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Study: Musical Styles and Preferences Reveal Personality Traits
Jennifer Warner of Web MD Medical News reports that whether you're a little bit country or a little bit rock and roll, the type of music you listen to may say a lot about your personality. A new study shows there's a good reason why the question, "So, what kind of music do you listen ...July 10, 2003
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Former MEGADETH Guitarist Gets Goosebumps While Performing With Japanese Singer
Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman recently completed a series of Japanese tour dates with "the amazing rock goddess" Aikawa Nanase, according to Friedman's official web site. Nanase has reportedly sold over 12 million CDs in Japan and besides being a fabulous vocalist, is one of the few singe...July 6, 2003
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Former GUNS N' ROSES Guitarist To Write Songs For GINA GERSHON's Solo CD
Former GUNS N' ROSES and current VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Slash is collaborating with actress Gina Gershon on material for Gershon's debut album, tentatively due in late 2003/early 2004 through an as-yet-undisclosed label. Gershon, whose new movie, "Prey for Rock & Roll", closed the San Francis...July 4, 2003
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Lebanese Authorities Continue Crackdown On 'Devil-Worshipping' Music
Kleo Mitsis of The Daily Star reports that playing rock music carries its own special set of problems, particularly in Lebanon, where the specter of devil worship has been linked to heavy metal — and where bands such as NIRVANA, GUNS N' ROSES, and METALLICA have been partially or totally banned. Ear...July 3, 2003
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IGGY POP To Release 'Skull Ring' In September
IGGY POP has finalized the track listing for his new solo album, "Skull Ring", due September 30 through Virgin Records. The follow-up to Pop's 2001 LP, "Beat 'Em Up", features collaborations with fellow ex-STOOGES members Ron and Scott Asheton on four tracks ("Little Electric Chair", "Skull Rings",...July 1, 2003
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Ex-TESTAMENT Guitarist: New METALLICA 'Represents Everything Wrong With The Music Business'
Former TESTAMENT guitarist Alex Skolnick, whose previous group was once considered to be among the natural successors to the San Francisco Bay Area metal throne held by METALLICA, has slammed his one-time heroes, calling their latest opus, "St. Anger" a "sloppy mess" and insisting that Hetfield and...June 30, 2003
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TOMMY LEE To BLABBERMOUTH.NET Bashers: 'Move The Fuck On!'
Former MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee has lashed out at the "retarded people" at BLABBERMOUTH.NET who have posted scathingly unflattering messages about his recently announced collaboration with BACKSTREET BOYS singer Nick Carter. Responding directly to the overwhelmingly negative comments on this si...June 29, 2003
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ANTHRAX: Opening Bands Confirmed
ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian has confirmed via the group's official web site that LAMB OF GOD and E-TOWN CONCRETE will be the opening bands for the first leg of ANTHRAX's upcoming U.S. headlining tour, which is scheduled to run between July 29 and August 30. Italy's LACUNA COIL will replace LAMB OF G...June 25, 2003
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Rock Historian Urges Australian Government To Preserve AC/DC Childhood Home
In a recent newspaper article in the Sydney Morning Herald, Australian Rock historian Glenn A. Baker urged the government to include the former house of the Young family (childhood home of AC/DC guitarists Angus and Malcolm Young) in the list of places to be preserved for the Australian national her...June 24, 2003
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DEF LEPPARD Singer To Appear On ALEX HARVEY Tribute
According to last week's U.K. Sunday Mail newspaper, DEF LEPPARD singer Joe Elliott has been invited to take part in an upcoming Alex Harvey tribute album. The CD, which is due later in the year, will feature THE SENSATIONAL ALEX HARVEY BAND accompanied by a host of singers such as Alice Cooper, Igg...June 23, 2003
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IGGY POP Awarded French Medal Of Honor: Photos Available
IGGY POP was awarded the medal of honor by the French Minister of Culture Sunday (June 22) in Paris, France. Check out pictures from Wire Image. Iggy's upcoming Virgin Records album, "Skull Ring", will reportedly feature four songs from the reunited THE STOOGES. Due Sept. 30, the album will be led b...June 23, 2003
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BRICK BATH Not Performing At LAS VEGAS METALFEST
Despite previous reports to the contrary, Crash Music recording artists BRICK BATH will NOT be playing at the Las Vegas Metalfest. "The promoter of the show has admitted to not being able to pay [the band] their guarantee to perform or acknowledge the band's rider. [He] sent an email asking if the b...June 19, 2003
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Former GUARDIAN Singer Returns With LONDON CALLING
LONDON CALLING, the new band featuring former GUARDIAN (Word/Epic) vocalist Jamie Rowe, will release their debut disc, "The New Sensation", on June 24 through Dyrty Byrd Records. The complete track listing for the effort is as follows: 01. Song About Nothing 02. New Sensation 03. The Astronaut Has L...June 18, 2003
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H.I.M.: The Making Of 'The Sacrament' Video
A 22-minute video documenting the making of H.I.M.'s promotional clip for the track "The Sacrament" has been posted online at the web site of the band's record label, G.U.N./Supersonic. Check it out: Windows Media (16 MB),Real Media (24 MB). "The Sacrament" video was filmed at Ploskovice Castle nea...June 16, 2003
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IGGY & THE STOOGES To Play Detroit In August
A reunited IGGY POP & THE STOOGES will play the DTE Energy Music Theatre in Detroit, Michigan on Aug. 14, according to the Detroit Free Press. Tickets are expected to run from $22 for lawn seats to $48 for pavilion seats. Sale info is not yet available. Also scheduled for the bill: New York nois...June 12, 2003
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