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VASSLINE Nominated in 'Best Rock' Category At KOREAN MUSIC AWARDS
Korea's metalcore act VASSLINE have been nominated in the "Best Rock" category at this year's Korean Music Awards (the Korean Grammy equivalent). VASSLINE are the only metal act to be nominated at this year's event, which is scheduled to be held on March 22 at the GeonGuk University Hall in Seoul. "...March 13, 2005
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VELVET REVOLVER Singer Says Family Life Has Kept Him Off Drugs
The Associated Press is reporting that troubled VELVET REVOLVER frontman Scott Weiland says in the April issue of Esquire magazine that he's off drugs for good this time. "Right now, for the first time in my life, I'm finally happy," the singer says. "I don't think anymore about getting high." The f...March 9, 2005
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TRIPP EISEN's Attorney: 'We'll Deal With The Charges In Court'
Marc Pollack, manager for STATIC-X, has confirmed that the band have parted ways with troubled guitarist Tripp Eisen (real name Tod Rex Salvador),but would not use the term ''fired'' in connection with the break with Salvador, 39, of Burbank, Calif. Speaking to Tom Coombe of Allentown, Pennsylvania...March 2, 2005
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Former Bandmate Jumps To TRIPP EISEN's Defense: 'Innocent Until Proven Guilty'
Former DOPE/PRIMER 55 drummer Preston Nash has spoken out in defense of ex-STATIC-X guitarist Tripp Eisen amid allegations that Eisen sexually assaulted at least two underage girls that he met online. Writing to STATIC-X's official message board, where the overall sentiment has been overwhelmingly n...February 28, 2005
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DOPE STARS INC. Sign With TRISOL MUSIC GMBH
Italy's DOPE STARS INC. have inked a deal with Germany's Trisol Music Group GmbH, the well-known and respected label based in Dieburg already working with such successful acts like LONDON AFTER MIDNIGHT, L'AME IMMORTELLE, CHRISTIAN DEATH, CINEMA STRANGE, SIGUE SIGUE SPUTNIK, SAMSAS TRAUM, KIRLIAN CA...February 27, 2005
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MÖTLEY CRÜE: Tour Kickoff Review Posted Online
Metal Sludge has posted a detailed review of the opening night's performance on MÖTLEY CRÜE's "Red, White, and Crüe 2005...Better Live Than Dead" trek, which officially kicked off Thursday (Feb. 17) in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. The review reads as follows: "The entire stage was set up to look like a...February 18, 2005
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ASHES II ASHES: Former SLAVES ON DOPE And UNLOCO Members Join Forces
ASHES II ASHES, the new Austin, Texas-based band featuring former SLAVES ON DOPE members Frank "Frankie" Salvaggio (bass) and Rob Urbani (drums),along with ex-UNLOCO singer Joey Duenas, are currently working on recordings and touring plans in the spring. Joey, Rob and Frankie we're no strangers to...February 9, 2005
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MANTAS Confirmed For Japan's INDEPENDENCE D FESTIVAL
MANTAS, the new band featuring former VENOM guitarist Mantas, are the latest confirmed act for the first annual Independence D Festival, a three-day event set to take place March 11-13 at Studio Coast Shinkiba in Tokyo, Japan. MANTAS will share the main stage with LOUDNESS and the MISFITS on Sunday,...February 4, 2005
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HEAVEN SHALL BURN Confirmed For Japan's INDEPENDENCE D Festival
German metalcore act HEAVEN SHALL BURN are the latest confirmed act for the first annual Independence D Festival, a three-day event set to take place March 11-13 at Studio Coast Shinkiba in Tokyo, Japan. The complete list of bands currently scheduled to perform at the festival is as follows: Friday,...February 1, 2005
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SOCIETY 1: Limited-Edition Version Of New Album To Include Bonus DVD, Book
The first 4,000 copies of the new SOCIETY 1 album, "The Sound That Ends Creation", will include a bonus DVD entitled "The Creation of Sound" as well as a copy of frontman Matt Zane's new poem book, "Release and Demise". As previously reported, SOCIETY 1 have chosen L.A. drummer Berzerk Kirk (ex-THE...January 27, 2005
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DOPE Frontman To Write Monthly METAL EDGE Column
According to EdselDope.com, DOPE frontman Edsel Dope will be doing a monthly Q&A column that will appear in Metal Edge magazine called "The Straight Dope with Edsel Dope". People will be asked to email questions to [email protected]. Edsel will choose questions to answer in the column...January 21, 2005
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SOCIETY 1: New Drummer Unveiled
SOCIETY 1 have chosen L.A. drummer Berzerk Kirk (ex-THE AMBULANCE) to take over the drum throne left vacant by Preston Nash, the ex-PRIMER 55/DOPE skinbasher who exited SOCIETY 1 after recording "The Sound That Ends Creation". Berzerk Kirk will make his live debut with SOCIETY 1 in February as SOCIE...January 13, 2005
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New MÖTLEY CRÜE Single Is A SIMPLE PLAN Leftover
Karen Bliss of JAM! Music is reporting that the new MÖTLEY CRÜE single, "If I Die Tomorrow", is actually a leftover song from SIMPLE PLAN's recording sessions for their latest album, "Still Not Getting Any..." The common denominator is Bob Rock, who produced the CRÜE's new material after completing...December 13, 2004
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DOPE Release First Official DVD
According to EdselDope.com, DOPE have released their first official DVD. Entitled "The Videos", the disc contains 18 full-length videos spanning the band's entire career thus far. There are only 1,000 of these DVDs in print and they can only be purchased at the group's live shows. "The Videos" DVD t...December 1, 2004
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Korea's Metalcore Band VASSLINE: New Song Available For Download
Seoul, Korea-based metalcore quintet VASSLINE have posted a full-length MP3 from their upcoming second effort, "Blood of Immortality", due on December 14 via GMC/Dope Entertainment Korea. "Blood of Immortality" (view cover art by guitarist Jin Park) track listing: 01. Letalis Silentium 02. An Ode to...November 30, 2004
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