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May 2002 Archive


...Those of you who like your guitar shredded not chopped would be wise to check out SLAV SIMANIC's melody-based hard rock. For more information visit http://www.frontiers.it/index2.htm... 


...Netherlands-based groove rockers NON-DIVINE invite you to check out their website at http://www.non-divine.com... 


...ENGORGED's self-titled full-length debut will be unleashed on June 4, 2002 on Necropolis Records. DREAMS OF DAMNATION guitarist Jim Durkin (ex-DARK ANGEL) mastered the album...


...Norwegian brutal metal masters MINDGRINDER have signed to Sound Riot Records; the band's debut is scheduled for an early 2003 release...


...Who's on tour? Well, how about 440S, CRETIN 66, THIS DAY FORWARD and more. Click here for tour dates...


Seattle-based DAMNAGED have secured the coveted opening act gig on the upcoming DANZIG 2002 summer tour. Click here for tour dates...


...FLAW's "Whole" has been added to the rotation on MTV2; "Whole" was directed by Dean Karr who has lensed clips for Ozzy and Marilyn Manson...


...Best Buy, the impersonal 'big box' music/electronics retailer, has an offer that Rough Edge readers might like: you can get FLAW's "Through The Eyes" and MUSHROOMHEAD's "XX" for only $10; visit http://www.bestbuy.com/mandm/specials/MushroomFlaw.asp to see more information...


...THE ALCHEMIST, featuring Glenn Hughes on lead vocals and Tim Pierce on guitar, have had their debut CD, "Songs From The Westside," delayed until June 18, 2002...


...BALANCE OF POWER are currently writing a new album which will likely be recorded and mixed in late 2002 for an early 2003 release...


...KILLINGBIRD are hitting the road; click here for tour dates...


...SUPERJOINT RITUAL, featuring PANTERA's Phil Anselmo, have just released their debut CD, "Use Once And Destroy"; click here to read our review...


...REVEREND, featuring ex-METAL CHURCH vocalist David Wayne, have just announced their upcoming tourdates – click here to find 'em...


...KANSAS will release a two-CD retrospective titled "The Ultimate Kansas" on July 2, 2002; click here for tour dates...


...BRAND NEW SIN's debut will be released on June 4, 2002 on Now Or Never Records...


...SCORPIONS have just released another "best of" collection titled "Bad For Good: The Very Best Of Scorpions" which will include sixteen hits as well as two new tracks - "Cause I Love You" and "Bad For Good"...


...Necropolis Records has just signed a production and distribution deal with Century Media for Europe. Necropolis releases should be easier to find in all European territories now...


...To see pictures from a recent CELESTIAL DAWN show visit the media section of the official Celestial Dawn website www.celestialdawn.com... 


...Gore/grind sickos IMPALED have finished recording their sophomore effort, "Mondo Medicale," which will be released on Necropolis Records on July 2, 2002. An EP titled "Medical Waste," featuring a few cover tunes, will be released in late Summer 2002. Visit the band's newly updated "webfright" at www.impaled.info... 


...To hear samples of GREYSCALE's latest CD "When The Ghosts Are Gone" visit http://listen.to/grayscale... 


...DREAMS OF DAMNATION, featuring new singer Loana dp Valencia and famed axeslinger Jim Durkin (ex-DARK ANGEL), will be entering the studio in mid-June 2002 with famed producer Bill Metoyer (SLAYER, W.A.S.P., FATES WARNING, FLOTSAM & JETSAM) to record their first full-length album, tentatively entitled "Epic Tales Of Vengeance," for Necropolis Records. To hear a new demo track, "The Bloodletting," from the upcoming album visit www.necropolisrecords.com... 


...Fans of HOUSE OF LORDS, SAGA, RUSH, and KANSAS should be on the lookout for 7 MONTHS' self-titled debut on Frontiers Records in July 2002...


...MAZE OF TORMENT have finished work on their upcoming album "The Unmarked Graves" for Necropolis Records. The new material was produced by Tommy Tagtgren at the renowned Abyss Studios. "The Unmarked Graves" will be released in Summer 2002 on Necropolis Records...


