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Queen Drummer To Take Part In Online ChatQueen Drummer To Take Part In Online Chat
posted on: 29 Oct 2003 8:33 AM
Queen drummer Roger Taylor is set to take part in an upcoming webchat for 46664, a campaign against AIDS, on Friday, October 31. The webchat will take place over at http://www.46664.com at an as-yet-undetermined time. More information and details of when more...
Scott Weiland Busted For Driving Under The InfluenceScott Weiland Busted For Driving Under The Influence
posted on: 29 Oct 2003 8:12 AM
STONE TEMPLE PILOTS/VELVET REVOLVER frontman Scott Weiland was arrested on charges of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs and misdemeanor hit-and-run following a traffic collision that occurred in Hollywood Monday morning, BLABBERMOUTH.NET ca more...
Ex-Faith No More Bassist Billy Gould: Why I Left BrujeriaEx-Faith No More Bassist Billy Gould: Why I Left Brujeria
posted on: 29 Oct 2003 8:11 AM
Former FAITH NO MORE bassist Billy Gould recently spoke to Perfect Pitch Online about his decision to leave BRUJERIA, the extreme death metal project he had co-founded with ex-FEAR FACTORY guitarist Dino Cazares. "I was involved from the beginning, a more...
Twilight Ophera Sign With Low Frequency RecordsTwilight Ophera Sign With Low Frequency Records
posted on: 29 Oct 2003 8:06 AM
TWILIGHT OPHERA, the Finnish symphonic black/dark metal band who feature in their ranks SOULGRIND second guitarist Toni Näykki and SOULGRIND mastermind Lord Heikkinen, have signed a multi-album deal with Finland's Low Frequency Records. The group's alrea more...
Deathstars Added To Paradise Lost London GigDeathstars Added To Paradise Lost London Gig
posted on: 29 Oct 2003 8:00 AM
DEATHSTARS' debut album, "Synthetic Generation" — originally issued in Sweden in March 2002 via the Universal affiliate LED Recordings — will be released through Nuclear Blast on November 10. The Swedish band, in existence since January 20 more...
Meshuggah, Strapping Young Lad To Appear On The Melvins Tribute CDMeshuggah, Strapping Young Lad To Appear On The Melvins Tribute CD
posted on: 29 Oct 2003 7:43 AM
MESHUGGAH, STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN, HIGH ON FIRE and DOG FASHION DISCO are among the artists confirmed to appear on an upcoming tribute CD to THE MELVINS. Titled "We Reach: The Music Of The Melvins", the album will be the more...
Former White Zombie Drummer Joins Forces With Ex-Strife Guitarist
posted on: 29 Oct 2003 7:41 AM
Former WHITE ZOMBIE drummer Ivan de Prume has teamed up with ex-STRIFE guitarist Andrew Kline in a new band called HEALER. Joining the duo in the group are violinist/Canada native Martin St-Pierre and bassist John McLaughlin (ex-NEW PAST LIFE). The band, more...
Kataklysm Scrap Album CoverKataklysm Scrap Album Cover
posted on: 29 Oct 2003 7:38 AM
Canadian death metallers KATAKLYSM have changed the recently released artwork for their forthcoming album, "Serenity in Fire". Singer Maurizio Iacono explains: "The good thing about today is that we have the Internet, [so] it's easier to co more...
Darkane: 'Rusted Angel' Reissue Out In EuropeDarkane: 'Rusted Angel' Reissue Out In Europe
posted on: 29 Oct 2003 7:36 AM
Sweden's DARKANE have posted the following message on their official web site: " 'Rusted Angel' has finally been re-released in Europe through Regain Records. To celebrate this we'll give you the opportunity to see a video clip from the recording in more...
Cemetary: New Album To Surface In April
posted on: 29 Oct 2003 7:28 AM
CEMETARY mainman Mathias Lodmalm has issued the following update via the group's web site: "As I write this I'm heading out for Hong Kong to finish off what is to be 'Phantasma'. This album has taken me over three years and three continents to finis more...
