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THY MAJESTIE Part Ways With Singer, Begin Recording New CD
Vocalist Gabriele Grilli (ex-FURY 'N GRACE/DOOMSWORD) has left Italy's THY MAJESTIE due to "personal reasons," according to a posting on the group's web site. Grilli left the band during the recording sessions for their follow-up to 2002's "Hastings 1066", tentatively due in early 2005 via Scarlet R...October 23, 2004
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EXCITER Singer Explains Belgian Cancellation
EXCITER singer Jacques Belanger has issued the following statement regarding the cancellation of the final show of the group's recently compelted European tour: "First of all, I would like to thank BLACK ABYSS and STEEL ATTACK. Touring with them was a blast. I would like to thank the support crew, H...October 22, 2004
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PAGE HAMILTON: 'HELMET Is My Band'
HELMET mainman Page Hamilton recently told East Bay Express that after four albums and near-constant touring, HELMET's nine-year run screeched to a halt when bassist Henry Bogdan and drummer John Stanier had a bitter falling-out with their frontman after a particularly grueling tour. "We were really...October 20, 2004
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MARDUK: 2005 European Tour Dates Announced
MARDUK will embark on a massive world tour beginning in December. The European portion of the trek, dubbed "Deathmarch 2004/2005", will be divided into two parts, with the first taking place in December and the second during spring 2005. Several dates for the second leg of the tour have been release...October 19, 2004
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STEEL PROPHET Announce Lineup Changes
California-based power metallers STEEL PROPHET have parted ways with guitarist Pete Skermetta, drummer Kevin Cafferty and bassist Vince Dennis. Replacing them in the group's lineup are Tim Thomas (guitar, NEW EDEN),Glenn Cannon (bass, HELLION) and Gene McEwen (drums, STEIGER). STEEL PROPHET's new l...October 17, 2004
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AUDIOSLAVE Frontman Becomes Second-Time Dad
AUDIOSLAVE/ex-SOUNDGARDEN frontman Chris Cornell and his wife, Vicky Karayiannis, have announced the birth of their daughter, Toni. Born on September 18, she weighed 8 pounds, 5 ounces. Cornell married Vicky in May 2004 for the second time at a ceremony in Paris. Agent Jeff Kwatinetz was his best ma...October 15, 2004
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MARDUK: New Song Available For Download
A brand-new MARDUK song, entitled "Throne of Rats", has been made available for download at this location. "Throne of Rats" comes off the group's new album, "Plague Angel", due in Europe on November 22 via Blooddawn/Regain. It will be released on the following formats: CD, LP and Picture Disc, and p...October 13, 2004
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BIFF BYFORD: 'This Is The Best SAXON By Far'
In a recent interview with Rockdetector.com, SAXON frontman Biff Byford spoke about the fans' and the media's reaction to the group's new album, "Lionheart". "I think we all knew as soon as we had finished it that we had something very good on our hands but the initial response from both fans and .....October 12, 2004
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MARDUK: 'Plague Angel' Cover Posted Online
Swedish black metallers MARDUK have posted the cover artwork for their new album, "Plague Angel", at their official web site. "Plague Angel" is scheduled for release in Europe on November 22 via Blooddawn/Regain. It will be released on the following formats: CD, LP and Picture Disc, and possibly als...October 11, 2004
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Report: KISS' Atlanta Concert Was Less Than 25 Percent Full
Hits Daily Double reports: "How bad was this summer’s touring season? At an Aug. 4 at an Atlanta amphitheatre that seats 18,389, veteran rockers KISS — used to doing big business — sold only 4,345 tickets, according to a Wall Street Journal analysis of what observers are calling 'one of the slowest...October 11, 2004
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MARDUK Set European Release Date For 'Plague Angel'
Regain Records has set a November 22 European release date for the new album from Swedish black metallers MARDUK, entitled"Plague Angel". The CD, which was recorded at Endarker studio in Norrköping, Sweden with producer Devo Andersson, will be the band's first release with new singer Mortuus (previo...October 11, 2004
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DOMAIN: New Song Available For Download
German melodic metal band DOMAIN have posted a new song, entitled "Endless Rain", at this location (mp3). "Endless Rain" comes off the group's new CD, "The Last Days of Utopia", due on February 7 via Limb Music Products. Another new song, "A New Beginning", is featured on a ZYX Music sampler entitle...October 11, 2004
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Atlanta's HALLOWS EVE Announce Hometown Show
Reunited Atlanta-based thrashers HALLOWS EVE will be be playing a Halloween Bash on Saturday, October 30 at The International Artists Guild (I.A.G.),located at 845 Memorial Drive in Atlanta. HALLOWS EVE recently completed work on a new single, "Evil Offerings", at Van Gogh Studios in Atlanta with e...October 9, 2004
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DESTRUCTION Sign New Management Deal
German thrashers DESTRUCTION have signed a new management deal with Bottom Row Management (HELLOWEEN, VANDEN PLAS, SILENT FORCE). In North America, Artists Worldwide will be the band's booking agent, while Dragon Productions will book the band in other parts of the world excluding South America, whe...October 9, 2004
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HENRY ROLLINS Says He Doesn't Mind Being Teased About His Sexuality
In a recent interview with Windy City Media Group (Chicago's source for gay news, gossip, entertainment, viewpoints, and gay business concerns),punk rock icon Henry Rollins travelled through his early years to the problem that resides at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., and everything in between, while prov...October 6, 2004