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Cypress Hill will release their new album entitled 'Stoned Raiders' on December 3rd through Columbia.

Drowning Pool have announced a couple of more dates for the UK for February next year.  See our Tourdates page for dates.

My Dying Bride are planning on touring the UK in February next year.  It's just in the planning stages now and no dates have been confirmed....  Stay tuned.

The Haunted are still in need of a guitarist due to the recent parting with guitarist Anders Bjorler.  If you think you've got it what it takes go to: http://www.cyklode.com/haunted/doc/guitar.htm

Ill Nino will be touring the UK in December supporting Machine Head and you can be in chance with meeting the band if you already have a ticket to one of the shows.  Ill Nino's label Roadrunner Records are hosting a competition and giving away 2 pairs of meet and greet tickets to each of the 6 shows.  For a chance to win please check out their competition page.  Please note that you already have to have tickets for one of the shows in order to enter.  The contest closing date is December 5th.  For full date listings please visit our Tourdates page.

Is Limp Bizkit's Fred Durst a fake?  Read on.......  Earlier this year at Big Day out in Australia, a Bizkit fan Jessica, aged 16 suffered a heart attack as the 55,000 fans surged to the front.  Jessica was rushed to  Sydney's hospital where she later died.

At TV footage shows Durst telling reporters that he visited Jessica in hospital and that he was in close touch with Jessica's parents.  Police officers leading this investigation say that Durst never made a trip to Jessica's bedside..

So if you hate Durst now or hated him anyway, you now have a chance to BEAT HIM UP.  Get yourself a copy of 'WWF SMACKDOWN: JUST BRING IT' on the PS2.  Durst is one of the 8 hidden characters... So do it..

End Of Medulla Nocte.......

"We are sorry to say that its all over folks," said the band in an official statement this morning. "We've rolled with the punches for quite a while now, each time our strength and desire weakened, as we've encountered theft, label hassles, back stabbers and our own weaknesses. We wont bullshit you either with 'musical differences' either, the fact is we can't stand each other any more, a sad fact but a very accurate one too. The whole band are devastated by the split but its the only thing we can do now.  The fans / friends of this band are the reason we have stayed around as long as we have, and your support is something we have appreciated so much and is something we will take to the grave, and we hope to see you all again in whatever projects we decide to do next. We are 'lifers' in this business, we'll be back in different bands, still hanging out and still being the same people. We'll still be on the website answering questions and keeping in touch. For the people who have supported us, we will always be there to support you. Here's to the future......"

The Incubus DVD / Video, now 2 years in the making entitled 'When Incubus Attacks Vol 2.' will be released on December 11th.  It will feature 3 live concert performances, 7 music videos and much much more...  Don't miss it!

28 Days drummer Scott Murray was hit by a car and killed in Melbourne, Australia.  He fell into a coma after being hit and later died.  The band will make a statement on this tragedy in the next few days.  Strength Beyond Strength sends condolences to Scott's family, the band and his friends.  If you would like to send a card or a letter of condolence please send it to: Mushroom Records, 1 Shorrolds Road, London, SW6, ENGLAND.

The kings of death metal Cannibal Corpse are currently working on their new album with producer Neil Kernon.  The new album will be titled 'Gore Obsessed' and is due for release around February 2002.

Today Staind release their new single 'Outside' which has already been a massive hit in the States and the UK release is expected to prove the same.

The new Fear Factory DVD / Video 'Digital Connectivity' will not be released on December 17th as planned due to manufacturing problems.  It is now expected to be released round January 2002.

The banned Incubus video for 'Wish You Were Here' has now been posted on the bands official website at: www.enjoyincubus.com - So go check it and decide for yourself if it should have been banned.

Former Anthrax frontman Neil Turbin will release his debut solo album entitled Threat Con Deltra' through Metal Mayhem Music next year.

The mind blowing black metallers Impaled Nazarene will be headlining the Camden Underworld in London on December 21st.  Other bands on the bill include: Gorerotted, Scalplock, Sloth and The Enchanted.

Ozzy is back on the road after a bit of a break after finding out he had a stress fracture in his left leg.  All back to normal.

Lemmy is to team up with Vivian Campbell (Def Leppard's guitarist) and Eric Singer (Kiss drummer) to record a version of Kiss' 'Shout It Out Loud' for an upcoming movie soundtrack.

Symphony X, Magnum, Gamma Ray, Jag Penzer, Overkill and Rhapsody will be appearing at the Bang Your Head festival in Berlingen, Germany which will take place on June 28th and 29th 2002 with more cool bands to be added.

The Haunted will issue a limited edition of 'The Haunted Made Me Do It' along with a bonus free live album.  Sub-titled 'Live Rounds In Tokyo' .  It was recorded at the Akasaka Blitz Club, Tokyo, November 16 2000.

