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PRIMAL FEAR: Complete DVD Details Revealed
German power metallers PRIMAL FEAR will release their long awaited DVD, "The History Of Fear", on September 29 though Nuclear Blast. The disc features the group's full Wacken 2001 performance, an October 2002 show filmed in Stuttgart, Germany on the "Black Sun" tour, all of the group's promo video c...September 5, 2003
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STRAPPING YOUNG LAD Frontman Says He Is Equally Disgusted By Men And Women
Newt Briggs of The Las Vegas Mercury recently asked STRAPPING YOUNG LAD frontman Devin Townsend about the potential homoerotic implications of the band's name, which Briggs argued sounded like a gay Irish porno film. "In retrospect, I guess I could see that," Townsend said. "The thing is, I'm equall...August 31, 2003
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CONSORTIUM PROJECT III: New Album Details Revealed
Century Media Records have licensed the new CONSORTIUM PROJECT III album for worldwide release. Gaining lengthy experience from fronting activities with acts like HAMMERHEAD, VENGEANCE, ELEGY and also appearing on Arjen Lucassen's AYREON, Ian Parry's third and latest rendition to the realms of symph...August 26, 2003
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ROB HALFORD Says He Will Sing RIPPER-Era JUDAS PRIEST Material
JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford, who recently rejoined the group after more than 12 years apart, revealed during an online chat Saturday (August 16) that the songwriting process for PRIEST's next studio album has already begun. "We are writing now, slowly bit by bit putting the pieces together," h...August 18, 2003
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Former HALFORD Guitarist To Co-Host Radio Show
Former HALFORD guitarist "Metal" Mike Chlasciak will co-host WDHA's "Metal Mania" show on Friday, August 15 at 11:00 p.m. Metal Mike promises an hour full of absolute metal as well as an interview segment with the latest news and craziest road stories from the guitarist. Asked about the DJ opportuni...August 12, 2003
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NAPALM DEATH: Audio History Posted Online
A 50-minute audio documentary of the history of NAPALM DEATH — as told in their own words by former drummer Mick Harris and bassist Shane Embury — has been posted online at this location. As previously reported, NAPALM DEATH's upcoming collection of covers, entitled "Leaders Not Followers 2", is due...August 12, 2003
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RAGE To Support HELLOWEEN In Europe
Veteran German metallers RAGE have been confirmed as the opening act for HELLOWEEN's upcoming European tour, which is scheduled to kick off on October 20. A RAGE headlining tour will follow in December. RAGE will release their new album, entitled "Soundchaser", on September 29 through SPV/Steamhamme...August 12, 2003
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Ex-HALFORD Guitarist To Unveil 'One Of The Most Sinister' Lineups In Metal
Rob Halford sideman Metal Mike Chlasciak's new band PAINMUSEUM have announced that Steve DiGiorgio (TESTAMENT, DEATH, ICED EARTH) has completed laying down bass on their still untitled debut CD. The album is currently being mixed by Roy Z (HALFORD, BRUCE DICKINSON, HELLOWEEN) and is expected to hit...August 7, 2003
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PHILIP ANSELMO: 'The PANTERA Guys Won't Talk To Me'
PANTERA frontman Philip Anselmo has revealed that he is no longer on speaking terms with the group's guitarist Dimebag Darrell — the result of a "falling out" that the singer says he is not sure "what the hell it's about." Speaking to Revolver magazine for its September 2003 issue, Anselmo — who is...July 25, 2003
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NAPALM DEATH Finalize Track Listing For 'Leaders Not Followers 2'
British grindcore pioneers NAPALM DEATH have finalized the track listing for their upcoming collection of covers, entitled "Leaders Not Followers 2". The album, due before the end of the year through the band's own Feto label, will include the following cuts: 01. CRYPTIC SLAUGHTER – "Lowlife" 02. OF...July 23, 2003
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JUDAS PRIEST's HILL: 'The Timing For Reunion Is Perfect'
JUDAS PRIEST bassist Ian Hill has issued a statement via the group's official web site commenting on their reunion with vocalist Rob Halford and thanking former singer Tim "Ripper" Owens for his contributions to the band. Hill's statement reads as follows: "Greetings Metalions, the long awaited even...July 23, 2003
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PHILIP ANSELMO Gives Conditional Thumbs-Up To JUDAS PRIEST Reunion
PANTERA/SUPERJOINT RITUAL singer Philip Anselmo, a close friend of JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford during the early '90s, is excited that the classic PRIEST lineup is getting back together. Anselmo and SUPERJOINT RITUAL bandmate drummer Joe Fazzio say they are pleased by the news and hope the band...July 23, 2003
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Original AC/DC Singer Prepares To Tour Europe
Original AC/DC singer Dave Evans is about to embark on a three-month tour of Europe with the German AC/DC tribute band OVERDOSE. Dave Evans was the singer on AC/DC's debut single, "Can I Sit Next To You Girl". The song was later re-recorded with Bon Scott's vocal for the group's "TNT" album. Accordi...July 23, 2003
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JUDAS PRIEST's K.K. DOWNING: 'We Are Primed And Ready To Rock!'
JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing has issued a statement via the group's official web site commenting on their reunion with vocalist Rob Halford and thanking former singer Tim "Ripper" Owens for his contributions to the band. Downing's statement reads as follows: "HELLO TO THE WORLD! "Well I guess...July 21, 2003
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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Says He Never Felt Like A Full-Fledged Member Of JUDAS PRIEST
John Petkovic of the Cleveland Plain Dealer spoke to ousted JUDAS PRIEST frontman Tim "Ripper" Owens about the group's decision to reunite with vocalist Rob Halford for an album and a world tour next year. "There had been talk of Halford rejoining for a while," Owens said. "There had been so many bi...July 20, 2003
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