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DIMMU BORGIR Confirm Drummer's Departure, Vow To Carry On
Norwegian symphonic black metallers DIMMU BORGIR have issued an official statement confirming the departure of drummer Nick Barker (as exclusively reported here yesterday). Their statement reads as follows: "Nicholas has been removed from the line up of DIMMU BORGIR. A session drummer will be used i...January 27, 2004
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ENTOMBED Confirm Bassist's Departure
Sweden's ENTOMBED have issued an official statement confirming the departure of bassist Jörgen Sandström (as first reported here yesterday). According to the statement, "Jörgen has decided to quit touring and left the band on good terms. [However] this does not mean that Jörgen will leave the music...January 27, 2004
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SADUS Bassist Says He's 'Psyched' To Be Part Of Norway's INFERNO FESTIVAL
SADUS bassist Steve DiGiorgio (TESTAMENT, ex-DEATH, CONTROL DENIED, ICED EARTH) has confirmed in an online posting that the band will be making a one-off appearance at Norway's Inferno Festival on April 9. "We tried to get some shows in Scandinavia around this time period to coincide with the festiv...January 26, 2004
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BULLETBOYS Singer: We Were Drawing A Lot More People Than Headliners L.A. GUNS
BULLETBOYS singer Marq Torien spoke to Cleveland's "The Classic Metal Show" (web site) on Saturday (Jan. 24) about the much-publicized stabbing of the group's tour manager while on the road with L.A. GUNS last fall and the acrimonious departure of BULLETBOYS guitarist Jason Hook. Asked to explain wh...January 26, 2004
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TANK Frontman ALGY WARD: 'Tumor' Reports Are Misleading
TANK bassist/vocalist Algy Ward has posted a message on the TANK "This Means War" web site regarding the recent reports that he was scheduled to be taken into hospital next month to have a tumor removed from his head. The message reads as follows: "Hi everybody, I've been extremely touched by ...January 26, 2004
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IRON MAIDEN: New York City Photos Posted Online
IRON MAIDEN played the second of four shows at Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City on Saturday (Jan. 24). Check out pictures from Film Magic. As previously reported, IRON MAIDEN were forced to cut short their headlining set Saturday after a fan reportedly dropped a beer on the soundboard, causing...January 26, 2004
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IRON MAIDEN Manager Issues Statement Regarding Abbreviated N.Y. Show
IRON MAIDEN manager Rod Smallwood has issued the following statement regarding the band's abbreviated performance at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City Saturday night (Jan. 24): "It's Sunday morning and already l see many posts in the forum. On behalf of the band and myself all of you have ou...January 25, 2004
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DARK FUNERAL Added To ZYKLON's Japanese Tour
Swedish black metallers DARK FUNERAL will join ZYKLON on their upcoming Japanese tour after original headliners DIMMU BORGIR cancelled their participation in the trek. Also appearing on the bill with the two co-headliners will be GOATWHORE. The dates are as follows: Feb. 03 - Shibuya Club Quattro –...January 25, 2004
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FEAR FACTORY Singer Reports From Australia's BIG DAY OUT Festival
FEAR FACTORY frontman Burton C. Bell has posted the following tour diary entry on the band's official web site: "This feels good! The 2 shows we just did for THE BIG DAY OUT in Sydney, went off! For not being onstage in 25 months, we were really fucking tight! The vibe onstage was righteous, and ...January 25, 2004
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SHADOWS FALL, UNEARTH, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Members Cover MÖTLEY CRÜE: Photos Available!
LATE NIGHT CRÜE, the MÖTLEY CRÜE cover band featuring vocalist Brian Fair (SHADOWS FALL),guitarists Ken Susi and Buzz McGrath (both of UNEARTH),bassist Mike D'Antonio (KILLSWITCH ENGAGE) and drummer Derek Kerswill (SEEMLESS),performed a one-off live show this past Friday (Jan. 23) at the Lucky Do...January 25, 2004
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Report: Iraqi 'Death Metal' Band A. CRASSICAUDA Plays First Concert Since Fall Of SADDAM Regime
Rym Tina Ghazal of the Toronto Star reports that Iraqi death metal band A. CRASSICAUDA has its own way of expressing Iraqis' frustrations — with the aid of deafening sound blasts and blinding kaleidoscopic lights. "Metal is special," says lead singer Waleed Moughafar, 20, who speaks in an almost flu...January 25, 2004
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DROWNING POOL Announce New Singer, Audio Clip Posted Online
In a widely expected move, DROWNING POOL revealed during a "Headbanger's Ball" (MTV2) appearance Saturday night (Jan. 24) that they have recruited ex-BUILT XL frontman Jason "Gong" Jones to fill the singer slot left vacant by the death of Dave Williams (as exclusively reported here back in June 2003...January 24, 2004
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HAMMERFALL Guitarist: ANDERS JOHANSSON Never Considered Joining STRATOVARIUS
HAMMERFALL guitarist Oscar Dronjak has issued a statement regarding the recent announcement by STRATOVARIUS leader Timo Tolkki that HAMMERFALL drummer Anders Johansson would be joining STRATOVARIUS for the recording of the latter band's next studio album (a plan that was eventually abandoned). Writi...January 24, 2004
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DIMEBAG DARRELL Says He Tried To Help PHILIP ANSELMO Beat His Drug Problem
Former PANTERA guitarist Dimebag Darrell has told Guitar World magazine that he tried to reach out to ex-PANTERA singer Philip Anselmo and help him with his alleged drug problem, but that he was rebuffed before he could make a difference. Asked about a recent magazine interview in which Phil claimed...January 24, 2004
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GENE HOGLAN Joins OPETH For Two Songs At Vancouver Show
Legendary drummer Gene Hoglan (DARK ANGEL, STRAPPING YOUND LAD, DEATH, TESTAMENT, OLD MAN'S CHILD) sat behind the kit for OPETH at the Vancouver stop of their current North American tour Friday night (Jan. 23) (as first reported here yesterday). Hoglan stood in for regular OPETH skinsman Martin Lope...January 24, 2004
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