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TWO/DIE/FOR? Members Of Finland's TO/DIE/FOR Battle Over The Group's Name
Ex-TO/DIE/FOR singer Jape Perätalo is trying to reclaim the name of his former group for his current project (presently known as TIAGA) after being offered a record deal by Spinefarm Records, his former bandmates allege. Perätalo left TO/DIE/FOR last August due to a "lack of motivation," according t...February 24, 2004
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THE HAUNTED Enter Studio Today
Swedish thrashers THE HAUNTED are set to enter Studio Fredman in Gothenburg today (February 23) to begin recording their fourth full-length album, tentatively due late summer through an as-yet-undetermined label. "We have reserved about 5½ weeks for the recording, and we'll mix the album later on,"...February 23, 2004
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SOTO, SCHON, MENDOZA, CASTRONOVO Join Forces In New Melodic Rock 'Supergroup'
Singer Jeff Scott Soto, a veteran of the YNGWIE MALMSTEEN band, TALISMAN, AXEL RUDI PELL, TAKARA and HUMAN CLAY, is to front up a brand new Californian "supergroup". Joining Soto is the JOURNEY pairing of guitarist Neal Schon and drummer Deen Castronovo, with Marco Mendoza on bass. Mendoza's credits...February 23, 2004
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MAPLE CROSS: Lineup Revamped
Finnish melodic thrash metallers MAPLE CROSS have parted ways with guitarists Late and Sami Siekkinen and have replaced them with THYRANE's Avather and SETHERY's J. Henttunen. The following is MAPLE CROSS frontman Marco R.J.'s official statement on the matter: "[A] year is a long time in the world o...February 17, 2004
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EVEMASTER To Re-Record Debut Album
Finland's EVEMASTER will enter the studio in late February to re-record their cult debut album, "Lacrimae Mundi" for a late summer release through Rising Realm Records. The reissue will include enhanced artwork and a bonus track, a cover of DIO's "We Rock". Drums on "Lacrimae Mundi" will be once aga...February 15, 2004
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RAGING SPEEDHORN Guitarist Moonlights In Swedish Side-Projects
JUSTADELF VERSUS GROSS ALATISCH is a new Swedish all-star project featuring RAGING SPEEDHORN guitarist Gareth Smith (who's been living in Stockholm for the past couple of years),CULT OF LUNA guitarist Erik Olsson and drummer Marco Hildén (formerly of CULT OF LUNA). The music is described as a cross...February 11, 2004
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TAROT Confirmed For Finland's SAUNA OPEN AIR Festival
Finland's TAROT, the group led by NIGHTWISH/ex-SINERGY bassist Marco Hietala, have been confirmed for the post-festival party at this year's Sauna Open Air festival, which is scheduled to take place on Friday, June 11 in Tampere, Finland. Performing as part of the main event are NIGHTWISH, CHILDREN...February 7, 2004
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THE HAUNTED To Begin Recording New CD This Month
Swedish thrashers THE HAUNTED will enter Studio Fredman in Gothenburg on February 23 to begin recording their fourth full-length album, tentatively due late summer through an as-yet-undetermined label. The group, who were recently rejoined by original vocalist Peter Dolving (MARY BEATS JANE, THE PET...February 6, 2004
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IRON MAIDEN Singer Slips And Falls During L.A. Set, Confirms Guest Appearance On EXECUTION CD
IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson reportedly fell head-first from one of the higher set platforms close to bandmate Nicko McBrain's drumkit during MAIDEN's headlining performance at Universal Amphitheatre in Los Angeles Saturday (Jan. 31). "He seemed to be groggy for about a minute, lying on his ba...February 2, 2004
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Former HELLOWEEN Frontman To Guest On EXECUTION CD
Former HELLOWEEN frontman Michael Kiske is preparing to enter the studio to record a guest appearance for the forthcoming solo project of THOTEN frontman Renato Tribuzy, dubbed EXECUTION. "I will take a while to sing the song," Michael said. "It's nothing impossible, but [it calls for] very high-pit...January 31, 2004
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UPDATED: Heavy Metal Stars Pick Their Favorite Albums Of 2003
Brazilian hard rock magazine Whiplash has compiled an **updated** list of more than 140 hard rock/heavy metal stars' favorite albums of 2003 and has posted it online at this location (scroll down the page). Some albums from 2002 were allowed, and the artists were asked to list anywhere from one to t...January 31, 2004
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THE HAUNTED To Begin Recording New Album In February
Swedish thrashers THE HAUNTED will spend five weeks at Studio Fredman in Gothenburg in February/March recording their fourth full-length album, tentatively due late summer through an as-yet-undetermined label. The group, who were recently rejoined by original vocalist Peter Dolving (MARY BEATS JANE,...January 14, 2004
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TWISTED SISTER Singer To Perform At Benefit Concert
TWISTED SISTER frontman Dee Snider will be appearing with special guests at the Benefit Concert for the Long Island Music Hall of Fame and the Long Island Blues Society. The concert will take place on Friday, January 16 at 7:00 p.m. at the Patchogue Theatre in Patchogue, New York and will include ad...January 7, 2004
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THE HAUNTED Singer: Expect A 'Meaner' Attitude On New Album
THE HAUNTED frontman Peter Dolving recently took time out to answer a few questions on the band's official forum. The following are some of his responses pertaining to the progress of the songwriting sessions for the group's new studio album and the band's future plans: On the new material: Peter Do...January 5, 2004
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NIGHTWISH Bassist Checks In From The Recording Studio
NIGHTWISH bassist Marco Hietala has posted the following studio update on the band's official web site: "Good evening from the southern seacoast of Finland. In this case 'southern' is just the geological location compared to the rest of the country. The wind is at the speed of storm, and the sea swe...January 2, 2004
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