHEAD's LEMMY, ICE-T To Appear On WEST MEMPHIS THREE Benefit Album
MOTÖRHEAD's Lemmy Kilmister and ICE-T are the latest artists scheduled to contribute to an album benefiting the convicted killers known as the West Memphis Three. As previously reported, the as-yet-untitled LP is spearheaded by Henry Rollins and will feature guest vocalists singing tunes originally...July 3, 2002
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AMEN Confirmed For UK's READING, LEEDS Festivals
AMEN will play on the main stage at this year's Reading (August 23rd) and Leeds (August 25th) festivals in the UK. ...May 31, 2002