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ANGEL DUST: Is The End Near?
German power metallers ANGEL DUST appear to have imploded over ego clashes and money disagreements, causing bassist Frank Banx to announce his decision to relocate to the US and start up a new version of the group with guitarist Ritchie Wilkison and an as-yet-unnamed new drummer and singer. "ANGEL D...July 29, 2002
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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist MARTY FRIEDMAN: What I Did On My Recent Japanese Trip
Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman has just returned from a short Japanese trip where he conducted a couple of clinics and made several other public appearances. "I just co-hosted this awesome HM/HR annual contest with Heavy Metal God Masa Ito in Tokyo," Friedman wrote on his official web site...July 28, 2002
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AEROSMITH To Record Blues Album?
AEROSMITH are seriously contemplating the possibility of recording a "blues" album for release sometime next year, according to drummer Joey Kramer, who made the surprising announcement during an online chat via USA Today.com. "It's in the talking stages right now," the drummer revealed. ...July 24, 2002
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EXCITER: Regrouped And Ready To Thrash Again
EXCITER have posted the following message on their official web site: "After months of being dormant since [frontman] Jacques [Belanger]'s departure back in September, EXCITER has regrouped. A couple of months ago, we put the word out that we're searching for a new vocalist. This has generated inter...July 20, 2002
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REVELATION Confirmed For Germany's DOOM SHALL RISE Festival
The reformed classic REVELATION line-up of Dennis Cornelius (vocals/ guitar),Jim Hunter (bass) and Steve Branagan (drums)—accompanied by ex-OVERSOUL guitarist Chris Greenway—has been confirmed for the first-ever European two-day doom metal festival, dubbed Doom Shall Rise, to be held in Crailsheim,...July 19, 2002
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STEEL PROPHET Part Ways With Vocalist RICK MYTHIASIN
Nuclear Blast recording artists STEEL PROPHET have parted ways with vocalist Rick Mythiasin due to "musical and personal differences". The split was reportedly amicable and the remaining members of STEEL PROPHET would like to wish Mythiasin all the best in his future musical endeavors. As for the fu...July 17, 2002
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KREATOR, DESTRUCTION, CEPHALIC CARNAGE, DECEMBER: More Dates Added
Several shows were added to the upcoming North American tour featuring KREATOR, DESTRUCTION, CEPHALIC CARNAGE, and DECEMBER. Confirmed dates so far are as follows: Sep. 12 - South Amboy, NJ @ Krome Sep. 13 - Brooklyn, NY @ L'Amour Sep. 14 - Attleboro, MA @ Jarrod's Sep. 15 - Poughkeepsie, NY @ The C...July 17, 2002
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THRESHOLD To Premier New Material At Upcoming Dates
UK progressive metallers THRESHOLD will preview several new songs during their upcoming European dates, in addition to performing "some old songs which the band haven't played live for years", according to the group's official newsletter. In the meantime, material is being compiled for the limited-e...July 10, 2002
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KREATOR, DESTRUCTION, CEPHALIC CARNAGE, DECEMBER: More Dates Announced
A bunch of dates for the upcoming North American tour featuring KREATOR, DESTRUCTION, CEPHALIC CARNAGE, and DECEMBER have been announced (courtesy of Pollstar). They are as follows: Sep. 12 - South Amboy, NJ @ Krome Sep. 13 - Brooklyn, NY @ L'Amour Sep. 14 - Attleboro, MA @ Jarrod's Sep. 16 - Montre...July 9, 2002
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PROGPOWER USA III Officially Sold Out!
ProgPower USA III has officially SOLD OUT of all tickets in less than 6 days! The show, to be held in Atlanta Georgia on November 15th and 16th, will feature the following "all-star" line up: BLIND GUARDIAN GAMMA RAY ANGRA PAIN OF SALVATION READING ZERO THRESHOLD DEVIN TOWNSEND ZERO HOUR SILENT FORC...July 8, 2002
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THE SCORPIONS: Attack Of The Flying Vs!
The following press release comes to us courtesy of www.gibson.com: Rudolph Schenker and Matthias Jabs, rhythm and lead guitarists for German rock band THE SCORPIONS, made an impromptu visit to Gibson USA in Nashville on Monday, June 17th. In town for a Tuesday show, Schenker and Jabs were excited t...June 26, 2002
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MESHUGGAH Complete Work On "Nothing", August Release Expected
MESHUGGAH have completed work on their long-awaited new CD, entitled Nothing, for an August release through Nuclear Blast Records. The group's first disc of new material since 1998's Chaosphere was produced by the band at Dug-Out Studios in Uppsala, Sweden, and at their home studio just outside Stoc...June 26, 2002
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CHUCK SCHULDINER: Collection Of Lyrics Available In Book Form
Jane Schuldiner, the mother of late DEATH/CONTROL DENIED frontman Chuck Schuldiner, has posted the following message via DEATH's official web site: "Dear friends and fans, during the spring of 2001 Chuck received a book written by a fan in Iran. This book is a collection of Chuck's songs in English...June 24, 2002
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DEEP PURPLE's IAN GILLAN: JON LORD To Return For UK Tour
DEEP PURPLE frontman Ian Gillan has confirmed plans for former keyboardist Jon Lord to join the group for the upcoming UK tour. "I have it on good authority, i.e. from Jon Lord, that he will be joining us for the UK dates in September," stated Gillan. "Given the circumstances then and now, we've all...June 22, 2002
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HATE ETERNAL Drummer Releases First Video Lesson
HATE ETERNAL drummer Derek Roddy's first video lesson has been completed and is ready to ship. With a running time of approximately 45 minutes, the video contains exercises that are designed to help budding drummers gain endurance, strength, and speed. Also included is a daily 30-minute workout for...June 17, 2002
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