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SHADOWS FALL Pass The 100,000 SoundScan Mark Again

SHADOWS FALL's latest effort, "The War Within", has just passed the 100,000 mark via U.S. Nielsen SoundScan sales in just under an impressive eight weeks. This accomplishment is a further testament to the band's undying work ethic and current genre status, as it took their previous album, "The Art o...

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SHADOWS FALL In Talks With Major Labels

According to Hits Daily Double, label reps from Hollywood, Epic, RCA, Capitol and others showed up for the SHADOWS FALL concert last week at the House of Blues on Sunset. The Syndicate-repped group has reportedly fulfilled its commitment to current label Century Media. The band's latest album, "The...

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DIMEBAG DARRELL Sets Record Straight On Split With WASHBURN, Switch To DEAN

DAMAGEPLAN guitarist Dimebag Darrell (ex-PANTERA) has issued the following statement regarding his recent switch from Washburn Guitars and Randall Amplifiers to Dean Guitars and Krank Amplification: "Contrary to the press release issued by US Music in which [because of] the way it was worded, [it] c...

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Former PANTERA Guitar Legend DIMEBAG DARRELL Returns to DEAN

Dean Guitars announced Saturday November 13, 2004 that they have signed DAMAGEPLAN guitarist Dimebag Darrell (ex-PANTERA) to an exclusive endorsement agreement with an extensive line of USA-made and imported model "Dimebag" guitars to be introduced in January 2005. Dimebag Darrell, named by Guitar W...

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DIMEBAG DARRELL Says PHILIP ANSELMO And REX BROWN Took PANTERA For Granted

DAMAGEPLAN guitarist Dimebag Darrell (ex-PANTERA) recently spoke to SMNnews.com about the group's upcoming second album, the possibility of a PANTERA reunion and Dimebag's plans to record a guitar album with Zakk Wylde (OZZY OSBOURNE, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY) and Kerry King (SLAYER). Several excerpts fr...

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Venue Change For SHADOWS FALL/THE HAUNTED Gig In Seattle

The venue has been changed for the Seattle SHADOWS FALL/THE HAUNTED gig on Sunday, November 14. The new venue will be Studio 7 on Horton Street. The concert, featuring SHADOWS FALL and THE HAUNTED, is scheduled to begin at 10:00 p.m. Please note that DAMAGEPLAN will **NOT** be playing this show. ...

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THE HAUNTED's 'All Against All' Video To Debut On MTV2's 'Headbanger's Ball'

Swedish thrash titans THE HAUNTED are currently in the midst of a highly successful North American tour alongside DAMAGEPLAN and SHADOWS FALL. This is the first U.S. tour for original THE HAUNTED vocalist Peter Dolving, who recently returned to the fold on the band's highly acclaimed new album, "rEV...

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THE HAUNTED Live In Anaheim: Photos Available

About 80 pictures of Swedish thrashers THE HAUNTED performing live at the House of Blues in Anaheim, CA last Sunday (Nov. 7) have been posted online at DirtJunior.com. THE HAUNTED are in the middle of a North American tour with DAMAGEPLAN and SHADOWS FALL. The group's next live appearance will take...

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PHANTOM-X Recording With PANTERA/KING DIAMOND Producer

PHANTOM-X, the new project featuring OMEN singer Kevin Goocher along with guitarist Russell D. Contreras (TYR),bassist Glenn Malicki (STRANGERS) and drummer Danny White (ASKA),will enter the studio later this month to begin recording their new CD with producer Sterling Winfield (KING DIAMOND, PANT...

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DAMAGEPLAN: 'Explode' Video Posted Online

DAMAGEPLAN's video for the song "Explode" has been posted online at the group's official web site. Check it out at this location. "Explode" is the second DAMAGEPLAN video to be directed by David Lockard (a.k.a. Red Ezra),who has previously worked with the group on their "Breathing New Life" clip. P...

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SHADOWS FALL Vocalist Diagnosed With Laryngitis, Refuses To Cancel Shows

SHADOWS FALL lead singer Brian Fair was recently diagnosed with not only strep throat, but also laryngitis. However, he refuses to cancel any performances because of it. Fair states, "I have never cancelled a show due to poor health and don't plan on it now. The support of our fans means the world t...

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DAMAGEPLAN Guitarist Signs New Endorsement Deals

Former PANTERA and current DAMAGEPLAN guitarist Dimebag Darrell has signed new endorsement deals with Dean Guitars and Krank Amplification, according to a posting at www.VINNIEandDIME.com. Dimebag was endorsed by Dean early on in his career before switching to Washburn, whose product he had used for...

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DAMAGEPLAN's DIMEBAG DARRELL Parts Ways With WASHBURN GUITARS

After a successful 10-year partnership, Washburn Guitars and Randall Amplifiers are parting ways with DAMAGEPLAN/ex-PANTERA guitarist Dimebag Darrell. U.S. Music Corp. is shifting its focus toward new product development that will appeal to a wider variety of musicians. "We've had a great working re...

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THE HAUNTED: 'All Against All' Video Posted Online

Swedish thrashers THE HAUNTED have uploaded their video for the song "All Against All" at their official web site. The clip, which was shot on Sept. 4 in Gothenburg, Sweden, can be viewed at this location. "All Against All" is the first video off THE HAUNTED's fourth album, "rEVOLVEr", which entered...

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THE HAUNTED Guitarist Says Everything Is Finally Looking Up For The Band

THE HAUNTED guitarist Patrik Jensen recently spoke to Blistering.com about the group's split with Earache Records and frontman Marco Aro, and the band's latest release, "rEVOLVEr", among other topics. Several excerpts from the interview follow: On the split with Earache: "Earache Records kind of hij...