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GUNS N' ROSES: Tentative Air Date Set For VH1 Documentary
The upcoming VH1 documentary covering the early days of GUNS N' ROSES is tentatively set to premier Sunday, June 20, 2004, informed sources have told BLABBERMOUTH.NET. The "Behind the Music"-style show, which will feature contributions from original members Slash (guitars) and Steven Adler (drums),...May 7, 2004
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KING DIAMOND Drummer MATT THOMPSON: Early Recording Posted Online
A 1995 recording featuring current KING DIAMOND drummer Matt Thompson has been made available for download. Says Matt: "In '95 I did a project for my friend Rich Logan in NJ called AUTUMN SILENCE, not long before coming to TX for college. It was the first thing I did after my shoulder surgery. It se...May 7, 2004
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SCOTT WEILAND Says He Was Pushed To Change Lyrics To First VELVET REVOLVER Single
VELVET REVOLVER singer Scott Weiland (ex-STONE TEMPLE PILOTS) has elaborated on an online posting in which he complained about being censored while making the group's debut album, "Contraband". Weiland told Launch Radio Networks that it was one of the roughest things he's gone through as a recording...May 6, 2004
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JOEY BELLADONNA To Support W.A.S.P.
Former ANTHRAX singer Joey Belladonna has announced three dates with W.A.S.P. in July/August. Belladonna will be supporting Blackie Lawless and co. at the Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, NJ on July 31, at Northern Lights in Clifton Park, NY on Aug. 6 and at The Quest in Minneapolis, MN on Aug. 24....May 6, 2004
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SCOTT WEILAND Says STONE TEMPLE PILOTS Ended With Backstage Brawl
Former STONE TEMPLE PILOTS singer Scott Weiland has admitted to Launch that the group's breakup wasn't quite as amicable as previously reported. Weiland, who is currently fronting VELVET REVOVER, told Launch that he and guitarist Dean DeLeo nearly came to blows while on tour behind their final album...May 5, 2004
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MAUSOLEUM To Record Sophomore CD, Contribute Track To Horror-Movie Soundtrack
Pennsylvanian death metallers MAUSOLEUM will enter the studio in June to begin recording "Back From the Funeral", the follow-up to their 2003 debut on Razorback Records, "Cadaveric Displays of Ghoulish Ghastliness". A late 2004 release is expected. In other news, MAUSOLEUM will be contributing a son...May 3, 2004
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NEUROTICA Reform, Announce Florida Date With SKID ROW
NEUROTICA, the reformed band led by former ATHEIST frontman Kelly Shaefer, will be playing their first show back as the support act for SKID ROW on Saturday, May 15 at the Masquerade in Ybor City, Florida. NEUROTICA's current lineup consists of Shaefer, guitarist Chris Rollo, and "three new faces,"...May 2, 2004
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VELVET REVOLVER: 'Slither' Video To Premiere On Thursday
VELVET REVOLVER's video for "Slither" will be the subject of the MTV2 show "Velvet Revolver Makes A Video" airing this Thursday, April 29 at 9:00 p.m. EST. The show will be followed by the world premiere of the "Slither" video. The clip, which was directed by Kevin Kerslake (NIRVANA, RED HOT CHILI P...April 27, 2004
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SAVATAGE Mastermind JON OLIVA: Solo Debut In Mixing Stage
SAVATAGE mastermind Jon Oliva and 'TAGE MAHAL are now completing the final mix for of Oliva's solo debut at Morrisound Studios in Tampa, Florida with Jim Morris at the helm. Eight tracks have been completed and the remaining mixes and mastering will be finalized within the next few weeks. Worldwide...April 25, 2004
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DAVE MUSTAINE's Guitar Featured On 'Today' Show
ESP Guitar Company's new Dave Mustaine "DV8" Signature model was featured Friday, April 23 as part of the Toyota Concert Series on the "Today" show. Sheryl Crow (pictured with "Today" hosts Matt Lauer and Katie Couric) signed it. It will be signed by all of the artists who appear on their Friday mor...April 24, 2004
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GUNS N' ROSES Keyboardist Schedules East Coast Dates
GUNS N' ROSES keyboardist Dizzy Reed will take HOOKERS N BLOW to the East Coast for a handful of dates in early June. The last time HOOKERS played New York City at Don Hills, Richard Fortus (GUNS N' ROSES guitarist) showed up and did a few tunes including the BOB DYLAN classic "Knockin' on Heaven's...April 23, 2004
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CAMP FREDDY Launch Radio Show On INDIE 103.1 FM
CAMP FREDDY, the Los Angeles-based "jam" band consisting of JANE'S ADDICTION guitarist Dave Navarro, former THE CULT touring bassist Billy Morrison (on guitar),ex-GUNS N' ROSES/THE CULT drummer Matt Sorum, and vocalist Donovan Leitch (the son of 1960s U.K. folk-rock icon Donovan),launched their we...April 21, 2004
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MUDVAYNE Select Producer For New Album
MUDVAYNE have selected Toby Wright (KORN, ALICE IN CHAINS, SEVENDUST, SOULFLY) to produce their quartet's third, as-yet-untitled release, according to a source at Epic Records. Scheduled for this fall, the upcoming album follows the success of MUDVAYNE's first two albums — "L.D. 50" (2000) and "The...April 19, 2004
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RESPONSE NEGATIVE To Open For EXODUS In Florida
RESPONSE NEGATIVE, the Florida-based death/thrash metal band featuring former OVERKILL/GRIP INC. guitarist Bobby Gustafson, will be opening for EXODUS at The Culture Room in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida on Wednesday, April 28. Also set to appear are SAQ and KRYPTIC KURSE. In other news, RESPONSE NEGATIVE...April 18, 2004
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VELVET REVOLVER: 'Slither' To Become Available As A Digital Download
VELVET REVOLVER's first single, "Slither", will be available as a 99-cent digital download from various online outlets (including iTunes, Napster, Real, and Walmart.com) beginning on Tuesday, April 20. "Slither" comes off the group's much-anticipated debut, "Contraband", due on June 8 through RCA Re...April 17, 2004