 | Cold Bassist: 'We Don't Pay Any Attention To Fred Durst'
posted on: 30 Apr 2003 8:22 PM
Despite LIMP BIZKIT frontman Fred Durst's assistance in securing the band COLD a record deal, COLD bassist Jeremy Marshall says that they are no longer in regular contact with their former mentor. "We don't pay attention to him," Marshall told Launch. "I more... |
| Black Label Society Enter Billboard Chart At #50!
posted on: 30 Apr 2003 8:21 PM
BLACK LABEL SOCIETY's "The Blessed Hellride" has entered the U.S Billboard Album Charts at position #50 with almost 20,000 copies sold in its first week of release. The reaction to BLACK LABEL SOCIETY mainman Zakk Wylde's new album has gon more... |
| Crystal Eyes Set Release Date For 'Vengeance Descending'
posted on: 30 Apr 2003 6:54 PM
Sweden's CRYSTAL EYES have set a May 12 Scandinavian release date through DMP Sweden Records for their third full-length album, "Vengeance Descending". A continental European release is expected by the end of the summer. "Vengeance Descendi more... |
| Sepultura: Live Video Posted Online
posted on: 30 Apr 2003 4:59 PM
A live video of SEPULTURA performing the track "Slave New World" at the House Of Blues in Anaheim, California on April 21 has been posted online at this location. more... |
| Spiritual Beggars Record BBC Session
posted on: 30 Apr 2003 4:56 PM
Swedish hard rockers SPIRITUAL BEGGARS, the band featuring former CARCASS and current ARCH ENEMY axeman Mike Amott, recently entered BBC's legendary Maida Vale studios and recorded a session for the "Radio One Rock Show". The guys recorded new versions of more... |
| Courtney Love: On Being Blonde
posted on: 30 Apr 2003 4:53 PM
Courtney Love has contributed a story on being blonde to Rolling Stone for their "American Icons" edition. She writes, "So do we love blondes or hate blondes ? or both? It's a Young Miss question, but look who you're listening to. I've made millions off p more... |
| Charon: New Music Posted Online
posted on: 30 Apr 2003 4:51 PM
Finland's CHARON have posted one-minute MP3 clips of two new tracks on their official web site at this location. "In Trust Of No One" and "Death Can Dance" come off the group's n more... |
| Rob Zombie To Produce Comedy Album
posted on: 30 Apr 2003 4:50 PM
ROB ZOMBIE is currently working with "House Of 1000 Corpses" star Chris Hardwick on producing Chris's first comedy album, tentatively titled "Blood Pudding". Hardwick, considered to be one of L.A.'s hottest young comics, can be regularly seen tearing it u more... |
| Ratt Guitarist Joins Dio!
posted on: 30 Apr 2003 4:44 PM
RATT guitarist Warren DeMartini has officially joined DIO as the band's new touring guitarist. Warren replaces Doug Aldrich, who has spent the past few months touring with the reunited WHITESNAKE. DeMartini's first appearance with DIO will more... |
| Type O Negative: 'Life Is Killing Me' 2-CD Version Announced
posted on: 30 Apr 2003 4:42 PM
A special limited-edition, double-CD version of the forthcoming TYPE O NEGATIVE album "Life Is Killing Me" will be released in the U.K. on the same date, June 16, as the single CD version but stores will only be able to order it on their initial stocking more... |
| Motley Crue Singer To Issue Live Album
posted on: 30 Apr 2003 4:39 PM
M?TLEY CR?E frontman Vince Neil will issue a live album, titled "Live One Night Only", on May 27 through Image Entertainment. The CD reportedly showcases Vince and his solo band "performing to perfection" some of the most recognizable songs in rock from o more... |
| Limp Bizkit: New Instrumental Tracks Posted Online?
