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PRIMAL FEAR Split With Guitarist, Announce Replacement
German power metallers PRIMAL FEAR have parted ways with guitarist Henny Wolter (ex-THUNDERHEAD) and have replaced him with SINNER axeman Tom Naumann. The following is the band's official statement on the matter: "Hi fans & supportes of the Metal Commando. Today we have to make a shocking announ...November 9, 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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AUDIOSLAVE'S CORNELL, MORELLO Speak Out On Band Chemistry
Former SOUNDGARDEN and current AUDIOSLAVE frontman Chris Cornell is confident that fans of his previous group will find plenty on AUDIOSLAVE's self-titled debut to keep them happy. "I don't think that fans of RAGE [AGAINST THE MACHINE] or SOUNDGARDEN will be disappointed," Cornell told Kerrang! maga...November 3, 2002
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AUDIOSLAVE's TOM MORELLO Sets Record Straight On DMX Collaboration
AUDIOSLAVE guitarist Tom Morello recently set the record straight on his band's collaboration with rapper DMX, which, according to Morello, took place "a couple of months ago." "We sent him a track that he just loved and we were originally going to do it for a soundtrack, but he loved it so much he...October 30, 2002
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MACHINE HEAD's FLYNN On New Songs: 'Wall Of Guitars Is Back!'
MACHINE HEAD are continuing to write material for their fifth studio album, which is not expected to surface until late 2003 at the earliest. About 14 songs have been finished musically, with the band having recently demoed 12 of them in rough form. "People keep asking, what's the new stuff like? Is...October 29, 2002
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HENRY ROLLINS To Auction Off Guitar Signed By Metal Heavy-Hitters
Henry Rollins is auctioning off a guitar on eBay that has been signed by some of heavy rock's biggest stars. Most of the artists contributed to the Rollins-organized "Rise Above", an album of BLACK FLAG covers. The album and the guitar auction are both to benefit the legal defense of the West Memphi...October 28, 2002
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CELTIC FROST Frontman Rejects Accusations Of 'Too High' Demands For Group's Next CD
CELTIC FROST mainman Tom Gabriel Fischer recently responded to criticism by a fan that the band's high demands and asking price to record a reunion album with the group have essentially caused CF's progress with the upcoming CD to remain at a standstill for much of the year since the reunion plans w...October 28, 2002
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DOMAIN Parts With Bassist
Bassist Dirk Beckers has left Germany's DOMAIN and will be temporarily replaced by TOM ANGELRIPPER four-stringer Oliver "Henner" Jochim. ...October 27, 2002
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SINNER To Support HAMMERFALL In Germany
The current incarnation of the long-running German act SINNER — Mat Sinner (vocals/bass, also in PRIMAL FEAR),Frank Rössler (keyboards),Fritz Randow (drums, SAXON),Henny Wolter (guitar),and Tom Naumann (guitar) —have announced the first couple of shows in support of their new album, "There Will...October 26, 2002
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AUDIOSLAVE Collaborate With DMX!
AUDIOSLAVE, the new group featuring ex-SOUNDGARDEN frontman Chris Cornell and former RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE members Tim Commerford (bass),Brad Wilk (drums),and Tom Morello (guitar),have written and recorded a pair of songs with rapper DMX, according to Billboard.com. One of the two collaboratio...October 24, 2002
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AUDIOSLAVE Cough Up Cash For Rights To Name
The following article comes to us courtesy of NME.com: AUDIOSLAVE, the supergroup featuring former members of SOUNDGARDEN and RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE, have handed over $30,000 just to share their name with an unsigned Liverpool, UK band. AUDIOSLAVE were formed in 2001 with ex-SOUNDGARDEN singer Chr...October 23, 2002
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AUDIOSLAVE's TOM MORELLO: Material For Second CD Already Written
Despite the fact that AUDIOSLAVE's self-titled debut has yet to see the light of day, the band are already thinking about a follow-up. "There's almost another album's worth of stuff [already done]," Morello told MTV.com. "The most difficult part of the process was narrowing down the [tunes for the f...October 22, 2002
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DESTROYED BY ANGER Part With Drummer, Seek Replacement
New York's DESTROYED BY ANGER, featuring SUFFOCATION manager Jason Fligman on vocals, have amicably parted ways with longtime drummer Tom Wilbur. The band will be holding auditions for a replacement immediately. Interested parties can contact the band at: [email protected] ...October 21, 2002
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AUDIOSLAVE Album Cover Posted Online
The cover artwork for AUDIOSLAVE's much-anticipated self-titled debut, due on November 19 through Epic Records, has been posted online at this location. AUDIOSLAVE features in its ranks ex-SOUNDGARDEN frontman Chris Cornell and former RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE members Tim Commerford (bass),Brad Wilk...October 21, 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
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