Axxis To Release New Album In JanuaryAxxis To Release New Album In January
posted on: 29 Oct 2003 7:25 AM
German metallers AXXIS will release their latest CD, "Time Machine, on January 26, 2004 through AFM Records. The album was mixed by Dennis Ward (PINK CREAM 69) at House Of Audio studios in Southern Germany and features cover artwork Derek Gores (KAM more...
Newspaper: Varg Vikernes Carried Military Equipment At The Time Of His ArrestNewspaper: Varg Vikernes Carried Military Equipment At The Time Of His Arrest
posted on: 29 Oct 2003 7:21 AM
BURZUM mastermind Varg Vikernes, who is serving a 21-year sentence for the August 1993 murder of MAYHEM guitarist Oystein Aarseth (a.k.a. Euronymous), was carrying enough arms and military equipment at the time of his latest arrest to pass for a commando, more...
Former Skyclad Frontman Responds To Negativity Of Ex-BandmatesFormer Skyclad Frontman Responds To Negativity Of Ex-Bandmates
posted on: 28 Oct 2003 4:49 PM
Former Skyclad frontman Martin Walkyier (now providing vocal skills for Return To The Sabbat) has responded to the negativity of his ex-bandmates. The current Skyclad line-up, fronted by producer Kevin Ridley, have been declaring their dislike for Walkyie more...
Vader: 'Cold Demons' Performance Video Posted OnlineVader: 'Cold Demons' Performance Video Posted Online
posted on: 28 Oct 2003 4:41 PM
VADER have posted a live performance video of the track "Cold Demons", recorded at the Polish Woodstock festival in early August. Check it out at the following locatiion: http://www.empire-records.com.pl/teledysk/vader-woodstock.avi. VADER per more...
Rhino Bucket To Record New EPRhino Bucket To Record New EP
posted on: 28 Oct 2003 4:39 PM
RHINO BUCKET, the Bon Scott-era AC/DC sound-alike band that recorded two albums for Warner Bros./ EMI back in '90 and '92 and an independent album in '94 with former AC/DC drummer Simon Wright, are in the process of recording a new EP. After a seven-year more...
Zack De Le Rocha Weighs In On Rage Against The Machine Live CD/DVDZack De Le Rocha Weighs In On Rage Against The Machine Live CD/DVD
posted on: 28 Oct 2003 4:28 PM
Former RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE frontman Zack de la Rocha has emerged from hiding to weigh in on the band's upcoming CD and DVD, "Live at the Olympic Grand Auditorium". "After watching both the Olympic Grand Auditorium and the Democratic Na more...
Kingcrow Continue Recording Sessions For 'Insider'Kingcrow Continue Recording Sessions For 'Insider'
posted on: 28 Oct 2003 4:16 PM
Italy's Kingcrow are close to the completion of their forthcoming new studio album 'Insider'. Vocalist Mauro Gelsomini will add his vocal lines, before the whole set is dragged into the mixing and mastering process. The album is being recorded at Legend S more...
Anger To Issue Live CD
posted on: 28 Oct 2003 2:52 PM
Miami-based hardcore band ANGER, featuring drummer Alex Marquez (ex-MALEVOLENT CREATION, DEMOLITION HAMMER, SOLSTICE), have announced plans to release a new live album, tentatively titled "Out On Bond". No further information is available at thi more...
Zeke Sign With Relapse RecordsZeke Sign With Relapse Records
posted on: 28 Oct 2003 2:51 PM
Seattle's celebrated speed punk trio ZEKE have signed to Relapse Records. The high-powered group will release their much-anticipated new full length album in the spring. ZEKE — Blind Marky Felchtone (guitar / vocals), Donny Paycheck (drums) and Diamond more...
Norwegian Rock Stars Team Up With Ex-Faith No More Bassist To Record Kiss Classic
posted on: 28 Oct 2003 2:47 PM
Norwegian daily newspaper Dagsavisen reports in the Oct. 28 edition that some of Norway's biggest rock stars are scheduled to meet today to record a KISS cover song for an upcoming CD. TURBONEGRO guitarist Knut "Euroboy" Schreiner, black metal f more...
