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HAGAR On EDDIE VAN HALEN: We're 'Not As Friendly As I Would've Wanted To Be'
According to ABC ePrep, VAN HALEN singer Sammy Hagar says that while he and guitarist Eddie Van Halen patched up the rift between them, they're "not as friendly as I would've wanted to be." Still, as Hagar told the New York Daily News, the members of VAN HALEN got along well on their reunion tour .....May 2, 2005
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SODOM Cancel MINNEAPOLIS MAYHEM 2 Appearance
German thrashers SODOM have officially cancelled their previously announced appearance at this weekend's Minneapolis Mayhem 2 festival. According to the event's organizers, "SODOM canceled the show due to the fact that they did not get their paper work from the delivery service to get their work vis...May 2, 2005
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MINNEAPOLIS MAYHEM 2 Festival: Complete Lineup Announced
The complete lineup has been announced this year's Minneapolis Mayhem 2 festival, set to take place on May 6-7 at Star Central in Columbia Heights, Minnesota. It is as follows (first act on the bottom to the two co-headliners on the top): Friday, May 6: DEW-SCENTED USURPER NOVEMBER’S DOOM THROCULT E...April 27, 2005
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SADUS Begin Recording New Album
Veteran San Francisco Bay Area thrashers SADUS have entered Trident Studios in Pacheco, California to record their fifth, as-yet-untitled album for a late summer release via Mascot Records. The band are currently working at Trident with producer Børge Finstad (MAYHEM, BORKNAGAR, VINTERSORG, EXTOL),...April 20, 2005
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ENFORSAKEN: 'Embraced By Misery' EP Reissue To Feature Bonus Tracks
Arlington Heights, Illinois-based death metallers ENFORSAKEN have posted the following message on their official web site: "The 'Embraced by Misery' re-issue EP will be released August 15th, 2005 on Cartel Media. This re-release will feature all new cover art, layout and three bonus tracks! The bonu...April 20, 2005
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Grime vs. Grandeur
The folk-inflected power metal mastery of FALCONER on "The Sceptre of Deception" was one of the more satisfying discoveries of 2003 for me. As someone who doesn't often enjoy the more epic end of power metal, Stefan Weinerhall (main man and guitarist) and FALCONER impressed me with a blend of folk s...April 17, 2005
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SOILENT GREEN Announce U.S. Tour Dates
SOILENT GREEN have announced dates for their summer U.S. headlining tour in support of their long-awaited new album, "Confrontation". The CD is slated for a July release via Relapse. SOILENT GREEN will hit the road begining July 15 in Baltimore, MD at Fletcher's. The Metal Maniacs-sponsored tour is...April 15, 2005
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CINDERELLA, RATT, QUIET RIOT Comment On ROCK NEVER STOPS Tour
The mighty Rock Never Stops tour returns in summer 2005, bringing its untamed rock 'n' roll party to cities throughout North America. The eighth annual trek features headliner CINDERELLA and special guests RATT, QUIET RIOT and FIREHOUSE — all rock giants that exploded out of the 1980s and 1990s with...April 15, 2005
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PLATITUDE Begin Recording New Album
Swedish progressive power metal band PLATITUDE have finished laying down the drums tracks for their third album, "Silence Speaks". "[Andreas] Brobjer did an amazing job, you are going to love it!" the band write on their web site. "The recording was done at Panicroom Studios outside of Skara. The re...April 12, 2005
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URIAH HEEP Sign New Management Deal, Seek Label Home
URIAH HEEP have signed to Simon Porter at Duroc Media Ltd. for management. The announcement, which takes place with immediate effect, sees the band reunited with Porter, who acted as HEEP's publicist for ten years during the Seventies and early Eighties when he worked as publicity director of Bronze...April 6, 2005
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ENFORSAKEN Part Ways With OLYMPIC RECORDINGS, Seek New Label Home
Arlington Heights, Illinois-based death metallers ENFORSAKEN have parted ways with Olympic Recordings. The group's official statement reads as follows: "After two years of being signed to the label, ENFORSAKEN have officially parted ways with the Century Media-owned Olympic Recordings. As of today,...April 5, 2005
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Memorial Service For TROUBLE Drummer Scheduled For Tomorrow
A chapel service for former TROUBLE/ZOETROPE drummer Barry Stern will be held Tuesday (April 5) at 1 p.m. at Shalom Memorial Park, Beth Shearim Chapel, 1700 W. Rand Rd., Arlington Heights, Illinois. For more information, call Shalom Memorial Funerals at 847-255-3520 or visit www.shalommemorialpark-f...April 4, 2005
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BLITZKRIEG Announce New Album Title, Release Date
Legendary NWOBHM outfit BLITZKRIEG have announced that work on the follow-up to 2002's "Absolute Power" has now been completed and the CD is currently being mixed and mastered ready for a July 4 release via Metal Nation Records. Entitled "Sins and Greed", the new album features bass player Paul Brew...April 2, 2005
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THE ACCURSED, LUPARA, SI6KS Confirmed For MINNEAPOLIS MAYHEM 2 Festival
THE ACCURSED, LUPARA and SI6KS have been confirmed for this year's Minneapolis Mayhem 2 festival, set to take place on May 6-7 at Star Central in Columbia Heights, Minnesota. LUPARA, the band featuring former BROKEN HOPE guitarist Jeremy Wagner, have replaced EMPYREAN SKY on the bill after EMPYREAN...April 2, 2005
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CINDERELLA, QUIET RIOT, RATT, FIREHOUSE: More Tour Dates Announced
According to Pollstar, CINDERELLA will be playing the following dates this summer as part of the "Rock Never Stops" package, also featuring QUIET RIOT, RATT and FIREHOUSE: Jun. 17 - Kelseyville, CA @ Konocti Harbor Resort & Spa Jun. 18 - Los Angeles, CA @ Greek Theatre Jun. 22 - Lemoore, CA @ Th...March 31, 2005