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PARADISE LOST Drummer Quits; South American Tour Cancelled
UK gothic metal pioneers PARADISE LOST have issued the following update: "It is with regret that we have to announce the cancellation of our South American tour. Sincere apologies to all the fans and promoters involved but this decision follows the announcement of the departure of our drummer Jeff S...August 13, 2008
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THE QUIREBOYS: New Audio Interview With SPIKE Available
A 13-minute audio interview with vocalist Spike of THE QUIREBOYS conducted by Norway's Metal Express Radio has been posted online at this location. EMI Records recently released "The Best Of" from THE QUIREBOYS, a double CD of material from the band's EMI-era recordings. It contains many previously...August 11, 2008
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WASTEFALL Calls It Quits
Greek progressive act WASTEFALL has announced its decision to disband. The group's official statement on the matter reads as follows: "The band's situation has not been really good the past few months, since Alexander [Katsiyiannis; guitar] was studying in Crete (island of Greece) far away from Athe...August 4, 2008
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ANCIENT CREATION Pulls Out Of KANSAS CITY POWER METAL FEST And MIDWEST METAL ANTHEM
Missouri-based traditional metal band ANCIENT CREATION has issued the following update: "Due to unfortunate family medical problems, ANCIENT CREATION guitarist Jason Johnson had to relocate to be with his parents in Texas. We wish him the best of luck and hope that things will only get better for hi...August 3, 2008
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LOKURAH Parts Ways With Bassist, Announces Replacement
French metal/hardcore act LOKURAH has issued the following update: "Due to a lack of availability, LOKURAH decided to part of Jiu [former NO RETURN bassist Olivier 'Jiu' Scemana], our bassist since January 2007. We thank him for everything he has brought to the band and wish him good luck for all hi...August 1, 2008
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NEVERMORE To Play Upcoming Shows As Four-Piece
Jorge Ciudad of Chile's Revista Bulldozer conducted an interview with NEVERMORE guitarrist Jeff Loomis this past Monday (July 28). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow. On his forthcoming solo debut, "Zero Order Phase": Loomis: "I wanted to do something like this for a really long time, since I...July 30, 2008
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AGATHODAIMON: Romania's METAL MANIAC FESTIVAL III Cancelled
German black/death/gothic metallers AGATHODAIMON have released the following statement regarding their previously announced July 26, 2008 appearance at the Metal Maniac Festival III in Baia-Mare, Romania: "We have to announce that the festival probably will be delayed and instead will take place lat...July 24, 2008
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SEE YOU NEXT TUESDAY Recording New Album
Michigan-based deathcore band SEE YOU NEXT TUESDAY has issued the following update: "So we're two days into recording our new album, 'Intervals', and exciting things have been happening here in lovely Long Island. We played a couple of shows, bought a ton of snack food, sat on our asses, wrote anoth...July 24, 2008
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CHIODOS Singer Reportedly Checks Into Mental Health Facility Following Suicide Attempt
AbsolutePunk.net reports that Craig Owens, the singer for Davison, Michigan-based post-hardcore/emo band CHIODOS, has checked into a mental health facility following a suicide attempt at his home on July 20. According to the site, Owens posted the following message (since removed) on the band's web...July 24, 2008
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MESHUGGAH Guitarist: 'We're Always Experimental In One Way Or Another'
Ivan Chopik of Guitar Messenger conducted an interview with MESHUGGAH guitarist Mårten Hagström at the 10th annual New England Metal and Hardcore Festival in Worcester, Massachusetts in late April. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow. Guitar Messenger: MESHUGGAH has been getting significantly...July 22, 2008
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TIMO TOLKKI Says Label Is To Blame For Lack Of REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE Press Coverage
Former STRATOVARIUS and current REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE guitarist/mainman Timo Tolkki has posted has posted several new updates on his MySpace page: Update #1: "Just in case someone is wondering why there are not many interviews regarding [the debut REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE album] 'New Era', the reason...July 21, 2008
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DROID Seeking New Bassist
Long Beach, California-based metallers DROID have issued the following update: "DROID is of now looking for a bass player to be a permanent member of our band, who is willing to commit to our schedule full-time. We are not looking for someone to just be a hired hand or to fill in part-time. There is...July 20, 2008
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HELION Singer Quits
Singer Simo Autio has left the Finnish melodic metal band HELION. According to the group, "Simo informed us that he's quitting music and with it, HELION. Unfortunately, the last resort to find the spark, joining HELION, wasn't enough to turn his mind around: 'I should have quit altogether a year ago...July 18, 2008
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AMORAL Parts Ways With Singer, Seeks Replacement
Finnish metallers AMORAL have issued the following update: "We are sad to inform you that Niko [Kalliojärvi, vocals] is leaving AMORAL. A while ago he sat us down and told us that he's having serious motivation problems and feels like it's time to do other things. We were in shock, as none of us saw...July 14, 2008
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SUHRIM Parts Ways With Guitarist
Belgian death metallers SUHRIM have issued the following update: "Due to a series of events in the band, SUHRIM decided to part ways with Thomas [Bleys, guitar]. This was the best decision for the common good of the band. We gained a good friend and we wish Thomas the best of luck on all future ...July 14, 2008
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