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THE HAUNTED Confirm Greek Dates
As first reported here on Monday, Swedish high-energy thrashers THE HAUNTED have now officially confirmed their participation in a two-date Greek mini-tour alongside veteran San Francisco Bay Area thrashers EXODUS and Germany's TANKARD. The dates are as follows: Dec. 14 – Thessaloniki, GRE @ Hydrogi...August 28, 2002
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HAMMERFALL To Release Two Versions Of Single
Sweden's HAMMERFALL will issue their new single, "Hearts On Fire", in two separate versions — "a regular audio single, of course, but also a DVD single with a 'Behind The Scenes' feature of the video recording (among other extra goodies)," according to guitarist Oscar Dronjak. Both are expected to r...August 26, 2002
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FEAR FACTORY Bassist Assumes Guitarist Role In Revamped Band
Christian Olde Wolbers, who handled the bass duties in FEAR FACTORY for the last nine years of the group's existence, has assumed the role of guitarist in the newly-revamped version of the band, which also includes drummer Raymond Herrera and vocalist Burton C. Bell, BLABBERMOUTH.NET can exclusively...August 26, 2002
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MESHUGGAH Confirmed For Next Leg Of TOOL Tour
As first reported here on August 11th, MESHUGGAH have now confirmed that they will join TOOL on the next leg of their North American tour. So far the following dates have been announced: Oct. 02 - Seattle WA - Key Arena Oct. 03 - Boise ID - Idaho Center Oct. 06 - Edmonton, ...August 24, 2002
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UPDATE: DARK TRANQUILLITY Possible Replacement For LACUNA COIL On IN FLAMES Tour
As first posted here as a rumor two days ago, Italy's LACUNA COIL have now officially backed out of the proposed North American mini-tour featuring IN FLAMES, SENTENCED and KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, a spokesperson for the band's label, Century Media Records, has confirmed to BLABBERMOUTH.NET. Sweden's DARK...August 17, 2002
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DROWNING POOL Bus Auction "Hoax" Pulled From EBay
The tour bus in which DROWNING POOL frontman Dave Williams was found dead Wednesday afternoon was never for sale despite the fact that someone claiming to own the bus was attempting to sell it online through auction site eBay on Thursday, August 15th for $650,000, according to the tour bus company,...August 16, 2002
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STATIC-X To Launch Comic Book At California's FANGORIA Convention
STATIC-X members Tripp Eisen, Tony Campos and Ken Jay will join horror/comic artist Jay Fotos at the launching of their new comic book STATIC-X: MACHINE from Chaos! Comics at the FANGORIA Weekend of Horrors convention in Pasadena. California on Saturday, August 17th. Members of the band will be sign...August 16, 2002
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DARK FUNERAL Confirm DOMINION's Departure, Vow To Carry On
Sweden's DARK FUNERAL have officially confirmed the departure of guitarist Dominion from the group's ranks (as first reported here on August 11th). The following is a statement from bassist/vocalist Emperor Magus Caligula: "It's a sad day for DARK FUNERAL. Dominion, our brother and long-time friend...August 15, 2002
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OZZY OSBOURNE Makes Deathbed Vow To Cancer Mom
The following article appeared in today's edition of the New York Post: In an emotional deathbed vow, big-hearted rocker OZZY OSBOURNE kissed a single mom stricken with cancer and told her he'd fund every need of her teenage son, family members said yesterday. Osbourne and his wife, Sharon, made the...August 15, 2002
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DARK FUNERAL Part With Guitarist DOMINION
Swedish black metallers DARK FUNERAL have parted ways with guitarist Dominion, who left the group "to pursue other musical avenues," a band representative has told BLABBERMOUTH.NET. "They are looking at other people right now but nothing is set yet [in terms of a permanent replacement]." In other ne...August 11, 2002
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SABATON To Issue "Metalizer" In The Fall
Sweden's SABATON will issue their new album, entitled Metalizer, via Underground Symphony Records later this fall. The album will feature eleven tracks in the standard issue, while the special digipak release will include a bonus track. The cover artwork for the album was conceived by world-famous a...August 11, 2002
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PAUL SAMSON: 1953-2002
Guitarist Paul Samson, leader and founder of the seminal NWOBHM act SAMSON, passed away at his Norfolk, England home during the afternoon of Friday, August 9th following a lengthy battle with cancer. Paul was 49 years old. Anyone wishing to express his/her sympathies can do so by signing Samson's of...August 11, 2002
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SEPULTURA Set Release Dates For Live CD, DVD
SEPULTURA's forthcoming live CD, entitled Under A Pale Grey Sky, is scheduled for release on September 24th through Roadrunner Records. As previously reported, Under A Pale Grey Sky is a recorded document of the last-ever performance of the classic SEPULTURA line-up of Max Cavalera (guitar/vocals),...August 7, 2002
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MACHINE HEAD Commence Mixing Live CD
MACHINE HEAD's as-yet-untitled live CD is currently being mixed by Colin Richardson and looks set to be completed by August 23rd, according to Roadrunner Records UK. An October 22nd release is expected. As reported here back on January 1st, the album was recorded at London's Brixton Academy on Decem...August 7, 2002
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H.I.M. Launch Web Site For American Market
Finland's H.I.M. have launched an official web site for the American market under the band moniker HER at this location. As previously reported, H.I.M. recently serviced their European smash single, "Join Me", to US stations under the group moniker HER after they were threatened with legal action by...July 23, 2002