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ALEX SKOLNICK TRIO Sign With MAGNA CARTA RECORDS
ALEX SKOLNICK TRIO, the jazz ensemble led by former TESTAMENT/SAVATAGE guitarist Alex Skolnick, have inked a deal with Magna Carta Records. "Fittingly, Magna Carta is based in Rochester, NY, where we have some of our most rabid supporters," the band write on Alex's web site. "We want to thank all th...June 2, 2004
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METALLICA: More LARS ULRICH Biography Details Revealed
METALLICA's web site has released more information about the upcoming official biography of drummer Lars Ulrich. The book (view cover here),which is due in stores in Denmark on June 1, will detail Lars' life growing up in Denmark through the current "Madly in Anger" tour, and will include interview...May 25, 2004
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Missouri Town Returns Federal Funds Set Aside To Fight Obsession With 'Morbid Music'
Donald Bradley of The Kansas City Star is reporting that city of Blue Springs, Missouri has returned almost half of a $273,000 federal grant it received in 2002 to fight a perceived growing Goth culture. Some feared the black clothes, morbid music and obsession with the occult — and Ozzy Osbourne —...May 22, 2004
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Former EXTOL Guitarist Explains His Departure
Christer Espevoll, half of the guitarist duo that announced its departure from Norwegian progressive thrash/death metallers EXTOL earlier this week, has issued a statement via the group's web site explaining his decision to leave the band. It reads as follows: "So the news is finally out. Yesterday...May 19, 2004
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CROWBAR Announce First Hometown Show In Three Years
New Orleans sludge-meisters CROWBAR will make their first hometown live appearance in nearly three years on July 9 at the Howlin' Wolf. Support at the show will come from CRAWFISH FOSSIL and SUFFOCATING LINDSAY. Tickets are $8 and doors open at 8:30 p.m. As previously reported, CROWBAR's current tou...May 19, 2004
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CROWBAR: New Lineup Announced
New Orleans sludge-meisters CROWBAR have announced their lineup for their upcoming European tour and beyond. It is as follows: Kirk Windstein (DOWN) - Guitar and Vocals Patrick Bruders (GOATWHORE) - Bass Steve Gibb (ex-BLACK LABEL SOCIETY) - Guitar and Vocals Tommy Buckley (SOILENT GREEN) - Drums As...May 16, 2004
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MANITOU: Debut Album Samples Posted Online
MANITOU, the Finnish traditional/progressive heavy metal band who feature in their ranks members of OMNIUM GATHERUM, have released MP3 samples from their forthcoming debut album, "The Mad Moon Rising", on their official web site. The CD was recorded and mixed at Sonic Pump Studios in Helsinki and is...May 13, 2004
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THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN: New Song Available For Download
A brand-new THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN track, entitled "Panasonic Youth", has been posted online at this location. "Panasonic Youth" comes off the group's forthcoming full-length album, "Miss Machine", due on July 20 through Relapse Records. The CD will be released August 2 in Europe. The much-antici...May 13, 2004
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The Art Of Dying
DEATH ANGEL were among the cream of the legendary Bay Area metal scene when they burst out of it in 1986, first through a Kirk Hammett-produced demo, then a startling and lively debut album, 1987's "The Ultra-Violence". The relative youth of the band (drummer Andy Galeon was only 14 when that first...May 13, 2004
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OZZY OSBOURNE And Family At Covenant House Gala Dinner: Photos Available
The Osbourne family (Ozzy, Sharon and Kelly) was on hand for Covenant House California's Youth Dinner Gala honoring Charlize Theron, Sharon Osbourne and the "Monster" team on Friday (May 7) at The Beverly Hills Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. Check out pictures from Film Magic, Celebrity Photo,...May 12, 2004
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TRENT REZNOR Talks About The New NINE INCH NAILS Album
According to The NIN Hotline, NINE INCH NAILS mastermind Trent Reznor recently took the time to answer a few questions for the official NINE INCH NAILS mailing list about the group's upcoming album, "Bleedthrough". The following are several excerpts from the latest question-and-answer session: Q: Ho...May 7, 2004
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GLORIA MORTI: Promotional CD Available For Download
Finnish black metallers GLORIA MORTI have uploaded two songs from their "Ephemeral Life Span" promotional CD at their official web site. Check them out: "The EnNightenment" (mp3),"Cliffs of Geburah" (mp3). As previously reported, GLORIA MORTI have finished recording their debut album, "Lifestream C...May 6, 2004
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AMORAL Part Ways With MOONSORROW Bassist
Finnish melodic death metallers AMORAL have parted ways with bassist Ville Sorvali. "Ville is simply too busy with MOONSORROW, his work and studies, and can't give the 100% needed in this band anymore," the group write on their web site. "Ville told us about leaving already in the beginning of the y...May 5, 2004
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CROWBAR, HATESPHERE To Team Up For European Tour
New Orleans sludge-meisters CROWBAR and Danish thrashers HATESPHERE will be teaming up for a European tour beginning in late June. Confirmed dates are as follows: Jun. 25 – Köln, GER - Underground Jun. 26 - Pressure Fest (no HATESPHERE) Jun. 27 – Tilburg, NETH – 013 Jun. 28 - Hamburg, GER – Knust Ju...May 4, 2004
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TOMAS LINDBERG Says He Had Nothing In Common With THE CROWN
In a recent interview with Holland's Lords of Metal, former AT THE GATES/current THE GREAT DECEIVER frontman Tomas Lindberg spoke very openly about his relatively brief tenure as the singer for the now-defunct Swedish thrashers THE CROWN. "They see life in a totally different way than I do," Lindber...May 4, 2004
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