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BEHEMOTH Add Session Bassist, Reveal Working Title For New CD
Polish black/death metallers BEHEMOTH have confirmed the departure of bassist Novy and have announced the addition of a new session bassist, Orion. Says guitarist/vocalist Nergal, "After three years of live contribution we parted our ways with Novy. He simply got a better offer from our countrymates...July 4, 2003
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CATTLE DECAPITATION To Team Up With DEICIDE, HATE ETERNAL, KRISIUN For Fall Tour
San Diego extreme metallers CATTLE DECAPITATION will be teaming up with DEICIDE, HATE ETERNAL and KRISIUN for a North American tour, tentatively set to kick off in November. As previously reported, CATTLE DECAPITATION have set "Humanure" as the title for their forthcoming full-length album, tentativ...July 3, 2003
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Former SAVATAGE Singer To Release CIRCLE II CIRCLE Debut In The U.S.
Returning to the realm of majestic heavy music after a three-year hiatus, former SAVATAGE vocalist and Tampa native Zak Stevens is prepared to unleash the debut album, "Watching In Silence", of his new band CIRCLE II CIRCLE through AFM Records (distributed in North America through The End Records) o...July 3, 2003
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KATAFALK Part Ways With Guitarist, Bassist
Holland's extreme death/thrashers KATAFALK have parted ways with guitarist Pier Abe and bassist Henk Jan due to "serious differences of opinion," according to a message posted on the group's official web site (www.katafalk.com). "They will pursue their musical ambitions elsewhere. Chris [guitar], Mi...June 26, 2003
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ALICE COOPER Names New CD
ALICE COOPER has set "The Eyes of Alice Cooper" as the title for his forthcoming CD, tentatively due in the fall. The album was produced by Andrew "Mudrock" Murdoch (GODSMACK, POWERMAN 5000) and was recorded in the same stripped-down manner as ALICE's demos. "I said, 'Mud, you've got to do this albu...June 24, 2003
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ALICE COOPER To Embark On 'Bare Bones' Tour
ALICE COOPER will embark on the "Bare Bones" tour in July, featuring nothing more than the instruments, the music and the musicians making it. The trek, which runs July 12-August 10, will allow Cooper to take his music to several markets previously unable to accommodate Alice's elaborate stage-show....June 14, 2003
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Former ANTHRAX Singer Jams With THE RHYTHM JUNKIES
Former ANTHRAX frontman Neil Turbin sang three sets with THE RHYTHM JUNKIES on Sunday Afternoon (June 8) at Starboard Attitude on the Redondo Beach Pier in California. THE RHYTHM JUNKIES, who perform mostly heavy rock and blues, consist of Mitch Perry (MSG, EDGAR WINTER, TALAS),Sean McNabb (QUIET R...June 10, 2003
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KILL II THIS Set American Release Date For 'Mass.[Down.]-Sin.(Drone.)'
Britain's KILL II THIS have set an October 7 American release date through Abstract Records for their new album, "Mass.[Down.]-Sin.(Drone.)". The CD, the group's first since their split with Visible Noise Records in 2001, was issued last month through Loudspeaker/PHD Records in the U.K. and M10 Reco...June 5, 2003
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FORCE OF EVIL: MP3 Clips Posted Online
FORCE OF EVIL, the new Danish all-star band featuring guitarist Michael Denner (ex-MERCYFUL FATE),guitarist Hank Shermann (MERCYFUL FATE),bassist Hal Patino (KING DIAMOND),drummer Bjarne Holm (MERCYFUL FATE),and vocalist Martin Steene (IRONFIRE),have posted two MP3 clips for download via the of...June 5, 2003
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COLD To Release New EP In The Winter
COLD plan to record an EP for release this winter with a number of special guests, including STAIND's Aaron Lewis and members of SEVENDUST. "ALICE IN CHAINS did 'Sap' and they had a bunch of their friends from like MUDHONEY and SOUNDGARDEN . . . join in," COLD frontman Scooter Ward told Launch. "[We...June 4, 2003
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PARAGON Finalize Track Listing For 'The Dark Legacy'
German melodic metallers PARAGON have finalized the track listing for their new album, "The Dark Legacy", due on July 28 through Remedy Records (distributed by Zomba). The follow-up to last year's critically-acclaimed "Law Of The Blade" CD will contain the following cuts: 01. The Legacy 02. Mirror O...June 3, 2003
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HYPOCRISY Explain Decision To Withdraw From X-MASS FESTIVALS
Sweden's HYPOCRISY, the band led by acclaimed metal producer and PAIN frontman Peter Tägtgren, have issued a statement explaining their decision to withdraw from the the upcoming X-Mass Festivals European tour, set to kick off on Dec. 7 in London, U.K. The band's statement reads as follows: "We sinc...June 2, 2003
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METALLICA Surprise Fans At Britain's DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL
Despite an official denial by the festival's organizers that they would be making a surprise appearance at the event, METALLICA performed a 10-song set at the Download music festival in Derbyshire, England on Sunday (June 1). Just 8,000 of the 40,000 people at the festival were able to see the show...June 1, 2003
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VADER, MASTER, BEHEMOTH Confirmed For Czech Republic's NUCLEAR STORM VIII Festival
VADER, MASTER, BEHEMOTH, HATESPHERE, and KOLDBORN are among the acts confirmed to appear at Nuclear Storm VIII, a two-day festival set to take place July 18-19 in Zopy, Czech Republic. The complete list of artists currently set to perform at the event is as follows: VADER BEHEMOTH HATESPHERE HYPNOS...May 30, 2003
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GAMMA RAY Perform At Spain's TORRES ROCK Festival
German power metallers GAMMA RAY played their first show of the year at Torres Rock Festival in Spain on Saturday (May 24). According to the group's official web site, "the band were in great shape and performed a set that was pretty similar to the 'Skeletons' tour set, just four or five songs were...May 29, 2003