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Golgotha
I guess it is Christian metal week here at Blabbermouth. The message of WITH BLOOD COMES CLEANSING's "Golgotha" is a spiritual and a positive one, but you would never know it listening to the group's bludgeoning mix of metal and hardcore. Rather than standard metalcore (however one defines it these...September 11, 2006
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STRYPER: 'Updated And Revised' Authorized Biography Now Available
After being out of print for years, the authorized STRYPER biography, "Loud 'n Clear", has been updated and revised and is now available at www.stryperbook.com. The authors, Dale Erickson and Jesse Sturdevant, spent "countless" hours with Michael Sweet, Robert Sweet, Oz Fox and Tim Gaines (not to me...July 24, 2006
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WEDNESDAY 13: 'Fang Bang' Track Listing Revealed
WEDNESDAY 13 (ex-MURDERDOLLS) has finalized the track listing for his sophomore solo album, "Fang Bang", due on September 12 via Restless Records/Rykodisc. The follow-up to 2005's "Transylvania 90210: Songs of Death, Dying and the Dead" was mixed by Bob Marlette, who has previously worked with such...July 10, 2006
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TWELFTH GATE: In Writing Mode
In addition to promoting their latest album, "Threshold of Revelation", Chicago-based power metallers TWELFTH GATE are busy writing new material for their next full-length release. The band, who recently replaced vocalist Scott Huffman with Brent "Red" Erickson, are "continuing their progression tow...June 2, 2006
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TWELFTH GATE Part Ways With Singer, Announce Replacement
Chicago-based power metallers TWELFTH GATE have announced that vocalist Scott Huffman has decided to quit the band. Replacing him in the group is Brent "Red" Erickson. Commented bassist Rob Such: "This may come as a surprise to some, but it's actually something that Scott's been hinting at for well...April 18, 2006
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TWELFTH GATE: Guest Singer To Perform At CHICAGO POWERFEST
Due to uncontrollable circumstances, singer Scott Huffman will not be performing with TWELFTH GATE during their performance at the Chicago Powerfest. Guest singer and close friend of the band, Brent "Red" Erickson, will be handling vocal duties for the show. "The band would like to apologize to anyo...March 7, 2006
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WEDNESDAY 13 Working On His 'Most Catchy, Glam, Punk, Rock 'N' Roll Record' Ever
MURDERDOLLS frontman Wednesday 13 has entered the studio to begin recording the follow-up to last year's "Transylvania 90210: Songs of Death, Dying, and the Dead". Over 30 songs have been written for the album, including "Buried With Children", "My Home Sweet Homicide", "Morgue Than Words", and "Til...March 6, 2006
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MAYHEM To Release Collection Of Covers, Re-Recordings
According to a posting on MAYHEM's web site, the Norwegian black metallers will most likely release a CD consisting of a few covers and re-recordings before the new studio album is out. "The covers will be SODOM, BLACK SABBATH as well as two more bands," the posting adds. "The re-recordings will be...July 15, 2005
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Firewood
The story goes that Sweden's WITCHCRAFT first began as a tribute to former 13TH FLOOR ELEVATORS legend Roky Erickson and PENTAGRAM's Bobby Liebling. The self-titled debut album caused quite a buzz and if it's anything like "Firewood", I can understand why. Prior to actually hearing "Firewood", I wou...July 2, 2005
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DAVID WAYNE's Final Interview To Appear On 'Beyond The Black' Documentary
METAL CHURCH associate Steve "Regiman" Johnson has posted the following message on the group's official web site: "Just a few weeks ago the guys doing the METAL CHURCH 'Beyond the Black' documentary flew up to Washington and crashed at my house while doing interviews with the guys from the current M...May 11, 2005
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Original METAL CHURCH Bassist Comments On DAVID WAYNE's Passing
Former METAL CHURCH bassist Duke Erickson has commented on the passing of the group's original frontman, David Wayne. As previously reported, Wayne died on Tuesday (May 10) due to complications from injuries he sustained in a head-on automobile accident several months ago. He was 47 years old. Erick...May 11, 2005
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Former VIXEN Drummer Teams Up With DAVID LEE ROTH Guitarist
According to a posting on the VIXEN fan site NeilsVixenPage.com, former VIXEN drummer Roxy Petrucci has teamed up with DAVID LEE ROTH guitarist Brian Young and vocalist Lenita Erickson (who toured with former KISS and current GRAND FUNK RAILROAD guitarist Bruce Kulick) in a brand new band. The group...March 12, 2005
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METAL CHURCH Jam With 'Old Friends': Photos Posted Online
METAL CHURCH's official web site has been updated with photos of the band jamming with former members, original bassist Duke Erickson and guitarist John Marshall, at Hell's Kitchen in Tacoma, WA on July 9 and at The Last Day in Santa Rosa, CA on June 24, respectively. Check out the pictures at this...July 19, 2004
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VANDERHOOF: Bringing Back '70s Hard Rock
Nearly six years after the release of the self-titled debut, legendary METAL CHURCH guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof's alter ego outfit VANDERHOOF returns with a dynamic follow-up, the adventurous "A Blur In Time". Released once again through SPV Records, the album pays homage to the acts of the '70s that...June 18, 2003
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BOLIN FEST 2003 Details Unveiled
Promoter Kevin Schoneman, in association with The Bolin Foundation has announced the entertainment lineup for the 2003 Bolin Fest concert. The event, held annually in memory of the late guitarist/songwriter Tommy Bolin (DEEP PURPLE),is celebrating its 10th Anniversary, and will be held Friday and S...June 15, 2003
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