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ABSU Part Ways With EQUITANT IFERNAIN

ABSU have parted ways with bassist/vocalist Equitant Ifernain and are currently seeking a replacement. Here is drummer/co-founder Proscriptor McGovern's official statement on the matter: "On behalf of ABSU and myself, we are unfortunate to announce the departure of co-founder/guitarist/bassist/songw...
June 16, 2002
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IRON MAIDEN Drummer Nicko McBrain Gives His Life To Christ

Seems like there's more to the previously-reported collaboration between former ANTHRAX guitarist Dan Spitz and IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain than meets the eye. Cross Rhythms, a UK Christian Music Resource, posted the following article in February of this year (all quotes taken from a Willow Cr...
June 4, 2002
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MARDUK Cancel US Tour—Again!

Swedish black metallers MARDUK have once again cancelled plans to tour the US as a result of their inability to secure the proper paperwork from the American Embassy to enable them to enter the country legally. Here is the band's official statement on the matter: "MARDUK still has not been granted t...
May 30, 2002
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DEVIN TOWNSEND: The Latest Update

An update from the wacky world of DEVIN TOWNSEND (i.e. STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, PHYSICIST, OCEAN MACHINE, etc.): Some good and bad news regarding the tour is that Chris Valagao who was to be the new keyboard player in STRAPPING YOUNG LAD has had to leave due to his commitments to ZIMMERS HOLE and his wo...
May 23, 2002
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TROUBLE: More Live Photos/Videos Posted Online

Additional pictures and videos of the reunited TROUBLE performing live on May 3rd and 4th at RockHouse USA (formerly Riley's Rock House) in Aurora, Illinois can be viewed at this location. ...
May 10, 2002
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Former MEGADETH Bassist Announces Formation Of Music Production Company

Former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson has posted the following message at www.davidellefson.com: "I'm excited to announce my new music production company designed to develop and sign bands. All styles are welcome, and if you think you've got what it takes, I'd love to hear your demo or CD. Please i...
May 9, 2002
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TROUBLE Reunion Photos Online

Pictures of the reunited TROUBLE performing live on May 4th at RockHouse USA (formerly Riley's Rock House) in Aurora, Illinois can be viewed at this location. ...
May 8, 2002
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SINERGY Singer, Former Bassist Issue Separate Statements Regarding Split

SINERGY frontwoman Kimberly Goss and former bassist Marco Hietala (currently in NIGHTWISH) have both issued follow-up statements yesterday regarding the announcement made by Goss two days ago that Hietala was fired from the group amid speculation and accusations about NIGHTWISH's future. Here are th...
May 7, 2002
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TROUBLE Perform First Full-Length Shows Since Rejoining Forces

Veteran Chicago doomsters TROUBLE made a triumphant return to the live stage on May 3rd and May 4th at RockHouse USA (formerly Riley's Rock House) in Aurora, Illinois when they performed their first full-length headlining sets since reuniting with vocalist Eric Wagner early last year. By all account...
May 6, 2002
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ARCH ENEMY: Cooking Up New Riffs!

Words of wisdom from ARCH ENEMY guitarist Michael Amott: "We are back home in Sweden after a hectic weekend in the USA, the 2 festivals we played were chaotic, stressful and…FUN! As always, these festivals with a million bands playing are a bit crazy from an organizational point of view, but the sho...
April 30, 2002
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SINERGY To Tour USA In The Fall

An update on SINERGY's upcoming US touring activities from the group's official web site: “[SINERGY frontwoman] Kimberly [Goss] has spoken with SINERGY's U.S. booking agent about the best possibilities for their first tour in that region. After several delays due to SINERGY's other touring obligatio...
April 19, 2002
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W.A.S.P.'s BLACKIE LAWLESS To Partake In AOL Chat

USAToday.com will host an online live chat with W.A.S.P. mainman Blackie Lawless on April 18th at 8:00 PM USA Eastern time to discuss the band's involvement with the upcoming VH1 PMRC docu-drama Warning: Parental Advisory and the current state of music. Log onto http://talk.usatoday.com for details....
April 17, 2002
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Guitarist, Vocalist From Classic KROKUS Line-Up Reunite In Band's Latest Incarnation

Guitarist Fernando Von Arb and vocalist Marc Storace, both members of the most celebrated early-'80s-era line-up of the Swiss rockers KROKUS, have officially reunited in the group's latest incarnation, which is currently recording a new album at Soundlake Studio in Lausanne, Switzerland for a summer...
April 8, 2002
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PITCHSHIFTER To Support BAD RELIGION In May

PITCHSHIFTER will support BAD RELIGION at the following UK shows: May 10 - London, UK @ Brixton Academy May 11 - Manchester, UK @ University May 12 - Glasgow, UK @ Barrowlands May 13 - Birmingham, UK @ Academy May 15 - Dublin, UK @ Ambassador “We're looking at heading off to the USA in ...
April 6, 2002
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CRADLE OF FILTH To Issue "Heavy, Left Handed and Candid" Home Video

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: EXTREME METAL COLOSSUS CRADLE OF FILTH SPAWN LIVE DVD/VHS! The world's most notorious & lurid black metal band, CRADLE OF FILTH, is taking the next evolutionary step to infecting the masses with their often-shocking yet vibrant presence. The band is bringing their singular...
April 5, 2002