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Self styled spooky-core band Coal Chamber have changed the bands line up following the depature of Rayna Foss-Rose. Rayna has left the band to dedicate her time to her daughter Kayla, and her husband, Morgan Rose of the band Sevendust. Rayna was quoted as saying "I've decided »
Californian band Grandaddy have been in trouble recently. On Sunday, January 13, guitarist Jim Fairchild spent a night in jail. The whole event kicked off in Modesto, California (Fairchild's home town) where he got a bit tipsy and decided to relax for a bit in his friends truck. Then a pair of poli»
Here's a date for your diary! The fortnightly club Sputnik @ The Monarch (on Chalk Farm Road) has pulled out all the stops for their next bash on Friday 18th January. As well as no less then 4 DJ's, the decks are to be graced by no less than Placebo frontman Brian Molko. The nights ev»
After a long time of silence, Serafin have returned. The London based band are on tour, and this time they are going out of the confines of The Smoke! The band, who have supported Muse & The Cooper Temple Clause, are set to play new material although little is being given away by the b»
Rockers Halo are set to release their debut single. Titled 'Cold Light Of Day', it is to be released February 4th 2002. Their debut EP, 'Still Here', has shifted 10,000 copies, mainly thanks to the free distrubition of it at the band's website<»
Fear Factory bassist Christian Olde Wolbers, will be performing live with Cypress Hill on their forthcoming US tour with Linkin Park. Christian has worked with the band before on the tracks 'Trouble' (for which he appears in the video) and 'Catastrophe'. However despite a»
When a band openly describe themselves as 'The world's SEXIEST all girl punk band', you are obviously going to make pre-conceptions and with the ABC Teens, they are affirmed within seconds. Opening track Supersexy Boys comes across like a lyrically simplified 'Eight Arms To Hold You' e»
In news that has excited me on 3 different fronts, Clint Mansell of the superb Pop Will Eat Itself, has written the score for the forthcoming movie Resident Evil. Based on the game of the same name (my fave of all time in case you were wondering), the soundtrack will also feature contribution»
It is cold, wet, lonely and I am ill... never a great way to go to review a gig but I know I will be better soon because this isn't just any gig, this is The Jellys! Described as 'A silver tounged singer, a drug addicted drummer, a crap bassist and a jock' by the band themselves, you can see what ap»
Yes, it's true, your beloved Drownedinsound has a competition on and the prizes are quite spectacular. Our lovely friends at www.himonline.co.uk have given us a load of goodies from Finnish metal band HIM to give to you and all you have to do is answer 1 simple question!. In mainland Europe the band»
A live album of the Beyond the Pale festival, held in San Francisco on August 16-19th, is to be released on Neurot Recordings. The festival is the brain child of Steve Von Till (of US metallers Neurosis) and his wife Kristin. The CD has a very ATP friendly line up with acts including :»
With the indepth game Rock Manager now delayed until early 2001, there is a mini void for the gamers amongst us (unless, of course, your a Champ Man fan)... maybe this will fill it! Be the star you always wanted to with the free online gaming experience, The Rock Star G»
In a sad year in the musical world which has included the death of Joey Ramone and a sad year in the world in general has just got worse with the death of ex Stony Sleep bassist Lee Citron. He was killed in a car crash in Italy on November 8th. Anthony, manager of Serafin (the project»
Irish rockers Cyclefly have a guest collaboration on their new album... Linkin Park's Chester Bennington. He contributes to the track 'Karma Kiler' which will be appearing on the upcoming Cyclefly album 'Tales From The Fishbowl', the bands second album due out through Radioac»
After much speculation, Irish punk rockers CO_DOT (formerly known as CO.UK) have decided to call it a day and split up. The members have made no announcement as to future plans as of yet, but I wish them well and thank them for killer sets, especially in support of Terrorvision. To hea»
Garbage's Butch Vig will not be involved in the forthcoming European tour as he has been diagnosed as having Hepatitis A. He is expected to make a full recovery but has been ordered to rest. Despite this, the tour will continue with session musician Matt Chamberlain replacing Vig. Chamberlain has a»
Despite both sides saying that his depature was ammicable, former Limp Bizkit guitarist Wes Borland has had his contribution to Limp's upcoming remix CD, 'New Old Stuff' cut from the album's track list. Borland remix 'Break Stuff' was originally set for inclusion and then promptly dr»
Remember those hazy days of the mid 90's when Electronica was running wild in the charts? Bands such as Apollo 440, Fluke and The Chemical Brothers were the soundtrack of the era and rock was in decline. Now things have gone full circle but Electronica could be set to make a comeback and there is »
OK, so you own the records, read the press releases and met the guys but you see the potential and want enhance it so the world can appreciate your fave band... that fantasy in now a (virtual) reality! In 5 days time Rock Manager is released on the PC and looks amazing. The game itself looks like the class»
Soul legend Stevie Wonder's ex-girlfriend has filed a lawsuit against him, claiming that he gave her a sexually transmitted disease. Angela McAfee alleges in a lawsuit filed on October 4th in Superior Court that Wonder concealed a contagious venereal disease which she contracted through sexual contact. Ac»
Following the bands recent split, Elastica's farewell release is going to be released on Wichita. Titled 'The Bitch Don't Work', it is to going to be released on limited edition 7" only. The label has given no official release date but have announced that it should be out some time 'late Nove»
Brit rockers Feeder will release a brand new single on November 12th. Titled 'Just A Day', it is the main music of the game Gran Turismo 3. Among the B sides is the bands cover of 'Can't Stand Losing You', an original hit by Sting lead 80's rock band, The Police. F»
Pop punk faves Green Day are to release a new single. Titled 'Waiting', the release date has been set for October 22. The song will also be on the bands forthcoming greatest hits album, called 'International Superhits'. This is to be released November 5. The 21 track album will contain 19 ol»
Midland rock band SWAMPdonkey are on a mini tour out of the confines of the the Birmingham area and unleashed on the capital. Their new CD is also available and can be purchsed from the band website and at their gigs. The dates are as follows :- <»
Clacton (my home town) is not known for it's musical talent but as a seaside resort. Songstress Sade is the only name of note from around these parts but that could all be set to change... In January Death By Chocolate released their first album on Jetset Records (the US label of Mogwai, Arab Str»
Following on from our previous article, London's finest US exports, Bush, are back with a new single and album... and the band are avoiding controversy already. The band have decided to change the title of their new single, set for release in Oct»
Some of the hotest properties in British music are all in one place and playing just for you! The line up of Stoned Death Games, Antihero, The Dawn Parade & Miss Black America are all playing at the Bull & Gate on Saturday September 8th and I expect there will be a strong Dis contingent there. »
Placebo are to play 2 dates in the capital as part of their European tour. The dates are both at the Brixton Academy on the 18th and 19th of October. Brian, Steph & Steve have spent a large proportion of the year touring in support of their 'Black Market Music' album, the bands third, and are »
Cake are to hit the UK with a one off headline gig in London. The gig is to be held at the Shepherd's Bush Empire on October 11 in support of the bands new album, their fourth on Columbia, titled 'Comfort Eagle'. They are most famous for their cover of Gloria Gaynor's 'I Will Survive' f»
Following on from the article on August 10, Cypress Hill have now announced details of their forthcoming album. Titled 'Stoned Raiders' it will be the bands 6th album on Columbia and will be released November 13. The album is expected to follow on from where 'Skull & Bones' left off by»
