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EXODUS Drummer Pulls Out Of ANGEL WITCH Reunion
EXODUS drummer Tom Hunting has pulled out of the planned ANGEL WITCH reunion project in order to focus all his time on upcoming touring and recording commitments with his main band. In his place, ANGEL WITCH mainman Kevin Heybourne, bassist Jon Torres (WARNING SF, ULYSSES SIREN, LAAZ ROCKIT) and Lee...March 19, 2003
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ABATTOIR Frontman Joins DREAMS OF DAMNATION
Los Angeles-based thrashers DREAMS OF DAMNATION, featuring former DARK ANGEL axeman Jim Durkin, have announced the addition of rhythm guitarist Steve Gaines (ABATTOIR, PAGAN WAR MACHINE) into the band. The new, five-piece lineup debuted at the Metal For Cancer benefit on March 1. Steve Gaines shared...March 17, 2003
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DOMINE To Enter Studio In May
Italian "epic power metal" band DOMINE will enter New Sin Audio Design studios in May to begin recording their fourth full-length album, due later in the year through Dragonheart Records. According to the group's official web site, "the band has already rehearsed five new compositions. Titles are TO...March 16, 2003
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VOIVOD's AWAY: BLACKY Will Never Rejoin The Band
VOIVOD fans hoping for a reunion of the band's original — and most celebrated — lineup are unlikely to get their wish, according to drummer Michel Langevin (a.k.a. Away). "Unfortunately we don't really get along with [original bassist] Blacky," Langevin told Metal Update. "He is the one who will nev...March 15, 2003
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ANNIHILATOR, CIRCLE II CIRCLE Confirmed For Germany's WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival
ANNIHILATOR and CIRCLE II CIRCLE are the latest acts to have been officially confirmed for this year's installment of Wacken Open Air festival. The event, which is scheduled to take place Jul. 31-Aug. 2, 2003 in Wacken, Germany, will include performances from the following artists, among others: ANC...March 15, 2003
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FIREBIRD Announce European Dates
Britain's FIREBIRD, the band led by former CARCASS/NAPALM DEATH guitarist Bill Steer, have lined up the following tour dates during March/April: Mar. 30 – Paris, FRA @ Black Dog Apr. 04 – Nottingham,. UK @ Angel Apr. 05 – Bradford, UK @ 1 in 12 Apr. 06 – London, UK @ The Monarch FIREBIRD's latest .....March 13, 2003
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CULT OF LUNA Embark On U.K. Tour
Swedish apocalyptic noisecore outfit CULT OF LUNA will embark on a U.K. tour beginning with tonight's show at The Casbah in Sheffield. Confirmed dates are as follows: Mar. 11 – Sheffield, UK @ The Casbah Mar. 12 - Manchester, UK @ Road House (w/ ISIS) Mar. 13 - Cardiff, UK @ Ms1 (w/ ISIS) Mar. ...March 11, 2003
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MALEVOLENT CREATION Joined By NILE Drummer
Long-running Florida death metallers MALEVOLENT CREATION have replaced touring drummer Ariel Alvarado with NILE skinsman Tony Laureano. Tony is no stranger to the MALEVOLENT CREATION camp, having toured the U.S. and Europe with the band on their "In Cold Blood" tour in 1997. Tony is prepared to sit...March 8, 2003
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TNT Sign With MTM, Prepare To Release 'Best Of' CD
TNT have signed with MTM Music for the release of their much-anticipated EP, "Taste", and a new full-length album, due out later this year. "Taste" will feature five new tracks, a demo leftover from the "Tell No Tales" era and possibly a rare live track. Also slated to come out is a "Best Of" collec...March 7, 2003
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JESTER'S FUNERAL Prepare To Release 'Shifting: Skywards'
German metallers JESTER'S FUNERAL will release their third album, "Shifting: Skywards", on March 17 through TTS Media Music. The complete track listing for the effort is as follows: 01. Jester's Flight 02. City Of Glass 03. Insomnia 04. Infinity 05. Frozen Angel 06. Intensifire 07. Fall 08. Nebula 0...March 7, 2003
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MORBID ANGEL Prepare To Record New Album
According to MORBID ANGEL's official web site (www.morbidangel.com),guitarist/songwriter Trey Azagthoth "is writing the new material, the band is gearing up for recording the new album soon and release should be around September of 2003 on Earache [Records]. All of the details related to that will...March 6, 2003
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NECROPHAGIA To Tour Europe
The current lineup of NECROPHAGIA — Killjoy (vocals),Titta Tani (drums),Iscariah (ex-IMMORTAL, bass),Frediablo (GORELORD/WURDULAK, guitars),Fug (WURDULAK, guitars),and Mirai Kawashima (SIGH, keyboards) — will embark on the European leg of their Necrotorture Tour 2003 during April/May. Support a...March 5, 2003
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Former ANGEL WITCH Bassist Takes The High Road In Dispute With Group Founder
Former ANGEL WITCH bassist and current TYGERS OF PAN TANG vocalist Richie Wicks has released a statement regarding WITCH founder Kevin Heybourne's decision to carry on with an all-new version of the band. The statement reads as follows: "ANGEL WITCH as fans from 1999 onward got to know it through ha...March 5, 2003
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PAGAN WAR MACHINE: Live Photos Posted Online
PAGAN WAR MACHINE, the new Los Angeles-based thrash project featuring Jim Durkin (former DARK ANGEL guitarist),Steve Gaines (ABATTOIR frontman),Marcelo Lima (guitar) and "Meyhem" Mendez (drums) made their live debut at The Garage, in Hollywood on Saturday, March 1. The band shared the bill with AS...March 5, 2003
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MENIKETTI: 'Live In Japan' Track Listing Unveiled
MENIKETTI, the band led by Y&T frontman Dave Meniketti, will release their live album, "Live In Japan", on March 26. The CD, which was recorded on Jan. 31 on the group's Japanese tour, will include the following track listing: 01. No Lies 02. Angel On My Shoulder 03. Storm 04. Take It Like A Man...March 3, 2003