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Booking Agency Says DEICIDE's Greed Is To Blame For European Tour Cancellation
The Metallysee Booking Agency has issued a statement regarding the cancellation of DEICIDE's European tour. It reads as follows: "Yesterday, Tuesday 8th June, DEICIDE abruptly walked out on the eve of their European tour. They were scheduled to play London last night but, instead, they were in Heath...June 9, 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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MARILYN MANSON Settles Lawsuit Against Former Guitarist
Marilyn Manson's lawsuit against former bandmember Scott Putesky (a.k.a. Daisy Berkowitz) and Empire Musicwerks Records has been settled, according to MTV.com. In the suit, filed on April 28, Manson sought to stop the continued distribution of an album and DVD of material from his former band THE SP...June 7, 2004
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BEATALLICA: Live Photos Posted Online
BEATALLICA, the Midwestern band which "covers BEATLES songs in the style of METALLICA, infusing the lyrics and arrangements of Fab Four standards with wonderfully unsubtle references to METALLICA's songs and a spot-on imitation of James Hetfield's distinctive vocals" (Ice magazine),made their live...June 7, 2004
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PETER CRISS: Q104.3 Interview Available For Download
Original KISS drummer Peter Criss' revealing May 21 interview with the "Friday Night Rocks" show on New York's Q104.3 has been made available for download in MP3 format. The first two parts can be found at Eddie Trunk's web site. A partial transcript can be found at this location. ...June 6, 2004
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Ex-ENUFF Z'NUFF Guitarist DEREK FRIGO: Details Of Memorial Services Released
Memorial services for former ENUFF Z'NUFF guitarist Derek Frigo will be held on Wednesday, June 16 at The Self Realization Center and Gardens (17190 Sunset Boulevard) in Pacific Palisades, California. As previously reported, Frigo — who had been battling drug addiction for over a decade — died on Ma...June 6, 2004
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ACHERON Deny Cancelling Polish Festival Appearance
Despite a promoter's announcement to the contrary, Columbus, Ohio-based black/death metal cult band ACHERON were never confirmed to appear at Poland's Conquer Summer Festival in July, the group allege in an official statement sent to BLABBERMOUTH.NET earlier today. "The band want to make clear that...June 5, 2004
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'THRASH OF THE TITANS 2' Organizer Speaks Out
The organizer of the upcoming "Thrash of the Titans 2" benefit concert in the San Francisco Bay Area has posted a message on the BLABBERMOUTH.NET comment board offering more details about the proposed show, which is tentatively due to take place in October. His message reads as follows: "My name is...June 5, 2004
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GORGOROTH's Controversial Gig In Poland Ranked As One Of Top 50 'Most Metal Moments'
Norwegian black metallers GORGOROTH's controversial gig in Krakow, Poland has been ranked as the 45th "most metal moment" on VH1. Follow this link to check it out at VH1's web site. GORGOROTH drew international attention in early February after they were accused of "offending religious feelings" dur...June 5, 2004
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DRAGONFORCE Drummer Disputes Austrian Promoter's Anti-W.A.S.P. Account
DRAGONFORCE drummer Dave Mackintosh has disputed an Austrian promoter's claim that DRAGONFORCE's touring mates W.A.S.P. prevented the group from taking the stage in Innsbruck, Austria on Wednesday (June 2) as part of a wider plot to sabotage the show. In a message posted by the promoter on his compa...June 4, 2004
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Journalist: Heavy Metal Fans Didn't Get The Joke
Eric Heyl of Pittsburgh Tribune-Review has penned a follow-up article to last week's "Did Heavy Metal Turn Calif. Kid Into Terrorist?" column which caused the readers of BLABBERMOUTH.NET to jam his inbox with death threats and other not-so-subtle expressions of disapproval. He writes: "Hell hath no...June 4, 2004
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EIDOLON Drummer: 'NILS Has NOT Left PAGAN'S MIND!!!!!'
EIDOLON drummer Shawn Drover has issued a statement clarifying the status of their new singer, Nils K. Rue, with respect to his other band, PAGAN'S MIND. Says Shawn: "After announcing that Nils K. Rue is now the new singer for EIDOLON, we have received many e-mails from people asking if Nils has lef...June 2, 2004
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PRONG Release More Details About Stolen Equipment, Merchandise
PRONG have released more details about the equipment that was stolen from their trailer while it was parked in a supposedly "secure" parking lot near the Trees venue in Deep Ellum/Dallas, Texas last Thursday (May 27). Commented PRONG mainman Tommy Victor: "On the morning of May 27 we arrived at a Ho...June 2, 2004
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ENUFF Z'NUFF's DONNIE VIE Comments On DEREK FRIGO's Passing
ENUFF Z'NUFF frontman Donnie Vie has posted an audio message the band's web site regarding the passing of ex-ENUFF Z'NUFF guitarist Derek Frigo. As previously reported, Frigo — who had been battling drug addiction for over a decade — died last Friday (May 28) of what is believed to have been a drug...June 1, 2004
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THEATRE OF TRAGEDY To Introduce New Singer At Upcoming Show
Norway's THEATRE OF TRAGEDY will play an exclusive show at the Checkpoint Charlie rock club in Stavanger, Norway on Saturday, June 19. This will be the group's first show in two years and will mark the live debut of THEATRE OF TRAGEDY's as-yet-undisclosed new singer. The band are expected to perform...May 31, 2004
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