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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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IMMEMORIAL Added To DIMENSION ZERO European Tour

Polish death metallers IMMEMORIAL have been added to the forthcoming DIMENSION ZERO headlining tour of Europe, according to an official press release from IMMEMORIAL's record company, Conquer Records. HANDFUL OF RAIN are also scheduled to appear on the bill. Although a posting on the official web si...
January 16, 2004
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DIMENSION ZERO, DETONATION, HANDFUL OF RAIN To Team Up For European Tour

DIMENSION ZERO, DETONATION and HANDFUL OF RAIN will be teaming for 13 European shows beginning in late February. The dates are as follows: Feb. 14 – Hellraiser - Engelsdorf, GER Feb. 15 – Zeche Carl - Essen, GER Feb. 16 – Markthalle - Hamburg, GER Feb. 17 – Batschkapp - Frankfurt, GER Feb. 18 – ...
January 16, 2004
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Former MEGADETH Bassist Makes Guest Appearance On WARMACHINE Debut

Former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson has recorded a guest appearance for the forthcoming debut album from Toronto's WARMACHINE. Ellefson reportedly plays bass on three of the album's tracks: "Betrayed", "Empty" and "Taunted Souls". "I must say that he did a brilliant job on these tunes and it is a...
January 15, 2004
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FINNTROLL: Album, EP Details Revealed

Finnish folk-inspired black metalers FINNTROLL will be issuing a five-song EP, "Trollhammaren", on March 15 through Century Media Records, to be followed by the group's new full-length album, "Nattfödd", on April 19. Both records were recorded and mixed at Sundicoop Studio in Savonlinna, Finland in...
January 14, 2004
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CANNIBAL CORPSE, HYPOCRISY, KATAKLYSM: European Tour Dates Announced

CANNIBAL CORPSE will be teaming up with HYPOCRISY, KATAKLYSM, CARPATHIAN FOREST, VOMITORY, EXHUMED, SPAWN OF POSSESSION and PREJUDICE for this year's "No Mercy Festivals" European tour. Immediately following the trek, CANNIBAL CORPSE will be embarking on a two-week run of headlining dates with KATAK...
January 12, 2004
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EXODUS Guitarist GARY HOLT: 'I Hate Politicians'

EXODUS guitarist Gary Holt recently answered a fan question on the band's official forum regarding the lyrical inspiration for the lead-off track on the group's upcoming CD, "Tempo of the Damned". Asked if the song, titled "Scar Spangled Banner", was a "putdown on America," Gary said, "First let me...
January 11, 2004
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ZAKK WYLDE Weighs In On ROLLING STONE's 'Top Guitarists' List

OZZY OSBOURNE guitarist Zakk Wylde recently spoke to Sleaze Grinder about Rolling Stone magazine's much-criticized list of the 100 greatest guitarists of all time. "Put it this way," Wylde began. "When Eddie Van Halen is number 70 and Randy Rhoads is number 85, I mean, bottom line is I have to play...
January 9, 2004
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THE FORSAKEN To Support SOILWORK In Europe

Swedish death metal act THE FORSAKEN will be the support act for SOILWORK on their European tour beginning in early February. THE FORSAKEN will be promoting their third full-length album, "Traces Of The Past", which was released through Century Media Records in November. Confirmed dates are as follo...
January 8, 2004