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ALTARIA Complete Recording, Begin Mixing Full-Length Debut
Finnish melodic metal band ALTARIA, featuring SONATA ARCTICA guitarist Jani Liimatainen, have completed the backing and harmony vocal tracks for their debut album, "Invitation", and are currently taking care of "additional recordings and other small details and minor fixes" before beginning to mix t...January 9, 2003
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NIGHTWISH Sued By Finnish Orchestra Conductor Over Unpaid Fees
Finland's NIGHTWISH are being sued by arranger/conductor Riku Niemi over unpaid fees Niemi claims are owed him for his work on the group's platinum-certified "Century Child" release. NIGHTWISH keyboardist/mastermind Tuomas Holopainen, who wrote the bulk of the material on the album, claims that the...January 8, 2003
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WHITESNAKE 2003 Lineup Confirmed!
WHITESNAKE have finalized and confirmed their 2003 touring lineup. It is as follows: Vocals - David Coverdale Drums - Tommy Aldridge (OZZY OSBOURNE, THIN LIZZY) Guitar - Doug Aldrich (DIO, LION, BURNING RAIN) Guitar - Reb Beach (WINGER, ALICE COOPER, DOKKEN) Bass - Marco Mendoza (TED NUGENT, THIN LI...December 15, 2002
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DAVID COVERDALE: 'I Can't Confirm Or Deny' WHITESNAKE Lineup Rumors
WHITESNAKE mastermind David Coverdale has refused to comment on the growing rumors that he has enlisted guitarist Doug Aldrich (DIO, HURRICANE, LION),bassist Marco Mendoza (THIN LIZZY, BLUE MURDER) and drummer Tommy Aldridge (OZZY OSBOURNE, TED NUGENT, THIN LIZZY) to perform as his backing band on...December 11, 2002
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WHITESNAKE And DOKKEN 2003 Lineup Details Unveiled
According to Melodicrock.com, the lineup for WHITESNAKE's upcoming reunion tour will likely consist of frontman David Coverdale, bassist Marco Mendoza (THIN LIZZY, BLUE MURDER),guitarist Doug Aldrich (DIO, HURRICANE, LION) and drummer Tommy Aldridge (OZZY OSBOURNE, TED NUGENT, THIN LIZZY). Rumors a...December 10, 2002
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TO/DIE/FOR Set Release Date For 'Jaded'
Finland's TO/DIE/FOR have set Mar. 3, 2003 as the release date through Spinefarm Records for their new album, entitled "Jaded". A single will precede the album on Feb. 3. "Jaded" was recorded at Astia Studios in Lappeenranta, Finland and features a "much heavier and faster" musical direction than be...December 7, 2002
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TO/DIE/FOR Hard At Work On 'Jaded'
Finland's TO/DIE/FOR are currently at Astia Studios in Lappeenranta recording their new album, entitled "Jaded", for a tentative early 2003 release through Spinefarm Records. A single release will precede album before the end of the year. Among the song titles set to appear on the upcoming CD are "T...October 18, 2002
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CONSTRUCDEAD Part Ways With Vocalist
Sweden's CONSTRUCDEAD, featuring TERROR 2000 drummer Erik Thyselius, have amicably parted ways with vocalist Jonas Sandberg and are currently seeking a replacement. "There's no bad blood between us," reads a statement on the band's official web site. "We wish Jonas all the best and good luck in the...September 23, 2002
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Former MSG Frontman Springs Back To Action with New Album, Reissue
SILVER, the new British/German all-star project featuring vocalist Gary Barden (ex-MSG),guitarist Bernie Torme (ex-OZZY OSBOURNE, GILLAN, DESPERADO),keyboardist Don Airey (ex-MSG, TEN),bassist Michael Voss (ex-CASANOVA/currently in DEMON DRIVE) and drummer Marco Minnemann (ex-H-BLOCKX),will issu...September 6, 2002
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THE HAUNTED's PER MOLLER JENSEN: Recordings Of New Album Delayed By Only Two Weeks
Swedish high-energy thrashers THE HAUNTED will postpone the recording sessions for their much-anticipated third album by only 14 days in order to accommodate frontman Marco Aro and his girlfriend during the birth of their second child, which is scheduled to arrive in early September. "We'll start [r...August 9, 2002
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THE HAUNTED Postpone Recording Of Third CD
Swedish high-energy thrashers THE HAUNTED have reportedly pushed back the projected release date of their highly-anticipated third full-length album to early next year. Initially scheduled to be recorded in late August/September for a November release through Earache Records, the follow-up to The Ha...August 8, 2002
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SINERGY Joined By THE IRON MAIDENS Bassist
Finland's SINERGY have recruited bassist Melanie Sisneros to permanently replace Marco Hietala, who left the group earlier year to join NIGHTWISH on a full-time basis. "Sisneros [is] no stranger to playing in metal bands," reads a statement on SINERGY's official web site. "She's been playing bass fo...July 19, 2002
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Former MSG Frontman Announces New CD, Live Appearances
SILVER, the new British/German all-star project featuring Gary Barden (ex-MSG, vocals),Bernie Torme (ex-OZZY OSBOURNE/GILLAN/DESPERADO, guitars),Don Airey (ex-MSG/ TEN),Michael Voss (ex-CASANOVA/currently in DEMON DRIVE, bass) and Marco Minnemann (ex-H-BLOCKX drums),will issue their new album, e...July 15, 2002
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QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE, RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE Members Collaborate On "Altar Boys" Score
QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE members Josh Homme (guitar/vocals) and Nick Oliveri (bass) have teamed up with RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE drummer Brad Wilk to work on the soundtrack for the upcoming film The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys. At the request of producer Bob Stevenson, who directed QUEENS' 2000 vid...June 17, 2002
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ANDERS BJÖRLER Rejoins THE HAUNTED!
Guitarist Anders Björler has rejoined Swedish thrashers THE HAUNTED, BLABBERMOUTH.NET can exclusively reveal. Björler, who left the group last September in order to concentrate on his university studies, announced his decision to come back to the band earlier today, according to frontman Marco Aro,...June 13, 2002