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POISONBLACK: 'Escapexstacy' Details Unveiled
Finland's POISONBLACK (formerly SHADOWLANDS) — featuring SENTENCED vocalist Ville Laihiala on guitar, and CHARON frontman Juha-Pekka Leppäluoto — have finalized the track listing for their debut album, "Escapexstacy", due on Feb. 17, 2003 through Century Media Records. It is as follows: 01. The Glow...November 21, 2002
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POISONBLACK Complete Work On 'Escapexstacy'
Finland's POISONBLACK (formerly SHADOWLANDS) — featuring SENTENCED vocalist Ville Laihiala on guitar, and CHARON frontman Juha-Pekka Leppäluoto — have set Feb. 17, 2003 as the release date through Century Media Records for their debut album, titled "Escapexstacy". Completed by bassist Janne Kukkonen...November 7, 2002
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BLACK SABBATH Drummer To Co-Host WPMD's 'Rock 50'
On Saturday, Nov. 2, BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward will once again be the "in studio" co-host with Mike Stark on WPMD Radio 1700 AM's "Rock 50" show in Los Angeles, California. The show will air between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time. "Bill will be sharing his thoughts on a variety of subje...October 31, 2002
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GRAND MAGUS Name Upcoming CD
Sweden's GRAND MAGUS, featuring current SPIRITUAL BEGGARS frontman Janne Christoffersson, have set "Monument" as the title of their sophomore album, due in early 2003 through Rise Above Records. ...October 23, 2002
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STRATOVARIUS Frontman Offers Update On Solo Activities
STRATOVARIUS frontman Timo Kotipelto has posted the following message via his official web site: "I just thought to inform you about my activities in the past couple of weeks... "I've been composing some songs lately. If they will be used for my next possible (KOTIPELTO) album is still a little bit...October 16, 2002
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CHILDREN OF BODOM Get Ripped Off!
CHILDREN OF BODOM guitarist Alexi Laiho had two of his Jackson Custom Shop guitars stolen on Saturday, September 28th after the group's 35-minute "showcase" gig at Nosturi in Helsinki, where the band performed as part of the Spinefeast festival. "You idiot who stole Alexi's guitars from Nosturi afte...October 1, 2002
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Swedish Hard Rock/Metal Web Site Get Launched
Stark Music is a new site totally devoted to Swedish hard rock/metal. It contains news, interviews, sound-clips, reviews, a forum for trading information/records/thoughts and also information about The Encyclopedia Of Swedish Hard Rock and Heavy Metal Vol. 1 and now also Volume 2 (which has just bee...September 29, 2002
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MASTERPLAN Part With Keyboardist, Announce Replacement
MASTERPLAN, the new band featuring ex-HELLOWEEN guitarist Roland Grapow, ex-HELLOWEEN drummer Uli Kusch and former YNGWIE MALMSTEEN singer Jorn Lande, have parted ways with keyboardist Janne Wirman, who was unable to commit himself to the group due to his involvement with CHILDREN OF BODOM. Replacin...September 28, 2002
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GRAND MAGUS Prepare To Record Sophomore CD
Sweden's GRAND MAGUS, featuring current SPIRITUAL BEGGARS frontman Janne Christoffersson, have finished writing the material for their sophomore album, due in early 2003 through Rise Above Records. "All songs are done and arranged and we think you're all in for a treat," reads the band's official st...August 30, 2002
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CHILDREN OF BODOM Sign New Record Deal
After six months of negotiations, Finland's CHILDREN OF BODOM have officially inked a new deal with Spinefarm/Universal Records. The group's new single, "You're Better Off Dead", is currently set for a September 16th release. Also included on the CD will be the group's cover of THE RAMONES classic "...August 14, 2002
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CHILDREN OF BODOM Push Back Single Release Date
Finland's CHILDREN OF BODOM, featuring SINERGY guitarist Alexi Laiho on guitar/vocals, have pushed back the tentative release date of their new single, "You're Better Off Dead", to August, most likely through Spinefarm Records. Also included on the CD will be the group's cover of THE RAMONES classic...July 26, 2002
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GRAND MAGUS Prepare To Record New CD
Sweden's GRAND MAGUS, featuring current SPIRITUAL BEGGARS frontman Janne Christoffersson, will record their next studio CD at the end of the year for an early 2003 release. In other news, the group will perform at Rabbit Fighter in Stockholm on June 12th. ...May 30, 2002
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NICODEMUS Ink Deal With Dark Symphonies Records
American black/gothic/progressive metal act NICODEMUS have inked a deal with Dark Symphonies Records and are presently recording their sophomore album, entitled The Supernatural Omnibus, for a September release. According to Dark Symphonies, "this will be a truly unique listening experience as NICOD...May 10, 2002
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Second Volume Of The Swedish Metal/Hard Rock Encyclopedia To Surface In June
The second volume of Swedish metal veteran Janne Stark's acclaimed book, The Encyclopedia Of Swedish Hard Rock And Heavy Metal Volume 2, will be published in June and will contain all the bands that have surfaced after the first volume was issued in 1996, all the older acts that were missed the firs...April 27, 2002
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HALFORD Still On For SWEDEN ROCK Festival
HALFORD have not cancelled their appearance at Sweden Rock festival, according to event representative Janne Stark. Part of the confusion apparently stems from the fact that “[Germany's] Wacken [Open Air] festival [announced] HALFORD's appearance there before HALFORD had even confirmed,” says Stark....April 26, 2002
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