Majesty: Video Posted Online
posted on: 28 Oct 2003 2:45 PM
MAJESTY's video for the track "Into The Stadiums" has been posted online in Real Media format at the following location: http://www.massacre-records.com/flash/majesty/Stadiums.ram. "Into The Stadiums" comes off the German group's sec more...
Ozzy And Kelly To Release Christmas SingleOzzy And Kelly To Release Christmas Single
posted on: 28 Oct 2003 2:42 PM
Ozzy Osbourne and his daughter Kelly are making a joint bid for the Christmas Number One, according to the BBC. The pair are to release a duet, "Changes", on December 8 hoping to cash in on the seasonal market. The original version of "Ch more...
Varg Vikernes Charged With Armed Robbery, Faces Transfer To Maximum-Security PrisonVarg Vikernes Charged With Armed Robbery, Faces Transfer To Maximum-Security Prison
posted on: 28 Oct 2003 7:28 AM
BURZUM mastermind Varg Vikernes, who is serving a 21-year sentence for the August 1993 murder of MAYHEM guitarist Oystein Aarseth (a.k.a. Euronymous), has been charged with armed robbery in connection with his attempted jailbreak Sunday, the Norwegian med more...
Cradle Of Filth To Release 'Mannequin' DVD EP In DecemberCradle Of Filth To Release 'Mannequin' DVD EP In December
posted on: 28 Oct 2003 12:01 AM
On December 2nd, CRADLE OF FILTH releases a special DVD EP called Mannequin (named for the video currently in rotation on MTV, FUSE, and MuchMusic, and the single which appears on the recently-released Headbangers Ball compilation). Featured on the DVD w more...
Stereophonics Line Up New Single For November ReleaseStereophonics Line Up New Single For November Release
posted on: 27 Oct 2003 11:58 PM
Welsh rockers Stereophonics will release 'Since I Told You It's Over', the third single from new album 'You Gotta Go There To Come Back', on November 10. The single will follow releases of 'Madame Helga' and 'Maybe Tomorrow'; both of which hit the Top Fiv more...
Muse: 'Hysteria' To Be Released As New SingleMuse: 'Hysteria' To Be Released As New Single
posted on: 27 Oct 2003 11:51 PM
Muse will release 'Hysteria' November 24; the second chart eligible single from their critically acclaimed third album 'Absolution', released in September. The single follows 'Time Is Running Out', in addition to the the internet-only 'Stockholm Syndrome' more...
Ilium To Release Debut Album In NovemberIlium To Release Debut Album In November
posted on: 27 Oct 2003 11:47 PM
Austrailian melodic power metallers Ilium will release their debut album 'Sirens Of The Styx' in November. The band have also titled their follow-up effort 'Permian Dusk', with a view to releasing the finished product in 2004. more...
Steve Vai To Release 2-DVD Set In NovemberSteve Vai To Release 2-DVD Set In November
posted on: 27 Oct 2003 11:40 PM
Steve Vai is on the short list of the greatest guitarists ever, and his musical vision is captured on this two-DVD set 'Live at the Astoria London' scheduled for release on November 18, 2003, on Favored Nations. 'Live at the Astoria London' is Vai's firs more...
Epica: Previously Unreleased Track Posted Online
posted on: 27 Oct 2003 11:37 PM
Holland's EPICA (formerly SAHARA DUST), the new group formed by ex-AFTER FOREVER guitarist Mark Jansen, ex-CASSIOPEIA guitarist Ad Sluijter and keyboardist Coen Janssen, have posted an MP3 clip of the previously unreleased song "Veniality" at th more...
Kalmah Part Ways With KeyboardistKalmah Part Ways With Keyboardist
posted on: 27 Oct 2003 11:34 PM
Finland's KALMAH have parted ways with keyboardist Pasi Hiltula. According to a posting on the band's web site, Pasi "wanted to concentrate on his own projects. We are looking for replacement but at the same time considering to leave the position unf more...
Uriah Heep/Deep Purple Supergroup: Album Track Listing RevealedUriah Heep/Deep Purple Supergroup: Album Track Listing Revealed
posted on: 27 Oct 2003 11:30 PM
The new "supergroup" featuring members of URIAH HEEP, DEEP PURPLE and OZZY OSBOURNE's former bass player Bob Daisley have reportedly scrapped THE RAGE as the name for their new project and are currently going by the working title THE MEEK. The more...