Featuring a monster 17 tracks, taken from both of the bands albums, the set rampages through tracks like 'Undead,' 'Bullethole' and 'Bury Your Dead.' As a special bonus, an extra studio track, taken from the 'Made Me Do It' sessions, called 'Eclipse', will also be on the list.  All tracks of course feature recently departed guitarist Anders Bjorler, and serve as a fitting testament to his contribution to The Haunted's cause.  All this for free!

Slipknot have explained the cancellation of the remainder of their US tour.  This is due to Crahan's wife undergoing surgery.  Slipknot have issued the following statement:

"Earlier this week, the wife of percussionist Shawn (#6) Crahan had surgery at the Mayo Clinic for Crohn's Disease," reads the statement. "Since her difficult recuperation is expected to take six weeks, Clown will remain at home in Iowa to care for his wife and three young children."

"The band apologises to their fans and hope that they will understand this decision. Slipknot - Dj Sid Wilson, drummer Joey Jordison, bassist Paul Gray, percussionist Chris Fehn, guitarist James Root, sampler Craig Jones, percussionist Crahan, guitarist Mick Thomson and lead singer Corey Taylor (also known as 012345678, respectively) -expect to embark on their European tour January 20 in Helsinki, Finland as planned in connection with the ongoing success of their platinum, critically acclaimed 'Iowa' album (Roadrunner Records). The band will tour Japan, Australia and Canada before returning to the US for the rescheduled dates (TBA)."

There are rumours that Brant Bjork has quit Fu Manchu in order to join Queens Of The Stone Age who are currently working on their next studio album entitled 'Songs For The Deaf' which they plan to release summer 2002.

Offspring will be contributing a new track 'Defy You' to the upcoming soundtrack for the film 'Orange County' which stars Colin Hanks (Tom Hank's son) and will open in the US in January 2002.

God Forbid have announced a UK tour for December where they will be supported by Co-Exist and Labrat.  Check our Tourdates page for full date listings.

Karma To Burn have announced a UK tour for December.  Check the Tourdates page for full listing.

Taylor Hawkins has posted the following statement regarding his health:

"I hope everyone is doing OK in these turbulent times.  As for me, I am alive and well. I was a bit ill, as I'm sure a lot of you know, but as of now I'm feeling better than I have in years. Right now we are in Virginia recording the follow up to 'There Is Nothing Left To Lose', and so far I'm over the top with excitement. I think this album will be my favourite because, though diverse, it seems heavier than the last record. We are more united as a band than we've ever been. I am now the leader...just kidding. Hugs and kisses, feel ups, and hand jobs to all...love, Taylor."

Ex-members of Smashing Pumpkins Melissa Auf Der Maur and James Iha have formed a new band called 'The Virgins' with Ryan Adams (singer / songwriter) and frontman Evan Dando (from Lemonheads).  Their debut album is expected for release next year.

As posted earlier Fieldy's solo album entitled 'Rock N Roll Gangster' is due for release on January 21st, 2002.  The first single will be 'Are You Talkin To Me' which will have Jonathan Davis guesting on it.

Limp Bizkit will be posting tracks of their remix album 'New Old Songs'.  They will be available for free download at the official Limp Bizkit website at: www.limpbizkit.com - One track will be posted per week leading up to the album release in early December.

Blaze have been forced to cancel a show in Portugal as their drummer is ill.  The band hope other dates will go ahead as planned.

Mortis will play 2 UK dates as a part of the Kerrang! Fest, those being Manchester Hop & Grape on Dec 17th and London Mean Fiddler on Dec 18.

Raging Speedhorn have announced a UK tour with support from Clutch and Candiria and also Landmine Spring appearing at some of the dates.  Please see our Tourdates section for full listing and info.

Death / Black metallers Balsagoth will support Marduk at The Dome (London) on December 5th.

Guns 'n' Roses have officially cancelled their European tour.  The band manager made the following statement: "Following the euphoria of (the band's appearance at) Rock in Rio, I jumped the gun and arranged a European tour as our plan was to have the new album out this year. Unfortunately, Buckethead's illness not only stopped the tour, but it slowed down our progress on 'Chinese Democracy'".  "I am very sorry to disappoint our fans, but I can assure them that this is not what Axl wanted, nor is it 'another page from the Howard Hughes of rock,' as some media will no doubt portray it. I made a plan, and unfortunately it did not work out."

Korn bassist Fieldy's solo project is on it's way.  The album entitled 'Rock N Roll Gangster' is due for release on January 21st 2002.  Album track listing:

01 'Cocky'
02 'Baby Hue Hef'
03 'Rock N Roll Gangster'
04 'Are You Talking To Me'
05 'Just For Now' (Feat. Jonathan Davis)
06 'You Saved Me' (Feat. Cheech Marin)
07 'Munky Rage'
08 'Put A Weak On It'
09 'Child Vigilante'
10 'Korn Gigglebox'
11 'Sugar Coated'
12 'Coming Fom A Friend'
13 'One Love'
14 'Ortiz'
15 'Special K Buzz'
16 'Bleu'
17 'Do What You Feel'

Union Underground are currently working on their 2nd album.  Possible album title could be 'All Of Us And Everyone' and is planned for release summer 2002.

