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ICED EARTH's JON SCHAFFER: "Don't Believe Everything You Read"
ICED EARTH mainman Jon Schaffer posted the following message via the discussion forum at the group's official web site at www.icedearth.com: "I've recently just returned from a short and intense 12-day trip to Australia and New Zealand. It was awesome, especially Australia. The people, the culture,...June 19, 2002
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It's Official: TESTAMENT's STEVE SMYTH Joins NEVERMORE As Touring Guitarist
NEVERMORE have officially recruited TESTAMENT guitarist Steve Smyth (also in DRAGONLORD) as a temporary replacement for former touring axeman Curran Murphy, who left the group in order to join Canada's ANNIHILATOR and continue work on his own AGGRESSION CORE project. Here is NEVERMORE's official sta...June 12, 2002
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TOMAHAWK Land Entire TOOL Tour
TOMAHAWK, the "all star" band featuring former FAITH NO MORE vocalist Mike Patton, ex-HELMET drummer Jon Stainer, former JESUS LIZARD guitarist Duane Denison, and ex-THE COWS/current MELVINS bassist Kevin Rutmanis, will be opening for TOOL on the latter band's entire North American tour. Confirmed d...June 7, 2002
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EXODUS Frontman Puts Side Project On Hold To Focus On Upcoming CD
EXODUS frontman Steve "Zetro" Souza has decided to put his side project F-BOMB on indefinite hold in order to concentrate on the songwriting sessions for the forthcoming EXODUS studio CD, which is due to be recorded later in the year for an early 2003 release. Souza and his EXODUS bandmates—guitaris...June 3, 2002
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ICED EARTH's JON SCHAFFER: Everyone In My Band Is Replaceable
ICED EARTH mainman Jon Schaffer recently sat down for a lengthy interview with MetalReview in which he discussed a number of topics ranging from the group's tour with MEGADETH to ICED EARTH's next studio album. Here are some of the highlights from the interrogation: On death metal: MetalReview: With...June 3, 2002
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DEEP PURPLE's "Machine Head" Subject Of Upcoming "Classic Albums" Documentary
DEEP PURPLE's classic Machine Head album will be the subject of a 50-minute documentary in the third Classic Albums TV series, which is now being prepared, according to the DEEP PURPLE Appreciation Society. Previous shows in the series have provided excellent insight into the albums in question, int...June 1, 2002
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DEEP PURPLE: Who WIll Play Keyboards On Upcoming UK Tour?
London-area newspapers are advertising the upcoming DEEP PURPLE UK tour as featuring Don Airey on keyboards, despite previous reports indicating that Jon Lord would make his farewell appearance with the group on this portion of the trek. At this time, no official word has come down on who will end u...May 28, 2002
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ICED EARTH's JON SCHAFFER: I Had Tears In My Eyes When We Played New York City
ICED EARTH guitarist and songwriter Jon Schaffer shares one of the biggest highlights of their recently-completed Horror Show tour: "It had to be the way the crowd reacted in New York City when we played 'The Star Spangled Banner'. Over two thousand people were singing at the top of their lungs. I h...May 24, 2002
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TOMAHAWK Dates With TOOL Announced
TOMAHAWK, the "all star" band featuring former FAITH NO MORE vocalist Mike Patton, ex-HELMET drummer Jon Stainer, former JESUS LIZARD guitarist Duane Denison, and ex-THE COWS/current MELVINS bassist Kevin Rutmanis, will be supporting TOOL at the following dates: Jul. 11 - Bakersfield, CA @ Centennia...May 19, 2002
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SOILENT GREEN: Recovering!
SOILENT GREEN vocalist Benjamin Falgoust has posted the following message via the group's official web site: "It has been quite an interesting last 5 months. I am sure some of you know about the December 4th, 2001 accident in Washington State during the Extreme Music for Extreme People tour. When we...April 30, 2002
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SUTURE Ink Deal With Deepsend Records
Louisiana's “sickest death metal act” SUTURE have inked a deal with underground label Deepsend Records (home of CINERARY, among others). The group's full-length debut, entitled Deconstructing Anatomy, will be out in July, and will feature artwork by Jon Zig (i.e. DEEDS OF FLESH, DISGORGE). ...April 26, 2002
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PUSHED Cancel Ramona Gig, Announce San Diego Appearances
Southern California's PUSHED, featuring former TESTAMENT/SLAYER drummer Jon Dette and ex-TESTAMENT bassist Greg Christian, have cancelled their appearance at The Roadhouse in Ramona, California, which was scheduled to take place on April 27th. No reason was given for the cancellation. PUSHED are due...April 23, 2002
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DRAGONLORD Recruit Former TESTAMENT Bassist, Announce Upcoming Gigs
San Francisco Bay Area black metallers DRAGONLORD, featuring members of TESTAMENT, have officially announced the addition of bassist Derrick Ramirez (ex-TESTAMENT) to the group's ranks. DRAGONLORD will be performing at the Bourbon Street Bar and Grill in Concord, California on April 27th. Also appea...April 19, 2002
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MARILYN MANSON To Appear On Chat Show "Dinner For Five"
MARILYN MANSON will appear on the May 6th episode of actor Jon Favreau's Dinner for Five, a half-hour chat show featuring four show-business personalities sitting down to dinner with the host. The New York Times had this to say about the episode: "But things can go awry, as they do at real dinner pa...April 17, 2002
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JON LORD To Perform With DEEP PURPLE On Upcoming UK Tour
Despite the fact that he has officially left the group, Jon Lord will play keyboards on DEEP PURPLE's rescheduled UK tour, which is due to take place in September. The dates are as follows: Sep. 07 – London, UK @ Hammersmith Apollo Sep. 08 – York, UK @ Barbican Sep. 09 – Bradford, UK @ ...April 11, 2002
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