08.05.05 (RockAndMetal.com) Hollywood Hard Rockers BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION's second album, "Runaway Brides," is set to be released September 27th via Shrapnel Records, after which the band are planning to support the album with a Fall U.S. tour alongside Earache Records recording artists ADEMA, who will be coming off a headlining tour of their own in support of their latest album, "Planets." After original BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION bassist Nikki Sixx succumbed to the demands to reform MOTLEY CRUE last year, lead vocalist London LeGrande, guitarist and co-founder Tracii Guns and drummer Scot Coogan recruited former AMEN bassist Scott Sorry to replace Sixx after his departure. The group soon entered into a new recording deal with Shrapnel Records founder Mike Varney, who signed the new incarnation of BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION at the end of 2004. Armed with a batch of strong new songs and a unified band spirit, they soon found themselves in the studio with veteran producer Andy Johns (Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, Free), the result of those sessions being "Runaway Brides" -- an album on which they have not lost their step -- despite the departure of Nikki Sixx. "Runaway Brides" is a staggering collection of street-lethal driving Rock, imbued with both the classic Rock 'N' Roll spirit and the edge of modern youth. In the tradition of BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION, the music continues to be stripped down and raw with dark, melodic lyrics. 'White Trash,' the first single off "Runaway Brides," is soon to hit the airwaves, and is exactly what it appears to be from its title - paying homage to today's trailer park-style culture and the people that try to get out of it. From there, BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION discharge a slew of slamming songs including 'Criminal,' 'Deadman's Ruin' and 'Lords Of The Mind.' "This is the record we always wanted to make," states Tracii Guns. "It has a great blend of modern rock heaviness with retro sounds and styles. It is the perfect 'Brides' record of today." Confirmed Tour Dates: 09/30 San Diego, CA [Canes] • 10/01 Santa Ana, Ca [The Galaxy Theater] • 10/10 Cleveland, Ohio [Peabody's] • 10/12 Passaic, New Jersey [Dingbatz] • 10/14 Saugus, Mass [The Palace Entertainment Center] • 10/15 Bedford, New Hampshire [Marks Place] • 10/21 Brooklyn, New York [Brooklyn Music Terminal] • 10/22 Springfield, Va [Jaxx] • 11/03 Los Angeles, Ca [The Key Club] • 11/08 Boise, Idaho [The Core] • 11/09 Seattle WA [The Fenix]
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08.05.05 (RockAndMetal.com) Dutch Death Metallers GOREFEST have posted the following update: "It is done. Klaar. Finished. Es ist vollbracht. An hour ago we completed the 'La Muerte' sessions. 5 weeks of letting the Metal flow every way possible. Fast, slow, hyperfast, ultraslow, grooving, marching, bleeding and sweating. We're all very pleased with the results so far, now it's up to Mr. [Tue] Madsen to mix everything 'till speakers bleed. Very special thanks to Hans en Dennis at Excess Studio for putting up with us and all of our peculiar habits, and for helping us with everything they could. Much appreciated! We're taking a few days rest, and friday it's off to Wacken Open Air. After that, on August 6, we'll be rocking the Turkish nation in Istanbul. We've never been there before, and we're really looking forward to it!" Leaders of Holland's Death Metal scene, GOREFEST built a substantial underground following over the course of the '90s with a powerful, groove-based sound that often paralleled similar innovations by bands like ENTOMBED and SEPULTURA. Founded by vocalist/bassist Jan-Chris De Koeyer and guitarist Frank Harthoorn in 1989, GOREFEST issued their debut album, "Mindloss," in 1991, with a drummer and second guitarist known only as Mark and Alex, respectively. Dissatisfied with the band's level of musicianship, De Koeyer and Harthoorn jettisoned the two and hired on drummer Ed Warby and guitarist Boudewijn Bonebakker. Signing to Nuclear Blast Records in 1992, GOREFEST issued "False," a more consistent and technically accomplished album. Next up was the live album "The Eindhoven Insanity, recorded at the Dynamo metal festival in Holland. A proper follow-up, "Erase," was released in 1994 and found the band moving subtly toward more traditional forms of Metal, partly through its sure sense of groove. That approach crystallized on 1996's "Soul Survivor, which combined Death Metal with the power and accessibility of '70s British Metal. With that, GOREFEST's association with Nuclear Blast ended, and the band wound up on German imprint SPV/Steamhammer Records. "Chapter 13 was issued in Europe in 1998, and it continued the band's interest in Classic Metal. however, just before the end of the year, the band announced its breakup. "Chapter 13" was finally released in the U.S. in 2000. In the Summer of 2004, negotiations with Nuclear Blast to re-release the entire GOREFEST back-catalog resulted in the band reforming to record "La Muerte."
