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Norway's Black Metal Elite To Pay Tribute To BATHORY Mastermind
A number of well-respected Norwegian black metal musicians will gather to perform a selection of classic BATHORY songs during Norway's Hole In The Sky Festival as a tribute to the group's mastermind Thomas "Quorthon" Forsberg, who passed away earlier this month. So far, the following musicians have...June 23, 2004
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PRIMORDIAL Singer Leads BATHORY Tribute At Ireland's DAY OF DARKNESS Festival
PRIMORDIAL's Alan "Nemtheanga" Averill fronted a special tribute to BATHORY's Thomas "Quorthon" Forsberg at Ireland's Day of Darkness festival on Saturday, June 12. Nemtheanga was joined for the impromptu performance by a host of artists from Ireland's tight-knit black metal scene. The hastily assem...June 13, 2004
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BATHORY's Official Web Site Posts Tribute To QUORTHON
BATHORY's official web site has posted a tribute to late BATHORY leader Thomas "Quorthon" Forsberg at this location. As first reported by BLABBERMOUTH.NET on June 8, Quorthon was found dead in his apartment in Stockholm, Sweden this past Monday (June 7). The 39-year-old son of Black Mark Records own...June 10, 2004
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SATYRICON Frontman Comments On QUORTHON's Passing
SATYRICON frontman Satyr has issued the following statement regarding the passing of BATHORY legend Thomas "Quorthon" Forsberg (as exclusively reported here on June 8): "Hearing about Quorthon's death was just sad. 39 years old you know... BATHORY made a huge impact on Frost and myself and it was th...June 10, 2004
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GUNS N' ROSES Bassist: AXL ROSE In Producer's Chair For 'Chinese Democracy'
After having worked with a long list of producers — including Roy Thomas Baker, Bob Ezrin, Sean Beavan and Moby — GUNS N' ROSES frontman Axl Rose has taken over production duties for the group's long-awaited album, "Chinese Democracy", GUNS N' ROSES bassist Tommy Stinson has told MTV.com. The reason...June 10, 2004
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Founding BATHORY Member: 'QUORTHON Had Much More To Offer'
Legendary video director and founding BATHORY member Jonas Åkerlund has spoken to Sweden's Expressen newspaper about the passing of BATHORY mastermind Thomas "Quorthon" Forsberg from what is believed to be heart failure. Forsberg, who was known to have been battling heart problems for years, was fou...June 9, 2004
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BATHORY Mastermind QUORTHON Dead At 39
BATHORY mastermind Thomas "Quorthon" Forsberg was found dead in his apartment in Stockholm, Sweden on Monday, June 7, informed sources have told BLABBERMOUTH.NET. The 39-year-old son of Black Mark Records owner Börje Forsberg, widely considered to be one of black metal's founding fathers, died of an...June 8, 2004
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SODOM To Begin Recording New Album
Veteran German thrashers SODOM will enter House of Audio studio in Karlsdorf, Germany with producer Achim Köhler later this month to begin recording their new album, tentatively due before the end of the year. In other news, the group are continuing to compile material for their debut DVD, which is...June 4, 2004
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Veteran Rock Drummer CARL PALMER Jams With MOTÖRHEAD Offspring
Tryst Williams of The Western Mail is reporting that veteran rock drummer Carl Palmer (ELP) treated students at a school in South Wales to a percussion lecture and workshop during a recent visit. Teacher Richard Thomas, who helped arrange the visit to Bryn Celynnog Comprehensive School, Beddau, near...June 3, 2004
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ADLER'S APPETITE To Enter Studio In November
ADLER'S APPETITE, the new band featuring ex-GUNS N' ROSES drummer Steven Adler, RATT/ex-LOVE/HATE singer Jizzy Pearl, ex-SLASH'S SNAKEPIT guitarist Keri Kelli, FASTER PUSSYCAT guitarist Brent Muscat, and ex-VINCE NEIL/RATT bassist Robbie Crane, will enter the studio in November/December to record th...June 1, 2004
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Hell Bent For Weather: Swedish Meteorologists To Perform At SWEDEN ROCK
Pär Holmgren and Pererik Åberg, the two most famous meteorologists on Swedish national TV (SVT),have put together a band that will perform at this year's Sweden Rock festival. The band, dubbed SPRIDDA SKURARS ("Scattered Showers" in Swedish),will perform well-known hard rock classics with re-writt...May 31, 2004
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KOLDBORN Part Ways With Singer (Again),Seek Replacement
Danish death metallers KOLDBORN have once again launched the search for a new vocalist. "Thomas [VILLA] is out as he didn't have the voice that we wanted," the band write on their web site. "We wish him good luck and continue to drink beer with him in the future." In other news, "We have recorded .....May 24, 2004
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ADLER'S APPETITE: Former BEAUTIFUL CREATURES Guitarist Steps In
Guitarist Michael Thomas (ASHBA, ex-BEAUTIFUL CREATURES, TUFF) will replace Keri Kelli on ADLER's APPETITE's upcoming European tour. "Keri is still in the band and still doing the [upcoming ADLER'S APPETITE debut] record but cannot do the Euro dates," ADLER'S APPETITE singer Jizzy Pearl said in an o...May 19, 2004
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DECEMBER: New Vocalist Revealed
DECEMBER have officially chosen Eric Dellon as their new vocalist. A native of New York and Connecticut, Dellon has sung and played guitar and drums in such bands as SHALLOW WATER GRAVE and ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE (with members of SHAI HULUD). DECEMBER have been auditioning vocalists since founding member...May 12, 2004
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INSISION Part Ways With Drummer, Guitarist Forced To Sit Out Tour
Stockholm, Sweden-based brutal death metallers INSISION have amicably parted ways with drummer Thomas Daun. "[The] main reason [for his departure] was the lack of dedication and interest in [the band]," the group write on their web site. "We thank him for the years and good luck in the future." In o...May 11, 2004
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