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HEADSTRONG Confirm Split With Label
As first reported here in early August, Canada's HEADSTRONG have now officially confirmed their split with RCA Records a mere six months following the release of their self-titled debut through the label. "Unfortunately due to circumstances too numerous to cite in this forum, our contract with RCA R...October 10, 2002
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SLIPKNOT's JAMES ROOT: New Album Needs To Be More Experimental
SLIPKNOT guitarist James Root wants the group's next album to follow a more "experimental" and "drum-oriented" direction than that on the band's last effort, 2001's Iowa. Speaking to Cleveland's Music's Bottom Line recently, Root stated that he hasn't heard any of the new material that drummer Joey...October 10, 2002
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HALFORD, TESTAMENT, EXODUS, VIO-LENCE To Embark On Mini-Tour
HALFORD, TESTAMENT, EXODUS and VIO-LENCE are provisionally set to team up for a total of five dates at the end of the year, including the previously-announced show at House Of Blues in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, December 29th. The tentative schedule for the trek is as follows: Dec. 27 – TBA Dec. 2...October 10, 2002
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GUNS N' ROSES: New Music To Go For Radio Adds
According to the web site of the Philadelphia radio station WYSP 94.1, "new GUNS N' ROSES" music — presumably taken from the band's long-awaited Chinese Democracy album — will be premiered via the station very soon. As previously reported, it is strongly rumored that the album's first single, "Catch...October 9, 2002
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PAUL STANLEY On Playing KISS Songs With Orchestra: 'It Would Be Stunning'
KISS frontman Paul Stanley has all but confirmed the rumors of a special KISS concert to be performed with an orchestra in Australia (possibly Melbourne) next March. Speaking to Undercover, Stanley said that if the concert does happen, "it would be an event to remember and it would be stunning. What...October 7, 2002
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MANOWAR To Release New Single
MANOWAR will release the third single from the album Warriors Of The World to coincide with the start of their Warriors Of The World Tour 2002/2003. The single will feature the album's opening song "Call To Arms", plus two brand new MANOWAR tracks, entitled "The Dawn Of Battle" and "I Believe". The...October 7, 2002
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STATIC-X's TRIPP EISEN: Why I Left MURDERDOLLS
STATIC-X guitarist Tripp Eisen has finally spoken out about his departure from the MURDERDOLLS, the group he formed with SLIPKNOT drummer Joey Jordison (who plays guitar in the band),singer Wednesday 13, bassist Erik Griffin, and drummer Ben Graves. The following is Tripp's official statement regar...October 5, 2002
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CALLENISH CIRCLE Added To NO MERCY FESTIVALS 2003 Tour
Dutch melodic death metallers CALLENISH CIRCLE have reportedly been added to the forthcoming No Mercy/Easter Festivals 2003 European tour, which is also scheduled to include appearances by TESTAMENT, MARDUK, PRO-PAIN, NUCLEAR ASSAULT, DIE APOKALYPTISCHEN REITER, MALEVOLENT CREATION, GRAVEWORM, and A...October 5, 2002
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SABATON Recruit Keyboardist
Sweden's SABATON have announced the addition of keyboardist Calle Sandlund to the group's ranks. Sandlund had handled the keys during the group's last two live performances, thereby giving frontman Joakim the opportunity to concentrate 100% on the vocals. As previously reported, SABATON will issue t...October 4, 2002
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DARK ANGEL Destroy Santa Ana With Unannounced Set
As widely anticipated, DARK ANGEL guitarist Jim Durkin, vocalist Ron Rinehart, and guitarist Eric Meyer joined drummer Al "Mayhem" Mendez and bassist Jeremy Peto (ex-MORGION) at the conclusion of DREAMS OF DAMNATION's opening set (featuring Durkin) at Monday night's KREATOR/DESTRUCTION gig at The Ga...October 4, 2002
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MINISTRY's AL JOURGENSEN Gets Hitched!
MINISTRY mastermind Al Jourgensen has gotten married, according to Alex Zander, editor-in-chief of MK Ultra magazine. "I was out shopping at my favorite clothing store in Chicago, and the store owner showed me the photos," says Zander. Al was allegedly wearing a white tuxedo with his trademark cowbo...October 2, 2002
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HOOBASTANK To Open For GUNS N' ROSES At Select Dates
HOOBASTANK are extremely close to signing on as the opening act on some of GUNS N' ROSES' upcoming North American tour dates, according to Allstar. Back in August, HOOBASTANK singer Doug Robb confirmed to Boston Herald that the band had been approached by GUNS N' ROSES about going on tour together....October 1, 2002
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W.A.S.P. Tour Cancelled?
Despite Metal Blade Records' assertion last week that ENGINE's upcoming North American tour with W.A.S.P. was still most definitely on, there are strong indications that Blackie and co. have indeed pulled the plug on the trek. Many of the ticket holders who had purchased advance tickets via online o...September 30, 2002
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GENE HOGLAN Forced To Skip 'Surprise' DARK ANGEL Performance
Drummer Gene Hoglan will be unable to participate in the rumored DARK ANGEL "surprise" appearance at the KREATOR/DESTRUCTION gig at The Galaxy Theater in Santa Ana, California on September 30th, guitarist Jim Durkin has informed BLABBERMOUTH.NET. "But as to not disappoint anyone who will be there ea...September 27, 2002
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DARK FUNERAL Issue Official Statement About Cancelled Australian Tour
Sweden's DARK FUNERAL have issued an official statement in an attempt to clear up the misunderstanding about the band's alleged canceled tour of Australia and the derogatory statements and comments the Australian promoter has been distributing to the press about the group and the way they conduct th...September 21, 2002
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