Nu-metal crew Autonomy will release their debut album through Earache Records on November 12th in the UK and January 13th 2002 rest of Europe.   Autonomy will be touring through November to promote the record..  Full dates listings in our Tourdates.

The Haunted have begun their first headlining US tour supported by Catastrophic, Witchery and Martyr A.D.  Full dates listings in our Tourdates.

Death Metal stars Morbid Angel are getting ready for their upcoming US tour which begins on November 20th in Houston, TX.  They will be supported by Deicide.  Full dates listings in our Tourdates.

After a full year of investigations by Norwegian officials the Cadaver Inc Murder Scene Clean Up and Corpse Removal Service has been shut down.   The domain (www.cadaverinc.com) has been taken over by Cadaver Inc., the band.  Check out http://www.CadaverInc.com

Amen's guitarist Paul Fig has parted company with the band.  This is the official statement:

"Amen regret to announce that guitarist Paul Fig is no longer with the group. It is an amicable decision, and Amen, who are currently in the studio recording their third album with producer Ross Robinson will be looking for a replacement."

Any guitarists that fancy joining the former Metal Hammer cover stars should send tapes (marked Amen) to: FAO Fiona Collett, Freeze Management, 82 Romulus Court, Brentford Dock, Brentford, Middx. TW8 8QJ.

Motorhead will have the WWF Superstar Triple H. guesting on their new album.  Triple H. will be doing a spoken word part.

Fear Factory will release a full length DVD titled 'Digital Connectivity' on December 17th 2001 to mark the 10 years.  The DVD will include the following:

'Martyr' (Filmed live at the Dynamo Open Air Festival in Eindhoven, Holland - 1993)
'Scapegoat' (Filmed live at the Dynamo Open Air Festival in Eindhoven, Holland - 1993)
'Scumgrief' (Filmed live at the Dynamo Open Air Festival in Eindhoven, Holland - 1993)
'Demanufacture' (Filmed live at The Forum in Hentish Town, London - Machines Of Hate tour, 1996)
'Self Bias Resistor' (Recorded live for MTV UK's "Headbanger's Ball" - London, 1996)
'Dog Day Sunrise' (Filmed live at The Warehouse in Toronto - 1996)
'Shock' (Filmed live at Club Citta in Japan - 1999)
'Edgecrusher' (Filmed live at Club Citta in Japan - 1999)
'What Will Become?' (Filmed live at House Of Blues - 2001)
'Damaged' (Filmed live at The Reading Festival in England - 2001)
'Digimortal' (Filmed live at The Opera House in Toronto - 2001)

Following Dorian Heartsong's departure from Powerman 5000, the bassist has issued the following statement of the band official message forum:

"I would like to give formal notice to friends and fans concerning my resignation from Powerman 5000. This is an amicable split. I wish PM5K the best. Let's Call it personal and creative differences. It's time for new music with new people, and I am very excited about the future."

"Let me also thank everyone who has participated and helped me and the band along this eleven year journey. It was a great run. I look forward to seeing many of you on the road again soon."

System Of A Down have re-scheduled their November 2001 dates for March / April 2002.  For full date listing check our Tourdates page.

Machine Head played a one off show in San Francisco under the name 'Ten Ton Hammer'.  They played two Crue covers and even dressed up as Crue.  The two covers they played were: 'Shout At The Devil' and 'Livewire'.

Red Hot Chili Peppers will release a DVD and video both called 'Off The Map' in early November.  Both will feature live footage from Portland, Oregon from September 2000 with the DVD having a few extra features.

Wes has announced that his new band will be called 'Eat The Day'.  Stay tuned for more info.

Incubus' new video for 'Wish You Were Here' of their new album 'Morning View' has been banned.  MTV refused to screen the video because of its content due to the recent terrorist attack on America.  The video has now been completely changed.

Pantera's frontman Phil Anselmo and Stephanie Opal of Phil's side project 'Southern Isolation' got married on Halloween October 31st 2000. Some big names paid a visit to the wedding such as Jimmy Bower of Eye Hate God and Kirm W of Crowbar.  Congratulation to Phil from all us here at Strength - Beyond - Strength!

Gravity Kills are returning early next year with their new album titled 'Superstarved'.

Kittie have added the 'What I Always Wanted' video to their official website.  This will also be their first single of their upcoming new album 'Oracle' which hits the stores on November 12th.  To watch the video go to: www.kittie.net

Incubus have announced a series of UK dates for January 2002 starting off in Wolverhampton.  For full listing please check out Tourdates page.

Coal Chamber have changed their album title ONCE AGAIN.  First it was gonna be titled 'Dark Days', then changed to 'Salvation' and its now been changed to 'The Dark Salvation'.... any more?

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