HATEPLOW, the Florida-based band featuring MALEVOLENT CREATION guitarists Phil Fasciana and Rob Barrett, MALEVOLENT CREATION/ex-SUFFOCATION drummer Dave Culross, KULT OV AZAZEL bassist Julian Hollowell (a.k.a. Xaphan), and vocalist Kyle Symons, will release a live album, entitled "Moshpit Murder", on September 27 through Arctic Music. Recorded in Detriot, Michigan during the band's "The Only Law is ...
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Guitarist Dave Navarro will be publishing an autobiography, titled "Don't Try This At Home" (cover), in October through ReganBooks. In the book, Navarro is expected to dish out behind the scenes information on his time with JANE'S ADDICTION and the RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS, as well as his steamy marriage to model Carmen ...
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British extreme metallers CRADLE OF FILTH have finished filming a video for the title track of their new album, "Nymphetamine". Commented bassist Dave Pybus: "The video shoot for 'Nymphetamine' went great. Had a very early start at 7am, obviously with a hangover, and spent 14 hours holed up in a damp underground vault near the ...
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The VH1 original movie, "Hysteria: The Def Leppard Story", is scheduled to re-air August 14 at 12:00 1.m. EDT on VH1. The following is a brief synopsis of the movie: "The true story of one of the most successful pop-metal bands of the 80s. All born in England, the group first found success at home ...
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DEFTONES fan site TheDeftones.com is reporting that the band have almost finished writing their eagerly anticipated fifth album, tentatively due in early 2005 through Maverick Records. The band are expected to enter the studio in early November with producer Bob Ezrin (KISS, JANE'S ADDICTION, PINK FLOYD) to begin recording the effort. Prior to ...
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Britain's The Sun is reporting that THE DARKNESS frontman Justin Hawkins awoke on Wednesday morning (August 4) to see his Jaguar XK8 up on bricks, the wheels and tires stolen. "I suppose bricks are perfectly adequate if you just want to park but the wheels are rather essential for driving," he joked. "I can't help ...
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QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE's Josh Homme, SYSTEM OF A DOWN's Serj Tankian and former JANE'S ADDICTION frontman Perry Farrell among the judges for the 2004 Shortlist Music Prize, which spotlights lesser-known acts for their artistic merit. The panel's initial "Long List" of nominated albums will be released in late August, and the "Shortlist" of ...
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ADDICTION CREW, the Italian band formerly known as ADDICTION, have set a September 20 European release date through Earache Records for their new album, "Break In Life". The group, who were recently joined by two new members (Marta Innox on vocals/emcee and Ale Lera on drums & grooves), have finished filming a video for the ...
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In a brand-new interview with the U.K.'s Terrorizer magazine, CRADLE OF FILTH frontman Dani Filth spoke about the recording process for the group's sixth full-length album, "Nymphetamine". According to Dani, CRADLE originally intended to spend nine weeks recording for a June release, but when their producer — ANTHRAX guitarist Rob Caggiano — had to tour ...
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British extreme metallers CRADLE OF FILTH will embark on a South American tour in late September. Confirmed dates are as follows: Sep. 23 - 3.0 (La Escena) - Monterrey, MEX Sep. 24 - Circo Volador - Mexico City, MEX Sep. 25 - Plaza de Toros Quito - Quito, ECU Sep. 26 - Coliseo El Salitre ...
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Former JANE'S ADDICTION/RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS guitarist Dave Navarro will be making an appearance on "America's Most Wanted" this week to acknowledge the role the show played eight years ago in capturing the man who brutally murdered his mother, The New York Post reports. "I'll never forget the day when they got him," Navarro told ...
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Former MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee, ex-JANE'S ADDICTION guitarist Dave Navarro and the GOO GOO DOLLS' John Rzeznik will headline the first Vegas Rock Star Poker Tournament and Sweepstakes, set for August 26 to 28 at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada. Winners and their guests will "thrill to the excitement and unpredictability ...
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TESLA guitarist Tommy Skeoch has entered an undisclosed facility to seek treatment for addiction, "an illness that cannot be defeated without help," according to a statement from the rest of the group. "We hope you will all join us in wishing him a very healthy recovery so that he is able to return to the ...
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SILVER, the band featuring singer Gary Barden (MSG, STATETROOPER, PRAYING MANTIS), guitarist Michael Voss (DEMON DRIVE, CASANOVA, MAD MAX, ex-BONFIRE), and keyboard player Don Airey (DEEP PURPLE, ex-OZZY OSBOURNE, WHITESNAKE, GARY MOORE), have inked a deal with MTM Music. The group are currently working on the follow-up to their debut album, "Dream Machines" (2002), for ...
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VELVET REVOLVER frontman Scott Weiland was photographed leaving Los Angeles Municipal Court, where he pleaded no contest to driving under the influence in Los Angeles, on Thursday (June 8). Check out pictures from Globe Photos. As previously reported, Weiland was sentenced to a six-month stint in a drug program and was placed on ...
