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Journalist: How I Ruffled SCOTT WEILAND's Feather Boa

Revolver magazine contributing writer Andy Langer has penned an article for the Austin Chronicle describing the circumstances that led VELVET REVOLVER singer Scott Weiland to refer to him in an online posting as a "fucking kiss-ass pussy sycophant bitch." "According to Google, the colorful phrase 'k...
June 10, 2004
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VELVET REVOLVER Shaping Up For Australian Number One

VELVET REVOLVER's "Contraband" looks likely to top the Australian album chart next week, according to Undercover News. The band fronted by former STONE TEMPLE PILOTS singer Scott Weiland and backed by former members of GUNS N' ROSES, including Slash on guitar, debuted at number one on the Australian...
June 10, 2004
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JUDAS PRIEST to Play 'Old Favorites' On OZZFEST Tour

JUDAS PRIEST are planning on playing a set list consisting of old favorites during their appearance at this year's Ozzfest, then returning to the States in early 2005 on the heels of their as-yet-untitled new album, which they've been recording with Roy Z (who's previously produced HALFORD as well a...
June 10, 2004
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VELVET REVOLVER's 'Contraband' To Top 200,000 Copies Sold In First Week

According to Hits Daily Double, early midday (Tuesday) reports from retail have VELVET REVOLVER's "Contraband" exceeding expectations and debuting at No. 1 on next week's The Billboard 200 chart. Reorders from the majors have reportedly been pouring in all day, with the album slated to easily top 20...
June 8, 2004
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VELVET REVOLVER: VH1 Documentary To Air On June 16

"(Inside)Out: The Rise of Velvet Revolver", a behind-the-scenes look at how VELVET REVOLVER got constructed, from the songwriting process to the singer search and studio sessions, will premiere on VH1 on Wednesday, June 16 at 10:00 p.m. EST / 9:00 p.m. CST. "Over a year in the making, '(Inside)Out'...
June 7, 2004
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VELVET REVOLVER: Portland Show Rescheduled For Later In The Month

VELVET REVOLVER cancelled their appearance in Portland, OR Saturday night (June 5) and are in the process of rescheduling it for later in the month, according to the radio station Rock 101 KUFO. No official reason for the reschedule has been given yet, but rumor has it singer Scott Weiland's voice w...
June 7, 2004
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VELVET REVOLVER: Video Interview Posted Online

A VELVET REVOLVER video profile from The Associated Press, including a short interview with bassist Duff McKagan and guitarist Slash (both formerly of GUNS N' ROSES) has been posted online at MSN.com. VELVET REVOLVER's debut album, "Contraband", is scheduled for release on June 8 through RCA Records...
June 5, 2004
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LAMB OF GOD: New Album To Arrive In August?

According to an ad in the August 2004 issue of Revolver magazine (page 106),LAMB OF GOD's new album, "Ashes of The Wake", will be released on August 31 through Epic Records. The ad also displays what might be the cover art for the new album. As previously reported, the follow-up to 2003's "As the ....
June 5, 2004
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DREAM EVIL: 'Book Of Heavy Metal' Catches On

DREAM EVIL — the Swedish band featuring acclaimed producer Fredrik Nordström (HAMMERFALL, IN FLAMES, DIMMU BORGIR, SPIRITUAL BEGGARS, etc.),drummer Snowy Shaw (KING DIAMOND, MERCYFUL FATE, MEMENTO MORI, NOTRE DAME),and guitarist Gus G. (MYSTIC PROPHECY, NIGHTRAGE) — have entered the Swedish and Ja...
June 4, 2004
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VELVET REVOLVER Confirmed For Danish Festival?

According to a posting at the VELVET REVOLVER fan site Velvet-Revolver.com, VELVET REVOLVER have been confirmed for the annual Skanderborg Festival in Denmark, which is known as the country's " most beautiful festival." Established in 1980, the four-day event is always held during the second weekend...
June 3, 2004
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CHILDREN OF BODOM Begin Work On New Video

Finland's CHILDREN OF BODOM have commenced work on a video for a track off their upcoming EP, "Trashed, Lost & Strungout", due this summer through Spinefarm Records. The clip for the as-yet-undisclosed cut is being directed by Revolver Film Company's Patric Ullaeus, who has previously worked wit...
June 2, 2004
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VELVET REVOLVER Interviewed By WBCN FM: Audio Posted Online

WBCN FM 104.1 FM's interview with VELVET REVOLVER, conducted last Saturday (May 29) at the Avalon in Boston, Massachusetts, has been posted online in MP3 format at this location (3.6 MB). VELVET REVOLVER's debut album, "Contraband", is scheduled for release on June 8 through RCA Records. Listen to t...
June 2, 2004
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VELVET REVOLVER: 'Contraband' Preview Available Online

MTV.com is currently offering a free audio preview of the entire VELVET REVOLVER album, "Contraband", due on June 8 through RCA Records. Listen to all of the album's 13 tracks at this location. In other news, Billboard is reporting that VELVET REVOLVER's "Contraband" will be one of three albums BMG...
June 1, 2004
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SLASH Can't Compare VELVET REVOLVER With Anything

MuchMusic recently caught up with VELVET REVOLVER and asked the group, with their previous successful bands, how this project compares. Former GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash responded, "What we're doing right now, from the second that it started and now that we're finally touring and getting onstage,...
May 31, 2004
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MTV2's 'Headbanger's Ball' To Air 'Best Metal Videos Of The New Millennium'

MTV2's "Headbanger's Ball" and Revolver magazine are teaming up to compile a list of the "Best Metal Videos of the New Millennium", as selected by the fans. Metalheads are being asked to choose their favorite videos from the list below and submit their selections at this location. The winning videos...
May 30, 2004