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DIECAST Bassist Says Promoter Is To Blame For Utah Concert Violence
DIECAST bassist Jeremy Wooden has issued the following statement in response to a Salt Lake Tribune article blaming devotees of the "Straight Edge" movement for the violence at a recent DIECAST show in Utah (an article which was subsequently picked up by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "First off DIECAST never c...January 27, 2005
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NEW ENGLAND METAL AND HARDCORE FESTIVAL: More Than 40 Bands Confirmed
The organizers of the New England Metal And Hardcore Festival have announced most of the bands that will perform at this year's event, set to be held Friday-Sunday, April 22-24, 2005 at The Palladium in Worcester. The billing for the festival is shaping up as follows: Friday, April 22, 2005 (doors o...January 25, 2005
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DIECAST Embark On Co-Headlining Tour; Shoot New Video
Fresh off a highly successful U.S. tour with HATEBREED and AGNOSTIC FRONT, the dynamic Boston-based quintet DIECAST have embarked on a cross-country co-headlining trek with THE HOODS. The band also just shot a new video for "Rise and Oppose" with acclaimed director Kevin Leonard (HIMSA, TERROR, WALL...January 24, 2005
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IT DIES TODAY To Embark On Headlining Tour
Buffalo, NY's IT DIES TODAY will be headlining the first-ever "Spreading the Disease" tour. The tour co-sponsored by Chord magazine and Lambgoat will also feature support from TWELVE TRIBES, ANTERRABAE, IF HOPE DIES and WINTER SOLISTICE. Not even of legal age (band members are between 19-20 years ol...January 21, 2005
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DIECAST To Embark On Headlining Tour, Shoot New Video
The Boston-based quintet DIECAST are set to embark on a headlining U.S. tour alongside THE HOODS and WINTER SOLSTICE immediately following their stint on the Heavyweights of Hardcore tour. The trek kicks off on Jan. 20 and runs through Feb. 10. The group's highly acclaimed new album, "Tearing Down Y...December 18, 2004
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WINTER SOLSTICE Part Ways With Guitarist, Announce Replacement
Virginia-based metalcore act WINTER SOLSTICE have announced the departure of guitarist Roger Turner. "[Roger] is getting married and will be a grown-up soon," th band write on their web site. "We will definitely miss Roger, but we still have his identical twin JT playing guitar. Roger is being repla...November 6, 2004
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MALEVOLENT CREATION Founder Reunites With ALEX MARQUEZ In New Project
APOCALYPSE RISING members Alex Marquez (ex-MALEVOLENT CREATION, DEMOLITION HAMMER, SOLSTICE) and Dennis Munoz (ex-SOLSTICE) have teamed up with MALEVOLENT CREATION founder Phil Fasciana and former MALEVOLENT CREATION drummer Gus Rios in an as-yet-unnamed new band. Alex will be handling the vocal dut...October 3, 2004
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WINTER SOLSTICE Sign With METAL BLADE RECORDS
Virginia-based metalcore act WINTER SOLSTICE have signed a deal with Metal Blade Records. The band's most recent EP was recorded at Cloud City Studios (THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, WALLS OF JERICHO) by Mike Hasty of WALLS OF JERICHO in January 2004. The band will head back to Cloud City Studios in Detro...July 28, 2004
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APOCALYPSE RISING Completing Work On Debut Demo
APOCALYPSE RISING, the new "power metal/early '80s thrash" band featuring former MALEVOLENT CREATION drummer Alex Marquez and his former SOLSTICE bandmate/guitarist Dennis Munoz, are putting the finishing touches on their six-track demo. Songtitles set to appear on the CD are as follows: 01. One For...May 2, 2004
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Former MALEVOLENT CREATION Drummer, Ex-SOLSTICE Guitarist Reunite In APOCALYPSE RISING
Ex-MALEVOLENT CREATION drummer Alex Marquez has reunited with his former SOLSTICE bandmate/guitarist Dennis Munoz in a new "power metal/early '80s thrash" band tentatively called APOCALYPSE RISING. The quartet, which is completed by second guitarist Willy Medina and bass player Mike Marabell, sees M...April 9, 2004
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ANGER To Issue Live CD
Miami-based hardcore band ANGER, featuring drummer Alex Marquez (ex-MALEVOLENT CREATION, DEMOLITION HAMMER, SOLSTICE),have announced plans to release a new live album, tentatively titled "Out On Bond". No further information is available at this time. As previously reported, ANGER, featuring drumme...October 28, 2003
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ANGER Confirmed For Florida's 12 HOURS OF MAYHEM Festival
Florida-based hardcore kings ANGER, featuring drummer Alex Marquez (ex-MALEVOLENT CREATION, DEMOLITION HAMMER, SOLSTICE),have been confirmed for the first annual 12 Hours Of Mayhem festival, set to take place November 1 at the Mahi Shrine Auditorium in Miami. The show will feature 12 of South Flori...July 28, 2003
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Former MALEVOLENT CREATION Drummer Resurfaces In Miami's ANGER
After a long hiatus, drummer Alex Marquez (ex-MALEVOLENT CREATION, DEMOLITION HAMMER, SOLSTICE) has resurfaced with Miami hardcore legends ANGER. Clean and sober, Alex is "back and playing better than he has in 10 years." More to be announced soon. Upcoming ANGER tour dates: Jul. 26 – Coral Gables,...July 20, 2003
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GRAND MAGUS Announce Stockholm Gig
Sweden's GRAND MAGUS, featuring current SPIRITUAL BEGGARS frontman Janne Christoffersson, have lined up a Stockholm show on May 29 with ABRAMIS BRAMA and TERRA FIRMA. GRAND MAGUS have yet to announce the official release date through Rise Above Records for their sophomore album, "Monument". The comp...April 27, 2003
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GRAND MAGUS: 'Monument' Track Listing Unveiled
Sweden's GRAND MAGUS, featuring current SPIRITUAL BEGGARS frontman Janne Christoffersson, have finalized the track listing for their sophomore album, "Monument", due in the spring through Rise Above Records. The complete track listing for "Monument" is as follows (not in final order): 01. Ulvaskall...January 30, 2003