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Paradise, Found
In a brave experiment gone horribly wrong, FIGHT PARIS' "Paradise, Found" tries in vain to be 33 minutes of sleazy rock 'n metal swagger with profanity-laced beer swillin' and hot chick chasin' lyrics. Instead, it sounds like a sub-par rock record with the wrong production, embarrassingly juvenile l...August 15, 2005
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BEECHER Complete Work On 'Function! Function!' Video
Just a matter of days after completing a successful headline tour with label mates MISTRESS, Earache bright hopes BEECHER stepped into the studio with video director Adam Mason to film their first video since signing to the label. "Function! Function!" is taken from the forthcoming release "This Ele...August 5, 2005
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MANNTIS Embark On Headlining U.S. Tour; New Video Completed
Southern California quintet MANNTIS will embark on a headlining tour with labelmates EYES OF FIRE next week. The trek which will include a stop at this year's renowned Hellfest on Saturday, August 20. The group recently completed a successful nationwide U.S. tour with OTEP in support of "Sleep In Yo...August 5, 2005
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'Tommy Lee Goes To College' Inside Scoop: Producer, TOMMY's Roommate And Tutor Interviewed
PR.com's Senior Editor Allison Kugel recently got the inside scoop on MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee's reality show, "Tommy Lee Goes to College", in a sit-down with: "College" Director and Executive Producer Eddie October, Tommy Lee's college roommate, Matt Ellis, and Tommy's "hot" chemistry tutor, N...August 3, 2005
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Dirty Diamonds
ALICE COOPER has been making albums for 36 years now, and it's amazing that he's still serving up listenable, better-than-average fare while most of his contemporaries have lost their muse completely or are content to flog the old hits over and over again. COOPER has certainly had his ups and downs...July 31, 2005
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AEROSMITH Frontman Featured On SLY AND THE FAMILY STONE Tribute CD
AEROSMITH frontman Steven Tyler has lent his vocals to the track "I Want to Take You Higher" on the upcoming SLY AND THE FAMILY STONE tribute album, "Different Strokes By Different Folks", due on September 27 via Epic/Legacy. According to an official press release, the album includes "one-of-a-kind...July 31, 2005
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IGNITE Sign With ABACUS RECORDINGS
Southern California's IGNITE, who hail from Orange County, have officially inked a worldwide deal with Abacus Recordings, a subsidiary label of Century Media. IGNITE is one of the most recent signings to the L.A.-based label, who have also recently signed TURBONEGRO and THE JULIANNA THEORY. Singer Z...July 20, 2005
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GLUECIFER Guitarist: 'We Will Play Our Last Shows With Our Hearts On Our Sleeves'
Guitarist Captain Poon of Norwegian rock 'n' rollers GLUECIFER has issued the following statement regarding the band's decision to call it a day: "It's such a weird feeling. We are truly not the band, or the kind of people with our heads stuck up our asses. Reading all the nice words from all you pe...July 15, 2005
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KATAKLYSM: More Guest Appearances Announced
KATAKLYSM vocalist Maurizio Iacono has issued the following update: "I received a call today from our producer/guitarist J-F [Dagenais], informing me that the drums are almost all done and they sound monstrous!! Max once again has done a killer job and put a lot of feel into the songs. We're going l...July 13, 2005
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Hard-Of-Hearing BLACK SABBATH Fan Jailed For Playing Music Too Loud
Lauren Mirzai of the U.K.'s Daily Record has issued the following report: A hard-of-hearing BLACK SABBATH fan has been jailed for playing his music too loud. Aging rocker William Porteous, 51, who wears a hearing aid, had been served with an ASBO (Anti-Social Behaviour Order) for previous noise brea...July 13, 2005
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LIFE OF AGONY Blur Out 'Nazi' Image In 'Love To Let You Down' Video
LIFE OF AGONY have blurred out an offensive image in their new video, "Love to Let You Down", following reports that the clip included footage of a person wearing a t-shirt bearing the SS (Schutzstaffel) Totenkopf symbol — the "Death's Head" symbol of the Nazi Elite Unit from the Third Reich. Check...July 7, 2005
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SYSTEM OF A DOWN Contribute Over $20,000 For Genocide Awareness
Los Angeles-based multi-platinum-selling hard rock band SYSTEM OF A DOWN again confirmed their steadfast support of organizations seeking to promote genocide awareness by their recent donation to the Zoryan Institute. In the last two years, SYSTEM OF A DOWN has contributed over $20,000 to the Zoryan...July 7, 2005
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DEEP PURPLE Frontman Comments On LIVE 8 Concert
DEEP PURPLE lead singer Ian Gillan has told the Edmonton Sun that didn't hesitate to join the Live 8 lineup after he had sorted out the logistics of appearing. He does, however, tend to differ slightly from the views of Live Aid and Live 8 organizer Bob Geldof. "It's not so much the overall thing, ....July 1, 2005
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TOMMY LEE, KATHY HILTON Sit Down For 'Afternoon Tea'
MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee and socialite Kathy Hilton, NBC's newest reality stars, recently sat down for afternoon tea with TV Guide. A posting at TVGuide.com reads, "In her new series, 'I Want to Be a Hilton', Kathy Hilton coaches aspiring social climbers in the art of civilized behavior. In 'To...June 28, 2005
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Rising Ohio Heavy Metal Bands Showcased On 'Akron Metal Assault, Volume I' CD
Detained Records has set a July 2 release date for "Akron Metal Assault, Volume I", a collection of Akron/Canton/Cleveland (Ohio) bands bringing diverse versions of metal to the masses. 10 bands will be contributing to the "Akron Metal Assault, Volume I", each bringing a different form of Rubber Cit...June 25, 2005
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