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VOIVOD Singer: 'JASON NEWSTED Simply Rules!'
VOIVOD vocalist Denis Belanger (a.k.a. Snake) has posted the following update to the "Diary" section of the band's official web site: "Hello everyone. Here I am at Ozzfest. It's incredible to think that I'm actually part of this great circus for BAD people. I love it. Here's a few words to resume th...July 9, 2003
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Former HELLOWEEN Drummer To Play Cover Gigs In Greece
VALANOS, the new hard rock/metal cover band featuring ex-HELLOWEEN/METALIUM drummer Mark Cross and former members of the Greek metal act SPITFIRE, will perform several gigs in Greece during July/August. The group's 90-minute set will include covers of various hard rock and metal classics, original t...July 4, 2003
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ONWARD Split Up!
Acclaimed power metallers ONWARD appear to have split up following a parting-of-the-ways with their label, Century Media Records. The following is the official statement on the matter from ONWARD guitarist Toby Knapp (as posted on the group's official web site): "Dear listeners, "In the last few yea...July 1, 2003
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NECRODEATH Complete Work On Fifth Album
Italian black/thrash pioneers NECRODEATH have completed work on their fifth album, "Ton(e)s Of Hate", at Outer Sounds studios in Rome, Italy with producer Giuseppe Orlando (NOVEMBRE). The CD, which was mastered at Mastering Room in Sweden, sees the group adopting a "more complex and experimental [ed...June 26, 2003
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DIABOLICAL MASQUERADE Writing Material For New Album
Sweden's DIABOLICAL MASQUERADE, the side-project of KATATONIA guitarist Anders Nyström (a.k.a. Blakkheim),are currently composing/recording material for their as-yet-untitled fifth album, tentatively due in late 2003/early 2004 through Avantgarde Music. The follow-up to 2001's "Death's Design" will...June 22, 2003
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Heavy Metal Is Music Of Choice For Discriminating Gay Couples
Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chretien on Thursday (June 19) introduced a bill to permit same-sex marriages, a move that follows court rulings in Canada striking down the country's definition of marriage because it specified a union between a man and a woman. Joel McConvey of Toronto's Eye Weekly exa...June 20, 2003
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KID ROCK Performs In The Persian Gulf: Photos Available
KID ROCK was among those who performed for the troops Wednesday night (June 18) at Camp Doha in Kuwait as part of the kickoff show of the USO (United Service Organization)'s Project Salute 2003, the first large-scale entertainment tour in the Persian Gulf since Operation Iraqi Freedom began. Check o...June 20, 2003
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Former HELLOWEEN Drummer Seeks Singer For New Project
Former HELLOWEEN/METALIUM drummer Mark Cross is working on a new project for the end of the year and is seeking a talented and experienced vocalist for it. All applicants should be confident and should have perfect English skills. Bios/MP3s can be sent to: [email protected]. In other news, Cross will...June 17, 2003
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Former POISON/MR. BIG Guitarist Signs European Solo Deal With FRONTIERS
Former POISON/MR. BIG guitarist Richie Kotzen has signed a solo deal with Frontiers Records for the European release of his newest solo effort, "Change". Richie started his career at the age of 17 when he released for Shrapnel Records his self-titled debut album gaining great attention from the medi...June 17, 2003
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SKEW SISKIN Announce New Drummer
Germany's SKEW SISKIN have acquired a new drummer by the name of Damien. "He's a real crazy bird and we feel that we made an excellent choice," the band said in an official statement. "His drum skills match what SKEW SISKIN's rhythms are about: Keith Moon meets Phil Rudd! A steady 4/4 rhythm with a...June 14, 2003
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Drummer HENRY RANTA Quits SOILWORK!
Drummer Henry Ranta has left Sweden's SOILWORK in order to dedicate more time to his personal life. "After playing in SOILWORK for five years, our dear friend and drummer Henry Ranta has decided that he can no longer continue to play in SOILWORK," the band said in an official statement announcing Ra...June 4, 2003
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CRADLE OF FILTH Singer Throws Tantrum At U.K. Awards Show
The following report was posted at the web site of the U.K.-based metal magazine Metal Hammer: "In a bizarre show of tantrum-throwing even by his own standards, CRADLE OF FILTH frontman Dani Filth was quite literally manhandled out of the Metal Hammer Awards after-show party after fisticuffs with a...June 4, 2003
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METALLICA To Offer Free Digital Downloads
METALLICA have partnered with Seattle DSL Online provider Speakeasy and developed Metallicavault.com, a web site that will contain hours of downloadable live recordings, demos and B-sides for free. Unlike many bands that offer free concert footage, song lyrics and music samples, Metallicavault.com's...June 3, 2003
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MOTÖRHEAD's LEMMY Gets Trademark Hat Back
The distinctive hat owned and worn by MOTÖRHEAD frontman Lemmy Kilmister has been returned to its rightful owner after it was stolen from the backstage area last May. "It's got everything still on it!" Lemmy waxed enthusiastically to Reality Check TV's Edward "Ace" Annese, referring to the various o...April 27, 2003
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FIREBIRD To Release 'No. 3' In Europe
Britain's FIREBIRD, the band led by former CARCASS/NAPALM DEATH guitarist Bill Steer, have set a June 2 European release date through SPV/Steamhammer Records for their new album, "No. 3". The CD, which was recorded at Berno Studios in Malmö, Sweden, was released in Japan in February through JVC Reco...April 23, 2003
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