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Napster's Last Stand; RIAA Claims Napster Hurt Sales; Dial House Update; R.I.P. Dale Evans; R.I.P. John Fahey; R.I.P. Jesse Arreola; Syd Barrett Song Uncovered; Black Sabbath Return to Ozzfest Lineup; Afghan Whigs Calls It Quits; Thieves are Scum (Stolen Sophtware Slump and Dallas Hotel Parking Lot Blues Remixes); Quote of the Month.

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Leading the revolution of tribute bands in Seattle are Hell's Belles, an all-girl AC/DC cover band who play AC/DC better than AC/DC plays AC/DC. eP's Jeff Ashley catches up with Hell's Belles to find out how it all began and what's yet to come. Some say In Flames began melodic death metal. Perhaps it's fairer to say that they perfected it. One listen to their infectious melodies and crunchy riffs and you'll be bobbing and humming for the rest of your life. Earpollution sits down to an enlightening interview with frontman Anders Fridén.

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This month eP scribe Mark Teppo opens up and shares with us. In a confessional where he admits to an affliction that has got him firmly in its grip, he tackles the issue of being obsessed with music. We're still considering intervention, but with this admission Mark's bought himself a little time. So grab a nametag, pour yourself some coffee, light a smoke, and come join the circle for the first meeting of Music-Obsessives Anonymous. "Hello. My name is..."

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