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EVANESCENCE Singer Prepares For A New Beginning
In a recent interview with the Associated Press, EVANSCENCE frontwoman Amy Lee said that not having band co-founder Ben Moody around for the songwriting process for the group's sophomore major-label effort gives her liberty. "Ben has a certain kind of pop structure that he follows that I wouldn't,"...October 13, 2004
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Former EVENFALL Guitarist Joins ANGUISH FORCE
Former EVENFALL guitarist/mastermind Ivan Dalia has joined the Italian heavy/thrash metal band ANGUISH FORCE. Commented the group in a statement: "Ivan is a friend and a superlative guitarist and composer, with the spirit of the old metal school in the veins. For the band and for our music this is a...October 10, 2004
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GLENN HUGHES Records MOODY BLUES Cover
Vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes (ex-DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH),drummer Chad Smith (RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS) and guitarist John Frusciante (RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS) recently recorded a cover version of MOODY BLUES' "Nights In White Satin", according to a posting at GHPG.net. The recording, which is said...October 6, 2004
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THE CHASM: Touring Bassist Announced
Chicago's THE CHASM have announced that they will be joined by bassist Ivan Galdamez of Chicago's WHORRID during their upcoming gigs with MORTICIAN. THE CHASM's new album, "The Spell of Retribution", is scheduled for release on November 16 via Earache Records. The vinyl edition will be released on a...October 3, 2004
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GODHEAD's JASON MILLER Keeping Busy Between Albums
With the exception of a recent trip to China, GODHEAD frontman Jason Miller has not stopped working this year — and shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon. Since the beginning of the year, after spending 2003 promoting GODHEAD's most recent CD, "Evolver", the talented performer/songwriter/busin...September 22, 2004
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Florida Republican Seek Campaign Assistance From AC/DC Singer
Jeremy Wallace of HeraldTribune.com writes: "Is U.S. Rep. Katherine Harris a heavy metal rocker? "Maybe so, according to comments she made Saturday at a campaign rally in Sarasota. "When the Longboat Key Republican took the stage at the event, she thanked MOODY BLUES drummer and Bradenton resident G...September 20, 2004
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THROCULT: New Video Posted Online
Denver, Colorado-based black/death metal band THROCULT have uploaded their video for the song "Through Fog of War" at their official web site. The "zero-budget" video was shot at the group's rehearsal space and was produced and edited by Ivan Alcala (THROCULT guitarist/vocalist). The "Through Fog of...September 15, 2004
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KING DIAMOND: Live Album Preview Available For Download
A live recording of the KING DIAMOND track "Mansion In Darkness" has been posted online in MP3 format at this location. "Mansion In Darkness" comes off the band's upcoming double live CD, "Deadly Lullabyes Live" (view cover here),due on September 21 through Metal Blade Records. The album was record...August 30, 2004
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WHITESNAKE Shoot Down 'Ill Health' Rumors
WHITESNAKE have issued a statement via their web site refuting rumors of show cancellations due to an injury suffered by the band's frontman, David Coverdale. "Nothing could be further from the truth," the group write. "David, and all the band members of WHITESNAKE, are safe and healthy. And they ar...August 24, 2004
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OZZFEST 2004 Review: The Significance Of SABBATH's Original Lineup Cannot Be Understated
Jeff Pizek of The Daily Herald reviewed the Ozzfest 2004 traveling festival when it hit Tinley Park, IL on Saturday (August 21). An excerpt from his review follows: "While Ozzfest has always been a financial success, until now it's been an artistic letdown, mostly pushing a parade of faceless nü-met...August 23, 2004
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BERNIE MARSDEN To Launch New Solo Project In The Fall
Former WHITESNAKE and current M3 guitarist Bernie Marsden has posted the following message on his official web site: "This year has been interesting to say the least. The new [Bernie Marsden] solo project is ready for release in the autumn. It features Jimmy Copley on drums, John Gordon on bass and...August 22, 2004
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CONFESSOR Announce Rare Hometown Gig
Reunited North Carolina-based progressive metallers CONFESSOR will be performing live in Raleigh, NC at Martin Street Music Hall on October 16 for the "Confessor 2004 Demo Release Show." "As CONFESSOR only plays out live a few times a year, we hope you can make it out to this absolutely awesome club...August 20, 2004
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MELIAH RAGE To Release New Album This Month
Screaming Ferret Wreckords has set an August 24 release date for the new MELIAH RAGE album, "Barely Human". A major North American tour will follow. Guitarists Anthony Nichols and Jim Koury, and bass guitarist Jesse Johnson, all original members, are joined by new vocalist Paul Souza and drummer Bar...August 12, 2004
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EVANESCENCE Singer Says The Band Is Less Of A Dictatorship Without BEN MOODY
EVANESCENCE singer Amy Lee has told The Oklahoman that the departure of founding guitarist Ben Moody in October 2003 altered the band's dynamic. Now, guitarist John LeCompt, bassist William Boyd, drummer Rocky Gray, and Moody's replacement, former COLD guitarist Terry Balsamo, are part of the creati...August 11, 2004
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Weight Of The World
That characteristic chug from the Bay Area is perhaps as much of a reference point in these times as it was back in the heyday of scrotum-squeezing pants and decent METALLICA albums. Wisely, it could be argued, bands like TESTAMENT have brutalized their sound further to keep up with the seething new...July 30, 2004


