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Ex-STRYPER Bassist: God Is Good!
Former STRYPER bassist Tim Gaines has posted the following update via his official web site: "This really has been an exciting month for us and a wonderful beginning to a new year 2003. On New Years morning, my wife took me to the airport and there I met [ex-STRYPER guitarist] Oz [Fox]. We departed...February 2, 2003
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H.I.M. To Play Pre-Launch Show In Germany
Finnish goth metallers H.I.M. have announced a pre-launch show for their upcoming album on March 8 at the Grosse Freiheit Club in Hamburg, Germany. This is the first time all songs featured on the forthcoming album will be performed live. The tickets are free and the group's official web site (www.h...February 2, 2003
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THE REVOLUTION SMILE's LOPEZ: Why We Signed With FRED DURST's Label
THE REVOLUTION SMILE singer/guitarist Shaun Lopez, formerly of post-hardcore band FAR, recently spoke to MTV.com about the band's decision to sign with LIMP BIZKIT frontman Fred Durst's Flawless Records after turning down an invitation to audition for the vacant guitarist slot in LIMP BIZKIT. "They...February 1, 2003
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H.I.M. To Play One-Off London Gig
Finnish goth metallers H.I.M. have announced a special one-off show at the Mean Fiddler/Astoria in London, England on Saturday, May 3. H.I.M.'s new album, "Love Metal", is due on April 14 through BMG Records. The follow-up to 2001's "Deep Shadows And Brilliant Highlights" reportedly marks a return t...January 30, 2003
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PITCHSHIFTER Complete Work On Live CD
PITCHSHIFTER have completed work on their upcoming live album, "Bootlegged, Distorted, Remixed & Uploaded", for a March release through the group's own PSI Records. Commented producer/mixer Steve Duda: "It's been a challenge to capture the energy and intensity of PITCHSHIFTER on stage, but I thi...January 29, 2003
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WINTERS BANE Hard At Work On New Album
Akron, Ohio-based WINTERS BANE — best known as the former home of current JUDAS PRIEST frontman Tim "Ripper" Owens — are currently writing material for their next album, due later in the year. The follow-up to 1997's "Girth" — which will mark the recording debut with the group of new vocalist Alexan...January 27, 2003
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RIPPER OWENS: I Am Still The Lead Singer Of JUDAS PRIEST
Despite ample evidence pointing to the fact that his days in the group are numbered, singer Tim "Ripper" Owens confirmed during a radio appearance last night (Jan. 25) that he is still a member of JUDAS PRIEST. Owens, who replaced Rob Halford as the group's frontman in 1996, reportedly told WNEW har...January 26, 2003
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JUDAS PRIEST Continue To Deny Reunion Rumors, Former Drummer In 'Rape' Probe
Despite JUDAS PRIEST drummer Scott Travis' statement to the contrary, JUDAS PRIEST Management Co-Ordinator Jayne Andrews has once again dismissed as "incorrect" the rumors of a possible reunion with former singer Rob Halford. In her latest posting to the official JUDAS PRIEST "Noticeboard", dated Su...January 26, 2003
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JUDAS PRIEST's TRAVIS Speaks Out On HALFORD Reunion: Audio Available
An audio recording of JUDAS PRIEST drummer Scott Travis admitting to Canada's Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles magazine that the band are hoping for a reunion with former singer Rob Halford in time for a possible summer tour has been posted online in MP3 format at this location (file size: 348 KB)....January 25, 2003
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JUDAS PRIEST: We Are Not Reuniting With ROB HALFORD!
Despite reports to the contrary, JUDAS PRIEST have no intentions of reuniting with former singer Rob Halford. "There appears to have been some confusion regarding a story that is circulating," begins an official statement released by JUDAS PRIEST Management Co-ordinator Jayne Andrews. "There is no t...January 24, 2003
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OVERKILL Members Launch All-Out Thrash Assault With SPEED KILL HATE
OVERKILL members Dave Linsk (guitar),Derek Tailer (guitar),and Tim Mallare (drums) have formed a new "old-school thrash" project called SPEED KILL HATE. The band, who are completed by vocalist Mario (formerly of Linsk's pre-OVERKILL band ANGER ON ANGER),are currently writing and recording the mat...January 23, 2003
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JUDAS PRIEST's TRAVIS: 'We Hope ROB HALFORD Rejoins The Band'
JUDAS PRIEST drummer Scott Travis has publicly admitted that the group's Ripper Owens era is, for all intents and purposes, over. "We hope [former singer] Rob [Halford] rejoins the band so we can go out this summer, but part of the ball's in his court, so he's going to have to make a decision," he ....January 23, 2003
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JANE SCHULDINER: New CONTROL DENIED Album Will 'Definitely' Be Released
Despite the tragic passing of CONTROL DENIED mainman Chuck Schuldiner (founder of the seminal death metal outfit DEATH) in December 2001, the surviving members of the band — bassist Steve DiGiorgio, vocalist Tim Aymar, guitarist Shannon Hamm, and drummer Richard Christy — will regroup during the com...January 21, 2003
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EXODUS' GARY HOLT: Nothing Will Stop Us
Veteran San Francisco Bay Area thrashers EXODUS are forging ahead despite the departure this week of frontman Steve "Zetro" Souza. The band, who completed a short European tour in December, made a decision to fire Souza when it became apparent that he had no intention of touring extensively with the...January 18, 2003
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H.I.M. Set Release Date For 'Love Metal'
Finnish goth metallers H.I.M. have set an April 14 European release date through BMG Records for their new album, "Love Metal". The follow-up to 2001's "Deep Shadows And Brilliant Highlights" reportedly marks a return to a heavier sound for the group, who were criticized by some for pursuing an over...January 18, 2003
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