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BENEDICTUM Parts Ways With Drummer, Announces European Tour With DORO
San Diego power metal band BENEDICTUM has parted ways with drummer Blackie Sanchez due to musical differences. "We wish Blackie the best of luck in his future endeavors — we had some great times together but over the last few months it became apparent that we were moving in different directions," sa...October 24, 2006
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Ex-METALLICA Bassist JASON NEWSTED Forced To Sit Out ROCK STAR SUPERNOVA Tour
As they gear up for the November 21 release of their highly anticipated Epic debut and the New Year's Eve launch of their much-buzzed-about national tour, ROCK STAR SUPERNOVA have suffered a major setback with the loss of all-star bassist Jason Newsted. The former METALLICA member is scheduled for i...October 23, 2006
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KATATONIA Vocalist Talks About Touring North America For First Time
Many of us can think of a fair number of "good" heavy music bands, but when the term "great" is uttered, only a few come to mind. Many would agree that bands like OPETH, TOOL, and MASTODON fall into the latter category. Unless you've missed out on the raw emotion, beautiful heaviness, doom-laden atm...October 23, 2006
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The Realm of Napalm Records
If you aren't already familiar with this label's preoccupation with the European bastard sons and daughters of TIAMAT, CREMATORY THE GATHERING and CEMETARY, you'll find much to love in this extensive label sampler. Of course, if you are already a disciple of heavy guitars, gothic attitudes, female v...October 22, 2006
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MUSHROOMHEAD Drummer: SLIPKNOT Is 'The 'NSYNC Of Heavy Metal'
MUSHROOMHEAD drummer Steve "Skinny" Felton recently spoke to MTV.com about his band's fierce rivalry with SLIPKNOT which has consisted mostly of insult-trading and has unfolded, largely, through the media. The only face-to-face confrontation that's gone down as a result of the feud occurred between...October 20, 2006
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BESEECH Calls It Quits
Swedish "gothic metallers" BESEECH have announced their decision to split up. The group has issued the following statement on the matter: "All of us in the band have come to the sad conclusion to put BESEECH to rest for good. The decision has not been easy because this has been a really big part of...October 19, 2006
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SWEDEN ROCK 2006 DVD/CD Details Revealed
The organizers of the Sweden Rock festival have announced the details of the the DVD/CD commemorating the 2006 edition of the annual event, which was held June 8-10 in Sölvesborg, Sweden. Due on October 27, the set will contain the following track listing: DVD: EDGUY - Superheroes DORO - You Are My...October 19, 2006
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ION DISSONANCE Announces New Vocalist
Montreal's ION DISSONANCE has announced the addition of singer Kevin McCaughey (SHAOLIN, THE LAST FELONY, DESPISED ICON) to the group's ranks. McCaughey joins the band as the replacement for Gabriel McCaughry, who left ION DISSONANCE earlier this year. Commented the band: "We are really proud to wel...October 17, 2006
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GLENN HUGHES Announces New Band For European Tour
Legendary vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH) has issued the following update: "I just wanted you all to know that I am very excited about taking my brand new band out on tour. Joining me this tour will be Jeff Kollman on guitar, Mark Mondesir on drums and Anders Olinder on ke...October 11, 2006
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ICED EARTH: Drummer BRENT SMEDLEY Rejoins The Fold
ICED EARTH mainman Jon Schaffer has sent the following announcement to BLABBERMOUTH.NET: "I just wanted to make a quick and exciting announcement that I think many of you will be very happy about. Brent Smedley is coming back to ICED EARTH for the recording and touring of the 'Something Wicked' saga...October 9, 2006
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TRIVIUM Frontman Checks In From The Road
Florida's TRIVIUM kicked off a headlining tour late last month in support of its new album, "The Crusade", due on October 10 via Roadrunner Records. Frontman Matt Heafy has checked in from Worcester, Mass. with the following update: "This tour has been beyond incredible. We had no idea what to expec...October 9, 2006
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Are You The 'Ultimate GIGANTOUR Fan'?
The following announcement has been posted on the official Gigantour web site: "Orlando, Florida residents: send in your photo and a short paragraph, fifty words or less, telling us why you are the ultimate Gigantour fan! If you are chosen, the Gigantour video crew will come to your home to film you...October 4, 2006
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Ex-Wife Of PETER CRISS Discusses KISS' Early Years
TheKissArmy.com recently conducted an interview with Lydia Criss — the ex-wife of original KISS drummer Peter Criss — about her forthcoming book, "Sealed with a Kiss". A couple of excerpts from the question-and-answer session follow: TheKissArmy.com: You were there from the beginning of KISS. Were P...October 3, 2006
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SLIPKNOT's SID WILSON Collaborating With FEAR FACTORY's HERRERA
SLIPKNOT DJ Sid Wilson (a.k.a. DJ Starscream) has told The Des Moines Register that he is currently collaborating with FEAR FACTORY drummer Raymond Herrera on a new project. "There's not really a per se style yet," he said. "We're just kind of creating music and seeing what we're coming up with. We...September 28, 2006
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DECREPIT BIRTH Parts Ways With Bassist, Seeks Replacement
Santa Cruz, California-based death metallers DECREPIT BIRTH have issued the following update: "Well, the time has come to announce that Risha Eryavec is stepping down from his duties as our bassist. Due to location changes, we have decided to part ways. Risha is still a good friend of ours and there...September 27, 2006
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