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INVOCATOR Begin Writing New Material
Danish thrashers INVOCATOR have posted the following update at their official web site: "Jacob [Hansen, vocals/guitars] and Flemming [C. Lund, lead guitar] have started writing material for the next INVOCATOR album. Things are in the very early stages, but it's safe to day that it's gonna follow the...March 2, 2004
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AUTUMN LEAVES To Reunite For One-Off Live Performance
Danish death metallers AUTUMN LEAVES will reunite for one night on April 9 and will perform a set of old songs at one of their friends' birthday party. "This will be the first AUTUMN LEAVES gig in four years since the breakup," the band write on their web site. "This is in no way a ...March 1, 2004
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EUROPE Announce Producer For Comeback CD
Reunited Swedish hard rockers EUROPE have selected Kevin Elson to produce their much-anticipated comeback album, tentatively due before the end of the year. "Kevin was the producer [on] our 'Final Countdown' album (1986) and it feels great to work with him again," the band said in a statement. "We w...February 26, 2004
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MACHINE HEAD, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, ARCH ENEMY Confirmed For NEW ENGLAND METAL & HARDCORE FESTIVAL
MACHINE HEAD, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, ARCH ENEMY, ICED EARTH, CHILDREN OF BODOM have been confirmed to headline this year's New England Metal & Hardcore Festival, set to take place April 30-May 1 at The Palladium in Worcester, Mass. The following groups are currently scheduled to appear at the festiv...February 26, 2004
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WALLS OF JERICHO Vocalist Suffers Broken Nose At Show
WALLS OF JERICHO vocalist Candace Kucsulain received a broken nose from an exuberant audience member while playing in Memphis last week. After stirring up a rabid pit with their thick metallic riffage and savage hardcore breakdowns, Candace was the unintended recipient of a spinning fist. The formid...February 24, 2004
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THRESHOLD Continue Work On New Album
U.K. progressive metallers THRESHOLD have added BALANCE OF POWER as a second special guest for their London show in September. So far three UK shows have been confirmed for THRESHOLD, which are likely to be the forerunner to a European tour later in the autumn. Sep. 02 - The Underworld - London, UK...February 23, 2004
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AYREON: 'The Human Equation' Cast Of Characters Revealed
AYREON, the brainchild of Dutch guitarist Arjen Lucassen (ex-BODINE, VENGEANCE),have revealed the cast of characters included in the storyline on the group's forthcoming CD, "Ayreon: The Human Equation", and the singers performing them. They are as follows: James LaBrie (DREAM THEATER): "Me" Marcel...February 18, 2004
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SENTENCED: No New Album Until 2005
Finland's SENTENCED have announced plans to play a few European festivals during the summer, including Summer Breeze, which is set to take place August 19-21, 2004 in Abtsgmünd, Germany. "We will throw in some brand-new stuff during our show this summer, because we don't want to play a 'best of SENT...February 13, 2004
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LAKE OF TEARS To Enter Studio This Weekend
Sweden's LAKE OF TEARS will enter the studio on Friday, February 13 to begin recording the follow-up to 2002's "The Neonai", entitled "Black Brick Road". "The album cover will be done by the brilliant artist Kristian Wåhlin, who [has] painted all of the previous LAKE OF TEARS covers except 'Forever...February 11, 2004
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BRUTALITY Prepare To Enter Studio
Reunited Tampa death metallers BRUTALITY are scheduled to enter the studio in late February to record their as-yet-untitled new album for an early 2004 release. "The album will be approximately 42-45 minutes long. Studio choice is narrowed down to Audiolab or Erik Rutan's [HATE ETERNAL, ex-MORBID AN...February 8, 2004
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'Choosing Death: The History Of Death Metal & Grindcore' Due This Fall
Feral House Books will release "Choosing Death: The Improbable History of Death Metal & Grindcore", written by longtime extreme metal journalist Albert Mudrian, this autumn. "Choosing Death: The Improbable History of Death Metal & Grindcore", which features an introduction by internationally...February 4, 2004
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MISERY SIGNALS Full-Length Debut To Be Produced By DEVIN TOWNSEND
Milwaukee, Wisconsin-based metalcore band MISERY SIGNALS have just arrived in Vancouver, Canada to start work on their debut full-length CD with producer Devin Townsend (STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, LAMB OF GOD, DECEMBER, THE HEAVILS) and engineer Shaun Thingvold. An autumn release through Ferret Records is...January 31, 2004
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Ex-STRATOVARIUS Singer: TIMO TOLKKI Has 'Really Gone Over The Top'
Former STRATOVARIUS vocalist Timo Kotipelto has broken his silence regarding his departure from the band. The following is Kotipelto's official statement regarding his split with the group and his future plans: "Dear Friends, "There's been so many rumours out lately that I wanted to sort things out...January 29, 2004
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H.I.M., AMORPHIS Members Team Up In Grindcore Side-Project
Members of H.I.M. and AMORPHIS have reportedly joined forces in a grindcore-style side-project called TO SEPARATE THE FLESH FROM THE BONES. The band, who are opting to keep their identities a "mystery," recently recorded their debut EP, "For Those About To Rot", tentatively due in the spring. A full...January 23, 2004
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AYREON Sign With INSIDE OUT RECORDS
AYREON, the brainchild of Dutch guitarist Arjen Lucassen (ex-BODINE, VENGEANCE),have inked a new deal with Inside Out Records. Lucassen's first release for Inside Out under the AYREON banner will be the band's much-anticipated new CD, "The Human Equation", tentatively due in May. In other news, URI...January 21, 2004