...STRAMONIO's sophomore effort, "Mother Invention," will be released in July 2002 on Frontiers Records; STRAMONIO’s brand of progressive rock and prog-metal is taking Europe by storm...


...French alt-industrial rockers JAILBIRD will soon be releasing their debut album, "Inside Nonsense," on GESKA Records...


...PINK LITTLE PIG have added an mp3 of their newest song "Pink Little Pig" at http://www.pinklittlepig.net/pagine/mp3.htm... 


...The line-up for the Z ROCK 2002 Germany Festival, to be held on October 5, 2002, has been confirmed and is as follows: 

BONFIRE
SILENT RAGE
BRIGHTON ROCK
SHAKRA [special guests]
CROWN OF THORNS [special guests]
ARABIA
CONTAGIOUS
NORTHWIND


...All four members of ALIEN ANT FARM were injured in a bus crash in Spain on Wednesday May 22, 2002. Although the driver of the bus perished, none of the injuries to AAF members Dryden Mitchell, Terry Corso, Tye Zamora, and Mike Cosgrove are considered life threatening...


...PITCHSHIFTER's video for "Shutdown" can be seen with streaming video on www.mtv.com... 


...After thirteen years, speedcore pioneers CRYPTIC SLAUGHTER have reunited three of their four original members and are working on material for a proposed fifth album...


...KILLSWITCH ENGAGE'S "My Last Serenade" video recently premiered on MTV2...


...INCUBUS are set to release a new DVD, "Morning View Sessions," on May 28, 2002...


...COSMIC SPHERE is the name of a new Finnish/Swedish metal act featuring guitarist Lars Chriss (LION'S SHARE), guitarist Antti Wirman (WARMEN, CRAYDAWN), bassist Tapio Oksanen (CRAYDAWN) and drummer Kristian Enqvist (ex-RISING FAITH). Playing a musical style described as "heavy, energetic and melodic metal," not dissimilar to IN FLAMES or SOILWORK, the band are currently writing songs for the group's debut CD, to be recorded later this year. More info on the group can be obtained via their official web site at www.cosmicsphere.net... 


...Guitar soloist NEIL BROCKLEBANK's recent release "Audio Violence" is on MSP Records out of the United Kingdom; for more information visit http://www.neilbrocklebank.co.uk... 


...ROTTEN SOUND's "Murderworks" is the latest album from the Finnish grindcore death metal musical offenders. "Murderworks" was produced by Mieszko of NASUM and features three bonus videos...


...New CD release dates have been added to our "Rough Releases" section. Click here for more info...


...Producer extraordinaire Fredrik Nordstrom has his own band called DREAM EVIL which will release their debut CD "DragonSlayer" in the United States on June 25, 2002 ...


...ENTWINE's latest release, "Time Of Despair," will be released on July 25, 2002...


...FLOWING TEARS' North American debut, "Serpentine," is available now...


...To hear "Principle Hero" from KALMAH's latest CD, "They Will Return," visit http://mp3.centurymedia.com/Kalmah_PrincipleHero_TheyWillReturn.mp3... 


...While STRATOVARIOUS are on hiatus until sometime in 2003, vocalist Timo Kotipelto has joined forces with fellow bandmate Jari Kainulainen, Mike Romeo of SYMPHONY X, Roland Grapow (ex-HELLOWEEN), Janne Wirman of CHILDREN OF BODOM/WARMEN, Sami Virtanen & Mirka Rantanen of WARMEN, Mikko Harkin of SONATA ARCTICA and Gas of H.I.M. to record "Waiting For The Dawn"...


...The legendary MARDUK are scheduled to be the main support for the upcoming North American DANZIG tour...


...NONEXIST have released their latest pit inducing death metal CD "Deus Deceptor"...


...NILE have completed their forthcoming record entitled "In Their Darkened Shrines" which will be available on August 28, 2002; NILE will also be heading out on a tour starting on July 6 – click here for dates...


