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SYSTEMATIC Name Sophomore CD
San Francisco Bay Area metallers SYSTEMATIC have set "Pleasure To Burn" as the title for their sophomore CD, due in early 2003 through Elektra Records. The album — the group's first to feature ex-SLAYER drummer Paul Bostaph and former ECHO 3/MAXIMUM PENALTY bassist John Mark Bechtel (a.k.a. Johnny C...November 17, 2002
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TRICK ELZEN Shoots Straight From The Hip About EDSEL DOPE, ACEY SLADE, and MURDERDOLLS
DISCLAIMER: This is a parody of the Edsel Dope interview published here back on Nov. 4 and only to be taken half-seriously. The anonymous author of this parody claims no affiliation with STATIC-X, Tripp Eisen, DOPE, THE MURDERDOLLS, BON JOVI, or MARILYN MANSON. If brevity is the soul of wit, then th...November 13, 2002
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CELTIC FROST Re-Envisioned!
CELTIC FROST have begun the initial part of the recording sessions for the group's long-awaited new album, tentatively titled "Probe". As has been anticipated by a variety of sources, the group currently consists of the classic "To Mega Therion" and "Into the Pandemonium"-era line-up of Reed St. Mar...November 8, 2002
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TYPE O NEGATIVE Drummer To Perform Additional Dates With DANZIG
According to DANZIG's official web site, TYPE O NEGATIVE drummer Johnny Kelly will be joining the group for a possible "surprise" New Year's Eve show as well as upcoming Japanese dates. As reported here yesterday, Kelly has signed on to perform with the band during their European tour, due to kick o...November 6, 2002
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PEARL JAM To Launch World Tour In Australia
PEARL JAM's first world tour in more than two-and-a-half years will kick off Feb. 8 in Brisbane, Australia, according to Australian radio station Triple-J. So far, 10 dates are confirmed in Australia and Japan, with additional shows expected to be added. Former SMITHS guitarist Johnny Marr and his n...November 5, 2002
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TYPE O NEGATIVE's JOHNNY KELLY Filling DANZIG Drum Stool for Euro Tour!
TYPE O NEGATIVE drummer Johnny Kelly will be sitting behind the kit for DANZIG during their upcoming European tour. According to Kelly, "I was contacted by the guys in DANZIG about filling in for the recently vacated drummer's position in the band. I of course, accepted the opportunity to play with...November 5, 2002
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PERRY FARRELL, SEBASTIAN BACH, SLASH, Others Perform At CAMP FREDDY's Pre-Halloween Bash
JANE'S ADDICTION frontman Perry Farrell, ex-SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach, PUDDLE OF MUDD mainman Wes Scantlin, ex-MARILYN MANSON bassist Twiggy Ramirez, and former GUNS N' ROSES members Slash (guitar) and Duff McKagan (bass) were among the guest musicians that performed onstage with all-star "jam...November 1, 2002
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KAMELOT: 'Epica' Release Date, Track Listing Unveiled
Florida melodic metallers KAMELOT have set Jan. 13, 2003 as the release date through Sanctuary/Noise Records of their much-anticipated new offering, "Epica". The complete track listing for the effort is as follows: 01. Prologue 02. Center of the Universe 03. Farewell 04. Interlude I (Opiate Soul) 05...November 1, 2002
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SYSTEMATIC: Next CD Will Be 'Very Straightforward And Very Intense'
San Francisco Bay Area metal act SYSTEMATIC have finished recording the drums and arecurrently laying down guitar and bass tracks for their as-yet-untitled sophomore CD, due in early 2003 through Elektra Records. The album — the group's first to feature ex-SLAYER drummer Paul Bostaph and former ECHO...October 31, 2002
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Former MEGADETH Guitarist Announces Solo Record Deal
Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman has inked record deals with Universal Records in Japan, Favored Nations in the U.S., and Mascot Records in Europe. Friedman's recently-completed new solo CD, titled "Music For Speeding", will be released sometime this winter. As previously reported, "Music Fo...October 31, 2002
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OZZY OSBOURNE Biopic On The Way
Ozzy Osbourne is close to signing a deal with a major studio for a biopic about his wild life and times, according to the Hollywood Reporter. Asked whether she could see her successful MTV series "The Osbournes" make the leap to the big screen, Ozzy's wife and manager, Sharon Osbourne, said, "I woul...October 30, 2002
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RUNEMAGICK Prepare To Record New CD
Swedish "dark death metal" act RUNEMAGICK have started writing material for their next full-length effort, tentatively titled "Darkness Death Doom", which they hope to begin recording in mid-November at Gothenburg's Los Angered Recording studios. Additional tracking and the final mixing sessions wil...October 24, 2002
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LITHIUM Announce Upcoming Gigs
Sweden's LITHIUM, featuring former TIAMAT bassist Johnny Hagel, have announced the following gigs during November: Nov. 08 – Tampere, FIN @ Club Ground Zero Nov. 09 – Stockholm, SWE @ Necromicon (Kolingsborg) ...October 24, 2002
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UNLEASHED: We Are Not Nazi Sympathizers!
Veteran Swedish death metallers UNLEASHED have rejected as "false" rumors that the members of the band are Nazi sympathizers. The following is an official statement posted by the group on their web site at www.unleashed.nu: "WARRIORS OF METAL! "It has come to my knowledge that a few cowards out ther...October 23, 2002
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DAVE GROHL Nixes UNLEASHED Frontman For PROBOT Project Over Questionable Politics
FOO FIGHTERS mainman Dave Grohl contemplated approaching UNLEASHED frontman Johnny Hedlund to contribute lead vocals to one of the songs for his upcoming metal project, PROBOT, but changed his mind after learning of the Swedish death metal vocalist's rumored Nazi leanings, Grohl revealed in an inter...October 19, 2002