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VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Slash has told the U.K.'s Guardian that in the decade since he left GUNS N' ROSES, he has become an enthusiastic husband and father, having just flown in from L.A., where his wife had given birth to their second child. "I woke up the other day in my hotel room and I ...
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Roadrunner Records has set a September 13 release date for the new CRADLE OF FILTH album, "Nymphetamine". The follow-up to last year's "Damnation and a Day", "Nymphetamine" (roughly translated as the druggish beast-like addiction to beautiful, classical women) was produced by ANTHRAX guitarist Rob Caggiano, who has previously worked with the group during the mixing ...
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JANE'S ADDICTION frontman Perry Farrell has spoken to Rolling Stone magazine about the group's decision to go their separate ways less than a year following the release of their first album of original material since 1990's "Ritual de lo Habitual", 2003's "Strays". "The band went astray, falling into shallow holes," Farrell told Rolling Stone. "There ...
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CRADLE OF FILTH singer Dani Filth (a.k.a. Dani Davey) has commented on the band's upcoming CD, "Nymphetamine", the group's first for new label Roadrunner Records. The follow-up to last year's "Damnation and a Day", "Nymphetamine" (roughly translated as the druggish beast-like addiction to beautiful, classical women) was produced by ANTHRAX guitarist Rob Caggiano, who has ...
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CRADLE OF FILTH will film a video for an as-yet-undisclosed track off their upcoming Roadrunner Records debut, "Nymphetamine", in early August in either Los Angeles or the U.K. The follow-up to last year's "Damnation and a Day", "Nymphetamine" (roughly translated as the druggish beast-like addiction to beautiful, classical women) was produced by ANTHRAX guitarist Rob ...
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JANE'S ADDICTION appear to have split up again, according to an online statement posted jointly by bandmates Dave Navarro (guitar), Stephen Perkins (drums) and Chris Chaney (bass). "We know we can't avoid this anymore so we will give it our best shot," the statement reads. "What's the deal? The deal is that it ...
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The 2004 edition of the Lollapalooza tour has been abruptly cancelled due to poor ticket sales, according to the event's official web site. "This morning (June 22), tour organizers and concert promoters, faced with several million dollars of losses, made the very tough decision to pull the tour," the site says. "My heart aches along ...
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Much like GUNS N' ROSES' long-awaited new studio album, "Chinese Democracy", the launch date of the VH1 documentary covering the early days of GUNS N' ROSES keeps getting pushed back. "Behind the Music: Guns N' Roses" will now air on Monday, July 5 at 12:30/11:30c p.m, according to VH1.com. As previously reported, the ...
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RollingStone.com has posted a lengthy VELVET REVOLVER article in which the bandmembers talk about everything from their previous groups to their battles with drug addiction. Several excerpts follow: Singer Scott Weiland attempting to "clear up" erroneous information about him that has appeared in the press: "I kicked my heroin habit a year ago, in May. ...
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Former LIEGE LORD guitarist Paul Nelson recently laid down "killer" tracks for famed producer Bob Ezrin (JANE'S ADDICTION, KISS, PINK FLOYD) for one of his new pet projects, according to Nelson's newsletter. In other news, Paul was recently invited to Oslo, Norway to arrange and produce a five-song EP for "nu-rock" group THE MOB, whom ...
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JANE'S ADDICTION guitarist Dave Navarro has teamed up with Chris Chaney and Stephen Perkins, also of JANE'S ADDICTION, and former SKYCYCLE singer Steve Isaacs in a brand-new band. "[Steve] actually used to be an MTV VJ," Navarro told MTV.com. "He went by the name of Spooky around town. Long black hair and kind of that ...
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Memorial services for former ENUFF Z'NUFF guitarist Derek Frigo will be held on Wednesday, June 16 at The Self Realization Center and Gardens (17190 Sunset Boulevard) in Pacific Palisades, California. As previously reported, Frigo — who had been battling drug addiction for over a decade — died on May 28 of what is ...
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ENUFF Z'NUFF frontman Donnie Vie has posted an audio message the band's web site regarding the passing of ex-ENUFF Z'NUFF guitarist Derek Frigo. As previously reported, Frigo — who had been battling drug addiction for over a decade — died last Friday (May 28) of what is believed to have been a drug ...
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BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION/ex-L.A. GUNS guitarist Tracii Guns has posted the following message on Metal Sludge's "Gossip Board" regarding the passing of former ENUFF Z'NUFF guitarist Derek Frigo: "Derek was an amazingly and blazingly talented guitar player... I especially loved his LE MANS stuff from a long time ago. "I had met Derek a few times… ...
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Former ENUFF Z'NUFF guitarist Derek Frigo is believed to have died of a drug overdose, according to unconfirmed reports. Frigo, who has been battling drug addiction for over a decade, passed away Friday (May 28) at the age of 36. A friend of Derek's longtime girlfriend posted the following message regarding Frigo's passing: ...
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