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08.04.05 (RockAndMetal.com) Apple Corps has announced the upcoming release of "The Concert For Bangladesh - George Harrison And Friends" on DVD and CD in late October. "The Concert for Bangladesh" was the first benefit concert of its kind in that it brought together an extraordinary assemblage of major artists collaborating for a common humanitarian cause - setting the precedent that music could be used to serve a higher cause. The concert sold out Madison Square Garden and -- along with the Grammy Award-winning triple-album boxset and feature film -- has generated millions of dollars for UNICEF and raised awareness for the organization around the world, as well as among other musicians and their fans. Besides GEORGE HARRISON himself, the concert features some of his friends, including Ravi Shankar, Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, Ringo Starr, Leon Russell and Billy Preston. Performances include 'Here Comes The Sun,' 'Something,' 'While My Guitar Gently Weeps,' 'My Sweet Lord,' 'Just Like A Woman,' 'Blowin' In The Wind' and 'A Hard Rain's Gonna Fall.' During Bangladesh's struggle for independence from Pakistan, millions of refugees fled to neighboring India to escape hunger, disease and bloodshed. The crisis was deepened when massive floods hit the region. Alerted to the scale of the suffering by his friend Ravi Shankar, GEORGE HARRISON organized "The Concert For Bangladesh," which took place on August 1st, 1971. The DVD will be released as a 2-disc package by Warner Music Group in the U.S. on October 25th, and October 24th for the rest of the world. The new release includes the original 99-minute film, restored and remixed in 5.1, as well as 72-minutes of bonus material. Extras include a 45-minute documentary, "The Concert For Bangladesh Revisited With George Harrison And Friends," about the background to the two shows with exclusive interviews and contributions from UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan and Bob Geldof. There is also previously unseen footage: 'If Not For You,' featuring GEORGE HARRISON and Bob Dylan from rehearsals, 'Come On In My Kitchen' featuring Harrison, Eric Clapton and Leon Russell at the sound check and a Bob Dylan performance from the afternoon show of 'Love Minus Zero/No Limit,' which was not included in the original film. Apple Corps/WMG will also simultaneously release a special deluxe version of "The Concert For Bangladesh - George Harrison And Friends" (limited to 50,000 copies worldwide) that will feature a 64-page book and other unique collectibles.

08.04.05 (RockAndMetal.com) Syracuse-based quintet BRAND NEW SIN are currently preparing to embark on the "Summer Of Rock" tour next week, which is a three-week trek alongside SUPAGROUP and DOG FACED GODS. The group just completed a national U.S. tour with SCUM OF THE EARTH and SOCIETY 1 - their first nationwide trek since 2002. BRAND NEW SIN's latest video for the song 'Black And Blue,' shot by acclaimed director Dale Resteghini (Dillinger Escape Plan, Hatebreed), is now in heavy rotation on "Metal Asylum" and "Headbangers Ball," and has also been posted online. The band recently completed another video for the new track 'Days Are Numbered' with Resteghini as well. Look for that clip to make its network debut next month. Meanwhile, BRAND NEW SIN vocalist Joe Altier checks in with the following report: "Hello all. Brand New Sin are ready to hit the road again for a three-week East Coast run with Supagroup and Dog Faced Gods, and we are extremely excited to get back on the road. We decided to hit our strong markets once again and prepare for what is shaping up to be a huge Fall. Our time home has been restful but Brand New Sin are ready to do what we do best - play