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WADE BLACK Leaves SEVEN WITCHES

Former CRIMSON GLORY singer Wade Black has left SEVEN WITCHES due to "personal and business related matters within the band". Here is the frontman's official statement on his departure and his future plans: "At this time I would like to make a few announcements regarding my current and future projec...
June 17, 2002
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DRAGONFORCE Shuffle Recording Studios For Upcoming Debut

British "melodic speed power metal" act DRAGONFORCE have decided against recording part of their debut album, entitled Valley of the Damned, at Denmark's Jailhouse studios with producer Tommy Hansen (i.e. HELLOWEEN, PRETTY MAIDS, etc.),and will now complete the sessions at England's Thin Ice studio...
June 14, 2002
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Former MEGADETH Members To Reunite In New Project

Former MEGADETH and current SAVATAGE guitarist Al Pitrelli recently spoke to The Pure Rock Shop about Dave Mustaine's decision to disband MEGADETH and the Pitrelli's current and upcoming activities. Here are a few select highlights from that conversation: On whether Mustaine will be able to return t...
June 11, 2002
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Ex-TYGERS OF PAN TANG Singer Sells NEAT RECORDS To SANCTUARY

Former TYGERS OF PAN TANG frontman Jess Cox, who has spent the last several years as MD of Neat Records (incorporating Neat Metal Records & Eldethorn Records) has sold the label to Sanctuary Records. He will, however, continue with his label Edgy Records with releases through the rest of the yea...
June 5, 2002
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KAMELOT Prepare To Record New Album

Melodic metal gods KAMELOT will begin recording their as-yet-untitled follow-up to Karma in two weeks at a private studio in Tampa, Florida, where all the drums will be tracked, before moving over to Gate Studios in Wolfsburg, German for a two-month session with producer Sascha Paeth. A late 2002 or...
June 4, 2002
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BIOHAZARD's EVAN SEINFELD: New Album Will Be Our Most Brutal To Date

BIOHAZARD are tentatively due to release their next studio album in October through Sanctuary Records, according to bassist/vocalist Evan Seinfeld, who recently sent the following update to Brave Words: "BIOHAZARD has rejoined with one of our earliest partners in crime, Carmine Vincent (guitar). Car...
June 3, 2002
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HALFORD: "Crucible" Advance Preview Available Online

Three songs from the forthcoming HALFORD CD, Crucible, can be heard in streaming audio between June 1st and June 8th at this location. The tracks featured are: 01. Betrayal 02. Wrath of God 03. One Will HALFORD's Crucible is due on June 25th through Sanctuary/Metal-Is Records. ...
June 2, 2002
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MY RUIN's TAIRRIE B Speaks Out Against Upcoming Snapper Records Anthology

MY RUIN, who recently parted ways with their former label Snapper Music (as reported here a couple of days ago),have spoken out against Snapper's plans to release Blasphemous Girl - a "Best Of" compilation. "We just found out about this record being released and are not too happy about the whole th...
May 29, 2002
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DRAGONFORCE To Film Upcoming Gig

British "melodic speed power metal" act DRAGONFORCE will film their upcoming gig as support to VIRGIN STEELE at the Underground Club in London, England on June 4th. Clips of the performance will likely be posted via the group's official web site in the weeks to come. As previously reported, DRAGONFO...
May 28, 2002
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QUEENSRŸCHE Frontman Announces Additional Solo Dates

QUEENSRŸCHE frontman GEOFF TATE has announced additional dates as part of his upcoming headlining tour. The confirmed shows so far are as follows: Jun. 22 - Seattle, WA @ Sky Church Jun. 26 - Denver, CO @ Gothic Jun. 27 - Omaha, NE @ Ranch Bowl Jun. 29 - Bottineau, ND @ Festival Show Jun. ...
May 27, 2002
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W.A.S.P.'s BLACKIE LAWLESS To Appear On Las Vegas' "Metal Reigns"

W.A.S.P. mainman Blackie Lawless will be interviewed live on-the-air on Las Vegas Rocks radio's Metal Reigns program on Tuesday, May 28th at 11:00 EST. Lawless will be promoting the band's upcoming Sanctuary/Metal-Is Records release, Dying For The World, which is due on June 11th. To listen live, go...
May 23, 2002
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GEOFF TATE: More Live Dates Announced

QUEENSRŸCHE frontman GEOFF TATE has announced additional dates as part of his upcoming headlining tour. The confirmed shows so far are as follows: Jun. 22 - Seattle, WA @ Sky Church Jun. 26 - Denver, CO @ Gothic Jun. 27 - Omaha, NE @ Ranch Bowl Jun. 29 - Bottineau, ND @ Festival Show Jun. ...
May 23, 2002
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DUST TO DUST Make New 4-Song EP Available Via Mail Order

DUST TO DUST have completed work on a new four-song EP called Sick, and are currently making it available via mail order for $6.00 at: DUST TO DUST, 2928 West 5th St., #5P, Brooklyn, NY 11224. The CD is reportedly "enhanced" and contains lyrics, links and pictures for the computer. The full track li...
May 22, 2002
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MOTÖRHEAD's Lemmy Has Trademark Hat Stolen At San Francisco Concert, Hat's Return Is Requested

Legendary heavy metal trio MOTÖRHEAD played Club Townsend in San Francisco, CA, on Friday, May 17, 2002, as part of its U.S. tour to promote the Metal-Is/Sanctuary CD "Hammered" and, unfortunately, the distinctive hat owned and worn by vocalist/bass guitarist Lemmy was stolen from the backstage area...
May 22, 2002
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QUEENSRŸCHE Frontman Speaks Out On GRAY Split, DEGARMO Rumors

QUEENSRŸCHE frontman Geoff Tate has spoken to Billboard magazine about the departure of guitarist Kelly Gray and the persistent rumors of an imminent return to the group's ranks of the man Gray replaced, Chris DeGarmo (a report which was refuted by QUEENSRŸCHE drummer Scott Rockenfield via his offic...
May 17, 2002