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ALICE COOPER: New Drummer Announced

24-year-old drummer Tommy Clufetos (TED NUGENT) will replace Eric Singer (who has gone on to rejoin KISS) on the ALICE COOPER 2004 world tour beginning in early June. Confirmed dates are as follows: Jun. 04 - Dublin, IRE @ Olympia Theatre Jun. 06 - Bologna, ITA @ L'Arena Parco Nord Jun. 11 - Essen,...
April 19, 2004
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Drummer MARK ZONDER To Leave FATES WARNING?

FATES WARNING drummer Mark Zonder has revealed that he has no intentions of touring with the band in support of their upcoming CD, due later in the year. Asked by a fan what he hopes to accomplish in the future, both personally and with FATES WARNING, Zonder said, "Actually after this recording of t...
April 18, 2004
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THE END To Embark On Canadian Tour

Relapse Records recording artists THE END have announced a Canadian national headlining tour, the band's second road jaunt in support of their critically acclaimed new album, "Within Dividia". THE END will headline the "Aggressive Tendencies Tour 2004" beginning April 29 in St. Catherines, Ontario a...
April 18, 2004
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JOHN SYKES: Setlist For Japanese Tour Opener Revealed

Legendary guitarist John Sykes (THIN LIZZY, WHITESNAKE, BLUE MURDER) has just kicked off a solo tour of Japan with a show in Osaka Friday night. Joining Sykes in his touring band are former DREAM THEATER/YNGWIE MALMSTEEN keyboardist Derek Sherinian, bassist Marco Mendoza (WHITESNAKE, BLUE MURDER, TH...
April 17, 2004
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IMAGIKA Finalize Title, Track Listing For New CD

San Francisco power/thrash metallers IMAGIKA have set "Devils on Both Sides" as the title of their fourth full-length album, tentatively due later in the year through an as-yet-undetermined label. "[Producer] Neil Kernon [NEVERMORE, CANNIBAL CORPSE, DEICIDE] has been working on the new CD tying up a...
April 14, 2004
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Former KISS Guitarist Records Guest Appearances For LION'S SHARE, AUDIOVISION

Former KISS/current GRAND FUNK RAILROAD guitarist Bruce Kulick was at Stockholm, Sweden's Canvas studio (web site) on Saturday (April 10) recording guest appearances for the new LION'S SHARE and AUDIOVISION albums. The recording session was overseen by producer and LION'S SHARE guitarist Lars Chriss...
April 11, 2004
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ILL NINO/FLAW: Louisville Date Moved

The ILL NINO/FLAW date in Lousville, Kentucky, originally scheduled to be held at Expo Five, has been moved to Headliners Music Hall, located at 1386 Lexington Rd., according to the local promoter. The show is still all ages and advance tickets can be purchased at KentuckyConcerts.com. Upcoming ILL...
April 7, 2004
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HEATHEN: First Two Albums Available For Free Download

Reunited San Francisco Bay Area thrashers HEATHEN have made their entire "Breaking the Silence" (1987) and "Victims of Deception" (1989) albums available for free download via their official web site. Check them out here. As previously reported, HEATHEN have encountered unforeseen problems in the ma...
April 4, 2004
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FLAW To Release Sophomore Album In May

FLAW have set a May 4 release date through Republic/Universal Records for their sophomore album, "Endangered Species". The follow-up to 2001's "Through The Eyes" features twelve new tracks, including "Endangered Species", "Medicate", "Wait For Me", "Many Faces", "All The Worst", "Final Cry", "Worlds...
April 1, 2004
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MANOWAR's DEMAIO Calls FEINSTEIN's CD 'One Of The Best Debuts In Heavy Metal History'

MANOWAR bassist Joey DeMaio, who executive-produced FEINSTEIN's debut album "Third Wish", has commented on the CD's musical direction, calling it "one of the best debut albums in heavy metal history." "I've known Rock (David Feinstein) for many years and I knew of his great potential, so naturally w...
March 31, 2004
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MARILYN MANSON Part Ways With Guitarist JOHN 5, Begin Recording New Material

MARILYN MANSON are currently in the studio recording new material, some of which will appear on a "best of collection" that will be released this fall. Besides all of their classics, the album will feature the new single, a cover of DEPECHE MODE's "Personal Jesus". In addition to a booklet of rare p...
March 31, 2004
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RHAPSODY To Issue Mini-CD In May

RHAPSODY will be issuing a new mini-CD, entitled "The Dark Secret", on May 29 through Magic Circle Music/SPV. The group's as-yet-untitled new full-length album will follow in September. "The Dark Secret" track listing: 01. Unholy Warcry (short version)* 02. Thunder Mighty Roar* 03. Sacred Power Of R...
March 30, 2004
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HEATHEN: 'Recovered' Delayed Due To 'Manufacturing Difficulties'

Reunited San Francisco Bay Area thrashers HEATHEN have encountered unforeseen problems in the manufacturing of their new CD, "Recovered", and have been forced to delay its release until mid-April. Commented the band: "We are currently experiencing difficulties with our manufacturer in getting the ne...
March 30, 2004
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HEATHEN To Guest On San Francisco Radio Station

Reunited San Francisco Bay Area thrashers HEATHEN will appear on Billy Steel's "Metal Zone" show on San Francisco radio station 107.7 The Bone on Friday, April 2. The show will air between 9:00 p.m. and 12:30 a.m. PST. For those of you not in the San Francisco Bay Area, you can still listen in with...
March 27, 2004
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Spin The Bottle: A Tribute To Kiss

Does the world really need another tribute to KISS? Absolutely not. Does that mean that the newest one, "Spin The Bottle: A Tribute To Kiss", is bad? Not at all. But as it plods through the familiar paces, with eleven KISS classics sung by a mix of two or three authentic legends and a larger ...
March 27, 2004