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SAVATAGE Mastermind JON OLIVA: Solo Debut In Mixing Stage
SAVATAGE mastermind Jon Oliva and 'TAGE MAHAL are now completing the final mix for of Oliva's solo debut at Morrisound Studios in Tampa, Florida with Jim Morris at the helm. Eight tracks have been completed and the remaining mixes and mastering will be finalized within the next few weeks. Worldwide...April 25, 2004
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KISS' GENE SIMMONS Explains Drummer PETER CRISS' Absence From Upcoming Tour
KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons has spoken to KissKollector.com U.S. correspondent (and official KISS designer) Christopher Franchi about the group's decision to utilize the services of drummer Eric Singer during their upcoming tours of Australia and Japan. Asked to clarify the reasons Peter Cris...April 20, 2004
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RHAPSODY To Issue Mini-CD In May
RHAPSODY will be issuing a new mini-CD, entitled "The Dark Secret", on May 29 through Magic Circle Music/SPV. The group's as-yet-untitled new full-length album will follow in September. "The Dark Secret" track listing: 01. Unholy Warcry (short version)* 02. Thunder Mighty Roar* 03. Sacred Power Of R...March 30, 2004
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STEREO BLACK: Live Photos Posted Online, New Shows Announced
Logan Mader's (STEREO BLACK, ex-MACHINE HEAD, SOULFLY) official web site has uploaded several photos from STEREO BLACK's first gig at The Whisky A Go Go in Hollywood on March 8. Check them out here (all photos by Joe Quinto). In other news, STEREO BLACK have announced two more live dates during ...March 29, 2004
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SENTENCED Frontman To Take Over Vocal Duties In POISONBLACK
SENTENCED frontman Ville Laihiala has taken over the lead vocal duties in his side-project POISONBLACK following the departure of CHARON singer Juha-Pekka Leppäluoto. Laihiala's decision to handle the vocals himself comes less than a month after reports surfaced that the group's new singer would be...March 8, 2004
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ARCH ENEMY Cancel European Dates
ARCH ENEMY guitarist Micheal Amott has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "Hi everyone, some very bad news I'm afraid....we are in Germany as you know, and after having had some really great shows in the last few weeks, Angela [Gossow, vocals] has fallen ill. We had to can...March 4, 2004
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ARCH ENEMY Announce Japanese Tour Dates
Sweden's ARCH ENEMY have announced the details of their upcoming Japanese headlining tour. Confirmed dates are as follows: Jun. 16 - Diamond Hall - Nagoya, JPN Jun. 17 - Namba Hatch - Osaka, JPN Jun. 19 - Drum Logos - Fukuoka, JPN Jun. 21 - Shibuya AX - Tokyo, JPN Commented ARCH ENEMY guitarist Mich...February 26, 2004
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Review: 'Some Kind Of Monster' Captures METALLICA In Fabulous Crisis
James Christopher of the U.K.'s Times Online has reviewed the much-anticipated METALLICA documentary "Some Kind of Monster". "The needle match between [guitarist/vocalist James] Hetfield and [drummer Lars] Ulrich is the marvellously bitter heart," he writes. "The two take swings at each other like s...February 13, 2004
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ARCH ENEMY To Embark On Headlining Tour Of Japan
Sweden's ARCH ENEMY will embark on a headlining tour of Japan in June. "We very much look forward to playing an extended set and really stretch[ing] out a bit more, both regarding the setlist & stage production," ARCH ENEMY guitarist Michael Amott writes on the band's web site. Exact cities and...February 9, 2004
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THE JON OLIVA PROJECT To Release Debut CD In May
THE JON OLIVA PROJECT, consisting of SAVATAGE mastermind Jon Oliva and former members of CIRCLE II CIRCLE, will issue their debut album in May. An extensive tour throughout Europe and the U.S. will follow the release. The group's live performances will cover material from Oliva's solo CD as well as...February 4, 2004
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UPDATED: Heavy Metal Stars Pick Their Favorite Albums Of 2003
Brazilian hard rock magazine Whiplash has compiled an **updated** list of more than 140 hard rock/heavy metal stars' favorite albums of 2003 and has posted it online at this location (scroll down the page). Some albums from 2002 were allowed, and the artists were asked to list anywhere from one to t...January 31, 2004
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GUITAR WORLD's 100 Greatest Heavy Metal Guitarists Of All Time
The March 2004 issue of Guitar World magazine includes a list of the 100 greatest heavy metal guitarists as selected by the magazine's staff. "This is not a list that ranks who can play the fastest or with the most taste, feeling or technique (although many players on our list have all of those arro...January 23, 2004
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THE JON OLIVA PROJECT To Begin Pre-Production For Debut Album
THE JON OLIVA PROJECT, consisting of SAVATAGE mastermind Jon Oliva and former members of CIRCLE II CIRCLE, will begin pre-production next week for the group's first album, tentatively due in late spring, "just in time for the Euro-festival run and anywhere else we can perform in Europe while we are...January 15, 2004
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Report: Two Heavy Metal Fans Accused In Columbine-Like Plot
Two Southeast Louisiana heavy metal fans (photos) were arrested Monday (Jan. 12) on charges of terrorizing for what detectives say was a plan to re-create the bloody massacre at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colo., according to the Associated Press. Dutchtown High School students Christopher L...January 14, 2004
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Girlfriend Of Ex-MEAT PUPPETS Bassist Says He's Being Mistreated While In Custody
Ruth Wilson, the girlfriend of former MEAT PUPPETS bassist Cris Kirkwood, has issued an update on his condition via the Cris Kirkwood Yahoo! group [email protected]. Kirkwood, 43, is charged with assault with a deadly weapon at a federal facility for allegedly striking a security guard wi...January 10, 2004
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