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THE SKOL TRIO: Live Dates Announced
THE SKOL TRIO, the band led by former TESTAMENT/SAVATAGE axeman Alex Skolnick, have lined up the following appearances during May/June: May 29 - LaGrange, KY @ Twice-Told Cafe May 30 - Milwaukee, WI @ Vnuk's May 31 - Chicago, IL @ Gunther Murphy's Jun. 01 - Detroit, MI @ Motor City Guitar Jun. 03 -...April 7, 2003
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NONEXIST Hard At Work On Sophomore CD
Sweden's NONEXIST, the new band featuring former ARCH ENEMY frontman Johan Liiva and ANDROMEDA guitarist Johan Reinholdz, are writing material for their second full-length record, tentatively due before the end of the year. The follow-up to last year's "Deus Deceptor" will be recorded in part at Rei...April 1, 2003
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THE PROJECT HATE: New Album Will Be 'Insane'
Sweden's THE PROJECT HATE, featuring Jörgen Sandström of ENTOMBED/GRAVE fame on lead vocals, have posted the following update via their official web site: "Haters, pay attention! "Just a quick news-flash for you to let you guys know that we are almost done with the songwriting for album number three...February 18, 2003
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ARCH ENEMY's ERLANDSSON: Expect A Masterpiece!
ARCH ENEMY drummer Daniel Erlandsson has posted the following studio update to the "Studio Report 2003" section of the band's official web site: "Greetings to you all! "We arrived in the UK (in 'Ripley' outside of Nottingham to be precise) just under a week ago to start the recording of 'Microwave T...February 17, 2003
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SLAYER Drummer Lines Up PHILM Gigs
PHILM, the new project featuring SLAYER drummer Dave Lombardo, vocalist/guitarist Gerry Nestler, and bassist Juan Perez (both from L.A.'s CIVIL DEFIANCE),have lined up the following gigs during February: Feb. 20 – Hollywood, CA @ Knitting Factory Feb. 21 - Hollywood, CA @ Knitting Factory The band,...December 5, 2002
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RACER X Complete Work On 'Getting Heavier'
The reunited RACER X, featuring JUDAS PRIEST drummer Scott Travis, ex-MR. BIG guitarist Paul Gilbert, and ex-BADLANDS drummer Jeff Martin (on vocals),have set "Getting Heavier" as the title for their upcoming CD, which was recently recorded at Batgirl Studio in Las Vegas, Nevada for a Christmas 200...November 22, 2002
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BLACK SABBATH Drummer Speaks Out On Upcoming Solo Album
BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward has released a lengthy update via his official web site on the status of his upcoming solo album, "Beyond Aston", his Internet-only single, "Straws", his health and the possibility of future live appearances. "My company, Aston Cross Music, Inc., is making 2,000 copie...November 5, 2002
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GODSMACK: Facing The Demons
GODSMACK have now set "Faceless" as the tentative title of the follow-up to 2000's "Awake", currently being recorded at The Hit Factory/Criteria Studios in Miami for a March release through Republic/Universal. "It's heavy in a GODSMACK way — it's punchy, it's got a lot of grooves, but it's a little...November 2, 2002
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DAVE LOMBARDO To Perform With Side Project
SLAYER drummer Dave Lombardo will reportedly be performing with his side project PHILM at Club Ibiza in Whittier, California on Thursday, November 7. Formerly known as SHRINE OF COIL, PHILM include in their ranks vocalist/guitarist Gerry Nestler and bassist Juan Perez, both from L.A.'s CIVIL DEFIANC...October 25, 2002
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ALEX SKOLNICK TRIO Announce Upcoming Dates
New York's ALEX SKOLNICK TRIO, led by former TESTAMENT/SAVATAGE guitarist Alex Skolnick, have lined up the following dates in support of their album, Goodbye To Romance: Standards For A New Generation: Oct. 15 - Berkeley, CA @ Blakes on Telegraph Oct. 17 - San Jose, Ca @ Plant 51 Oct. 19 - San Franc...October 9, 2002
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GODSMACK's SULLY ERNA: New Material Is Really Powerful
GODSMACK frontman Sully Erna has spoken to MTV.com about the recent addition to the group's ranks of former AMEN drummer Shannon Larkin and the musical direction on the band's forthcoming third full-length CD, due in March 2003. "[Shannon] was my first choice," said Erna. "I'm a drummer also, and I...August 22, 2002
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SEAN MALONE Comments On Much-Anticipated OSI Debut
GORDIAN KNOT/ex-CYNIC bassist Sean Malone has commented on his recently-completed contributions to the debut album from OSI (ORCHESTRA OF STRATEGIC INFLUENCE),also featuring DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy, FATES WARNING guitarist Jim Matheos, and CHROMA KEY/ex-DREAM THEATER keyboardist Kevin Mo...August 12, 2002
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Former 24-7 SPYZ Drummer Seeking Band
Joel Maitoza, former drummer for EastWest/Atlantic recording artists 24-7 SPYZ is currently seeking an established national act to record and tour with as a permanent member. He's also available for session work or touring as a "hired gun". Maitoza received his music degree from the Yamaha School of...August 11, 2002
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Former TESTAMENT/SAVATAGE Guitarist Announces US Dates
New York's ALEX SKOLNICK TRIO, led by former TESTAMENT/SAVATAGE guitarist Alex Skolnick, will embark on the first of several tours in support of their album, Goodbye To Romance: Standards For A New Generation in late August/early September. According to Skolnick, "this has been the subject of much p...August 11, 2002
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Reroute To Remain
Quite remarkable how far this band has come from their ever-so-humble beginnings on a small Swedish death metal label to their internationally successful status of today, having inspired not only a great deal of metal bands in the process, but whose melodic twin guitar attack has already seen its in...August 7, 2002