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Status Conference Scheduled In GREAT WHITE Nightclub Fire

The Associated Press is reporting that a pre-trial conference is scheduled for this afternoon in The Station nightclub fire criminal case. The status conference is for Jeffrey and Michael Derderian, the owners of the West Warwick club where 100 people died in a 2003 fire ignited by a rock band’s pyr...

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CRIMINAL Announce New Bassist

Anglo-Chilean thrashers CRIMINAL have announced Staff Glover as their new bass player, following the departure of original member Juan "Kato" Cueto. Glover had already stepped in during CRIMINAL's 2004 European tour with SIX FEET UNDER. "It's a pity things didn’t work out with Kato, but his heart wa...

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CRIMINAL, JACK SLATER, KORPIKLAANI Confirmed For Germany's UP FROM THE GROUND Festival

CRIMINAL, JACK SLATER and KORPIKLAANI have been confirmed for the Up From The Ground festival, set to take place August 25-26 in Gemünden, Germany. The festival billing is shaping up as follows (in alphabetical order): CRIMINAL GOD DETHRONED GOREFEST HEARSE JACK SLATER JAPANISCHE KAMPFHÖRSPIELE KORP...

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GREAT WHITE: Families Of Victims Mark Nightclub Fire Anniversary

TheBostonChannel.com is reporting that family and friends are remembering 100 people who died at a GREAT WHITE concert at a Rhode Island nightclub fire three years ago. NewsCenter 5's Shiba Russell reported that a memorial service was held Sunday (Feb. 19) on the site of the Station nightclub fire i...

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GREAT WHITE: Weekend Events Planned To Commemorate Third Anniversary Of Nightclub Fire

The Associated Press has issued the following report: Families and friends of those who perished in a Feb. 20, 2003 nightclub fire are expected to gather at a memorial service this weekend to remember their loved ones. The service and a ceremony for a new award that pays tribute to fire victims, sur...

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Report: Arrest Made In Stabbings Outside Pennsylvania Punk Concert

The Citizens' Voice is reporting that police have arrested a man suspected of seriously injuring two men in a stabbing outside a punk concert in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania during a Jan. 7 brawl. Both victims and several eye witnesses identified the suspect as Jason R. Honeywell, investigators said....

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Former CRADLE OF FILTH Bassist To Tour With GRIMFIST

Robin Eaglestone (ex-CRADLE OF FILTH, CRIMINAL) will be playing bass for GRIMFIST on their upcoming No Mercy Festivals European tour with CANNIBAL CORPSE, KATAKLYSM, FINNTROLL and LEGION OF THE DAMNED. "I have only played a few shows with GRIMFIST to date so understandably I am pleased to hear that...

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Report: RUSH Lawsuit Alleges LIFESON's Arrest Hurt Full Band

Chris W. Colby of the Naples Daily News has issued the following report: With all three members of the world-famous rock group RUSH now suing members of the Collier County Sheriff's Office and the hotel where their guitarist was hurt, the legal battle that began after a New Year's Eve 2003 party con...

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Former CRIMINAL Keyboardist Launches COLD LAZARUS

Former ENTWINED/CRIMINAL keyboardist Mark Royce has announced the formation of his new band COLD LAZARUS. Commented Mark: "It is great to be back in a band after leaving CRIMINAL, and COLD LAZARUS play exactly the sort of music I love... heavy, catchy, full-on metal! After recording and touring with...

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GRIMFIST Added To NO MERCY FESTIVALS European Tour

Norway's GRIMFIST have been added to the No Mercy Festivals European tour, set to take place in April. Also appearing on the bill are CANNIBAL CORPSE, KATAKLYSM, FINNTROLL and LEGION OF THE DAMNED. Confirmed dates are as follows: Apr. 04 - Essen, GER @ Zeche Carl Apr. 05 - Ludwigsburg, GER @ Rockfab...

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GORGOROTH: Polish Authorities Drop Investigation Over Controversial Gig

In February 2004, GORGOROTH was at the center of controversy in Poland following a scandalous live performance in a TV studio in the city of Krakow. The Norwegian black metal band were investigated for causing religious offense after a show that included dozens of sheep heads on stakes, a literal bl...

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GRIMFIST: 'The Power' Video Posted Online

Norway's GRIMFIST have posted their video for the track "The Power" at their official web site. Check it out: .MPG (42 MB),.AVI (22 MB). The clip was shot with David Palser (CRADLE OF FILTH, ANATHEMA, MY DYING BRIDE) and Morgana. Joining the group on bass for the video shoot was ...

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COURT TV Asks To Televise Trial Of Former GREAT WHITE Tour Manager

The Associated Press is reporting that Court TV has asked permission to televise the first criminal trial arising from the 2003 Station nightclub fire. Former GREAT WHITE tour manager Daniel Biechele (BEEK'-lee) faces 200 counts of involuntary manslaughter. He's accused of setting off the pyrotechni...

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Trial Date Set For GREAT WHITE's Former Tour Manager

The Associated Press has issued the following report: A judge set a May 1 trial date for one of three men charged in a 2003 nightclub fire that killed 100 people. Daniel Biechele, the former tour manager for the rock band GREAT WHITE, faces 200 counts of involuntary manslaughter. He lit the pyrotech...

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VINNIE PAUL's Attorney: 'Inadequate Security' At Columbus Club Led To DIMEBAG's Death

Attorney Gerald Leeseberg, who represents "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott's brother/bandmate, DAMAGEPLAN drummer Vinnie Paul, DAMAGEPLAN tour manager Chris Paluska and drum tech John Brooks, has confirmed to MTV.com that the trio have filed a lawsuit against the Columbus, Ohio, club where Dimebag was kille...