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IMPERANON Part Ways With Guitarist, Announce Replacement
Finland's IMPERANON have parted ways with guitarist Lauri Koskenniemi. Lauri decided to quit IMPERANON to focus on his other band, CRYSTAL BLAZE, according to a posting on the group's web site. A replacement for Koskenniemi has aleady been found in the shape of Teemu Mäntysaari. IMPERANON's debut al...September 10, 2004
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DORO PESCH Says She Would Like To Collaborate With NIGHTWISH Singer
German metal singer Doro Pesch recently spoke to Greece's Metal-Temple.com webzine about her upcoming AFM Records debut, entitled "Classic Diamonds". Due on September 20, the CD contains reworked classics from Doro's 20-year career as well as several new songs which were specially composed for this...September 9, 2004
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Former BLAZE Bassist ROB NAYLOR Speaks Out
BLAZE fan site BlazeFans.com has posted a brand-new interview with the group's former bassist, Rob Naylor. Several excerpts from the interview follow: BlazeFans.com: You have mentioned that you are learning to fly planes — can you tell us more about this? What got you interested? Rob Naylor: "I've b...September 9, 2004
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TYGERS OF PAN TANG Replace BLAZE At France's RAISMESFEST
NWOBHM legends TYGERS OF PAN TANG have replaced BLAZE as third on the bill at this year's Raismesfest in Raismes, France on Saturday, September 11. PRIMAL FEAR and RAGE will follow TYGERS OF PAN TANG on Saturday, with ANGRA headlining the Sunday night (Sept. 12). Also appearing on the bill will be A...September 7, 2004
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LILLIAN AXE Announce New Singer
Long-running hard rockers LILLIAN AXE have announced the addition of singer Derrick LeFevre to the group's ranks. "I have known Derrick for over 10 years and he has been the vocalist for many good local bands," LILLIAN AXE guitarist Steve Blaze said in a statement. "He is a true star, but just hasn'...September 4, 2004
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BLAZE To Film Live DVD In December
BLAZE, the British band led by former IRON MAIDEN/WOLFSBANE singer Blaze Bayley, will be filming their BLAZE Big Bash performance at JBs in Dudley, U.K. on Saturday, December 18 for an upcoming DVD, tentatively due in 2005. No further information is available at this time. As previously reported, BL...September 3, 2004
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BLAZE: Lineup Changes Force Show Cancellations
BLAZE, the British band led by former IRON MAIDEN/WOLFSBANE singer Blaze Bayley, have cancelled several European gigs in early September "due to late changes in the band line up resulting in insufficient time to prepare for these shows," according to a posting on the group's web site. The affected d...September 2, 2004
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DORO Pens New Song For German Female Boxing Champion
German metal singer DORO (a.k.a. Doro Pesch) has just finished writing the new entrance theme song for Germany's most successful female boxing star, world champion Regina Halmich. The premiere of this cooperation will be presented on September 11, 2004 at the world championship fight against Las Veg...August 4, 2004
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PARADISE LOST Finish Recording New Album
PARADISE LOST have completed the recording process for their as-yet-untitled follow-up to 2002's "Symbol of Life", with singer Nick Holmes scheduled to fly home to England from L.A. this week after finishing up the final vocals for the album. The upcoming CD, which is being described by Holmes as "d...August 2, 2004
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SHRUM: Long-Awaited CD To See Light Of Day This Year
SHRUM, the now-defunct side-project of late ACID BATH bassist Audie Pitre and drum programmer/keyboardist/vocalist Tomas Viator (DISINCARNATE, SUFFER),will have their long-awaited "Red Devils and Purple Ringers" CD released through Northern Blaze Records later in the year. More information will be...July 29, 2004
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BALLISTIC: In Writing Mode
BALLISTIC mainman Tom Gattis (ex-DEUCE, TENSION, WARDOG) has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "Well, we're in writing mode big time, got a song called 'Sonic Massacre' that will hit harder and faster than Blaze Bailey's well deserved black eye. The children are turning o...July 28, 2004
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Massive Lawsuit Filed Over GREAT WHITE Concert Tragedy
Tracy Breton of the Providence Journal is reporting that a 70-count civil lawsuit was filed this morning in Superior Court on behalf of 226 people who died, lost loved ones or were injured in The Station nightclub fire — by far the largest suit stemming from the worst blaze in the state's ...July 22, 2004
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LILLIAN AXE Play Final Show With Singer RON TAYLOR: Photos Available
LILLIAN AXE's web site has been updated with the following message: "Well, AXE fans, the reign of Ron Taylor has come to an end. He played his last show as the front man for LILLIAN AXE on June 26th at the Bang Your Head Festival in Balingen, Germany. LILLIAN also played the night before at ...July 17, 2004
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Brazil's MASTERS OPEN AIR FESTIVAL Officially Cancelled
Brazil's Masters Open Air Festival has been officially cancelled, according to the event's organizers. The one-day festival, which was set to be held July 24 at Anhembi in São Paulo, Brazil, was scheduled to include performances by such acts as URIAH HEEP, NEVERMORE, OVERKILL, BLAZE, CIRCLE II CIRCL...July 17, 2004
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ROTTING CHRIST Part Ways With Guitarist COSTAS
Greece's ROTTING CHRIST have amicably parted ways with longtime guitarist Costas due to "personal reasons." A replacement guitarist has yet to be announced. Costas' final appearance with ROTTING CHRIST will take place on July 24 at Anhembi in São Paulo, Brazil as part of the Masters Open Air Festiva...July 12, 2004