...The benefit concert for the injured members of SOILENT GREEN has been planned for July 13th at Burnt Ramen Studios in Richmond, California and will feature DYSTOPIA, EXHUMED, IMPALED, WATCH THEM DIE, and SEVERED SAVIOR - 8 pm doors, all-ages show; for more venue and show info contact: jtbaker666@juno.com... 


...UPHILL BATTLE will unleash their self-titled debut on Relapse Records on May 28th and hit the road with FALL SILENT for a US Tour; click here for tour dates...


...Notorious grinders HEMDALE have released "Rad Jackson" which is the long-awaited official discography from Ohio's legendary death / grind fiends. "Rad Jackson" contains the band's classic demo as well as their long out-of-print splits with EXHUMED, EXIT-13, and DISGUST ...


...Want tour dates? We got 'em. For the likes of NILE, ARCH ENEMY, HATE ETERNAL, ORIGIN, ALABAMA THUNDERPUSSY, ORANGE GOBLIN, TODAY IS THE DAY and more, click here...


DARK VISION's latest CD is entitled "Full Moon Shines" and is available on NMC Records...


...To hear new tracks from ORIGIN's newest CD "Informis, Infinitas, Inhumanitas" and the long-awaited AGORAPHOBIC NOSEBLEED CD "Frozen Corpse Stuffed With Dope" visit http://www.relapse.com... 


...PARADISE LOST have signed a deal with Koch Records for the United States to release a forthcoming CD of new material as well as two previous albums ("Host" and "Believe In Nothing")...


...CELESTIAL DOWN have added Mike "no last name needed" as a second lead/rhythm guitar player...


...BLIND GUARDIAN will be headlining the ProgPower Fest in Atlanta, Georgia on November 16, 2002...


...DIMENSION ZERO will be heading out for a tour of Japan with SODOM and DYING FETUS in late May/early June 2002...


...HIGH ON FIRE's debut, "Surrounded By Thieves," will be released on May 28, 2002; click here for HIGH ON FIRE tour dates with Relapse label-mates MASTODON...


...To hear the brand new track "Miscreant" from SKINLESS visit http://www.4skinless.com; click here for SKINLESS tour dates with SIX FEET UNDER...


...DOG FASHION DISCO will stop touring (huh?!) from mid-June 2002 through late August 2002 to really focus on the recording of the new CD. A full U.S. is planned for September 2002 though only God knows when as the band plans to trample familiar haunts as well as new treks to the U.S. West Coast, Canada, and are even threatening to tour Europe...


...Finland’s REQUIEM have just released their latest foray into the neo-classical progressive power metal realm with "The Arrival." "The Arrival" features nine tracks and runs for 46 minutes. To hear samples of the new tracks go to http://www.requiem.kpnet.com... 


...MOTORHEAD's Lemmy had has famous hat stolen from him (this is the hat that features the skull on the front). If you know where it is - or have any information about it - please send it to the band's webmaster at:

Ace Trump
5835A Uplander Way
Culver City, CA 90230 USA

No questions will be asked and no return address is needed...


...Guitarist PAUL NELSON of Frontiers Records has a newly designed website; he invites everyone to check it out at http://www.paulnelsonguitar.com... 


...SUPPOSITORY's "Punching Out Reality" is out now on the Forensick Music label. "Punching Out Reality" features 18 songs of intense grindcore with sick vocals, exploding riffs, and a ton of energy. "Punching Out Reality" is a must for fans of bands like REGURGITATE, NASUM, TERRORIZER, or DEAD INFECTION...


...KRV RECORDS presents ORKRIST's latest effort, "Reginae Mysterium," which is already officially released. ORKRIST’s blend of gothic black/doom metal with medieval elements is influenced by bands like NIGHTWISH, SUMMONING, and PAZUZU...


...SUPERMASSIV, featuring former members of TYPE O NEGATIVE, LIFE OF AGONY, URANIUM 235, and ABSOLUTE BLOOM, are looking for a bass player to round out their band. For more information visit http://www.supermassiv.com... 