live! I wanna thank Headbangers Ball and Fuse for spinning the shit out of 'Black And Blue.' I don't think I have much more to say other than buy the disc, come to the show, drink beer and stay tuned for a possible major Fall tour announcement." BRAND NEW SIN completed successful strings of dates alongside MOTORHEAD, CORROSION OF CONFORMITY, LIFE OF AGONY and FASTER PUSSYCAT earlier this year in support of their new full-length album, "Recipe For Disaster," which is currently available via Century Media. "Summer Of Rock" Tour Dates: 08/09 Pittsburgh, PA [Rex Theatre] • 08/10 Hartford, CT [Webster Theater] • 08/11 West Springfield, VA [Jaxx] • 08/12 Mt. Clemens, MI [Hayloft Liquor Stand] • 08/13 Cleveland, OH [Odeon] • 08/15 Baltimore, MD [Otto's] • 08/16 Raleigh, NC [Lincoln Theatre] • 08/17 West Columbia, SC [New Brookland Tavern] • 08/18 Atlanta, GA [Masquerade] • 08/20 Seminole, FL [Boomerz Boiler Room] • 08/21 Jacksonville, FL [Jack Rabbits] • 08/23 New Orleans, LA [One Eyed Jacks] • 08/24 Houston, TX [Fitzgerald's] • 08/26 Austin, TX [Stubbs BBQ] • 08/27 Fort Worth, TX [Ridglea Theater] • 08/29 St. Louis, MO [Creepy Crawl]
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08.03.05 (RockAndMetal.com) London's famous Abbey Road Studios played host to a stellar line-up of legendary guitar gods in December of 2004 for a very special one-off tribute concert in honor of Elvis Presley, with musical direction from his first guitarist, first manager and life-long friend, SCOTTY MOORE. Universal Music has announced the coming October 3rd release of that concert in the DVD premiere of "A Tribute To The King," featuring songs made famous by Elvis Presley and performed by SCOTTY MOORE and some very well-known guests. Following on from the re-release of Presley's first single, 'That's Alright Mama,' it's only fitting that during a year which will see more celebrations to mark the 50th Anniversary of Rock 'N' Roll that the one and only SCOTTY MOORE should lead this exclusive tribute concert, showcasing the music made so famous by "The King." Moore was joined at Abbey Road Studios for the special concert by a roster of international guitar heroes including Eric Clapton ('That's All Right Mama,' 'Money Honey,' 'Mystery Train'), PINK FLOYD's David Gilmour ('Don't'), Mark Knopfler of DIRE STRAITS ('Blue Moon Of Kentucky,' 'Baby Let's Play House'), ROLLING STONES past and present Bill Wyman and Ronnie Wood, Steve Gibbons ('Heartbreak Hotel,' 'Don't Be Cruel,' 'Jailhouse Rock,' 'I Don't Care If The Sun Don't Shine'), Mike Sanchez ('My Baby Left Me,' 'All Shook Up,' 'Lawdy Miss Clawdy') and many more. Over two dozen Elvis Presley classics in total (also including 'Shake, Rattle And Roll', 'All Shook Up' and 'Blue Suede Shoes') are captured on DVD in stunning 5.1 dts, 5.1 Dolby Digital Surround Sound and 2.0 Dolby Stereo on the upcoming release. The DVD's producer also conducted extensive interviews with SCOTTY MOORE, Jerry Schilling, and the musicians who gathered at Abbey Road, in order to present a collection of bonus feature interviews, exclusive to "A Tribute To The King." While fans of Elvis Presley hold a warm place in their hearts for SCOTTY MOORE as Elvis' original guitarist, Moore is also cited as a genuine pioneer of the instrument's use in Rock 'N' Roll by guitarists worldwide. A musical role model, respected and admired by fans and guitarists alike, "A Tribute To The King" is a chance for fans to once more enjoy renditions of the songs made famous by Elvis Presley and the music founded by SCOTTY MOORE. Universal Music also plan to produce an exclusive, limited-edition version of "A Tribute To The King alongside the standard DVD release. 25,000 slipcase amaray versions will also be released, complete with limited-edition red foil lettering.

