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MOTÖRHEAD Drummer To Perform At Swedish Eurovision Song Contest!
MOTÖRHEAD drummer Mikkey Dee will perform live at the "Swedish Eurovision Song Contest" in Gothenburg on Saturday, February 28. He will join Swedish Euro-pop superstar E-TYPE, who is competing with a brand new song, "Paradise", produced by highly respected pop/rock producer Max Martin (BACKSTREET BO...February 23, 2004
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It's Official: GENE SIMMONS Is An '***hole'
KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons has set "***hole" as the title of his highly anticipated solo album, due on April 20 through Simmons Records/Sanctuary Music Group. The title track, ""***hole", will be the first single released to rock radio on April 15. This release will mark the second solo albu...February 23, 2004
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KORN, SLIPKNOT, IGGY Added To U.K.'s DOWNLOAD Festival
KORN, SLIPKNOT and IGGY POP AND THE STOOGES are among the latest bands announced for the U.K.'s Download festival. The bands will join previously confirmed headliners METALLICA and LINKIN PARK at the event, which takes place at Donington between June 5-6. This year's Download will include an earlier...February 23, 2004
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RAMMSTEIN: New Single Due In May?
According to Herzeleid.com, the German magazine Sonic Seducer is reporting that the new RAMMSTEIN single will be called "Rosenrot" (Rose Red). The single is reportedly due at the end of May. RAMMSTEIN entered the studio in early November to begin recording their new album, tentatively due late sprin...February 22, 2004
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Finland: The Most 'Heavy Metal' Country In The World?
Heavy metal/hard rock music continues to thrive in Finland, where bands like CHILDREN OF BODOM regularly top the chart with their single and full-length releases. Here is how the metal/hard rock genre fared on the Finnish Pop Album (Top 120) chart for the week ending February 21, 2004: 04. EVANESCEN...February 21, 2004
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THE DARKNESS Strike Up Triple Trophy Success At BRIT MUSIC AWARDS
THE DARKNESS won three honors at the Brit Music Awards, the equivalent of the Grammys, held Tuesday night (Feb. 17) at Earls Court in west London The London-based band won the "Best British Group", "Best British Rock Act" and "Best British Album" for "Permission to Land". "This is a real privilege,...February 17, 2004
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DAVE MUSTAINE To Begin Mixing New MEGADETH Album In March/April
Dave Mustaine is scheduled to begin mixing the new MEGADETH album "somewhere around the middle of March/beginning of April," the guitarist/vocalist revealed in an online posting. "The time factor is based on [producer/mixer] Jeff Balding [JEWEL, TRISHA YEARWOOD, LONESTAR, SHANIA TWAIN] squeezing thi...February 12, 2004
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DEICIDE's New Album To Be Released In Several Formats: Images Available
Earache Records are releasing DEICIDE's latest album, "Scars Of The Crucifix", in several formats, loaded with special material available nowhere else. The CD version of "Scars…" will come with a bonus DVD, containing an exclusive DEICIDE documentary shot by acclaimed U.K. director Pete Bridgewater...February 11, 2004
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EDGUY Line Up TV Appearances
German melodic metallers EDGUY have lined up the following television appearances, according to their official web site: February 7, 2004: "EDGUY to perform at M-Chartshow on PRO 7, 18.00-19.00 CET. EDGUY will perform the song 'King Of Fools'. On this day there will be a SMS-voting via mobile phones...January 29, 2004
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Ex-FAITH NO MORE Singer Continues Work On 'Pop' Solo Project
Former FAITH NO MORE/current FANTOMAS singer Mike Patton has reportedly recorded six songs for his upcoming "pop" solo album, "Comfort System", with Norwegian producer John Erik Kaada (CLOROFORM). "I've been working with Mike in San Francisco, and soon he'll come over to my studio in Norway to add s...January 28, 2004
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Report: AEROSMITH Feud With NFL Over SUPER BOWL Rehearsal Time
Gayle Fee and Laura Raposa of the Boston Herald report that after 24 hours of intense — and sometimes tense — negotiations, AEROSMITH is Back in the Saddle Again for Super Bowl XXXVIII. "We worked it out," said National Football League spokesguy Brian McCarthy. "We're looking forward to a great show...January 27, 2004
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GUNS N' ROSES Bassist Begins Mixing Solo Album
GUNS N' ROSES bassist Tommy Stinson has posted the following message on his web site: "Yeah me!!! I started mixing today!!! Mr. Sean Beaven (GUNS N' ROSES, MARILYN MANSON, NIN, NO DOUBT) is at the controls doing me the honors. With a little luck it should take about two weeks or so. Good thing too ....January 27, 2004
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QUEEN Classic Made Into PEPSI Commercial, Band Rejects 'Sellout' Accusations
The QUEEN classic "We Will Rock You" has been made into — of all things — a Pepsi commercial with the three priciest divas in pop and the world's number one Latin heartthrob, according to Reuters. The Gladiator-themed commercial was filmed in Rome with Enrique Iglesias in the role of the evil empero...January 26, 2004
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DAYS OF THE NEW's MEEKS Splits With INTERSCOPE, Negotiates New Record Deal
DAYS OF THE NEW leader Travis Meeks has reportedly parted ways with Interscope Records and is on the verge of signing a new record deal with an as-yet-undisclosed "small" label. The following update on Travis' recent activities was posted by his uncle, Dave Meeks, on the group's official message boa...January 26, 2004
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STRATOVARIUS Leader Talks About Lineup Changes, Next Album
STRATOVARIUS leader Timo Tolkki spoke to Finnish journalist Timo Isoaho of Sonera Plaza Kaista Thursday (January 22) about the group's recent lineup changes and the band's upcoming CD. The following are some of the highlights of that interview: On the departures of singer Timo Kotipelto and drummer...January 23, 2004
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