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Devil's Horns: Who Is Responsible For Metal's Famous Hand Signal?
Steve Appleford of LA CityBEAT recently conducted a "survey" of heavy metal musicians regarding the origins of the "devil's horns" hand sign — the horned hand, with index finger and pinkie raised proudly as the sign of the beast, which is being used as the "international greeting to heavy metal ecst...September 9, 2004
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CARNIVAL OF SOULS Featuring W.A.S.P. Drummer STET HOWLAND: Tour Dates Announced
New York-based rock band CARNIVAL OF SOULS, featuring W.A.S.P. drummer Stet Howland, have lined up the following dates during September: Sep. 11 - Bourne, MA @ TJ's Sep. 25 - Galveston TX @ Lone Star Bike Rally Sep. 26 - Galveston TX @ Lone Star Bike Rally Support at the TJs show will come from ...September 6, 2004
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Former MEGADETH Guitarist Signs With Japanese Cell-Phone Company
Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman has signed on with top Japanese cellular company AU to do a weekly spot for those who subscribe to AU's "EZ" channel. EZ channel is similar to cable TV but for your cell phone. Subscribers to this cutting-edge service receive film clips (news, events, music r...September 3, 2004
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THE HAUNTED, MERCENARY, MNEMIC, RAUNCHY To Team Up For Special German Show
THE HAUNTED, MERCENARY, MNEMIC, HATESPHERE, RAUNCHY, MELTED, BLINDFAULT and STOMPED will be teaming up for a special "Nordic Threat" show during the Popkomm 2004 music convetion. The gig, which will take place on September 29 at Silver Wings in Berlin, Germany, will be presented by Music Export Denm...August 23, 2004
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FRED DURST: 'We Don't Need A New President, We Need A True Leader'
LIMP BIZKIT frontman Fred Durst has posted the following message on his own personal web blog, dubbed American Alien: "We don't need a new president. We don't need the old one either. We need a true leader. Someone who speaks for us as humans sharing a planet with many breeds of the same. ...July 25, 2004
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JAMES MURPHY Benefit Concert Scheduled For September
A benefit concert for former TESTAMENT/DEATH guitarist James Murphy, who is currently receiving treatment for a massive brain tumor with which he was diagnosed in August 2001, will be held September 17-18 at The Token Lounge, Westland, Michigan. Dubbed International Metalfest, the two-day event will...July 23, 2004
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ADAGIO Part Ways With Singer, Seek Replacement
French progressive metallers ADAGIO have officially parted ways with singer David Readman (PINK CREAM 69). "This decision has nothing to do with our personal feelings with David," the band write on their web site. "We've been great friends, we had a lot of fun together but it was clear that a longer...July 22, 2004
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THE MISFITS, DEATH ANGEL, BLACK DAHLIA MURDER To Headline MILWAUKEE METALFEST
The 18th annual Milwaukee Metalfest is set to take place in just two weeks — on Friday and Saturday, July 30 and 31 — at Milwaukee's Modjeska Theatre. The first year at the Modjeska, this year's festival will feature two stages — one indoors and one outdoors. Over 90 bands will perform over the cour...July 16, 2004
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Report: Non-METALLICA Fans Make Up 30 Percent Of 'Monster' Audience
IFC Films VP of sales and distribution Greg Forston spoke to indieWIRE earlier this week about the box office success of the METALLICA documentary "Metallica: Some Kind of Monster". The film, which was released on three screens last weekend in New York and San Francisco, grossed $46,359 for an impre...July 14, 2004
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Former SLIK TOXIK Bassist Found Guilty Of Uttering Forged Document
Former SLIK TOXIK bassist Patrick Howarth was found guilty earlier this week in an Ontario court of uttering a forged document, according to published reports. Howarth, 41, who has admitted to being depressed, broke and suicidal, has pleaded guilty to using a forged prescription last Aug. 9, failing...July 9, 2004
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GREAT WHITE Singer Sues Ex-Publicist For Slander
The Associated Press is reporting that GREAT WHITE singer Jack Russell has sued a former publicist for slander. Russell alleges that spokesperson Charrie Foglio threatened to tell charity organizations associated with the 2003 nightclub fire that killed 100 people in Rhode Island that the singer and...July 1, 2004
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SEBASTIAN BACH Plays First-Ever European Solo Show: Photos Posted Online
Former SKID ROW frontman Sebastian Bach performed his first-ever solo show in Europe on Friday (June 25) at Z7 in Pratteln, Switzerland. Check out pictures from ManyFaced.com. Bach and his backing band — which includes former ANTHRAX/current MEAT LOAF guitarist Paul Crook — played the following set:...June 25, 2004
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DROID Confirmed For Long Beach, California's EVOLUTION FESTIVAL
Long Beach, California's DROID, who have previously toured the U.S. with KORN and LIMP BIZKIT as part of the Back 2 Basics trek, will be performing live at the Evolution Festival on Saturday, June 26 at Aqua Dome in Long Beach, California. Also scheduled to appear are CHAPTER II, NOBODY CARES, VERBA...June 22, 2004
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ACHERON: Columbus Show Cancelled Following Death Threat
Columbus, Ohio-based black/death metal cult band ACHERON have had their previously scheduled July 19 show at Skully's Music Club in Columbus, Ohio, cancelled due to a death threat. According to the band's official statement on the matter, "The story seems to be that a caller talked to a club employe...June 18, 2004
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DEATH ANGEL, DECAPITATED, PRONG Confirmed For MILWAUKEE METALFEST XVIII
The first bands have been announced for Milwaukee Metalfest XVIII, a two-day event set to be held July 30-31 at Modjeska Theatre in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The festival's lineup is shaping up as follows: Friday, July 30, 2004: DEATH ANGEL DECAPITATED GOATWHORE PRONG CATTLE DECAPITATION MACABRE SEVEN W...June 14, 2004
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