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September 5, 2002
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June 4, 2002
Hardradio.com reports Guitarist Paul Nelson, of Liege Lord, has completed
work on his track 'Speak' (Queensryche cover) for the United - We All Come
Together NYC Benefit CD to be released by Frontiers/Now & Then. Among
the players on the track is Norwegian vocalist PV. 'Speak' was recorded by
engineer Phil Magnotti. Says Nelson, "I'm from the surrounding area and
had seen and felt the affects of the 9/11 tragedy up close and I'm honored
that musically I can help do some good." All proceeds from the CD will
go to the Red Cross relief fund. A release is expected in September. For more
info go to: www.paulnelsonguitar.com.
Congratulations to Gargantua Soul guitarist Marc Amendola for recently getting married. In other Gargantua Soul news, Jay Bozzi and Dave Arnold have left the band. Jay "didn't feel the music anymore and wanted a change," according to Phil of the G-Soul Street Team. No word as to why Dave left. Coming in on guitar is Kai Blackwood (formerly of drummer Opus' old band Blind Justice), and Rob Sanzone on bass. The band's street team is also planning a "TRL Invasion" for late June or early July. E-mail Phil at: DeadBabies420@aol.com for more information.
Congratulations to drummer Pete Mould (of Vicious Cirkill) and his wife Cheryl on their new addition to their family. On April 12th, William Christopher was born. Vicious Cirkill and Dead Wait will be embarking on a small Northeast tour. Vicious Cirkill is also putting the finishing touches on a new CD.
Calyx In Ruin may be in the market for a new drummer (again), as their current drummer doesn't want to go in such a heavy direction.
Sicboy has relaunched their website to include new photos, biographical information, and info concerning upcoming projects. The band's URL is www.sicboy.com.
May 19, 2002
Downline Records, an independent label from the Chicago area, will be releasing
compilation CDs of 150 bands (2 from each state). Send demos (of 3 songs that
best represent the band) and press kits to: Downline Records, PO Box 8386,
Bartlett, IL 60103. E-mail: info@downlinerecords.com
for more info.
Congratulations are in order for Splitshift, a band from Springfield, MA who have had mild success as the Children of the KoRn tribute, have signed a record deal. Their song "Adrian" has been getting numerous spins throughout the Hartford and Boston areas.
March 24, 2002
Ink will be recording their show at The Corner Pocket in Milford on Saturday,
April 27th for their third album. The band hopes to release it during the
summer.
March 18, 2002
Vicious Cirkill has been working on their second CD, titled Visions.
No word on when it is due out.
March 14, 2002
Weapon X will be featured in today's Meriden Record-Journal. Be sure
to check it out.
February 12, 2002
Suicide Dream's original vocalist, Cynthia Mislivets, rejoined the band, replacing
Megan Leo. The band also plans on releasing a new CD in the coming months.
Calyx In Ruin has been in the studio and also plan on releasing new music.
January 27, 2002
Cyd Xmas has changed their name to Curse The Son. Their new website can be
found at: www.cursetheson.com.
After a brief hiatus, American Trashed are back together and are working on a new studio album.
Congratulations to Ray Pronovost, guitarist of Springfield, MA-based Calyx In Ruin, who recently got engaged to his girlfriend Laura. In addition, the band has launched their new site at: www.calyxinruin.com, and two new songs, "Antibody" and "Orchid" are available for download on their MP3 page. The songs will also be available on their new 2-song demo, which was produced by Zeus (who produced both of SimpLe's discs).
January 13, 2002
SiMent finally released their long anticipated CD, Do
You Like Me, before a crowd at Toad's Place this past Thursday, January
10th. For those who didn't make it to the show or didn't buy it, it is available
at Cutler's Records in New Haven or through the band's website. MP3's are
also available through the band's site.
Weapon X has been audible on both Hartford's 106.9 WCCC (1/2/02) and Boston's 107.3 WAAF (1/3/02). Jeff Slater and Jay Ferarra have been playing "Mr. Sinister", and the band were special guests. They have many shows coming up within the next couple of weeks, including an unplugged show at Sanctuary Studios in Wallingford on Sunday, January 2nd.
January 15, 2002
The Flames have released a cover of Motley Crue's "Public
Enemy No. 1".
January 18, 2002
It's a sad day for music in New Haven, as one of the
city's favorite and most popular clubs will be closing its doors tomorrow.
However, vocalist Al Ouiment of The Pist says, "When there's a need for
something, somehow, it emerges. If there's a need for a club this size again,
somehow it will happen." The Swingin' Neckbreakers, The Parkinsons, and
Thumper will play at the Tune Inn's final show.
Read the entire article from the New Haven Register.
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