...Arise recording artists ARWEN will begin the recording sessions for their debut album in May 2002. The CD is tentatively scheduled for an October 2002 release...


...MEDIUM's show at The Linwood in Boston on May 9, 2002 was recorded for an upcoming compilation entitled "KRAUTFEST~2002." Alan Kraut, soundman extraordinaire, has decided to put out a compilation CD of 12 live songs from his favorite Boston bands and MEDIUM made the cut...


...Eulogy recording artists UNEARTH have just released an EP entitled "Endless." To hear samples go to the Sounds page on the Eulogy site http://www.eulogyrecordings.com... 


...SHADOWS FALL have been selected as a 'featured artist' on MTV's program "You Hear It First." Each week, MTV features an up-and-coming band in a video news segment that includes interview and live performance footage. The segment was taped at the band's performance at the Century Media Records showcase at South By Southwest in Austin, TX on March 15. SHADOWS FALL are putting the finishing touches on their third album, "The Art Of Balance" which will be in stores late Summer 2002 or early Fall 2002. The band is also on tour. Click here for dates...


...Also on the road are LAMB OF GOD, MANOWAR, BRICK BATH, CLOSER THAN KIN, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, LIGHT IS THE LANGUAGE, MEDIUM, NEUROTICA, SWEATPANT BONERS and SINGLE BULLET THEORY. But just don't take our word for it. Click here for tour dates...


...Arise recording artists VHALDEMAR will release their debut album “Fight To The End” in Japan in August 2002...


...MISERY INDEX have licensed the mini-CD "Overthrow" to Japan on Howling Bull Entertainment's Ritual Records and to Europe on Unique Leader Records. The licensed versions will include bonus live tracks and video tracks...


...TORNADO's "Triumph Of The King" is now available on Angular Records...


...Lisa Bouchelle's latest band is OCTOBER BABY; visit http://www.octoberbaby.com for more info...


...NEUROTICA have been added to the OzzFest 2002 line-up...


...COSMOSQUAD will be playing in Rome, Italy on June 13, 2002 at the one-day Guitar One festival. In other Cosmosquad news, guitarist Jeff Kollman has just finished recording a rock-oriented album with Rick Monroe – Rough Edge will post more info as it becomes available...


...Germany's folk, fire-breathing, innovative metallers, IN EXTREMO, are set to release their third album for Metal Blade called "Ohne Zugel" on June 4th 2002. A video for the track "Vollmond" has been shot...


...THE CROWN's drummer, Janne Saarenpaa, has signed an endorsement deal with Axis Percussion...


...ENGINE's latest CD, "Superholic," will be released on May 21, 2002...


...Power metallers FALCONER latest album is entitled "Chapters From A Vale Forlorn" and is in stores now...


...The legendary SLEEPY HOLLOW now have a website - to revisit past glory click here http://sleepyhollownj.cjb.net/... 


...DANZIG's latest CD, entitled "I Luceferi: 777," will be released on June 4, 2002 on Spitfire Records. Visit http://www.spitfire.com to hear a sample of the new song 'Wicked Pussycat"...


...GRAVITY KILLS keyboardist Doug Firley suffered a serious hand injury while performing in Allentown, PA. The band has cancelled the remaining dates of its tour and have returned to their hometown St. Louis so that Firley can recuperate...


...Melodic hard rockers THE SIGN have tentatively titled their sophomore release "The Second Coming" with plans to record the material in late Summer and early Fall for release in early 2003...


...KEN TAMPLIN has recently signed to Frontiers Records and his latest effort "Wake The Nations" will be released in early Fall 2002...


...THE PROMISE have split up...


...ROBERT FLEISCHMAN, former lead singer for the VINNIE VINCENT INVASION, has recorded a solo album titled "World In Your Eyes" under the direction of HURRICANE frontman Kelly Hansen...


...JEFF SCOTT SOTO’s solo debut will be entitled "The Calm Before The Storm"...


...LOST WEEKEND's third CD is tentatively entitled "New Religion." Rough Edge will have more news concerning the release date when it becomes available...


