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QUARTZ: Anthology Details Revealed
Sanctuary Records will release an anthology double-CD set from Birmingham heavy metal band QUARTZ this spring. Disc one comprises the entire 1977 Tony Iommi-produced "Quartz" album, including tracks featuring Iommi on lead guitar and "Sugar Rain", where the SABBATH riffmeister donates a flute solo....February 4, 2004
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MURDERDOLLS Singer Checks In With Solo Tour Update
MURDERDOLLS frontman Wednesday 13 has posted the following update on his official web site: "The week started off bad because we had an ice/snow storm here in [North Carolina]. This made it a difficult task to travel to rehearsals as well as the show on Thursday. However, we made it through mother n...February 4, 2004
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BILLY SHEEHAN Schedules Bass Clinics
Legendary bassist Billy Sheehan (DAVE LEE ROTH, MR. BIG, TALAS) has lined up a bunch of bass clinics (instructional seminars) in Southeast Asia in February. "I'm taking a break from my recording to do these, but I'll be right back to finishing my second solo CD, a new NIACIN CD, and much more when I...February 4, 2004
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FLESHGRIND To Play Indonesia
Illinois-based death metallers FLESHGRIND will perform a one-off concert in Bandung, Indonesia on August 1. "This is a first for FLESHGRIND, as we've never been in that area of the world before!" the band write on their web site. "Of course we are totally psyched and eager to actually perform on lit...February 3, 2004
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RHAPSODY: 'Best Of' Collection On The Way
Italian symphonic metal band RHAPSODY will have a "best of" CD released via their former label, Limb Music. Titled "Tales From The Emerald Sword Saga", the compilation comprises selected songs from all of their releases beginning with 1997's "Legendary Tales" and ending with 2002's "Power Of The Dra...February 3, 2004
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SEPULTURA Narrowly Avoid Tragedy At Brazilian Festival
SEPULTURA's performance at Festival de Verão in Salvador, Brazil Friday night (Jan. 30) almost turned into a tragedy when "a huge tower holding some advertisements, placed by the side of the stage, come down pushed by the rain and the wind," according to a posting on the band's web site. "It destroy...February 2, 2004
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KROKUS Set U.S. Release Date For 'Rock The Block'
Veteran Swiss hard rockers KROKUS have set a June 1 U.S. release date through Reality Entertainment for their latest studio album, "Rock the Block". A long-awaited U.S. "comeback" tour should follow in August. Commented KROKUS singer Marc Storace: "We're hoping to release and tour in the United Stat...January 29, 2004
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Former THIN LIZZY/MOTÖRHEAD Guitarist To Tour With FIVE FIFTEEN
Former THIN LIZZY/MOTÖRHEAD guitarist Brian "Robbo" Robertson will play a couple of dates as a special guest with FIVE FIFTEEN in Scandinavia at the end of February. FIVE FIFTEEN are out promoting their new album, "The Sensational Five Fifteen", with the line-up of Mika Jarvinen (guitar & vocals...January 28, 2004
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ALICE IN CHAINS: Two-Disc Retrospective Due In March
ALICE IN CHAINS' impressive legacy will be celebrated on a two-disc retrospective, "The Essential", due March 16 from Columbia/Legacy, according to Billboard.com. The 29-track album features familiar songs such as "Them Bones", "Rooster", "No Excuses", "Heaven Beside You", "Would?" and "I Stay Away"...January 27, 2004
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STRATOVARIUS Leader Talks About Lineup Changes, Next Album
STRATOVARIUS leader Timo Tolkki spoke to Finnish journalist Timo Isoaho of Sonera Plaza Kaista Thursday (January 22) about the group's recent lineup changes and the band's upcoming CD. The following are some of the highlights of that interview: On the departures of singer Timo Kotipelto and drummer...January 23, 2004
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G3 2004 European Tour Dates?
YNGWIE MALMSTEEN fan site Guitar Alchemy has posted what are believed to be the tentative dates for the upcoming G3 2003 tour of Europe, featuring Malmsteen, Joe Satriani and Steve Vai. They are as follows: Mar. 14 - Macumba - Madrid Mar. 15 - Sala Gares - Pamplona Mar. 16 - Bikini Club ...January 20, 2004
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MOB RULES Name New Album
German melodic metallers MOB RULES have set "Among the Gods" as the title of their fourth album, tentatively due in late April/early May through SPV Records. A three-song single containing the brand-new album track "Black Rain" backed with "Get Down" (unreleased 1997 demo) and "End of All Days" (liv...January 20, 2004
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G3 2003 CD Track Listing Revealed
According to a posting at Guitar Alchemy, Tower Records.co.jp have published what is believed to be the final track listing for the upcoming G3 2003 CD. Scheduled for release in Japan on February 25, the set will apparently be issued as a one-CD package, despite earlier statements by Joe Satriani in...January 19, 2004
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CRASH: New Single Posted Online
South Korea's top-selling metal band CRASH have posted two songs from their latest single online in Windows Media format. Check them out: 01. Whirlwind Struggle (Windows Media) 02. Dignity (Windows Media) Both songs are taken from CRASH's fifth studio album, "The Massive Crush", which "sees the band...January 18, 2004
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CROWPATH Sign With WILLOWTIP RECORDS
Sweden's CROWPATH have signed to Pittsburgh, Pa.-based metal label Willowtip Records. Their full-length debut, "Red on Chrome", will be released on April 20 and will be available through the Lumberjack Label Group. The 13-track, 30 minute CD was recorded by Fredrik Reinedahl (IN FLAMES, BURST) at Ph...January 17, 2004
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