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AXL ROSE: 'Lost' Early Tapes Unearthed?
Several years prior to landing in GUNS N' ROSES, Axl Rose was apparently in a band called RAPIDFIRE. A picture of Axl purportedly performing with RAPIDFIRE and a track listing for a demo the group recorded in May 1983 has been posted online at TheAxlTapes.com. No further information is currently ava...August 17, 2004
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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH Says His Drumming Is The Best It's Ever Been
In a recent question-and-answer session with Rolling Stone magazine, METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich spoke about his upbringing, the group's decreased alcohol intake and Axl Rose, among other topics. Several excerpts from the interview follow: Q: How many beats per minute can you play on your double k...August 13, 2004
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Former DEFIANCE Guitarist Says A Reunion Tour Is Unlikely
Former DEFIANCE guitarist Jim Adams recently spoke to Denmark's Antenna.nu webzine about the possibility of a reunion of the long-defunct San Francisco Bay Area thrash band. A couple of highlights from the interview follow: Antenna.nu: The Bay Area thrash metal scene has gotten quite a revival in th...August 11, 2004
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BLACKMORE'S NIGHT: 'Romantic' Bonus DVD To Include Live Footage
BLACKMORE'S NIGHT, the band featuring former DEEP PURPLE/RAINBOW guitarist Ritchie Blackmore and his fiancée Candice Night, will release "All Because Of You - The Romantic Collection", a "potpurri of the smoothest and most wonderful love songs of the past four BLACKMORE'S NIGHT records" in mid-Septe...August 11, 2004
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DROWNING POOL To Perform On ESPN2's 'Cold Pizza'
DROWNING POOL will be the featured musical guests on ESPN2's "Cold Pizza" airing on Tuesday (August 10) at 7am-9am ET (encores 9am-11 am ET). The band are expected to perform two songs ("Step Up" and "Love and War") from their latest album, "Desensitized", available now through Wind-Up Records. DROW...August 9, 2004
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ON A PALE HORSE To Enter Studio In September
ON A PALE HORSE, the band featuring ex-SLIPKNOT guitarist Josh Brainard, will enter Junior's Motel studio in Otho, Iowa in September with producer Kirk Kaufmann to record their sophomore album, tentatively titled "Riding the Wind". The follow-up to "Black Is Not the Darkest Colour" will contain 12 s...August 7, 2004
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STARRATS: Debut CD Delayed
Adrenaline Records has pushed back the release date of the debut CD from Danish hard rockers STARRATS, entitled "Broken Halo", to September 16. The delay is being attributed to "distribution problems," according to a statement from the band. STARRATS, who feature in their ranks former members of suc...August 5, 2004
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TOMMY STINSON Says He Has A 'Great Relationship' With AXL ROSE
GUNS N' ROSES bassist Tommy Stinson has spoken to Britain's Kerrang! magazine about the band's reclusive frontman Axl Rose. "We have a great relationship," says Stinson. "He is very supportive. Hopefully some time soon the press will want to talk to him about the positive shit that is going on in hi...August 5, 2004
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'MTV2 Headbanger's Ball, Volume 2' Compilation: Final Track Listing Announced
Building on the success of the first "Headbanger's Ball" record released in October 2003, MTV2 and Roadrunner Records will release a second of its kind — "MTV2 Headbanger's Ball, Volume 2" — on September 28, 2004. Highlighting the best classic and current metal videos, interviews with hard rock arti...July 30, 2004
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DISTURBED Debut New Bassist At Hometown Gig
DISTURBED played their first show with new bassist John Moyer (ex-THE UNION UNDERGROUND) on Saturday at the House Of Blues in their hometown of Chicago, according to Launch Radio Networks. The band also debuted two new songs, titled "Hell" and "Monster", which will most likely appear on the group's...July 30, 2004
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CHTHONIC Leader Organizes Taiwanese Outdoor Rock And Roll Festival
Freddy Lin, the leader of the Taiwanese heavy metal band CHTHONIC, has organized the 10th annual "Formosz" outdoor rock and roll festival, which will take place at Taipei's Children Paradise Park beginning Friday, according to eTaiwanNews.com. This year's festival will feature over 150 Taiwanese ban...July 27, 2004
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SLASH: One Of The Biggest Mistakes I Made Was Giving Up The Name GUNS N' ROSES
Former GUNS N' ROSES and current VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Slash recently spoke to the U.K.'s Observer about a number of topics, including money, sex and drugs. Several excerpts from the article follow: "One of the biggest mistakes I apparently ever made was giving up the name GUNS N' ROSES. But I c...July 27, 2004
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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist MARTY FRIEDMAN Talks About Touring With AIKAWA NANASE
Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman has answered a few questions for his official web site, MartyFriedman.com, regarding his recently completed tour with Japanese pop/rock singer Aikawa Nanase. The Q-and-A session follows: Q: The Aikawa Nanase tour just ended in Sapporo, can you tell me about i...July 23, 2004
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SLAYER's KERRY KING Auctioning Off Guitar For Charity
SLAYER guitarist Kerry King is auctioning off an autographed BC Rich Kerry King Signature Model guitar via eBay. The guitar features include EMG Hz humbuckers, Kerry's tribal graphic, diamond inlays and a licensed Floyd Rose tremolo system. 100% of the proceeds raised through Guitars 4 Kids auction...July 23, 2004
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Swedish Heavy Metal Band VIPERINE Sign With METAL RULES RECORDS
Metal Rules Records has signed the Swedish heavy metal band VIPERINE to an international deal. Founded in 2002, VIPERINE features ex-members of Lion Music recording artists WINTERLONG. The VIPERINE line-up consists of Hussni Mörsare (vocals),Payre Kankanranta (guitar),Erik Tornberg (bass),and Mat...July 22, 2004
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