...TEN will play their debut live performance in Hungary along with IN FLAMES and BORKNAGAR on the second day of the Summer Rocks festival on Saturday June 7, 2002...


...Los Angeles-based RAKIT can be heard on many industrial compilations, the soundtrack for "Soul Survivors," as well as MTV's "Undressed." RAKIT will be performing on May 15, 2002 at the Roxy in Los Angeles...


...Finland’s grindcore mavens ROTTEN SOUND will released their latest effort "Murderworks" on June 4, 2002 on Necropolis Records. "Murderworks" was produced by NASUM's Mieszko Talarczyk and will include three video tracks...


...AMARAN, a Swedish melodic metal band with a female vocalist, have just released their debut album, "A World Depraved." The band invites you to sample their music at http://www.amaran.net... 


...Neanderthal recording artists KAIZEN should be finishing the recording of their debut full-length disc shortly. KAIZEN invites you to visit their website at http://www.kaizen-utd.com... 


...Arise recording artists MOURNING CARESS will take part in the Summer Breeze Open Air festival in August 2002...


...Legendary Kung Fu recording artists THE VANDALS will be touring Europe in July 2002...


...SUSPERIA's latest CD "Vindication" is now available...


...Bantam Books will publish "The Osbournes Unf***ingauthorized" about OZZY OSBOURNE and his lovely family. The book will go on sale on July 23 and retail for exactly $8.95. Kids, start saving your allowance...


...Arise recording artists FRETERNIA have finished recording their second album at Underground Studios. The album will be mastered at the world-famous Finnvox Studio and the cover will be painted by J.P. Fournier (Edguy). The currently untitled CD will be a concept album and will be released in October 2002...


...Kung Fu recording artists ANTIFREEZE will be touring Europe and Japan sometime soon...


...DECAPITATED will release a limited edition vinyl version of their latest crushing album "Nihility" on June 27, 2002 and will be limited to 500 hand-numbered copies...


...INCISION bassist Daniel Ekeroth has published a book entitled "Violent Italy" that examines the horror movie genre in Italian films...


...Portuguese extreme metal blasters MALEVOLENCE are currently hard at work in the pre-production of some new tracks for their yet untitled upcoming third album. The production of those tracks is being done at the band's own studio...


...The debut album of the Canadian extreme metal act KRALIZEC has been completed. "Origin" was recorded at Peter Pan Studio in Montreal by Jean-François Nolin while the production duties where accomplished and developed by the band. KRALIZEC’s new and official website http://ww.kralizec.ca is now up and running...


...SUPERJOINT RITUAL, fronted by Phil Anselmo, is the 'most added' band on metal radio stations across the U.S. SUPERJOINT RITUAL's debut, "Use Once And Destroy," will be released on June 22, 2002. The band has announced tour dates which can be found by clicking here...


...USURPER's Chicago rehearsal space was recently destroyed by fire; foul play is suspected...


...KANE is a rock-influenced 'outlaw country' band that features actor Christian Kane and Steve Carlson. KANE's self-titled debut CD is available on CDStreet.com...


...NON-DIVINE needs a bass player. If you're interested, e-mail your credentials to amiyournewbassplayer@non-divine.com... 


...Industrial rockers KMFDM will be touring in 2002 for the first time in five years in support of their latest CD "Attak"...


...Dark Symphonies recording artists NOVEMBERS DOOM have finished the mixing on their latest CD "Welcome To The Fade." The legendary Neil Kernon is handling the mixing duties...


...Arise recording artists AXENSTAR have finished recording their debut album "Perpetual Twilight." The album was mastered at Finnvox Studios (STRATOVARIUS, NIGHTWISH) and will be released in October 2002. Cover artwork will be done by Travis Smith (NEVERMORE, KING DIAMOND). Also, on December 5, 2002 AXENSTAR will participate in a Swedish KISS convention (Eric Singer is one of the featured guests). AXENSTAR will play a KISS cover in the event...


