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Former NEUROTICA Guitarist Resurfaces In BUTTONHOOK
Former NEUROTICA guitarist Mike Gaudreau has teamed up with ex-DEN OF THIEVES singer Roman Carson in an Atlanta-based act named BUTTONHOOK. The group, whose sound is being described as a cross between SOUNDGARDEN and GUNS N' ROSES, recently issued a self-titled debut CD, available online via the gro...December 30, 2002
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IN FLAMES, GARDENIAN Members Team Up In PASSENGER
Sweden's PASSENGER, the new project featuring IN FLAMES vocalist Anders Friden, ex-TRANSPORT LEAGUE drummer Patrik J. Sten, GARDENIAN guitarist Niclas Engelin (ex-IN FLAMES),and HEADPLATE bassist Håkan Skoger, have completed work on their as-yet-untitled debut album at Gothenburg's Studio Fredman....December 11, 2002
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HELLOWEEN's MARK CROSS: 'My Heart Is Bleeding'
HELLOWEEN drummer Mark Cross (ex-METALIUM),whose bout with mononucleosis has prevented him from appearing on the band's forthcoming studio album (the drum tracks on the CD are being recorded by MOTÖRHEAD's Mikkey Dee),has posted the following message via his official web site: "How tricky life can...December 6, 2002
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DAMIEN THORNE, IRON CROSS Confirmed For Germany's KEEP IT TRUE Festival
DAMIEN THORNE and IRON CROSS are the latest acts to have been confirmed for Keep It True festival, set to be held on Jul. 19, 2003 in Gerlachsheim, Germany. Organized by Oliver Weinsheimer from German magazine Heavy Oder Was and MAJESTY singer Tarek Maghary, the self-dubbed "underground metal" festi...December 5, 2002
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MOTÖRHEAD Drummer To Guest On New HELLOWEEN CD
Veteran German power metallers HELLOWEEN are utilizing the services of MOTÖRHEAD drummer Mikkey Dee during the recording sessions for their as-yet-untitled new album after regular skinsman Mark Cross (ex-METALIUM) was struck "by the malicious (EBV) Epstein-Barr virus also known as Mononucleosis" thi...December 2, 2002
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KISS Murder Trial Update: Victim Carried VINNIE VINCENT's Credit Card
The man accused of killing the ex-wife of former KISS guitarist Vinnie Vincent and part-time escort AnnMarie Cusano told police he had a fatal struggle with her, The Hartford Courant reported Saturday. A tape of a police interview conducted two years after the woman was reported missing was played f...November 25, 2002
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FIREBIRD To Issue New Album In February
Britain's FIREBIRD, led by former CARCASS/NAPALM DEATH guitarist Bill Steer, will release their as-yet-untitled new album in late February 2003 via JVC Records in Japan. A European release should follow a short time later. Recorded at Berno Studios in Malmö, Sweden, the CD will include most of the f...November 23, 2002
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MÖTLEY CRÜE's NIKKI SIXX Pays Tribute To WARWICK Bass
MÖTLEY CRÜE/BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION bassist Nikki Sixx has posted the following message in the "Rock'n'Roll Diary" section of CRÜE's official web site: "I have been playing Gibson Thunderbirds forever. I love them, always have, always will. When I worked with Specter in the 80's, we designed the body...November 22, 2002
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ABORYM Singer Arrested For Possession Of Ecstasy Pills
Former MAYHEM and current ABORYM singer Attila Csihar is currently being held in jail in Treviso, northern Italy, where he was recently arrested for possession of 158 ecstasy pills and a small amount of hash. "We don't know yet about how much he will get, but a trial should be set around December,"...November 20, 2002
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TRICK ELZEN Shoots Straight From The Hip About EDSEL DOPE, ACEY SLADE, and MURDERDOLLS
DISCLAIMER: This is a parody of the Edsel Dope interview published here back on Nov. 4 and only to be taken half-seriously. The anonymous author of this parody claims no affiliation with STATIC-X, Tripp Eisen, DOPE, THE MURDERDOLLS, BON JOVI, or MARILYN MANSON. If brevity is the soul of wit, then th...November 13, 2002
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POISONBLACK Complete Work On 'Escapexstacy'
Finland's POISONBLACK (formerly SHADOWLANDS) — featuring SENTENCED vocalist Ville Laihiala on guitar, and CHARON frontman Juha-Pekka Leppäluoto — have set Feb. 17, 2003 as the release date through Century Media Records for their debut album, titled "Escapexstacy". Completed by bassist Janne Kukkonen...November 7, 2002
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BLACK SABBATH Drummer Speaks Out On Upcoming Solo Album
BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward has released a lengthy update via his official web site on the status of his upcoming solo album, "Beyond Aston", his Internet-only single, "Straws", his health and the possibility of future live appearances. "My company, Aston Cross Music, Inc., is making 2,000 copie...November 5, 2002
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EDSEL DOPE Shoots Straight From The Hip About JOEY JORDISON, MURDERDOLLS And Former Bandmates
When it comes to opinionated rock frontmen who speak their minds, few come close to DOPE's Edsel Dope. Exuding undeniable charisma and confidence that has often been mistaken for sheer arrogance, Dope has established a reputation for running a tight ship over the course of two well-received full-len...November 4, 2002
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SATYRICON Video Posted Online
Norway's SATYRICON has made available for streaming the video for the track "Fuel For Hatred" from the group's current "Volcano" opus at this location. The clip was directed by acclaimed Swedish director Jonas Åkerlund, who has previously worked with METALLICA, MADONNA, and THE PRODIGY, among others...October 29, 2002
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KISS SYMPHONY Tickets Go On Sale, Promoter Assures Fans Show Will Go On
Internet bookings for the Kiss Symphony show on Feb. 28 went on sale yesterday at midday and caused the server at ticketmaster7 to crash due to overload, according to Australia's Undercover. The site was out of action for 40 minutes. Over-the-counter sales start this Friday. The show will be able to...October 29, 2002