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ANNIHILATOR Part Ways With Singer, Announce Replacement
Veteran Canadian thrashers ANNIHILATOR have parted ways with vocalist Joe Comeau (ex-OVERKILL, LIEGE LORD) and have replaced him with Vancouver-based newcomer Dave Padden. Says ANNHILATOR mainman Jeff Waters: "Joe and I had a difference of opinion on an issue (not of a musical nature) that just coul...May 21, 2003
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TNT Comment On Reunion, Upcoming Plans
Reunited hard rockers TNT, whose recently-released "Best Of" collection, titled "The Big Bang — The Essential Collection" (Universal),was just certified gold in Norway, have commented on the band's reformation and upcoming album, tentatively due in September through MTM Music. Tony Harnell (vocals)...May 20, 2003
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TNT's 'Best Of' CD Goes Gold In Norway
TNT's recently-released "Best Of" collection, titled "The Big Bang — The Essential Collection" (Universal),has been certified gold in Norway. "The Big Bang — The Essential Collection" contains 17 songs from the first five TNT albums, two new tracks, and an unreleased demo cut from the "Tell No Tale...May 19, 2003
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ROB ROCK Announces Florida Gig
Former IMPELLITTERI frontman Rob Rock and his RAGE OF CREATION band will be performing at the Lost & Found nightclub in Longwood, Florida on Saturday, June 14. The gig will serve as a warm-up for the band's appearance at Bang Your Head festival in Balingen, Germany late next month. As previously...May 15, 2003
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ROB ROCK: 'Eyes Of Eternity' CD Delayed
Former IMPELLITTERI frontman Rob Rock has pushed back the projected release date for his second solo album, "Eyes Of Eternity", to June 23 through Germany's Massacre Records. The CD will receive a Japanese release on July 21 through JVC/Victor Entertainment. The CD, which was produced, arranged, and...May 14, 2003
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HAMMERFALL To Release Live Album In The Fall
HAMMERFALL have announced plans to release a live CD this fall through Nuclear Blast Records. The as-yet-untitled album will be recorded on the current leg of the group's "Crimson Thunder" tour, which kicks off Thursday night (May 15) in Santiago, Chile. Upcoming HAMMERFALL tour dates: May 15 - Sant...May 14, 2003
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U.D.O.: Live CD Details Unveiled
U.D.O., the German band fronted by former ACCEPT singer Udo Dirkschneider, have set "Nailed To Metal" as the title for their upcoming DVD, due in Europe on August 25. The forthcoming DVD will come in a special package containing a bonus live CD, titled "Metal Mayhem - The Missing Tracks". The comple...May 13, 2003
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TWISTED SISTER's FRENCH Says 'Personal Schedules' Prevent Band From Touring More Extensively
TWISTED SISTER guitarist Jay Jay French says that the reunited group's limited touring activities are solely due to the bandmembers' conflicting personal schedules which prevent the group from embarking on a more extensive run of dates. "We are only playing four shows in the U.S. this summer, as is...May 8, 2003
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SINS OF A DIVINE MOTHER: Full MP3s Posted Online
SINS OF A DIVINE MOTHER, the new band featuring former BANG TANGO bassist Kyle Kyle, have posted four full-length MP3's via their MP3.com web site at this location. The tracks available for download are as follows: 01. Tick 02. My Last Breath 03. Complicate Me 04. Broken ...April 28, 2003
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SUPERJOINT RITUAL Name New Album
SUPERJOINT RITUAL, the New Orleans-based band fronted by PANTERA/DOWN singer Philip Anselmo, have set "Striking Fear Into The Enemy: A Lethal Dose Of American Hatred" as the title for their sophomore full-length effort, due in July through Sanctuary Records. The follow-up to last year's "Use Once An...April 27, 2003
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BRAINSTORM Finalize Track Listing For 'Soul Temptation'
Germany's BRAINSTORM have finalized the track listing for their forthcoming album, "Soul Temptation", due on June 30 through Metal Blade Records. The follow-up to 2001's "Metus Mortis", which is currently being recorded at House of Music studios in Winterbach, Germany, will contain the following cut...April 25, 2003
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Former HELLOWEEN Guitarist To Appear As Special Guest At STRATOVARIUS Concert
Former HELLOWEEN and current MASTERPLAN guitarist Roland Grapow will be traveling to Slovakia this weekend as a special guest for the last concert of the STRATOVARIUS and SYMPHONY X tour. In other news, MASTERPLAN have announced the following European festival appearances: Jun. 06-08 - Sweden Rock F...April 24, 2003
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BITCH To Play Hollywood This Weekend
Legendary '80s Californian act BITCH, fronted by Betsy "Bitch" Weiss, will be playing a live show at The Cat Club (located next door to The Whisky A Go Go) on Saturday, April 26 at 11:30 p.m. "It has only been a couple of weeks since we played our last gig," Betsy said in an official ...April 24, 2003
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TWISTED SISTER To Play At Six Flags Park In New Jersey
TWISTED SISTER will reportedly be playing Six Flags — Great Adventure in New Jersey on July 5. No further information is available at this time. Upcoming TWISTED SISTER tour dates: May 1-5 - Tour of Army bases in Korea for the USO Jun. 08 - Sweden Rock Festival - Solvesborg, SWE Jun. 27 - Z7 ...April 18, 2003
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U.D.O. Set Release Date For 'Live In Russia' DVD
U.D.O., the German band fronted by former ACCEPT singer Udo Dirkschneider, have set an August 25 European release date for their upcoming "Live In Russia" DVD. As previously reported, the forthcoming DVD will come in a special package containing a bonus live CD. A video sample of the ACCEPT track "M...April 10, 2003