08.03.05 (RockAndMetal.com) ARCH ENEMY have further cemented their position as one of today's genre leaders as their critically acclaimed new album, "Doomsday Machine," burst into the Billboard Top 100 this week at #87, scanning 12,000 copies in the U.S. The group are currently developing a whole new legion of devotees on this year's Ozzfest with their captivating live performances and staggering blend of melody and brutality. ARCH ENEMY guitarist Mike Amott conveyed his excitement over the album's first week's sales: "Hey Arch Enemies. It is amazing to see that 'Doomsday Machine' debuted at #87 on the Billboard Top 200 chart. Who would've thought pure fucking metal would be on the Billboard charts. We salute all our U.S. friends and fans - thank you for the amazing support. Enjoy the album and don't break your necks. We shall be celebrating at the nearest Irish bar, and let the Guiness flow. See you at Ozzfest." "Doomsday Machine" is fast becoming the definitive ARCH ENEMY release, and with stunning frontwoman Angela Gossow on vocals alongside the innovative Amott on guitar, there is no doubt they are already one of this year's Ozzfest breakthrough artists. Look for the new video for 'Nemesis' -- shot by renowned director George Bravo (who also shot the group's 'We Will Rise' clip) -- now on FUSE's "Metal Asylum," and on MTV2's "Headbangers Ball" later this month. "Doomsday Machine" was mixed by acclaimed producer Andy Sneap (Killswitch Engage, Nevermore, Opeth), and features striking cover art by renowned artist Joachim Luetke (Dimmu Borgir). Meanwhile, ARCH ENEMY will continue to grind it out on both Ozzfest dates and off-dates through the beginning of September. Tour Dates: 08/04 Clarkston, MI DTE [Energy Music Theatre] • 08/05 Cincinnati, OH [Bogarts] • 08/06 East Troy, WI [Alpine Valley Music Theatre] • 08/07 Somerset, WI [Float-Rite Amphitheatre] • 08/09 Ft. Collins, CO [The Starlight] • 08/11 Auburn, WA [White River Amphitheatre] • 08/13 Mountain View, CA [Shoreline Amphitheatre] • 08/14 Marysville, CA [Sleep Train Amphitheatre] • 08/15 Sparks, NV [New Oasis] • 08/16 West Valley City, UT [USANA Amphitheatre] • 08/18 Phoenix, AZ [Cricket Pavilion] • 08/19 San Diego, CA [Soma] • 08/20 San Bernardino, CA [Hyundai Pavilion] • 08/21 Las Vegas, NV [House Of Blues] • 08/23 Albuquerque, NM [Journal Pavilion] • 08/25 Dallas, TX [Smirnoff Music Center] • 08/27 Woodlands, TX [Mitchell Pavilion] • 08/28 Selma, TX [Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre] • 08/30 Atlanta, GA [Masquerade] • 08/31 Antioch, TN [Starwood Amphitheatre] • 09/02 Charlotte, NC [Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre] • 09/04 West Palm Beach, FL [Sound Advice Amphitheatre]
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08.02.05 (RockAndMetal.com) Deluxe Editions of THE STOOGES' first two albums, "The Stooges" (1969) and "Fun House" (1970), are both being re-released as two-disc sets via Rhino Records on August 16th. Each expanded and remastered set includes the original album along with a bonus disc filled with rarities and previously unreleased tracks. THE STOOGES' provocative mix of aggressive nihilism and primal rhythms scared the hell out of America when the Detroit quartet -- led by the legendary Iggy Pop -- careened onto the music scene in 1969. The few brave souls who didn't flee in terror from the sound were lucky witnesses to the dawning of modern Punk Rock. Rhino certainly does THE STOOGES justice here, who literally helped spark a musical revolution with their raging, Doom-laden music and unpredictable shows. Iggy Pop provided a mesmerizing focal point for THE STOOGES with his apocalyptic lyrics, sneering delivery and confrontational performances. Drenched in overdriven fuzztone and wah-wah, guitarist Ron Asheton's unhinged solos added a menacing attitude, while bassist Dave Alexander and his brother - drummer Scott Asheton - joined together to create a relentless battering ram of rhythm. THE STOOGES' self-titled, John Cale-produced 1969 debut features the classics 