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Former OLD MAN'S CHILD Touring Keyboardist Joins THE GRAND ALCHEMIST
Former OLD MAN'S CHILD touring keyboardist Vidvandre has joined Norwegian symphonic progressive black metallers GRAND ALCHEMIST. The group's debut album, entitled Intervening Coma-Celebration, was recorded at Elg studios and is scheduled for release on July 8th through Sound Riot Records. For more i...June 24, 2002
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ECHO DRAIN Accuse JASON NEWSTED Of Cybersquatting
More details have emerged about the lawsuit filed by Dallas-based ECHO DRAIN against former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted, his post-METALLICA band ECHOBRAIN, and Newsted's Chophouse Records over the two bands' similar-sounding names. In addition to alleging that fans are confusing the two groups a...June 24, 2002
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LAMB OF GOD To Headline North Carolina's METAL NATION: THE GATHERING Festival
LAMB OF GOD have been confirmed as the headliners of the Metal-Nation: The Gathering Festival, which is scheduled to take place on June 28-30 in Raleigh, North Carolina. LAMB OF GOD will headline the opening night of the festival on Friday, June 28th. Other acts set to appear at the event include BE...June 15, 2002
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REARVIEW MIRROR Land GEOFF TATE Opening Slot
Iowa's REARVIEW MIRROR are set to open up for QUEENSRŸCHE frontman GEOFF TATE at Orbit Room in Grand Rapids, Michigan on July 2nd and Saint Andrews Hall in Detroit on July 3rd. For more information on the group, visit their official web site at this location. ...June 14, 2002
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AEROSMITH Announce More US Dates
AEROSMITH have added more than 30 dates to their North American tour, which, as previously reported, kicks off on August 13th in Holmdel, New Jersey. KID ROCK and RUN DMC will also be on the bill for the trek, which is scheduled to wrap on November 14th in Mountain View, California. The confirmed da...June 14, 2002
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IZZY STRADLIN's Upcoming Solo CD Not The Much-Anticipated GNR Reunion
Former GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Izzy Stradlin's upcoming solo album, entitled On Down The Road, is not the widely-anticipated collaboration between Izzy and ex-GNR bandmates Slash (guitar) and Duff McKagan (bass). Instead, the album features the same line-up as the one responsible for Izzy's River CD...June 14, 2002
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ROCK FEST 2002 Tour Gets Expanded
The first leg of the Rock Fest 2002 tour, featuring DOKKEN, RATT, WARRANT, FIREHOUSE and L.A. GUNS, has been expanded to include a few more dates. Confirmed shows so far are as follows: Jun. 20 – Fargo, ND @ Red River Valley Fair Jun. 21 - Cedar Rapids, IA @ Hitters Sports Park Jun. 22 ...June 9, 2002
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ALEX SKOLNICK TRIO To Embark On US Tour In Late Summer
New York's ALEX SKOLNICK TRIO, led by former TESTAMENT/SAVATAGE guitarist Alex Skolnick, will embark on the first of several tours in support of their album, Goodbye To Romance: Standards For A New Generation in late August/early September. According to Skolnick, "this has been the subject of much p...June 6, 2002
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QUEENSRŸCHE Frontman Adds More Solo Dates
QUEENSRŸCHE frontman GEOFF TATE has announced additional dates as part of his upcoming headlining tour. The confirmed shows so far are as follows: Jun. 22 - Seattle, WA @ Sky Church Jun. 25 - Colorado Springs, CO @ Colorado Music Hall Jun. 26 - Denver, CO @ Gothic Jun. 27 - Omaha, NE @ Ranch ...June 6, 2002
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DREAM THEATER, JOE SATRIANI, KING'S X: Additional Dates Announced
Additional dates for the forthcoming US tour featuring DREAM THEATER, JOE SATRIANI and KING'S X have been released. The confirmed shows so far are as follows: Aug. 08 - Phoenix, AZ @ Dodge Theater Aug. 09 - San Diego, CA @ Humphrey's By The Bay Aug. 10 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Greek Theater ...June 3, 2002
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METALLICA Reschedule Launch Party For Web Site
The following comes to us courtesy of METALLICA's official web site at www.metallica.com: "Last year Metallica.com held a contest to celebrate the launch of the new website. 110 lucky winners were drawn. What was the prize? Well, 10 of those were Grand Prize winners who received a paid trip to San F...June 1, 2002
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PRONG Join DANZIG US Tour
PRONG have replaced MARDUK as the main support on the upcoming DANZIG North American tour, which is scheduled to kick off tomorrow, June 1st in Phoenix, Arizona. The confirmed dates so far are as follows: Jun. 01 - Phoenix, AZ @ Celebrity Theatre Jun. 02 - Albequerque, NM @ Midnight Rodeo Jun. 04 -...May 31, 2002
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GRAND MAGUS Prepare To Record New CD
Sweden's GRAND MAGUS, featuring current SPIRITUAL BEGGARS frontman Janne Christoffersson, will record their next studio CD at the end of the year for an early 2003 release. In other news, the group will perform at Rabbit Fighter in Stockholm on June 12th. ...May 30, 2002
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QUEENSRŸCHE Frontman Announces Additional Solo Dates
QUEENSRŸCHE frontman GEOFF TATE has announced additional dates as part of his upcoming headlining tour. The confirmed shows so far are as follows: Jun. 22 - Seattle, WA @ Sky Church Jun. 26 - Denver, CO @ Gothic Jun. 27 - Omaha, NE @ Ranch Bowl Jun. 29 - Bottineau, ND @ Festival Show Jun. ...May 27, 2002
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TRANSPORT LEAGUE Strike Back With "Grand Amputation"
Sweden's TRANSPORT LEAGUE have just issued a brand new EP, entitled Grand Amputation, through their own Hoffa Communications via MNW distribution in Scandinavia. An impressive exercise in post-MACHINE HEAD groove-laden crunch with more than a fair share of melody throw in for good measure, Grand Amp...May 27, 2002