...Punk rockers AUDIO KARATE have signed on to play the Aztlan Fest 2002 which will tour Southwest US in early June...


...Punkers OZMA will play select clubs and colleges before hooking up with the Warped Tour...


...Kung Fu recording artists MI6 will be the opening act on the Pop Disaster Tour featuring GREEN DAY and BLINK-182...


...ROB ZOMBIE has waited two-years for his lawsuit against the Mazda Motor Corporation to go to court in mid-July 2002. Music from ROB ZOMBIE's 1998 disc "Hellbilly Deluxe" was used in Mazda truck TV commercials without his permission and ROB ZOMBIE wants to make sure his fans are certain he didn’t sell out...


...Death metal purveyors DECAPITATED will be playing the OzzFest date in their native Poland. The young but brutal DECAPITATED will surely show other OzzFest bands a thing or two about extremity...


...VYNDYKATOR, BRAND NEW SIN and KMFDM tour dates are available by clicking here...


...MANOWAR's latest CD, entitled "Warriors Of The World" will be available in record stores on June 4, 2002. The band is on tour. Click here for tour dates...


...Chilean death metal crushers UNDERCROFT's latest CD, entitled "Evilusion," is available now...


...MEDIUM have signed to Bullpen Promotions for all public relations and promotional activities...


...THE SWEATPANT BONERS continue to scare mothers and fathers across New England with their derelict performances. A review of their CD, "Cruisin' With the Masters," is forthcoming...


...SHADOWS FALL report that all is going well in the recording of new material for the follow-up to the crushing debut "Of One Blood"...


...Dark Symphonies recording artists MAUDLIN OF THE WELL will play the ProgWest 2002 concert on either November 9 or November 10 in Claremont, CA...


...Arise recording artists WIZARDS' fourth CD, "The Kingdom," will be released in May 2002. The CD's European version will contain an exclusive bonus track (WIZARDS play symphonic power metal not unlike ANGRA)...


... DARK TRANQUILLITY'S latest CD, entitled "Damage Done," will be available on July 22, 2002...


...Tons o’ Tour Dates. Click here to find out when BRICK BATH, HIRAX, CLOSER THAN KIN, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, MEDIUM, NEUROTICA, SINGLE BULLET THEORY, SWEATPANT BONERS and LIGHT IS THE LANGUAGE will be playing your town...


... OPETH have booked time at the Nacksving/Maestro Music Studios to record their ambitious double-CD follow-up to the stellar "Blackwater Park"...


... Dark Symphonies recording artists RAIN FELL WITHIN is now receiving airplay on numerous underground metal radio stations across the United States, Canada, and Europe...


...Lure Of Lorelei recording artists ANIMUS MUNDI and TWELFTH OF NEVER continue to write new material for their latest musical efforts. More news as it becomes available...


...Grindcore lunatics CEPHALIC CARNAGE have just finished recording their third full-length CD entitled "Lucid Interval" and will be released on July 23, 2002...


...DOG FASHION DISCO will not be participating in the current TWIZTID tour...


...BOILER’s sophomore released will be titled "Cow Tipping In C Sharp" and can be purchased at the band’s official website at http://www.boilerny.com... 


...DISARRAY's latest CD, "In The Face Of The Enemy," will be released on June 18, 2002 on the Eclipse Records label. "In The Face Of The Enemy" will feature 11 old-school metal tracks produced by GWAR mastermind Dave 'Oderus' Brockie...


...PHANTOM BLUE and THE IRON MAIDENS will both appear at The House Of Blues in Los Angeles on May 16, 2002. If you live in the L.A. area e-mail tickets@phantomblue.com for free tickets to the show...


...Contrary to current wild rumors, HALFORD are not canceling their performances at the Sweden Rock and Wacken Open Air festivals...


...Arise recording artists DARK MOOR will follow are following their successful Spanish Tour as headliners (ending in June 2002) by entering a studio to record four new songs to be included in a special edition CDto be released in December 2002...


...Arise recording artists FRETERNIA will play at the Sweden Rock Festival in June 2002...


