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Former MACHINE HEAD Guitarist Solidifies New Band
Former MACHINE HEAD/SOULFLY guitarist Logan Mader has solidified the lineup of his new band, NEW BLACK. Joining Mader (who handles guitar and lead vocals in the new group) and collaborator/guitarist Lucas Banker (formerly of LIFE OF AGONY singer Keith Caputo's solo band) are drummer Christopher Anta...October 7, 2003
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ARCH ENEMY Cancel Remaining NEVERMORE European Dates
Sweden's ARCH ENEMY have been forced to cancel the remainder of their European tour with NEVERMORE. The following is an official statement on the matter from ARCH ENEMY guitarist Michael Amott: "Hello to all ARCH ENEMY fans hoping to see us in Austria, Hungary, Italy and Switzerland with NEVERMORE....October 4, 2003
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CRISS OLIVA MEMORIAL CONCERT Venue Change
Due to the large number of pre show ticket sales, the venue for the Criss Oliva 10th Anniversary Memorial Concert has been changed. The Memorial Concert will now be held on Friday, October 17, 2003 at The Masquerade located in the historic Ybor City district of Tampa, Florida. Doors will open at 7:0...September 11, 2003
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SCARVE Complete Work On New CD
France's SCARVE have completed the recording sessions for their third album at Dug-Out Studio in Uppsala, Sweden with producers Daniel Bergstrand (MESHUGGAH, STRAPPING YOUNG LAD) and Örjan Örnkloo (MISERY LOVES CO.). The as-yet-untitled follow-up to 2002's "Luminiferous" is due in January 2004 throu...September 4, 2003
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Anthems Of Rebellion
Full marks to these Swedish heavyweights for absorbing a female singer into their ranks to replace former, very male, singer Johan Liiva in 2001. Not expected to stand there in a wedding dress and warble sweetly like a songbird (see just about ever other female-led band in Europe),German Angela Gos...September 4, 2003
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Review: The Rock Doesn't Stop — But Is Anyone Paying Attention?
Michael Christopher of Pop Matters reports that when the Rock Never Stops tour "limped into Trenton [last month], the Sovereign Bank Arena wasn't even a third full. Chalk it up to the fact that whatever the quality of the music played, the headliner [WHITESNAKE] and the supporting acts [WARRANT, WIN...August 26, 2003
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ARCH ENEMY, HATE ETERNAL, EVERGREY: North American Dates Announced
ARCH ENEMY will be doing a mini-tour of the U.S. in August/September, with HATE ETERNAL, EVERGREY and BLACK DAHLIA MURDER as support acts. ARCH ENEMY guitarist Michael Amott commented: "Yes, we can put your minds to rest, we can confirm those ugly rumours! We thought it would be a good idea to come...July 24, 2003
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ARCH ENEMY To Headline Korea's THE BUSAN INTERNATIONAL ROCK FESTIVAL
Sweden's ARCH ENEMY will make their first-ever appearance in Korea on Friday, August 8 at The Busan International Rock Festival on Daedepo Beach. ARCH ENEMY will be headlining the event, which will also feature an appearance by fellow Swedes SOILWORK and a host of local acts, including CRASH, TRANS...July 24, 2003
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SAVATAGE Members To Perform Together For First Time In Eight Years
For the first time in eight years, bassist Johnny Lee Middleton and drummer Steve "Doc" Wacholz will join vocalist Jon Oliva and guitarist Chris Caffery on stage for the Criss Oliva 10th Anniversary Memorial Concert to remember and celebrate the life and contributions of Jon's brother, late SAVATAGE...July 23, 2003
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Web Music Leaks Spur Studio Clampdown
Christopher Walsh of Billboard is reporting that recording studios — already affected by tighter recording budgets — have been greatly affected by the unfortunate reality of unauthorized copies being leaked to unknown parties, thus demanding new, unprecedented layers of security. " 'It really became...July 21, 2003
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JEFF KOLLMAN Working On Solo Album
Guitarist/producer/songwriter Jeff Kollman has started the writing process for a new solo instrumental release, the follow-up to 1999's "Shedding Skin". COSMOSQUAD, Kollman's prog-metal/fusion three-piece with bassist Barry Sparks and drummer Shane Gaalaas, who are currently out on tour with TED NUG...July 19, 2003
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OZZY OSBOURNE And Daughter AIMEE Attend TCA CABLE PRESS TOUR
Ozzy Osbourne and daughter Aimee attended the TCA Cable Press Tour Tuesday (July 8) at the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel in Hollywood, California. Check out pictures from Wire Image, LFI. As previously reported, Aimee Osbourne will make her acting debut in MTV's new made-for-cable movie called "Wuther...July 10, 2003
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STRAPPING YOUNG LAD Guitarist Offers Update From The Road
In his latest update from the road, STRAPPING YOUNG LAD guitarist Jed Simon sheds a little light on the hazards of being on the road, some great new & vintage music to listen to, the virtues of dual rectifiers, and pointy guitars: "SYL has been writing and compiling video footage lately... excep...July 3, 2003
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Former SAVATAGE Singer To Release CIRCLE II CIRCLE Debut In The U.S.
Returning to the realm of majestic heavy music after a three-year hiatus, former SAVATAGE vocalist and Tampa native Zak Stevens is prepared to unleash the debut album, "Watching In Silence", of his new band CIRCLE II CIRCLE through AFM Records (distributed in North America through The End Records) o...July 3, 2003
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OSBOURNES Wax Away
The Osbourne family — Ozzy, Sharon, Jack and Kelly — are to appear in London's Madame Tussaud's Museum, according to the Irish Examiner. But like everything else with that unusual family, there is a twist. The Osbourne wax dummies will speak, exactly like their real life counterparts, so expect a lo...June 26, 2003
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