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TEXTURES Announce New Singer
Dutch progressive metallers TEXTURES have announced the addition of vocalist Eric Kalsbeek (ex-BRAINSHAKE) to the group's ranks. Kalsbeek replaces Pieter Verpaalen, who left the band earlier this month due to "musical differences." TEXTURES recently inked a deal with France's Listenable Records. The...January 27, 2004
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TEXTURES Part Ways With Singer
Dutch metal act TEXTURES have parted ways with singer Pieter Verpaalen due to "musical disagreements." "We, as well as any band, stumble upon difficult choices on the path we walk," the group write on their web site. "During our final conversations with Pieter, it was hard for us to keep musical and...January 25, 2004
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SIEGES EVEN To Record Live Album At Holland's HEADWAY FESTIVAL
Reunited German progressive metallers SIEGES EVEN have announced that they will record their show at the Headway Festival 2004 for their very first live album, tentatively due in late 2004/early 2005 through an as-yet-undisclosed label. Headway Festival 2004, which is scheduled to take place April 3...January 20, 2004
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CORROSION OF CONFORMITY Frontman Produces Southern Rockers SOL FIYA
CORROSION OF CONFORMITY/DOWN guitarist Pepper Keenan has produced the debut CD from Southern rock band SOL FIYA. Titled "Heaven She Rides", the album's sound was recently described by The Times-Picayune music writer Keith Spera as akin to "DR. JOHN fronting the ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND." "One of my prob...January 18, 2004
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VELVET REVOLVER: Bringing Chaos Back Into The Rock World
VELVET REVOLVER's official biography, written by David Wild and provided by the group's record label, RCA/BMG Records, includes additional information about the band's formation and their forthcoming debut CD, "Contraband", due on May 11 (postponed from the previously announced April 27 date). Here...January 15, 2004
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TEXTURES Sign With LISTENABLE RECORDS
Dutch metal act TEXTURES have inked a deal with France's Listenable Records. The group's self-produced debut CD, "Polars" — originally released through the group's own label — will be remastered and re-issued via Listenable on February 23, 2004. As a special bonus, a video clip will be added to a li...December 23, 2003
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SIEGES EVEN Confirmed For Holland's HEADWAY FESTIVAL
Reunited German progressive metallers SIEGES EVEN have been confirmed as the second headliners of the Headway Festival 2004, which is scheduled to take place April 3-4 at P60 in Amstelveen, Holland. The complete lineup for the festival is as follows: WATCHTOWER (USA) SIEGES EVEN (GER) ICE AGE (USA)...December 19, 2003
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WATCHTOWER To Headline Holland's HEADWAY FESTIVAL
Progressive metal legends WATCHTOWER have been confirmed to headline the Headway Festival 2004, which is scheduled to take place April 3-4 at P60 in Amstelveen, Holland. Bands slated to appear at the festival so far are as follows: WATCHTOWER (USA) ICE AGE (USA) DEATH MACHINE (USA) LABERINTO (NL) EP...December 9, 2003
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SKINLAB Frontman Seeks Members For New Project
SKINLAB bassist/vocalist Steev Esquivel has officially left DEF:IGNITION, his short-lived collaboration with ex-UNDER/VICE guitarist Jack Cargile, former DEFIANCE/UNDER bassist Mike Kaufmann and ex-UNDER drummer Hugo. "This decision comes at a weird time in my life," Esquivel explained to BLABBERMOU...August 17, 2003
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AKERCOCKE Sign With EARACHE RECORDS
The U.K. Satanic black/death metal band AKERCOCKE have inked a deal with Earache Records, according to Live4Metal. The band completed the recordings for their new CD, "Choronzon", in late December and currently mixing the effort at Sonic Ranch studios in Tornillo, Texas with producer Neil Kernon (NE...July 11, 2003
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CORNERSTONE Prepare To Enter Studio
CORNERSTONE, the project featuring ROYAL HUNT bassist Steen Mogensen and ex-RAINBOW/current YNGWIE MALMSTEEN vocalist Doogie White, are in the process of finishing up the songwriting process for the group's third album, tentatively due in the fall. "[Steen and I] have never worked so closely before...March 4, 2003
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DEEP PURPLE Producer On New Album: 'This Baby Really Rocks'
DEEP PURPLE producer Michael Bradford, who has just completed work on the band's new album at a Los Angeles studio, has posted the following recap of the recording process to his official web site, www.chunkystyle.com: "What can I say about the album? Well, I can say that these guys play like monste...February 26, 2003
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AKERCOCKE Complete Recordings For 'Choronzon'
The U.K. Satanic black/death metal band AKERCOCKE have finalized the track listing for their third album, "Choronzon", tentatively due in late spring. The band completed the recordings for the CD in late December and currently are in discussions with "numerous producers" about mixing the effort, whi...February 6, 2003
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PITCHSHIFTER Putting Finishing Touches On 'Totally Raw' Live CD
Britain's PITCHSHIFTER have tapped Steve Duda to edit and mix their upcoming live record. Duda, a longtime friend of the band and Pro-Tools operator on PITCHSHIFTER's MCA Records debut with producer Dave Jerden (ALICE IN CHAINS, JANE'S ADDICTION, THE OFFSPRING),has been working in Los Angeles with...January 11, 2003
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A New QUEEN On Hollywood Boulevard
Legendary rock group QUEEN — John Deacon, Brian May, Roger Taylor and the late Freddie Mercury — will be honored with their own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Friday, October 18th. The star will recognize the unparalleled achievements of the band which dominated three generations of music his...October 17, 2002
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