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SKINLAB Guitarist's PRIMATE Project Working With STONE TEMPLE PILOTS Drummer
SKINLAB guitarist Mike Roberts has contacted BLABBERMOUTH.NET with the following update on his PRIMATE project (which also includes ex-SYSTEMATIC bassist Nick St. Denis on second guitar): "We got a new bass player around June/July 2004, his name is Rik Miles (ex-SUBINSICION, FACE, DRUNK ON KEROSENE)...March 9, 2005
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'Extreme Metal II' Guide To Thrash/Black/Death Metal Due In April
A new book, "Extreme Metal II", is due for global publication in April 2005 by Omnibus Press. The author is Joel McIver, whose best-selling 2004 opus, "Justice For All: The Truth About Metallica", was the first book to express in depth the disappointment that thousands of metal fans feel about the b...February 15, 2005
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KREATOR Enter German Chart At No. 19
KREATOR's new album, "Enemy of God", entered the German Media Control chart at position No. 19 during its first week of release. The CD also debuted at position No. 45 in Austria and No. 84 in France. The follow-up to 2001's "Violent Revolution" was recorded and mixed at Backstage Studios in Derbysh...January 26, 2005
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RE:IGNITION To Play Tsunami Benefit Concert This Weekend
RE:IGNITION, the new band featuring SKINLAB members Steev Esquivel and Snake, will perform at a fundraising concert for victims of the Asian tsunami disaster on Saturday, January 29 at Blakes on Telegraph in Berkeley, California. Also appearing on the bill will be East Bay bands KAOS, FUZZPLOW, ZEIT...January 25, 2005
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Reunited DEFIANCE To Record New Studio Album
Long-defunct San Francisco Bay Area thrash band DEFIANCE have issued the following statement regarding their reunion plans: "Last year we were talking with each other about possibly doing a reunion show. Since then Matt [Vander Ende, drums] has moved to New York and landed a gig in a touring company...January 21, 2005
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RE:IGNITION: New Songs Posted Online
RE:IGNITION, the new band featuring SKINLAB members Steev Esquivel and Snake, have uploaded two new songs, "Left Behind" and "Unbearable", at MySpace.com. RE:IGNITION recently spent time at RadioStar studios in Weed, California recording material with acclaimed producer Sylvia Massy Shivy (TOOL, SEV...January 18, 2005
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NEVERMORE: 'Enemies Of Reality' Remix Completed
Producer Andy Sneap (MACHINE HEAD, ARCH ENEMY, SKINLAB, MASTERPLAN) has finished remixing NEVERMORE's "Enemies of Reality" album for re-release via the Century Media label in the spring. Commented Sneap: "I finished the remixes [Saturday] night [Jan. 15] bar a couple of vocals that got lost somewher...January 16, 2005
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KREATOR Earn Top Spot On CMJ'S 'Loud Rock' Chart
German thrash legends KREATOR have captured the coveted top position on CMJ's "Loud Rock" radio chart this week, as their brand new album "Enemy of God" continues to generate momentum. The chart, which is based on based on combined airplay reports of hard rock and metal releases from CMJ's panel of...January 12, 2005
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MASTERPLAN Confirmed For ROCK THE BOAT Festival
MASTERPLAN, the German/Norwegian band featuring ex-HELLOWEEN guitarist Roland Grapow, ex-HELLOWEEN drummer Uli Kusch and former YNGWIE MALMSTEEN/ARK singer Jorn Lande, have been confirmed for the Rock the Boat festival on April 22-23. The festival will take place on Stena Saga, a big ferry which goe...January 11, 2005
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MASTERPLAN: European Tour Announced
MASTERPLAN, the German/Norwegian band featuring ex-HELLOWEEN guitarist Roland Grapow, ex-HELLOWEEN drummer Uli Kusch and former YNGWIE MALMSTEEN/ARK singer Jorn Lande, will be embarking on a headlining tour in late March. Support at all shows will come from AFM Records labelmates CIRCLE II CIRCLE, R...January 5, 2005
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DOPESICK To Play Acoustic Show In Santa Monica
DOPESICK, the San Francisco Bay Area band featuring former SKINLAB/SEBASTIAN BACH guitarist Adam Albright, will be playing an acoustic show on Wednesday, January 5 at 14 below in Santa Monica, California. Showtime is 9:00 p.m. Commented Albright: "I started writing a bunch of songs when all the SEBA...January 4, 2005
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KREATOR: Fans' Help Requested In Putting Together Setlist For Upcoming Tour
KREATOR's official web site has been updated with the following message: "KREATOR is putting together a long setlist for the upcoming 'Enemy of God' world tour. The band needs your help for that: The guys want to perform the songs that YOU request, so we do need your suggestions. Please send in a li...January 3, 2005
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BLEED THE SKY Part Ways With Bassist, Announce Replacement
Orange County, California-based sextet BLEED THE SKY have parted ways with bassist Casey Kulek due to "personal reasons." "It was a mutual agreement, and we wish him the best of luck in his music and in all other parts of his life," the band write on their web site. "All of the upcoming shows are .....January 3, 2005
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Ex-SKINLAB/40 GRIT Project Uploads New Song, Continues Vocalist Search
The new band formed by ex-SKINLAB guitarist Glen "Glenny" Telford and ex-40 GRIT members Chris Anderson (guitar),Ryan Healy (bass) and Andy Green (drums) have posted a brand new instrumental track at this location. The as-yet-unnamed group, which was officially launched this past summer, is still l...December 29, 2004
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MASTERPLAN Film Video For 'Back For My Life'; Diary Posted Online
MASTERPLAN, the German/Norwegian band featuring ex-HELLOWEEN guitarist Roland Grapow, ex-HELLOWEEN drummer Uli Kusch and former YNGWIE MALMSTEEN/ARK singer Jorn Lande, filmed a video for their new single, "Back For My Life", last week in Nuremberg and Dessau, Germany. A diary of the four-day shoot,...December 27, 2004