posted on: 30 Apr 2003 4:37 PM
Five songs purported to be instrumental versions of tracks that were recorded for possible inclusion on the forthcoming LIMP BIZKIT studio album have been posted online at this location. more... |
| Skinlab To Issue 'The Nerve Damage Sessions' In Late Summer
posted on: 30 Apr 2003 4:35 PM
SKINLAB have reportedly set "The Nerve Damage Sessions" as the title for their forthcoming of alternate versions of studio tracks, several live tracks recorded on the band's "ReVolting Room" tour, plus one or two new songs. The final details have yet to b more... |
| Stormwind Add Keyboardist
posted on: 30 Apr 2003 4:30 PM
Sweden's STORMWIND, the band featuring former CANDLEMASS singer Thomas Vikstrom and guitarist Thomas Wolf, have acquired a new keyboardist in the shape of Joachim Broden. Broden replaces Kaspar Dahlqvist, who left the group earlier this month in order to more... |
| Motograter Finalize Track Listing For Full-Length Debut
posted on: 30 Apr 2003 4:28 PM
Santa Barbara, California-based quintet MOTOGRATER have finalized the track listing for their self-titled debut, due on May 27 through No Name/Elektra Records. The album, which was mixed by producer James "Jimbo" Barton (METALLICA, RUSH, MA more... |
| Metallica To Film 'St. Anger' Video At San Quentin State Prison
posted on: 30 Apr 2003 11:18 AM
METALLICA will shoot a video for the title track of their upcoming album, "St. Anger", later today (April 30) at San Quentin State Prison, California. The clip will be directed by the Malloy Brothers, who have previously worked with the FOO FIGHTERS and 3 more... |
| Linkin Park To Film Video For 'Faint'
posted on: 30 Apr 2003 11:16 AM
LINKIN PARK are set to film a video for "Faint", the upcoming second single from "Meteora". "Video shoots are always super-long days, but the result makes up for the work that goes into it," drummer Rob Bourdon wrote in a recent online post.
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| Courtney Love Records Kim Carnes Cover For New Solo CD
posted on: 30 Apr 2003 11:14 AM
Former HOLE frontwoman Courtney Love has recorded a cover of Kim Carnes' 1981 #1 hit "Bette Davis Eyes" for possible inclusion on her upcoming solo debut, "America's Sweetheart". Love is recording "America's Sweetheart" in France with prod more... |
| Twisted Sister: New 'Make-Up' Photos Posted Online!
posted on: 30 Apr 2003 11:12 AM
TWISTED SISTER's official web site has posted several high-resolution photos of the group performing in full make-up (everyone except bassist Mark "The Animal" Mendoza) at Tuxedo Junction in Danbury, Connecticut this past Sunday (April 25). Check them out more... |
| H.I.M. To Release First U.K. Single
posted on: 29 Apr 2003 11:32 PM
Finnish goth metallers H.I.M. will release their first U.K. single, "Buried Alive By Love", on May 5 through BMG Records. The single will be released on two CDs and 7" "heartagram"-shaped vinyl. The full track listing for th more... |
| The Exploited Announce U.K. Dates
posted on: 29 Apr 2003 9:48 PM
THE EXPLOITED have announced an extensive U.K. tour in the summer. The trek ? the band's first full-length tour in over six years ? will serve to promote the group's new album, titled "Fuck The System". Confirmed dates are as follows: more... |
| Among Thieves: Live Video Posted Online
posted on: 29 Apr 2003 9:45 PM
AMONG THIEVES have posted a streaming video sample of "My Mistake" from their forthcoming "Soundscam" Enhanced CD at this location. The band, who feature in their ranks former LIFE OF AGONY bassist Alan Robert and BIOHAZARD drummer Danny Sc more... |
| Forge Prepare To Enter Studio
posted on: 29 Apr 2003 9:35 PM
Detroit's FORGE will enter the studio on May 16 to record the follow-up to 1999's "Trials". An August release date through Static Records is expected. more... |
| Amaran Complete Work On 'Pristine In Bondage'
posted on: 29 Apr 2003 9:30 PM
Sweden's AMARAN, the band featuring former members of MOURNING SIGN, have completed work on their second album, "Pristine In Bondage", due late summer through Listenable Records. "Pristine In Bondage" was recorded at Studio Underground in more... |
| Murderdolls To Release Billy Idol Cover
posted on: 29 Apr 2003 9:26 PM
The MURDERDOLLS will release a cover of the BILLY IDOL classic "White Wedding" to coincide with their appearance at the Download Festival in the U.K. on May 31. The track listing for the single is as follows: 01. White Weddi more... |
| Metallica To Film New Video Next Week
posted on: 29 Apr 2003 9:25 PM
