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Former ATHEIST Frontman Says Response To Reissues Has Been 'Bananas'
Former NEUROTICA/ATHEIST and current BIG MACHINE frontman has issued the following update: "Response to the ATHEIST catalog being reissued is bananas!!! I wish to thank everyone for all the great letters and support on these. Relapse has done an incredible job on this package, it must be seen to be...July 22, 2005
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VELVET REVOLVER: 2002 KELLY SHAEFER Vocalist Audition Tape Posted Online
A VELVET REVOLVER vocalist audition tape, featuring former NEUROTICA/ATHEIST frontman Kelly Shaefer, has been posted online at Shaefer's official web site, KellyShaefer.com. The songs available for download are Eye for an Eye" (mp3, 3.1 MB) and "Room 169" (mp3, 1.7 MB). The tape in question was "a l...July 22, 2005
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OZZFEST Has Turned Into A Swedish Invasion
This year's Ozzfest lineup includes an unprecedented four Swedish acts: IN FLAMES, THE HAUNTED, ARCH ENEMY and SOILWORK. Previously, only three Scandinavian bands had graced the Ozzfest stage in America over the past decade: Norway's DIMMU BORGIR in 2004 and Swedish metallers MESHUGGAH in 2002 and D...July 22, 2005
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ROB ZOMBIE: New Audio Interview Posted Online
ROB ZOMBIE spoke to Jim Bone of Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, PA's WBSX-97.9X on Tuesday (July 19) about his second feature film, "The Devil's Rejects", and his second-stage slot on the Ozzfest 2005 tour, which kicked off last week in Mansfield, MA. The seven-minute interview can be downloaded as an MP3 fi...July 21, 2005
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CAMP FREDDY: '45 Percent Done' Recording Vocals For Debut CD
CAMP FREDDY — the Los Angeles-based "jam" band consisting of ex-JANE'S ADDICTION/RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS guitarist Dave Navarro, former THE CULT touring bassist Billy Morrison (on guitar),VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES drummer Matt Sorum, and vocalist Donovan Leitch (the son of 1960s U.K. folk-rock...July 20, 2005
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ZAKK WYLDE Talks About OZZFEST, SCOTT WEILAND And DIMEBAG
Deb Rao of Glam-Metal.com last Friday (July 15) conducted an exclusive interview with BLACK LABEL SOCIETY mainman Zakk Wylde. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Glam-Metal.com: Zakk, I saw you perform with BLACK LABEL the past two nights, and your show was simply phenomenal. How is everythin...July 20, 2005
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VELVET REVOLVER: 'Contraband' Certified Double-Platinum
VELVET REVOLVER's "Contraband" has been certified double-platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for shipments in excess of two million copies in the United States, according to the Associated Press (the album has shifted 1,775,000 units in the U.S. to date, according to Nie...July 19, 2005
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SLASH Sued By Former Publicist
According to Celebrity Justice, Slash's former publicist, Arlett Vereecke, has filed a lawsuit against the former GUNS N' ROSES guitarist claiming that Slash stiffed her out of tens of thousands of dollars. Vereecke told "Celebrity Justice" by phone that Slash got lots of jobs while she worked with...July 17, 2005
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Photographer: 'LARS ULRICH Really Let Me Down As A Friend'
Scotsman.com has interviewed legendary rock photographer Ross Halfin about his new exhibition, Made of Metal, at Proud Galleries in London, which displays more than 50 of Halfin's images taken over the last 30 years. "When you photograph a band member or celebrity, 10 per cent is taking the picture,...July 16, 2005
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ROB ZOMBIE Wants To Have Fun At OZZFEST
Launch Radio Networks reports: As Ozzfest 2005 kicks off today in Mansfield, Massachusetts, former main stage performer ROB ZOMBIE will headline the festival's second stage for the first time. Zombie told Launch that getting close to the fans on the smaller second stage has been on his mind for a wh...July 15, 2005
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DOZER Putting Finishing Touches On New Album
Swedish "stoner" rockers DOZER have posted the following message on their official web site: "The completion of the yet-untitled fourth DOZER album is now near. A few minor mixing details and mastering is all that remains. The album is set to be released in October in Europe and February in the U.S....July 15, 2005
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New Setlist For BLACK SABBATH At OZZFEST
Launch Radio Networks reports: The members of BLACK SABBATH are getting ready for this year's Ozzfest, which kicks off today (Friday, July 15) at the Tweeter Center in Mansfield, Massachusetts. SABBATH have headlined the day-long traveling festival a couple of times now, and they've usually done the...July 15, 2005
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RAUNCHY: Studio Update
Danish modern metallers RAUNCHY have entered Hansen studios in Ribe, Denmark with producer Jacob Hansen (INVOCATOR) to begin recording their third album, tentatively due in early 2006 through an as-yet-undetermined label. The band's drummer, Morten Toft Hansen, has posted the following recording upd...July 14, 2005
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Court Dismisses Drug Charges Against SCOTT WEILAND
According to The Los Angeles Times, a Pasadena court commissioner Tuesday (July 12) dismissed a drug case against Scott Weiland, the former lead singer of STONE TEMPLE PILOTS and current frontman for VELVET REVOLVER, because he has completed a rehab program under Proposition 36. The 37-year-old rock...July 13, 2005
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Former W.A.S.P. Guitarist: 'BLACKIE LAWLESS Was More Of A Business Man Than Part Of The Band'
Glam-Metal.com recently conducted an in-depth interview with former W.A.S.P. and current ANIMAL guitarist Randy Piper. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Glam-Metal.com: What was it like touring with Chris Holmes? Randy Piper: "With Chris Holmes? Just like fucking old times man! Getting back toget...July 12, 2005
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