'I Wanna Be Your Dog,' '1969,' and 'Real Cool Time.' The bonus disc is filled with ten previously unissued tracks including Cale's original mixes of 'Little Doll,' '1969,' 'I Wanna Be Your Dog,' 'No Fun,' three alternate vocal takes on songs including 'Not Right,' plus the full version of 'No Fun.' THE STOOGES returned a year later with "Fun House," which better captured the band's fierce energy as a live band, boasting stronger songs this time around. Despite being virtually ignored upon its release, "Fun House" went on to become an underground classic powered by the unbridled energy of 'Loose,' '1970' and 'L.A Blues.' The bonus disc includes more than an hour of rarities only available on the long out-of-print "1970: The Complete Fun House Sessions" from Rhino Handmade, includes demos of 'Lost In The Future' and 'Slide (Slidin' The Blues)' (two songs that did not appear on the original album), different takes of 'T.V. Eye,' 'Loose,' and 'Down On The Street,' along with bonus single mixes for 'Down On The Street' and '1970.' Both releases feature lavish booklets including rare photos, extensive liner notes and introductions penned by two Detroit Rock legends. Ben Edmonds provides the liner notes for "The Stooges" with an introduction from Alice Cooper, while Paul Trynka contributes the liner notes for "Fun House," while THE WHITE STRIPES' Jack White provides the introduction. "'Fun House' is to me the very definition of Detroit rock 'n' roll," White notes. "A milestone in rock 'n' roll so overlooked it's despicable."
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08.02.05 (RockAndMetal.com) On July 23rd at Ozzfest in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER guitarist Brian Eschbach was arrested for indecent exposure while filming footage for FUSE TV's "Uranium." Eschbach was given Uranium host Juliya's camcorder, and was walking around the second stage area interviewing random bands and fans when someone pulled his towel off, which happened to be the only thing he was wearing. The police immediately seized Eschbach and escorted him away to a holding cell on site where he was detained for about 30 minutes before being let go with a citation. Luckily FUSE's "Uranium" was on-site and caught everything on camera, which will be aired not only on "Uranium" and "Metal Asylum," but also on a FUSE special on Ozzfest. Here's what Brian Eschbach had to say about his brush with the law in Pittsburgh: "I'd like to start off by saying that it feels good to be free. Of coarse its weird saying that when this incident just draws so much light on how much injustice there is in America, and how much general lack of freedom we really have. But it feels good to be back on tour rocking with my band mates. Word up to all my boys in cell A, and I hope to see you all again soon." In other news regarding the band, THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER have been making huge waves with their latest release for Metal Blade Records, "Miasma," which entered the top 200 Billboard charts for their first week of sales at #119, selling just under 10,000 copies. They also landed the #1 position in the Billboard Heat Seekers chart, the #5 position on the Billboard Independent chart, and the number 14 position on the Billboard Top Hard Music chart. Fans and critics alike are already hailing "Miasma" as one of 2005's best Metal albums. If you don't get a chance to catch the band on Ozzfest or on one of their off-dates with IT DIES TODAY and THE HAUNTED, THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER will be back out on the road in the Fall for a headlining tour. Other bands joining them are slated to be BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME, CEPHALIC CARNAGE and INTO THE MOAT. Dates will be announced shortly. Also keep an eye on FUSE's "Metal Asylum" and "Uranium," MTV2's "Headbangers Ball," and Music Choice's "Video On Demand" for THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER new video for the song 'A Vulgar Picture' off of the "Miasma" album.