METALLICA will be filming a video for the title track to their new album, "St. Anger", next week at an as-yet-undisclosed location, a representative of Mercury Records U.K. revealed Monday (April 28) during a listening session for the CD in Stockholm, Swe more... |
| Headstrong Split Up
posted on: 29 Apr 2003 9:22 PM
Canada's HEADSTRONG have officially split up, citing their disillusionment with the record industry as one of the reasons for the group's break-up. The following is an excerpt from vocalist Matt Kinna's "parting words" message as posted on more... |
| The Project Hate Name New Album
posted on: 29 Apr 2003 9:16 PM
Sweden's THE PROJECT HATE, featuring J?rgen Sandstr?m of ENTOMBED/GRAVE fame on lead vocals, have set "Hate, Dominate, Congregate, Eliminate" as the title for their forthcoming third album, due later in the year through ENTOMBED's Threeman Records. "Hate, more... |
| Coal Chamber Finishing Work On B-Sides/Rarities Album
posted on: 29 Apr 2003 9:11 PM
COAL CHAMBER frontman Dez Fafara is scheduled to hit the studio later this week to record vocals for an unfinished track from the "Chamber Music" sessions. The song in question will be included on the group's upcoming B-sides/rarities album, "Giving The D more... |
| Taproot Line Up U.K. Dates
posted on: 29 Apr 2003 9:08 PM
Michigan-based nu-metallers TAPROOT will be following up their appearance at the forthcoming Download Festival with a number of U.K. dates. You can catch the band at: Jun. 01 ? Liverpool, UK @ University Jun. 03 ? Oxford more... |
| Status Quo 'Forced' Into Re-Recording Old Classics
posted on: 29 Apr 2003 7:18 PM
STATUS QUO were reportedly forced by their record label to re-record their old classics and lay down several covers as part of a "new" album collection dubbed "Rocking All Over The Riffs". "It is something we got talked into," lead singer more... |
| Omen Sign Record Deals For Europe, North America
posted on: 29 Apr 2003 7:17 PM
Classic U.S. metallers OMEN have signed recording agreements for the European and North American territories with Mausoleum Records and Crash Music Inc., respectively. The group's recently completed new album, titled "Eternal Black Dawn", is expected in t more... |
| World Below: Debut Album Delayed
posted on: 29 Apr 2003 7:15 PM
WORLD BELOW, the new band consisting of CARNAL FORGE/CENTINEX guitarist Jonas Kjellgren, CARNAL FORGE/ex-IN THY DREAMS drummer Stefan Westerberg, and ex-SIDEBURNERS bassist/vocalist Mikael Danielsson, have been forced to delay the release date of their de more... |
| Sins Of A Divine Mother: Full MP3s Posted Online
posted on: 29 Apr 2003 7:13 PM
SINS OF A DIVINE MOTHER, the new band featuring former BANG TANGO bassist Kyle Kyle, have posted four full-length MP3's via their MP3.com web site at this location more... |
| Ironfire Part Ways With Guitarist
posted on: 29 Apr 2003 7:11 PM
Danish metallers IRONFIRE have parted ways with guitarist S?ren Jensen and have replaced him with an as-yet-undisclosed new axeman. "S?ren decided to quit the band, as he didn't feel it was moving at the pace he had hoped," the group said in an official s more... |
| Zyklon Finalize Track Listing For 'Aeon'
posted on: 29 Apr 2003 7:09 PM
Norway's ZYKLON, the band featuring Zamoth (a.k.a. Samoth) and Trym of EMPEROR, have finalized the track listing for their sophomore full-length effort, "Aeon", due in September through Candlelight Records. The follow-up to 2001's "World Ov more... |
| Zonata Split Up
posted on: 29 Apr 2003 7:07 PM
Swedish power metallers ZONATA have officially split up. "[A couple of weeks ago] the rest of the band decided to call it quits and so it did happen," manager Jonas Hagstr?m said in a statement. "I spoke to [singer/vocalist] J more... |
| Grope: Video Posted Online
posted on: 29 Apr 2003 7:06 PM
Long-running Danish metallers GROPE have posted a video for the track "Searching For Something" at this location. "Searching For Something" comes off the group's latest CD, " more... |
| Motorhead's Lemmy Is Grateful For Return Of His Hat
posted on: 29 Apr 2003 7:04 PM
MOT?RHEAD frontman Lemmy Kilmister has released a statement via the group's official web site thanking the two fans who tracked down a black hat stolen from him last May, and returned the article to its rightful owner. Lemmy's statement rea more... |
| Hatebreed Begin Recording New Album
posted on: 29 Apr 2003 7:02 PM
HATEBREED will enter Planet Z studios in Massachusetts today (April 28) to begin tracking their new album for a tentative September release through Republic/Universal Records. The band have reportedly penned over 20 songs for the follow-up more... |
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