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CRISIS Confirmed For France's FURY FEST
According to the CRISIS fan site FiresOfSorrow, CRISIS have been confirmed for the 2005 edition of the Fury Fest, set to take place June 24-26 in Le Mans, France. The list of bands currently scheduled to appear at the festival is as follows: 999 7SECONDS AMON AMARTH ANOREXIA NERVOSA ANTIFLAG ARCH EN...February 20, 2005
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Late AC/DC Singer BON SCOTT To Be Inducted Into West Australian Music Hall Of Fame
Simon Collins of the West Australian is reporting that Perth-raised former AC/DC singer Bon Scott is to be inducted into the WA Music Industry Association's Hall of Fame — nearly 25 years to the day after he was found dead in a car in London. Scott still inspires fervor among fans headbanging along...February 18, 2005
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ANTHRAX: 'Among The Living' Lineup Confirmed For SWEDEN ROCK Festival
ANTHRAX's legendary "Among the Living" lineup has been confirmed for the Sweden Rock festival, set to be held June 9-11 in Sölvesborg, Sweden. The complete list of artists currently scheduled to perform at the festival is as follows: A.C.T ACCEPT ANTHRAX ("Among the Living" lineup) BEHEMOTH BLACK LA...February 17, 2005
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MEGADETH Confirmed For SWEDEN ROCK Festival
MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine announced at Tuesday night's (Feb. 15) concert in Stockholm that the band will be playing at this year's Sweden Rock festival — presumably as the third headliner along with MÖTLEY CRÜE and ACCEPT. The 2005 edition of the Sweden Rock festival will be held June 9-11 in S...February 15, 2005
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BORKNAGAR To Record Acoustic Album
BORKNAGAR mainman Oystein G. Brun has issued the following statement regarding the group's current status: "Dear fans and associates, 'Having created epic metal for several years now, an idea and a vision has arisen within the BORKNAGAR camp, and we hereby want to inform you about how it will affect...February 15, 2005
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SLAYER: More Details Surface About AMERICAN's New Deal With WARNER
According to Hits Daily Double, Rick Rubin finalized a deal with Warner Bros. Records to house American Recordings — home to veteran Los Angeles thrashers SLAYER — last Wednesday (Feb. 9). Sources inside Warner Music Group say that U.S. head of Warner Music Group, Lyor Cohen, was taking bows while h...February 15, 2005
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Drummer MARK ZONDER Talks About His Current Status With FATES WARNING
FATES WARNING drummer Mark Zonder recently gave an interview to the group's official web site about his current status with the band, his drumming technique and his other projects, among other topics. Several excerpts from the interview follow: Q: The Official statement regarding your involvement wi...February 14, 2005
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STATUS QUO, LANA LANE, WE Confirmed For SWEDEN ROCK Festival
STATUS QUO, LANA LANE and WE have been confirmed for the 2005 edition of the Sweden Rock festival, set to be held June 9-11 in Sölvesborg, Sweden. The complete list of artists currently scheduled to perform at the festival is as follows: A.C.T ACCEPT BEHEMOTH BLACK LABEL SOCIETY BLACKFOOT CANDLEMASS...February 13, 2005
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THE HAUNTED Replace METAL CHURCH At Poland's METALMANIA Festival
Swedish thrashers THE HAUNTED will replace METAL CHURCH on the billing of Poland's MetalMania festival, set to be held March 12 at the Spodek venue in Katowice. The complete billing for the festival is now as follows: Main stage: DARZAMAT DIES IRAE ANJ AMON AMARTH PAIN DARK FUNERAL KATATONIA THE HAU...February 12, 2005
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SLAYER's Record Label Finds New Home
The New York Post is reporting that Rick Rubin has signed a deal with Warner Bros. Records to house American Recordings — home to veteran Los Angeles thrashers SLAYER. This brings American back to its former home, following stops at Columbia and Island Def Jam. It also reconnects Rubin with Lyor Coh...February 12, 2005
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VELVET REVOLVER Guitarist Says Audience Reaction Matters Most
Launch Radio Networks is reporting that VELVET REVOLVER are nominated for three Grammy Awards this Sunday night, including Best Rock Album for "Contraband", Best Hard Rock Performance for "Slither", and Best Rock Song for "Fall to Pieces". But despite the nominations, the album sales figures, and th...February 11, 2005
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New NINE INCH NAILS Members Speak Out
Sp1at.com recently conducted brief interviews with new NINE INCH NAILS members Aaron North (guitar, ex-THE ICARUS LINE) and Alessandro Cortini (keyboards). Several interview excerpts follow: Sp1at.com: What is the status between you and THE ICARUS LINE? Aaron North: "I quit the band. I was over it....February 6, 2005
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GUNS N' ROSES To Tour Europe In The Summer?
GUNS N' ROSES bassist Tommy Stinson has hinted to Creative Loafing magazine in Atlanta that the band will be doing some European dates this summer. Asked about the current status of GUNS N' ROSES, Stinson said, "They're finishing up the mixing [of the new album] right now. Sorting out what songs are...February 6, 2005
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DREAM THEATER: New 'Official Bootlegs' Available For Pre-Order
Ytsejam Records is now accepting pre-orders for the latest installment of the DREAM THEATER "official bootlegs", which include: "When Day and Dream Unite" (available on both CD and DVD),"The Number of the Beast" (IRON MAIDEN's classic album performed in its entirety by DREAM THEATER on October 24,...February 5, 2005
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QUO VADIS Announce German Dates
Canadian technical metallers QUO VADIS have lined up a couple of German dates in support of their third album, "Defiant Imagination", out now on Skyscraper. They are as follows: Mar. 04 - Dortmund, GER @ FZW (The Darkrise Metal Night) Mar. 05 - Osnabruck, GER @ Duethalle (Bowels-Supper Fest III) Com...February 3, 2005
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