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JUDAS PRIEST On Verge Of Signing New Major Label Deal

JUDAS PRIEST are on the verge of signing a new major label deal in the States (rumored to be with Sony) following the group's split with Atlantic Records last year, guitarist Glenn Tipton has confirmed in a brand-new interview. The band's forthcoming CD — which is not expected to arrive before the s...
October 31, 2003
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DAMAGEPLAN: Debut Album Delayed, New Bassist Announced

DAMAGEPLAN, the new band featuring former PANTERA members Dimebag Darrell (guitar) and Vinnie Paul (drums),have pushed back the release date of their debut album, "New Found Power", to February 10 through Elektra Records. The group, who have just announced the addition of bassist Bobzilla to their...
October 27, 2003
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METAL CHURCH: In Recording Mode

Long-running Seattle metallers METAL CHURCH have entered the studio to begin recording the follow-up to 1999's "Masterpeace", tentatively due in early 2004. The group's current lineup includes original members Kurdt Vanderhoof (guitar) and Kirk Arrington (drums) alongside three new members, includin...
October 24, 2003
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PINK CREAM 69 To Tour Germany With AXXIS

PINK CREAM 69 have announced the details of their upcoming German co-headlining tour with AXXIS. As previously reported, PINK CREAM 69 have set "Thunderdome" as the tentative title for the follow-up to 2001's "Endangered", due on January 26 through SPV Records. The album was recorded and mixed at Ho...
October 23, 2003
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Former HALFORD Guitarist Hits The Road

PAINMUSEUM/HALFORD guitarist Metal Mike Chlasciak is hitting the road with a two-part series of heavy metal guitar clinics across Guitar Center, Sam Ash and Independent locations. Metal Mike's Flurry Of Black Notes Clinic Tour 03/04 is a celebration of metal guitar. Metal Mike will perform selection...
October 23, 2003
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MÖRK GRYNING: KIMERA To Handle The Axe During Upcoming Tour

Swedish black metallers MÖRK GRYNING have announced that Kimera (real name Peter Nagy) will once again the handle the guitar during the band's upcoming tour. It will mark his first time playing the axe since the group's appearance at the Dragon's Blaze festival in Belgium last May. MÖRK GRYNING will...
October 20, 2003
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PANTERA's New Found Power Has A Name: DAMAGEPLAN

PANTERA guitarist Dimebag Darrell and drummer Vinnie Paul have officially named their new band DAMAGEPLAN. The group, whose debut album is due January 27 through Elektra Records, also features singer Patrick Lachman, who used to play guitar in HALFORD and DIESEL MACHINE. Former JERRY CANTRELL back-u...
October 16, 2003
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BOBBY JARZOMBEK: 'Playing With HALFORD Was An Awesome Experience'

Former HALFORD/RIOT drummer Bobby Jarzombek has posted the following message on his web site: "What's up? I know, I know, the time between my updates keeps getting....um... longer. -) Anyway, the last few months have been quite eventful in more ways than one so let me catch you all up on everything....
October 16, 2003
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Former PANTERA Members To Release New Album In January

The band formerly known as NEW FOUND POWER, which features in its ranks guitarist Dimebag Darrell (ex-PANTERA),Dimebag's drummer brother Vinnie Paul (ex-PANTERA),DIESEL MACHINE/ex-HALFORD guitarist Patrick Lachman (on vocals) and ex-JERRY CANTRELL guitarist Shawn Matthews (on bass),will be releas...
October 15, 2003
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ROB HALFORD's Brother Rocks Out With U.K.'s TRANZAM

U.K. "classic rock" band TRANZAM, who feature in their ranks Nigel Halford (drums, photo#1, photo#2),brother of JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford, have lined up the following dates during November/December: Nov. 07 - Littleton Arms – Walsall, UK Dec. 20 - The Bridge Inn – Hednesford, UK TRANZAM's l...
October 14, 2003
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JUDAS PRIEST's 'Creative Juices Are Flowing Hard And Fast': Spokesperson

JUDAS PRIEST are "working very hard" on the material for their much-anticipated reunion album with vocalist Rob Halford and are "really enjoying writing together again," PRIEST Management Co-ordinator Jayne Andrews has revealed in a brand-new online posting. "The creative juices are flowing hard and...
October 14, 2003
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RAGE: Unplugged Tour A Great Success

A photo of veteran German metallers RAGE performing acoustically during one of their recent "unplugged" concerts has been posted online at this location. A posting on the web site of RAGE guitarist Victor Smolski reads as follows: "Numerous RAGE fans had been on the road during the last days to take...
October 13, 2003
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GREEN CARNATION, MÖRK GRYNING, SUIDAKRA: 'Darkness In Disguise' Dates Finalized

GREEN CARNATION, MÖRK GRYNING and SUIDAKRA have finalized the dates for their upcoming "Darkness In Disguise" European tour, which is scheduled to kick off on October 30 in Innsbruck, Austria. The dates are as follows: Oct. 30 - Innsbruck, AUT @ Hafen Oct. 31 - Wels, AUT @ Alter Schlachthof Nov. 01...
October 7, 2003
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Former HALFORD Drummer Confirmed For Poland's INTERNATIONAL PERCUSSION FESTIVAL

Drummer Bobby Jarzombek, best known for his work with HALFORD, SPASTIC INK, and RIOT, has been invited to the prestigious "International Percussion Festival" in Poland. The event, which was first held in 1988, is taking place between October 7 and October 12. Jarzombek is set to appear on October 10...
October 6, 2003
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BEHEMOTH Split With Guitarist, Seek Replacement

Polish black/death metallers BEHEMOTH have parted ways with session guitarist Havok and are currently seeking a replacement. Interested parties can contact the group at [email protected]. Comments guitarist/vocalist Nergal, "Havok decided to part his ways with BEHEMOTH. Lately he's been strugg...
October 5, 2003