The Gathering Part Ways With Bassist, Announce ReplacementThe Gathering Part Ways With Bassist, Announce Replacement
posted on: 27 Oct 2003 11:27 PM
Holland's THE GATHERING have parted ways with bassist Hugo Prinsen Geerligs and have replaced him with Marjolein Kooijman. "After a period of soul searching, Hugo came to the conclusion he wants to spend his time otherwise, taking on new challenges more...
Gene Simmons Says That Kiss Don't Care About Rock And Roll Hall Of FameGene Simmons Says That Kiss Don't Care About Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame
posted on: 27 Oct 2003 11:22 PM
Josh Bell of Las Vegas Weekly caught up with KISS bassist and vocalist Gene Simmons and asked him about the group's chances of making it into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. "With all due respect to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, it's a popcorn fart more...
Varg Held Family At Gunpoint, Fled Prison Because He Feared Attempt On His LifeVarg Held Family At Gunpoint, Fled Prison Because He Feared Attempt On His Life
posted on: 27 Oct 2003 11:20 PM
Varg Vikernes threatened a family with a pistol and hijacked their car in a failed bid to elude the Norwegian police during his 24 hours on the run, it was reported Monday. At approximately 4:30 p.m. on Sunday (October 26), a family of three driving thro more...
Damageplan: Debut Album Delayed, New Bassist AnnouncedDamageplan: Debut Album Delayed, New Bassist Announced
posted on: 27 Oct 2003 11:19 PM
DAMAGEPLAN, the new band featuring former PANTERA members Dimebag Darrell (guitar) and Vinnie Paul (drums), have pushed back the release date of their debut album, "New Found Power", to February 10 through Elektra Records. The group, who have ju more...
Varg Vikernes Captured After Car Chase!Varg Vikernes Captured After Car Chase!
posted on: 27 Oct 2003 9:49 AM
A day after he failed to return to prison as scheduled following a short leave, Varg Vikernes was captured by the Norwegian police on a highway outside the country's capital. Vikernes was taken into custody at 12:45 a.m. Monday morning (October 27) after more...
Norwegian Police: Varg Vikernes Won't Be Able To Hide For Very LongNorwegian Police: Varg Vikernes Won't Be Able To Hide For Very Long
posted on: 27 Oct 2003 9:47 AM
Varg Vikernes defense lawyer John Christian Elden has spoken to Norway's NRK about his client's failure to return to prison as scheduled after a short leave. Refusing to comment on whether or not he's been in contact with Vikernes during the 24-hour peri more...
Marduk Set Release Date For DVDMarduk Set Release Date For DVD
posted on: 27 Oct 2003 9:46 AM
Swedish black metallers MARDUK have set a January 19, 2004 release date for their much-anticipated DVD, titled "Funeral Marches And Warsongs". The long-delayed disc will tentatively include, among other features, a live show recorded in Paris on more...
Korn's Jonathan Davis: Metallica's 'St. Anger' Is 'The Shittiest Thing I Have Ever Heard!'Korn's Jonathan Davis: Metallica's 'St. Anger' Is 'The Shittiest Thing I Have Ever Heard!'
posted on: 27 Oct 2003 9:24 AM
A BLABBERMOUTH.NET exclusive: KORN vocalist Jonathan Davis recently gave Swedish journalist Martin Carlsson his opinion on METALLICA's latest album "St. Anger". "I think it's the shittiest thing I ever heard in my life!" he said. " more...
Lacuna Coil Complete Video For 'Heaven's A Lie'Lacuna Coil Complete Video For 'Heaven's A Lie'
posted on: 27 Oct 2003 9:21 AM
Italy's LACUNA COIL have just finished filming a new promotional video for their single "Heaven's A Lie" with Revolver Film Company's (http://www.revolver.se) award-winning director Patric Ullaeus (DIMMU BORGIR, TIAMAT, MNEMIC, PASSENGER). more...

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