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i once again apologize for not updating. work, school, etc. have taken their toll over the past few weeks. thanks to everyone for submitting news during the delay. i tried to filter out some of the lengthier stuff that was already posted on other sites. didn't break the 1 month barrier though. i hope to have a bit more news shortly, along with confirmations/denials on a few topics.

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meat beat mode
meat beat manifesto is making its own contribution to the depeche mode tribute album, a cover version of 'everything counts'. their new album, 'actual sounds and voices' is still slated for a spring 98 release. jack dangers is now working with tim simonen of bomb the bass, co-producting the new bomb the bass album and co-writing several of its tracks. <thanks efplague@earthlink.net ed>

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new pwei info
a reader sends word: Expect PWEI's brand new album to be released in the summer. Alan Moulder was chosen to produce, but talking to Clint, it seems the band are not happy with the 'polished' sound Moulder came up with, so it seems as if the Poppies will be producing most of the album themselves. It was announced that Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails would be remixing the album before it was released, but once again the band were hazy about the details of this.

However, the new single, imaginatively titled 'Fuck' should be released around April.

The new album tracks completed so far are:

1.Hangman
2.I am the One
3.100% Is It

It has further been announced that PWEI are collaborating with UK Techno band Orbital on one of the tracks. This promises to be just as exciting as their work with The Prodigy, if not more so. <thanks NAILED7@aol.com nailed>

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a few words from adrian
adrian belew tells a bit about his experiences about his help on the new nin album from adrian's corner: "The next project was a bit more well known. February 8 through 12 I worked with Trent Reznor on the next NINE INCH NAILS record . It was fascinating to see how he makes records; a totally different approach than mine. I love the sounds he gets. He had 40 tracks for me to attack, none of which had vocals. For three days we worked long hours and I played some of the most aggressive guitar playing I've done in a while. There were several tracks which required Trent to manipulate the pedals on the floor while I played endless solos. We joked that the two of us made a pretty good guitarist. I also played cello, mandolin, lap steel, and string bass. Trent has a devoted crew of engineers and computer experts and a first class studio. He was kind enough to show me through his renovated historic New Orleans home as well. I have no idea what the record will ultimately sound like but I can't wait to hear it." - A. Belew <thanks rhino@dbtech.net rob>

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roskilde
marilyn manson (along with tori amos, rammstein, and others) will be playing at the roskilde festival (danish). more information is available here. <thanks gumby@post10.tele.dk gumby>

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isn't it ironic
spin online (and later mtv news online) has reported that alanis morissette has contributed vocals to the new nine inch nails album. this is not 100% confirmed however. this news comes a little over a year after trent gave the official 'she sucks' rating in raygun magazine. <thanks blankproductions@hotmail.com dennis>

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hit parader
the new hit parader magazine states that trent and interscope are arguing over the lyrical content of the new songs, which may delay the album until next year. also watch out for their (monthly) 'exclusive' on marilyn manson (exposed!). hah. <thanks EvergleamM@aol.com evergleam>

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roland users group
there are some interesting nin tidbits in the latest 'roland users group' magazine: -- a 2-page article on Cirque du SDoleil, featuring pictures of various collaborators, including the former NIN geetarist Robin Finck (he sorta looks like a Robert Smith-esque scarecrow with a geetar strapped onto him).

-- "Playing Live: Getting the Most out of Your Live Keyboard Rig" article by Richard Bugg, who (if I recall correctly) was involved in Trent's studio maintenance at Le Pig studio in the former Tate mansion (source: KEYBOARD interview, March 1994). Although tainted by shameless product plugs, the article does have some practical value to a working live keyboardist (which I happen to be). it's available at authorized roland dealers and resellers. <thanks synthboy@teleport.com mcdeath>

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16 volt
podboy will be performing on the new 16volt album. also featuring co-producers bill kennedy (nin, manson). <thanks skinpop@hotmail.com shmee>

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two tour
the band 'course of empire' will be touring with halford's new band 'two' in may and june. halford also appears in this month's alternative press. <thanks alone@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu thomas>

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ozzfest
two is slated to perform at ozzfest. more info at mtv news. <thanks azad@total.net azad>

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nixapalooza
the once-popular lollapalooza festival has been cancelled this year, in response to a lack of signing a major act. they say it may be back next year. <thanks SPzero30@aol.com zero>

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spin on trent
trent reznor / nine inch nails is listed as the fourth most influential artist in spin magazine (#1 goes to beck). <thanks gretchen@ncipher.com gretchen>

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nothing on skinny
apparently neither nine inch nails nor marilyn manson will be remixing songs for the skinny puppy "hymns of the worlock" remix cd. <thanks y948@truman.edu spasmolytic>

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closure ld
closure is now on laserdisc Nine Inch Nails:Closure
LDC35499 $39.98 Rated: NR
TRIM:Trimark 1997 135 min.
UPC#013023549968 Pop & Rock
Dealer prebook cutoff date: 05/12/98 Street Date: 06/30/98
Features: CX

Since their blockbuster debut album was released in 1989, Trent Reznor's Nine Inch Nails has become one of the most influential bands of the modern rock scene. Their unique sound and performances are now captured in "Closure," a compilation of live performances, music videos and behind-the-scenes footage. The live footage comes from the "Self Destruct" tour, and includes a duet with David Bowie on the song "Hurt." Each visually stunning music video is shown in its original, uncensored form. Features such hits as "Head Like a Hole," "Terrible Lies" and "Closer." <thanks droark@naxs.com doug>

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font my numan
an interesting tidbit, the singothic font is used as a background for the titles on the insert of the new gary numan cd, "the mix". <thanks skean@scsn.net steven>

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victory remix
reportedly on april 21 puff daddy will release the "nine inch nails rock remix" of "victory". you can hear a 3 minute radio clip (realaudio) by clicking here or shift-clicking here. <thanks carleenj@cyberportal.net jill>

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third crow dead
according to dark horizons, all plans for the third installment of the crow series (with rob zombie as writer/director) has been scrapped. <thanks wayren@hotmail.com bryan>

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