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Heavy Metal Is Music Of Choice For Discriminating Gay Couples
Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chretien on Thursday (June 19) introduced a bill to permit same-sex marriages, a move that follows court rulings in Canada striking down the country's definition of marriage because it specified a union between a man and a woman. Joel McConvey of Toronto's Eye Weekly exa...June 20, 2003
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Original AC/DC Singer To Tour With Tribute Band
Original AC/DC vocalist Dave Evans (web site) will be touring with the German AC/DC tribute band OVERDOSE (web site) in the fall. Tour dates announced so far are as follows: Aug. 02 - Child and Wild Open Air - Reith im Winkel, GER Aug. 06 - Village Habach – Penzberg, GER ...June 20, 2003
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HALFORD Guitarist To Play National Anthem At Soccer Match
HALFORD/PAINMUSEUM guitarist Metal Mike Chlasciak will be playing tribute to the red, white and blue when he handles the national anthem duties at the MetroStars MLS soccer match on Wednesday, July 2, 2003 at Giants Stadium in New Jersey. "I wanted to do something to show my support for all those yo...June 12, 2003
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TESTAMENT Singer Jams With HALFORD At Hollywood Gig
TESTAMENT vocalist Chuck Billy joined HALFORD on stage during the two bands' gig at the House Of Blues in Hollywood, California Friday night (June 6) for a rendition of the JUDAS PRIEST classic "Rapid Fire". TESTAMENT had previously recorded a version of "Rapid Fire" for the JUDAS PRIEST tribute CD...June 10, 2003
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NAPALM DEATH Line Up European Dates
Legendary British grindcore band NAPALM DEATH have lined up the following European dates during the coming months: Jun. 12 – Bielefeld, GER @ Hechelei Jun. 13 - Rathenow, GER @ Musikbrauerei Jun. 14 - Coburg, GER @ Blind Guardian OA Jul. 04 - Roitzschjora, GER @ With Full Force Aug. 08 - Höchstenbac...June 7, 2003
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RIKI RACHTMAN To Return To 'Headbanger's Ball'
Former MTV's "Headbanger's Ball" VJ Riki Rachtman will be co-hosting the June 14 edition of the resurrected show with HATEBREED frontman Jamey Jasta. "This is my first time hosting the show since its demise in 1995," Rachtman told BLABBERMOUTH.NET. "I never taped a final show so I'm looking at this...June 7, 2003
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HALFORD To Film Anaheim Show For Upcoming DVD
Legendary vocalist Rob Halford and his band HALFORD will film and record their Sunday, June 8, 2003 concert at The Grove of Anaheim in Anaheim, California for a future DVD release. Tickets for this historic show are being sold at a special 2-for-1 discount. By providing a special password — the word...June 5, 2003
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ROB HALFORD On Possible PRIEST Reunion: Friendship Before Music
Ex-JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford has denied reports of an imminent reunion with his former bandmates, stating that his friendship with the rest of the group is "a little bit strained" and "nowhere near as close" as it needs to be in order for the band to be able to perform together again. When a...June 3, 2003
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HALFORD Manager Says THE METAL GODS Tour Could Not Be Rescheduled Before The Fall
HALFORD manager John Baxter has issued a statement defending the group's decision to limit the "scaled-down" version of The 2003 Metal Gods North American Tour to only a handful of dates, beginning with the June 3 show at The Phoenix in Petaluma, California. As previously reported, the original mult...May 24, 2003
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SKINLAB Added To HALFORD/TESTAMENT Dates
SKINLAB have been added to the following two HALFORD and TESTAMENT shows: Jun. 03 - Phoenix Ballroom – Petaluma, CA Jun. 04 - Avalon Ballroom – San Francisco, CA As previously reported, SKINLAB will issue "The Nerve Damage Sessions" — a collection of alternate versions of studio tracks, several live...May 23, 2003
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PAINMUSEUM Drop Off HALFORD/TESTAMENT Dates
PAINMUSEUM, the new band featuring HALFORD guitarist Metal Mike Chlasciak, vocalist Tim Clayborne, HALFORD drummer Bobby Jarzombek and longtime Metal Mike collaborator Steve Booke on bass, have withdrawn from their previously announced Los Angeles, Anaheim and Las Vegas dates in support of HALFORD a...May 22, 2003
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HALFORD Officially Split With SANCTUARY RECORDS
HALFORD have officially parted ways with Sanctuary Records after having released two studio albums and one double live CD through the label. The band, who recently cancelled the North American leg of their The Metal Gods 2003 tour due to contractual difficulties, "were released from [their] recordin...May 20, 2003
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ROB ROCK Announces Florida Gig
Former IMPELLITTERI frontman Rob Rock and his RAGE OF CREATION band will be performing at the Lost & Found nightclub in Longwood, Florida on Saturday, June 14. The gig will serve as a warm-up for the band's appearance at Bang Your Head festival in Balingen, Germany late next month. As previously...May 15, 2003
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HALFORD: More Rescheduled Dates Announced
More dates have been confirmed for the "scaled-down" version of The 2003 Metal Gods North American Tour, to be headlined by HALFORD and scheduled to kick off in early June. As previously reported, the original multi-band package featuring HALFORD, co-headliners TESTAMENT, IMMORTAL, CARNAL FORGE, PRI...May 15, 2003
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ROB ROCK: 'Eyes Of Eternity' CD Delayed
Former IMPELLITTERI frontman Rob Rock has pushed back the projected release date for his second solo album, "Eyes Of Eternity", to June 23 through Germany's Massacre Records. The CD will receive a Japanese release on July 21 through JVC/Victor Entertainment. The CD, which was produced, arranged, and...May 14, 2003
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