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08.01.05 (RockAndMetal.com) Experience Hendrix, L.L.C. in association with Universal Music DVD Video has announced the upcoming release of "Jimi Hendrix: Live At Woodstock (The Deluxe Edition)" on September 12th for the UK and September 13th for the U.S. The special two-disc DVD presentation stands as the definitive record of one of JIMI HENDRIX's most celebrated performances. The all-new deluxe set features all of the existing film footage from his unforgettable live set from Woodstock in August of 1969, newly re-edited and presented uninterrupted and in its original performance sequence. "Jimi Hendrix: Live At Woodstock (The Deluxe Edition)" includes never-before-seen versions of 'Foxy Lady,' 'Message To Love,' 'Hey Joe,' 'Spanish Castle Magic' and 'Lover Man,' as well as an all-new 5.1 and 2.0 stereo soundtrack mixed by Eddie Kramer, JIMI HENDRIX's original studio engineer. Where 1994's original VHS [and subsequent DVD] release of his Woodstock performance ran for only 57 minutes, Experience Hendrix has teamed with Warner Bros. to restore all of the existing film footage from the performance. The new edition was entirely re-edited by Jere Huggins, one of the original editors of the 1970 Academy Award-winning "Woodstock" motion picture. Huggins worked extensively with Experience Hendrix's Janie Hendrix and John McDermott, as well as noted Warner Bros. film restoration specialist Bill Rush to incorporate a variety of previously unseen camera angles and coverage. Rush has been involved in the careful, critically acclaimed restoration of many classic films, including "Public Enemy," "Casablanca," and "Out Of The Past." The result is an actual frame-by-frame digital restoration that presents JIMI HENDRIX at Woodstock in more vibrant color and detail than ever before. In addition to the full-length feature, "Live At Woodstock," "Jimi Hendrix: Live At Woodstock (The Deluxe Edition)" contains a multitude of special bonus features, including "The Road To Woodstock," a new documentary featuring Hendrix performance footage and new interviews with Woodstock promoter Michael Lang, and JIMI HENDRIX band members Mitch Mitchell, Billy Cox, Larry Lee and Juma Sultan, among others. In addition to the newly re-edited color footage featured on DVD One, "Live At Woodstock: A Second Look" offers a totally unique perspective of Hendrix's performance that has never before been shared. Combining never-before-seen black and white video footage intercut with alternate camera angles filmed in color, "A Second Look" features uninterrupted footage of every performance featured on DVD One in its original performance sequence, as well as previously unreleased footage of 'Hear My Train A Comin' - a performance missed by the "Woodstock" film crew, presented here for the very first time.
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08.01.05 (RockAndMetal.com) Nuclear Blast Records has announced the signing of Scandinavian Rap/Metal pioneers CLAWFINGER. Frontman Zak Tell had this to say: "Dear clawheads, hangarounds and other lowlifes! We are very happy to report that Metal label Nuclear Blast had the good taste to sign the reigning champs of 'Old School Crossover Nu Metal,' CLAWFINGER! We know that this is the start of a long-lasting and successful companionship that will bring us 'Money Power Glory'... We are keeping our clawfingers crossed! - Peace, Zak." CLAWFINGER was among the first bands that continuously mixed Metal with Rap and grooves. Their 1993 debut album, "Deaf, Dumb, Blind" is legendary in their home country of Sweden, and set a new tone for modern heavy music. Since then, CLAWFINGER never stopped and have put out a total of five studio albums, the last being 2003's "Zeros And Heroes." A new album by the band is scheduled for a November release. Two of the members of CLAWFINGER first met up at Rosenlund Hospital in Stockholm, where they served as orderlies, having it "up to here with shit and piss." Tell knew Rap, rhyming as he walked along the corridors, and Bard Torstensen knew Metal. After completing the band's lineup, their debut album was released by MVG in Sweden, Polygram in Norway, Metal Blade in North America and WEA everywhere else. "Deaf, Dumb, Blind" has since sold in excess of 600,000 copies - achieving Gold status in Germany, Sweden and Norway. Being a Scandinavian band, CLAWFINGER played at all the major festivals there in 1993. In the Fall, they undertook European tours with ALICE IN CHAINS and ANTHRAX. A 55-date European headline tour took place in the Spring of 1994. In 1995, their second album, "Use Your Brain," was released. That album has since sold over 400,000 copies worldwide. CLAWFINGER played the gigantic Monsters Of Rock Festival in South America that same year. After four years of hard work, the band took a well deserved break, during which the members spent some months with their closest friends and family and "got their batteries reloaded." Back together again, they were clearly inspired and had lots of new ideas and melodies. In short, they developed and branched off in some new musical directions for their third album in 1997, the self-titled "Clawfinger." Noticeably more melodic this time around, "Clawfinger" was followed up by "A Whole Lot Of Nothing" in 2001, after which "Zeros & Heroes" was released to positive reviews.
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