...BLUE OYSTER CULT is out there among us ... and them. Click here for tour dates...


...SIXTY WATT SHAMAN have finished recording their latest CD, "Reason To Live" for Spitfire Records. "Reason To Live" and its healthy dose of rock mysticism was produced by Scott Reeder (KYUSS, UNIDA, THE OBSESSED) and should be released by late August 2002...


...BRAVE have finished recording their latest CD, "Searching For The Sun," for Dark Symphonies Records. "Searching For The Sun" will be released on July 2, 2002...


...THY MAJESTIE's latest CD will be entitled "Hastings 1066." The CD will feature the Teatro Massimo Opera Choir (who also appeared on the "The Lasting Power" CD) as well as a cover of STRYPER's "In God We Trust" as a bonus track...


...TORNADO’s latest CD, "Triumph Of The King," will be released on Angular Records on May 6, 2002. TORNADO mix melodic speed metal, power metal, and prog metal into one big metallic package. Fans of IRON MAIDEN, ANGRA, QUEENSRYCHE, SHADOW GALLERY, and SYMPHONY X will like TORNADO...


...Dark Symphonies Records has announced their latest signing as NICODEMUS who ply their trade in the black, progressive, and gothic metal sounds. Their latest CD "The Supernatural Omnibus" will be released sometime in September 2002...


...THIS DAY FORWARD, a metallic emo band on the Eulogy label, have released their debut EP "Kairos"...


...Former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick has contributed lead guitar to the track "Sweet FA" for upcoming SWEET tribute album, to be released later this year. Appearing under the banner JK'S ALL STAR EXPERIENCE, Kulick is backed on the track by an all-Swedish cast consisting of, among others, rhythm guitarist Lars Chriss (LION'S SHARE), bassist John Levén (ex-EUROPE), vocalist Jonas Nilsson (REDNEX), and keyboardist Tommy Denander (RADIOACTIVE)...


...ANAND CLIQUE's latest CD of 'tribal hardcore' is entitled "click."...


..."Strange Beautiful Music," JOE SATRIANI’s latest studio effort, his eighth, will be released on June 25, 2002. Satriani took a new route with the new CD by enlisting bassist Matt Bissonette and drummer Jeff Campitelli in the creative process by allowing both players to add their own arrangements. This new creative process resulted in one of the most elaborate recordings Satriani has done to date. The intricacies and the layering of the guitars and bass bring Satriani's famous riff-saturated jams to soaring heights...


...PINK LITTLE PIG are inviting all music fans to listen to four of their songs from their debut disc at http://www.pinklittlepig.net/pagine/mp3.htm or just visit their website at http://www.pinklittlepig.net/index.html... 


...Babefest 2002 will take place on Sunday May 4, 2002 at the famous CBGBs in New York City. Babefest 2002 is a full line-up of female-fronted bands featuring QUEEN V, THE DROSSELLS, OTTO'S DAUGHTER, JOY RIDER BAND, TIJUANA BIBLES, and DOLLHOUSE. For more info, click here: http://nyrock.com/misc/promotions/nyrock_may.asp... 


...Battlezone Records has announced that the official date of VYNDYKATOR’s debut release "Heaven Sent From Hell" will be June 15, 2002...


...Civic Tour and MTV: Music Television are teaming up to give one lucky music fan the trip of a lifetime: a three-day tour with rock band INCUBUS on the official Civic Tour 'Inc-U-Bus'. One grand prize winner and a guest will travel with the Civic Tour crew for three INCUBUS performances in New Orleans (July 1), Austin (July 2) and San Antonio (July 3). They'll travel from city to city, along with the band - and ride on the INCUBUS tour bus with the support crew. Plus, they'll have a little face-time with the band at each stop along the way. After the last concert, the MTV winner will go backstage to be presented with the ultimate prize: a customized new 2002 Honda Civic Si, personally designed by the members of INCUBUS. Visit http://www.mtv.com for more information on how to enter...


Guitarist Lou "Boulder" Richards has amicably parted ways with HATEBREED...


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