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The DARKANE Family Is Growing
Swedish thrashers DARKANE have posted the following message on their official web site: "Good news and bad news.... "Unfortunately, DARKANE will not be able to perform at the {S}Hammer Metal Festival in Castel Volturna, Italy on September 3rd as previously advertised on the festival's website. After...June 30, 2005
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VIXEN Guitarist Talks About Band's New Lineup
Denmark's Antenna webzine recently conducted an interview with VIXEN guitarist Jan Kuehnemund. Several excerpts from the chat follow: Antenna: Who are the members of VIXEN now? Jan Kuehnemund: "I'm Jan Kuehnemund; I'm the guitarist. My band members are bassist Lynn Louise Lowrey, drummer Kat Kraft a...June 28, 2005
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DUNCAN PATTERSON Quits ANTIMATTER
Duncan Patterson has announced his departure from ANTIMATTER shortly before the release of the group's new album, "Planetary Confinement" (out July 26). He will concentrate on his new project, ION. Details of ION, DEATHCAP, and all other related projects can be found at the umbrella site DuncanPatte...June 25, 2005
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CENTURY MEDIA Sign European Distribution Deal With EMI
Long-running German metal label Century Media has switched its European distributor from SPV (with whom it has had a long-standing relationship for the past 18 years) to EMI. The new deal, which covers Europe and Africa, will officially take effect in July. According to SPV head honcho Manfred Schüt...June 25, 2005
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DIVINE EMPIRE's BLACHOWICZ: Drummer TIMLIN Is A 'Drama Queen With A History Of Mental Issues'
DIVINE EMPIRE bassist/vocalist Jason Blachowicz (ex-MALEVOLENT CREATION) has issued a statement responding to accusations made in a recent BLABBERMOUTH.NET article by drummer Duane Timlin regarding Blachowicz's contributions to the group's songwriting and his current standing in the newly revamped b...June 20, 2005
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TIWANAKU Part Ways With Singer WADE BLACK
TIWANAKU, the new band featuring ex-NOCTURNUS bassist Emo Mowery, ex-ACHERON/BURNING INSIDE guitarist Mike Estes, and ex-YETI/DESPERATE CRY drummer Chris Pistillo, have parted ways with singer Wade Black (ex-CRIMSON GLORY, SEVEN WITCHES). Mowery's official statement on the matter reads as follows: "...June 18, 2005
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DEE SNIDER's Final Radio Broadcast: The Report
Moshpitwookie.com has issued the following report on TWISTED SISTER frontman Dee Snider's final broadcast as the weeknight DJ job on the Philadelphia radio station WMMR: "Citing personal reasons, Dee Snider retired from his weeknight DJ job at WMMR in Philadelphia. "Dee took over the 7-to-midnight s...June 18, 2005
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SOILENT GREEN: New Music Available For Download
Two brand-new SOILENT GREEN songs, taken from the group's forthcoming album, "Confrontation", have been posted online at Relapse.com. Check out the tracks "Leaves of Three" (mp3) and "Forgive and Regret" (mp3). With "Confrontation", SOILENT GREEN deliver the most intensely focused album of their car...June 17, 2005
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ARCH ENEMY: 'Doomsday Machine' Completed, Guitarist CHRISTOPHER AMOTT Takes Time Out
ARCH ENEMY guitarist Michael Amott has posted the following message on the group's official web site: "Dear ARCH ENEMY fans! "ARCH ENEMY guitar player (and my brother) Christopher Amott wants to take time out and fully concentrate on his studies at home in Sweden. "Christopher completed his work on...June 8, 2005
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STRATOVARIUS Reject Accusations That They Have Planted MP3 Viruses
Finnish melodic metallers STRATOVARIUS have rejected accustations by some fans that they have planted viruses in illegally downloaded MP3 files of the group's upcoming self-titled album as a way of combating premature leaks of the band's music prior to the album's release. The following are statemen...June 8, 2005
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DRACONIAN Part Ways With Rhythm Guitarist, Announce Replacement
Swedish gothic doom metal band DRACONIAN have posted the following message on their official web site: "Due to other commitments and lack of time, rhythm guitarist Magnus Bergström a.k.a. Bergis, have taken a leave of absence for an indefinite period of time. Bergis has been the rhythm guitarist of...June 4, 2005
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TOMMY THAYER: KISS Has Been My 100 Percent Focus For Past 15 Years
KISS guitarist Tommy Thayer recently answered a few questions from fans via his official web site. A few excerpts from the Q&A session follow: Q: With all your expertise in many different areas of entertainment, are there any projects outside of KISS you'd like to do? Tommy Thayer: "KISS is my 1...June 4, 2005
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TUFF Confirmed For Fifth Annual CRÜEFEST
TUFF have been confirmed for the fifth annual Crüefest, set to take place July 30 at the Whisky à Go-Go in Hollywood, California. TUFF played the first Crüefest in 2001. In 2004, TUFF frontman Stevie Rachelle played with MÖTLEY PRIEST and headlined the show. Also appearing at this year's festival ar...June 4, 2005
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It's Official: Guitarist CHRIS DABALDO Quits SALIVA
Guitarist Chris Dabaldo has once again announced his departure from SALIVA. After posting a message on the group's web site over the weekend declaring his decision to leave the band, Dabaldo retracted the statement, claiming that the group are "working through" their issues and are planning on recor...June 2, 2005
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W.A.S.P., DOKKEN, QUIET RIOT Featured On 'Hollywood Rocks!' Box Set
June 21, 2005 will see the release of the long-awaited and highly anticipated four-disc compilation album, "Hollywood Rocks!" through Deadline/Cleopatra Records. The audio companion to 2004's highly touted "Hollywood Rocks!" coffee table book, the box set is an eargasmic journey through the streets...May 25, 2005