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MACHINE HEAD To Release 'Through The Ashes Of Empires' In October
MACHINE HEAD have set "Through The Ashes Of Empires" as the title of their fifth album, tentatively due in Europe on October 13 through Roadrunner Records. The follow-up to 2001's "Supercharger" will be recorded at Sharkbite studios in Oakland, California, with lead singer/guitarist Robert Flynn at...June 16, 2003
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MACHINE HEAD: Cover Songs To Be Posted Online
MACHINE HEAD have finished recording the three cover songs recently selected in the cover-song contest posted at the group's official web site, www.machinehead1.com. As previously reported, the members of the group's official forum were asked to list three songs that they would like to hear MACHINE...June 15, 2003
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SKEW SISKIN Announce New Drummer
Germany's SKEW SISKIN have acquired a new drummer by the name of Damien. "He's a real crazy bird and we feel that we made an excellent choice," the band said in an official statement. "His drum skills match what SKEW SISKIN's rhythms are about: Keith Moon meets Phil Rudd! A steady 4/4 rhythm with a...June 14, 2003
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Former DANZIG Guitarist Speaks Out On MOTÖRHEAD Stint
Former DANZIG guitarist Todd Youth (a.k.a. Todd Schofield) recently spoke to MOTÖRHEAD's official web site, www.imotorhead.com, about his stint as the fill-in guitarist for the group (after regular guitarist Philip Campbell's mother passed away) at several dates on their just-completed U.S. tour. Li...June 13, 2003
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SKID ROW: New Album Delayed
SKID ROW have been forced to delay the release of their new album, "Thickskin", to August 5. "Seems that this delay is thanks to distributor ADA wanting to properly get the disc in stores," reads a posting on the unofficial SKID ROW web site SkidRow.net. "The guys aren't too happy about it because ....June 9, 2003
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RIKI RACHTMAN To Return To 'Headbanger's Ball'
Former MTV's "Headbanger's Ball" VJ Riki Rachtman will be co-hosting the June 14 edition of the resurrected show with HATEBREED frontman Jamey Jasta. "This is my first time hosting the show since its demise in 1995," Rachtman told BLABBERMOUTH.NET. "I never taped a final show so I'm looking at this...June 7, 2003
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LEADFOOT Bassist Welcomes Addition To Family
Congratulations are in order for former CORROSION OF CONFORMITY/current LEADFOOT bassist Phil Swisher and his wife Denise on the birth of their son, Joseph William Swisher. Joseph was born on Wednesday, June 4 at 6:48 p.m. Swiss time in Zofingen, Switzerland. He weighed in at 4.2 kg (approx. 9.25 lb...June 6, 2003
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LIFE AFTER DEATH To Perform At California Wedding
LIFE AFTER DEATH, the Los Angeles-based band featuring ARMORED SAINT drummer Gonzo and guitarist Phil Sandoval, will be performing three songs at the wedding of L.A.D. bassist Ray Burke on Saturday, June 7. The group, who recently reunited after a lengthy hiatus, are said to be working on a new CD f...June 3, 2003
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SKID ROW To Release 'Thickskin' In July
SKID ROW have set a July 22 release date through Skid Row Records for their new album, "Thickskin". " 'Thickskin' has been two years in the making. We're very excited about this, especially since it's the first SKID ROW record for [singer] Johnny [Solinger] and [drummer] Phil [Varone]," said bassist...June 2, 2003
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METALLICA Perform Live On U.K.'s 'Top Of The Pops'
METALLICA were one of the artists performing on "Top of the Pops" in London at BBC TV Studios on Thursday (May 29). Check out pictures from Globe Photos. In other news, Phil Freeman of the Cleveland Scene reviewed METALLICA's latest effort, "St. Anger", calling it "definitely the noisiest, ugliest r...May 31, 2003
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MACHINE HEAD Guitarist Says Jamming With The Group Has Been An 'Amazing' Experience
MACHINE HEAD guitarist Phil Demmel (ex-VIO-LENCE/TECHNOCRACY),who officially joined the group in April, has posted the following message to the band's forum: "I've been an 'official' member of the band for a few months now, so I thought I'd give an update. "First off, playing with [MACHINE HEAD bas...May 28, 2003
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DOWN Guitarist Dismisses Rumors Of PHILIP ANSELMO's Departure From The Group
DOWN guitarist Kirk Windstein has dismissed persistent rumors of vocalist Philip Anselmo's departure from the group, saying in an online posting, "If [Phil] is done with DOWN, I know nothing of it. I've known Phil for about 20 years now and I think he focuses on the task at hand. He's always been th...May 27, 2003
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PHILIP ANSELMO Speaks Out On The Future Of PANTERA, DOWN And Collaboration With TONY IOMMI
PANTERA frontman Philip Anselmo stopped by the studios of Sirius Radio in New York City on Tuesday, May 20 and spoke to "Hard Attack" host Don Kaye about the current status of all of his musical projects, including PANTERA, DOWN, SUPERJOINT RITUAL and his much-rumored collaboration with BLACK SABBAT...May 27, 2003
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LEADFOOT Announce Tour Dates
LEADFOOT, the North Carolina-based group featuring former C.O.C. vocalist Karl Agell and bassist Phil Swisher, have lined up the following dates during the coming weeks: May 23 - The Cavern - Greenville, NC May 25 - Local 506 - Chapel Hill, NC Jun. 24 - Local 506 - Chapel Hill, NC Jul. 02 - Jocco's...May 20, 2003
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MACHINE HEAD's FLYNN: 'JAMES HETFIELD Is All Class'
MACHINE HEAD frontman Robert Flynn says that one of the downsides of being in the public eye is the fact that he can't hang out and relax with friends at concerts without being perceived as arrogant by those who don't know him well enough to know differently. "Make no mistake about it, there have be...May 20, 2003
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