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NATIONAL NAPALM SYNDICATE Reform, Prepare To Record
Finnish speed/thrash metal legends NATIONAL NAPALM SYNDICATE have reformed and are set to enter the studio next month to begin work on a new album. The group's current lineup includes the original guitar duo — J. Kyrö and M. Jokikokko — who were responsible for composing all of the group's early mat...February 14, 2003
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EXODUS Reunite With ZETRO SOUZA, Prepare To Record New Album
Veteran San Francisco Bay Area thrashers EXODUS have been rejoined by vocalist Steve "Zetro" Souza and are preparing to enter the studio with producer Andy Sneap (MACHINE HEAD, STUCK MOJO, SKINLAB) to record their first studio album in 11 years. "[Zetro and the rest of the band] had some great talks...February 13, 2003
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OMNIUM GATHERUM Secure North/South American Release For Full-Length Debut
Finland's OMNIUM GATHERUM will issue their full-length debut, "Spirits and August Light", through Nuclear Blast Records in the U.S. and Hellion Records in South America. The album, which was recorded and mixed at Sonic Pump studios by Nino Laurenne and mastered at Finnvox studios by Mika Jussila, is...February 10, 2003
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AKERCOCKE Complete Recordings For 'Choronzon'
The U.K. Satanic black/death metal band AKERCOCKE have finalized the track listing for their third album, "Choronzon", tentatively due in late spring. The band completed the recordings for the CD in late December and currently are in discussions with "numerous producers" about mixing the effort, whi...February 6, 2003
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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH: It's CRUNCH TIME Again!
METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich has posted the following update to the "Jump In The Studio" section of the band's official web site: "Not much to report today. Not much to report today??!! What the fuck kind of a site are we running here? Somebody give me some fucking information here. Oh..it is suppo...January 30, 2003
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CRUACHAN Announce Newest Member Addition
Ireland's CRUACHAN have announced the addition to the group's lineup of a new full-time band member, Ed Gilbert. "Ed, who has been playing with us for over a year now as our guest, has now become a full-time member of the band," the group said in an official statement. "A lot of you have probably .....January 24, 2003
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OMNIUM GATHERUM To Film Video
Finland's OMNIUM GATHERUM will film a video for the track "Writhen" at the end of this month. "Writhen" comes off the group's upcoming full-length debut, "Spirits and August Light", due in March through England's Rage Of Achilles Records. It was recorded and mixed at Sonic Pump studios by Nino Laure...January 20, 2003
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DOWN/CROWBAR Guitarist Joins VALUME NOB
DOWN/CROWBAR guitarist Kirk Windstein has joined New Orleans' VALUME NOB as the band's temporary bassist. Windstein, who recently commenced the songwriting process for the next CROWBAR album, made his live debut with the group on Friday (Jan. 17) at Dixie Taverne in New Orleans and will reportedly b...January 20, 2003
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ELENIUM Sign With RAGE OF ACHILLES
Finland's ELENIUM have inked a deal with England's Rage Of Achilles Records. The group's full-length debut will be recorded in July at Sonic Pump studios. A late 2003 release is expected. ...January 16, 2003
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OMNIUM GATHERUM To Support CHILDREN OF BODOM In Finland
Finland's OMNIUM GATHERUM will support CHILDREN OF BODOM at the following dates: Mar. 27 – Lutakko – Jyväskylä, FIN Apr. 05 – Nosturi – Helsinki, FIN In other news, the band recently inked a licensing agreement with Hot Rockin' Records for the Japanese release of their full-length debut, "Spirits an...January 14, 2003
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100 DEMONS Record New Material
Connecticut's 100 DEMONS, featuring new singer Pete Morcey (formerly of HIGHER FORCE/FORCED REALITY),recently demoed some new material at Planet Z studios with producer Zeuss (HATEBREED, SHADOWS FALL). The group will be performing the following live dates during January/February: Jan. 31 - El N Gee...January 14, 2003
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CRUACHAN Book Studio Time
Ireland's CRUACHAN have booked Sonic studios in Dublin from March 29 to May 11 to record their next album, tentatively due in the fall through Hammerheart Records. The band's last album, "Folk-Lore", was released in 2002. ...January 14, 2003
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SILVERGINGER 5 To Record New CD In March
SILVERGINGER 5, the band featuring THE WILDHEARTS frontman Ginger and former ELECTRIC BOYS guitarist/vocalist Conny Bloom, will record their new album in March. "Lots of melodies, riffs & sonic madness to look out for!" states Bloom via his official web site. ...January 13, 2003
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THE WHO's PETE TOWNSHEND: 'I Am No Paedophile'
THE WHO guitarist Pete Townshend has admitted paying to download child porn from the internet. But the rock legend denied being a paedophile and claimed he only purchased the obscene material as research for a book. Townshend spoke out after reports said a rock star was at the center of an internati...January 13, 2003
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ALTARIA Complete Recording, Begin Mixing Full-Length Debut
Finnish melodic metal band ALTARIA, featuring SONATA ARCTICA guitarist Jani Liimatainen, have completed the backing and harmony vocal tracks for their debut album, "Invitation", and are currently taking care of "additional recordings and other small details and minor fixes" before beginning to mix t...January 9, 2003