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IRON MAIDEN: All-Star Tribute Album To Feature Members Of MOTÖRHEAD, DIO, ANTHRAX
Legendary rock producer and musician Bob Kulick (KISS, MEATLOAF) has finished producing an all-star tribute to IRON MAIDEN in honor of their 25th anniversary. Culling from his extensive contacts in the musician world, Kulick has assembled major hard rock and metal players to come together and put th...November 16, 2004
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Former MARILYN MANSON Guitarist Spotlighted In F.P.E.'s 'Riff Of The Month' Video Series
Music marketing and lifestyle company F.P.E. has kicked of its new "Riff of the Month" online video series in October with the work of multifaceted guitarist John 5 (ex-MARILYN MANSON, Rob Halford's TWO). Since his departure from the darkness of MARILYN MANSON, John 5 has crafted an album worth of f...November 11, 2004
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Size Matters
When listening to early HELMET, I always got this feeling of a massive wall of concrete rumbling across and flattening everything in its path. The band sounded so tight, so heavy, and so monolithic that it always generated a feeling of massive, controlled power. Frontman Page Hamilton's vocals veere...November 3, 2004
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PAGE HAMILTON: 'HELMET Is My Band'
HELMET mainman Page Hamilton recently told East Bay Express that after four albums and near-constant touring, HELMET's nine-year run screeched to a halt when bassist Henry Bogdan and drummer John Stanier had a bitter falling-out with their frontman after a particularly grueling tour. "We were really...October 20, 2004
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HELMET: PAGE HAMILTON Audio Interview Posted Online
HELMET mainman Page Hamilton was recently interviewed by Belgian radio VRT about the group's upcoming tour and HELMET's enduring influence on younger bands. Listen to audio of the interview at this location (Windows Media). HELMET new album, "Size Matters", was released earlier this month through In...October 17, 2004
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SOUNDSCAN REPORT: KORN, HELMET, NIGHTWISH, FATES WARNING
The following are notable heavy metal/hard rock U.S. sales debuts for the week ending October 12, 2004, as reported by Nielsen SoundScan (The Billboard 200 chart position included, where applicable): #4: KORN – "Greatest Hits, Vol. 1": 129,614 #121: HELMET – "Size Matters": 9,723 NIGHTWISH – "Once":...October 13, 2004
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HELMET Mainman Weighs In On AXL ROSE, Former Bandmates
In a recent interview with Chart Attack, HELMET mainman Page Hamilton explained that growing and experimenting musically are essential for not getting stuck in one place. "I mean, look at Axl Rose," he said. "He put out the GUNS N' ROSES album like 20 years ago and he's blocked. I mean, I'm just ...October 6, 2004
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HELMET To Auction Off Guitar For Charity
HELMET, in support of Amnesty International, have signed an ESP LTF H -400 guitar, which is being auctioned at eBay. More information is available at the auction page. HELMET's new album, "Size Matters", is scheduled for release on October 5 through Interscope Records. The CD was recorded by Ryan Bo...September 24, 2004
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METALLICA Members Don't See Eye-To-Eye On Hobbies
The METALLICA documentary "Some Kind of Monster" revealed drummer Lars Ulrich's fondness for art — much to the displeasure of band co-founder James Hetfield. Hetfield told Launch Radio Networks that he doesn't like Ulrich parading his hobby in public, although he admitted that Ulrich feels the same...September 16, 2004
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Do NICKELBACK/PUDDLE OF MUDD Fans Have 'Bad Taste In Music'?
The You Have Bad Taste In Music web site has uploaded yet another video in a collection of clips showing an unidentified individual wearing shades and a German army helmet going to various venues where certain musicians are playing (EVANESCENCE, LINKIN PARK, ADEMA, STAIND, etc.),and using a megapho...September 13, 2004
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TOTIMOSHI To Tour With HELMET
Oakland, CA-based heavy rockers TOTIMOSHI will be supporting HELMET on 17 of their 24 U.S. tour dates beginning this October. Confirmed dates so far are as follows: TOTIMOSHI w/ HELMET: Oct. 24 - Slims - San Francisco, CA Nov. 06 - Larimer Lounge - Denver, CO (no HELMET) Nov. 12 - North Star - Phila...September 10, 2004
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HELMET's PAGE HAMILTON Talks Biking Accident
HELMET mainman Page Hamilton has spoken to Launch Radio Networks about the biking accident which resulted in a broken collarbone and a postponement in the band's album and tour. Says Hamilton: "I was up in Oregon with my family, and coming down the mountain. I just kinda came around a corner too fas...August 28, 2004
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HELMET Forced To Revise Tour Schedule Due To Injury
Due to a broken collar bone injury sustained by band leader Page Hamilton while mountain biking, HELMET have been forced to revise their tour dates and will now launch their first tour in seven years in early October. This news also affects the release date of "Size Matters" (Interscope),which has...August 23, 2004
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HELMET: New Album Delayed Until October
Interscope Records has pushed back the projected release date of the new HELMET album, "Size Matters", to October 5 from the previously announced September 14. No reason was given for the delay. "Size Matters" was recorded by Ryan Boesch, Chris Holmes, and former NINE INCH NAILS keyboardist Charlie...August 22, 2004
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HELMET Announce First Tour In Seven Years
As HELMET get ready to release their first album of new material in seven years — "Size Matters", due September 14 on Interscope Records — the band have announced a return to the road beginning September 17 in Atlanta. This five-week club swing marks their first trek in seven years and they’ll retur...August 13, 2004
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