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ICED EARTH Replaced By TWISTED SISTER At Germany's WACKEN OPEN AIR 2003 Festival
In a move that was widely anticipated, ICED EARTH have now officially withdrawn from this year's installment of Wacken Open Air festival, set to take place Jul. 31-Aug. 2, 2003 in Wacken, Germany. Replacing ICED EARTH on the bill are none other than TWISTED SISTER. The complete list of artists curre...June 29, 2003
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RAGE Set Release Date For 'Soundchaser'
Veteran German metallers RAGE have set a September 29 European release date through SPV/Steamhammer Records for their new album, "Soundchaser". The follow-up to last year's "Unity" was recorded in April at VPS Studio in Hamm, Germany and was mixed and mastered by producer Charlie Bauerfeind at Mi Su...June 29, 2003
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KATATONIA Pull Out Of Germany's I-WOOD Festival
Sweden's KATATONIA have been forced to withdraw from the headlining slot at Germany's I-Wood Open Air festival due to an unspecified "sickness in the band." I-Wood, which is scheduled to take place on June 28 in Tebarz, will include appearances by NOCTE OBDUCTA, LACRIMAS PROFUNDERE, ANCIENT CEREMONY...June 22, 2003
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ROTTING CHRIST, ONKEL TOM Confirmed For Germany's WACKEN OPEN AIR
ROTTING CHRIST and ONKEL TOM are the latest band to have been officially confirmed for this year's installment of Wacken Open Air festival, set to take place Jul. 31-Aug. 2, 2003 in Wacken, Germany. The complete list of artists currently scheduled to appear the event is as follows: ANCIENT RITES ANN...June 20, 2003
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DARK FUNERAL Confirmed For Germany's WACKEN OPEN AIR 2003
Swedish black metallers DARK FUNERAL are the latest band to have been officially confirmed for this year's installment of Wacken Open Air festival, set to take place Jul. 31-Aug. 2, 2003 in Wacken, Germany. DARK FUNERAL will perform a one-hour set on the festival's "Blackstage" on Saturday, Aug. 2 b...June 13, 2003
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Guitarist BART VANDEREYCKEN Rejoins ANCIENT RITES
Belgian black metal act ANCIENT RITES have been rejoined by guitarist Bart Vandereycken following the recent departure of Jan "Yrkki" Örlund (ex-LACRIMOSA/PRESTIGE) due to personal differences. "Guitarist Bart Vandereycken, responsible for the great and distinctive guitarwork on the EPs and first tw...June 12, 2003
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ANCIENT Singer DEADLY KRISTIN Leaves BYAXIS
ANCIENT vocalist Deadly Kristin has parted ways with Seattle-based progressive death metallers BYAXIS due to "creative & musical differences," according to the band's official web site. "She's still considered a dear friend & sister. We wish her the best of luck with all of her endeavors." "...June 11, 2003
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SEVENTH ONE Confirmed For Germany's WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival
Swedish power metallers SEVENTH ONE are the latest band to have been officially confirmed for this year's installment of Wacken Open Air festival. The event, which is scheduled to take place Jul. 31-Aug. 2, 2003 in Wacken, Germany, will include performances from the following artists (in alphabetica...June 8, 2003
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ANCIENT RITES Part Ways With Guitarist
Belgian black metal act ANCIENT RITES have parted ways with guitarist Jan "Yrkki" Örlund (ex-LACRIMOSA/PRESTIGE) due to personal differences. A replacement guitarist has yet to be announced. ANCIENT RITES recently issued a live CD and DVD, entitled "And The Hordes Stood As One". The DVD, the bulk of...June 8, 2003
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CARPATHIAN FOREST Confirmed For Germany's WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival
CARPATHIAN FOREST are the latest band to have been officially confirmed for this year's installment of Wacken Open Air festival. The event, which is scheduled to take place Jul. 31-Aug. 2, 2003 in Wacken, Germany, will include performances from the following artists (in alphabetical order): ANCIENT...June 4, 2003
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METALIUM Confirmed For Germany's WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival
Germany's METALIUM are the latest band to have been officially confirmed for this year's installment of Wacken Open Air festival. The event, which is scheduled to take place Jul. 31-Aug. 2, 2003 in Wacken, Germany, will include performances from the following artists (in alphabetical order): ANCIENT...June 3, 2003
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ANCIENT CEREMONY 'Banned' From Performing At Germany's SUMMER BREEZE Festival
German "dark extreme" metallers ANCIENT CEREMONY have reportedly been banned by city officials from performing at this year's Summer Breeze festival "because of the band's Satanic and blasphemous attitude," according to an official statement from the group. "Promoters were even set under pressure by...May 18, 2003
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FREEDOM CALL, SONATA ARCTICA, DARKANE Confirmed For Germany's WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival
FREEDOM CALL, SONATA ARCTICA, DARKANE, DARK AGE and TWISTED TOWER DIRE are the latest acts to have been officially confirmed for this year's installment of Wacken Open Air festival. The event, which is scheduled to take place Jul. 31-Aug. 2, 2003 in Wacken, Germany, will include performances from th...May 14, 2003
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ANCIENT Singer Joins Seattle's BYAXIS
ANCIENT vocalist Deadly Kristin has joined a technical Seattle-based progressive death metal band called BYAXIS. The band's current lineup is as follows: Deadly Kristin – vocals Shannon Sharp - 7-string guitars Kirk Meredith - 7-string guitars Justin Hoffman - 6-string bass Clint Clark - drums All m...April 24, 2003
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HORTUS ANIMAE To Release Debut Next Week
HORTUS ANIMAE, the prog-black metal project of ANCIENT drummer Diego "GroM" Meraviglia, will release their debut album, "Waltzing Mephisto", on April 22 through Black Lotus Records. The initial release will be made available in a limited-edition (1,500 copies) slip-case, featuring an alternate cover...April 15, 2003
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