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STRATOVARIUS: TIMO KOTIPELTO And JÖRG MICHAEL Are Out!
Finland's STRATOVARIUS have officially parted ways with vocalist Timo Kotipelto and drummer Jörg Michael. "Due to irrevocable and massive difficulties between the band leader Timo Tolkki and me, it has been agreed that this is the best thing to do to preserve at least some of the integrity the band...December 8, 2003
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BLOOD OF TYRANTS Label Imprint Announced
Early 2004 will see the formation of a new exclusively metal label, Blood of Tyrants, formed as an imprint of seminal Indianapolis-based punk/hardcore label Happy Couples Never Last Records. "I have just passed up too many killer releases that I desperately wanted to do but didn't think that they we...November 28, 2003
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INCANTATION Recruit Touring Guitarist
INCANTATION have recruited guitarist Thomas Pioli (CEREMONIUM, HEMLOCK, OBLITERATION) to fill the second-guitar position on their upcoming "Rotting With Your Christ" South American tour. "Thomas Pioli is proud to once again join the ranks of INCANTATION as he played bass for the band on the 'Onward...October 28, 2003
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CELTIC FROST Reject Rumors That They Have Priced Themselves Out Of A Record Deal
Reunited Swiss "avant-garde" metallers CELTIC FROST, who have yet to announce a new record deal for a comeback album that they've been diligently working on for over two years, recently lashed out at a "fan" for suggesting that the group's unrealistic contractual demands will require some "toning do...October 8, 2003
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SEPULTURA Frontman Says His Band Is Better Off On A Smaller Record Label
SEPULTURA frontman Derrick Green recently spoke to Apeshit.org about the group's switch in record labels from Roadrunner Records to Germany-based SPV prior to the release of their latest effort, "Roorback". "[SPV is] a smaller company so it's easier to get a hold of people and get things done," Derr...October 5, 2003
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INCANTATION Seek Session Touring Guitarist
INCANTATION are searching for a session touring guitarist with the possibility of becoming a permanent member. The band are looking for "someone with talent, dedication, integrity, and the sincere commitment for the INCANTATION style of death metal. This means NO egos, rockstars, scumbags, backstabb...September 15, 2003
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Convicted
As much as we here at BLABBERMOUTH.NET cannot condone gratuitous ass-kissing, Relapse deserve a sloppy smacker on the rump for getting this reissue out fifteen years after the fact. Back when it was slightly taboo for hardcore punk and metal to be jumping into bed together, bands such as D.R.I., CRU...September 14, 2003
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SCOTT WEILAND Fires Publicist Over BLABBERMOUTH.NET Story
VELVET REVOLVER frontman Scott Weiland has posted the following message to the group's official web site, www.velvetrevolver.com: "This is in response to the posting on [unofficial VELVET REVOLVER web site] velvet-revolver.com entitled 'Velvet Revolver Are Loving The Aliens (Sometimes)' on September...September 11, 2003
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New PRIMAL FEAR Drummer Speaks To The Fans
Drummer Randy Black (ANNIHILATOR, ex-REBELLION),who was recently named PRIMAL FEAR's new skinsman following the departure of Klaus Sperling, has issued the following statement to PRIMAL FEAR's fans: "First and foremost, I'd like to say I'm really looking forward to playing, recording and touring wi...September 1, 2003
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ANTHRAX Drummer Says 'Stupid' Americans Won't Buy His Band's New Record
ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante recently spoke to Brendan Manley of the Long Island Press about the disappointing U.S. sales performance of the band's latest CD, "We've Come For You All". "We're very happy with [the record]," Benante said. "We just want it to start selling more. Whoever has it loves...August 31, 2003
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SYSTEM OF A DOWN Speak Out About LEEDS Festival Incident
SYSTEM OF A DOWN bassist Shavo Odadjian has exclusively spoken to NME.com about their performance at the Carling Weekend: Leeds festival on Friday (August 22) which ended with three people hospitalized and 22 others injured after a crowd crush. As previously reported, a crowd surge at Friday's conce...August 24, 2003
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22 Injured During SYSTEM OF A DOWN's Performance At LEEDS Festival
22 people were injured at the Leeds music festival Friday (August 22) after a crush barrier collapsed during SYSTEM OF A DOWN's set, according to BBC News. Eyewitnesses say the crowd surged forward as the band were performing on stage at Bramham Park, near Wetherby. The American band stopped playing...August 22, 2003
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ANATHEMA Enter Studio To Record New CD
ANATHEMA have entered Parkgate Studios near Hastings, U.K. to begin recording the follow-up to 2001's "A Fine Day to Exit", tentatively due in late 2003/early 2004 through Music For Nations Records. "Things are going very well here," ANATHEMA guitarist Daniel "Danny" Cavanagh writes on the band's of...July 23, 2003
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ROB HALFORD: The Metal God Speaks
Vocalist Rob Halford of JUDAS PRIEST has posted the following message to his official web site, www.robhalford.com: "Hi Everyone: "What an exciting time for all of us! "I first want to thank everyone from the HALFORD and JUDAS PRIEST sites for the fantastic interactive displays of love and support....July 16, 2003
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MORGION Sign With DARK SYMPHONIES RECORDS
Californian death-doomsters MORGION have inked a deal with Dark Symphonies Records. The group will enter the studio on July 18 with producer Mathias Schneeberger to begin recording their third full-length album, "Cloaked By Ages, Crowned In Earth", for a tentative early 2004 release. "Cloaked By Age...July 12, 2003