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ADAGIO Part Ways With Singer, Seek Replacement
French progressive metallers ADAGIO have officially parted ways with singer David Readman (PINK CREAM 69). "This decision has nothing to do with our personal feelings with David," the band write on their web site. "We've been great friends, we had a lot of fun together but it was clear that a longer...July 22, 2004
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THE MISFITS, DEATH ANGEL, BLACK DAHLIA MURDER To Headline MILWAUKEE METALFEST
The 18th annual Milwaukee Metalfest is set to take place in just two weeks — on Friday and Saturday, July 30 and 31 — at Milwaukee's Modjeska Theatre. The first year at the Modjeska, this year's festival will feature two stages — one indoors and one outdoors. Over 90 bands will perform over the cour...July 16, 2004
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Report: Non-METALLICA Fans Make Up 30 Percent Of 'Monster' Audience
IFC Films VP of sales and distribution Greg Forston spoke to indieWIRE earlier this week about the box office success of the METALLICA documentary "Metallica: Some Kind of Monster". The film, which was released on three screens last weekend in New York and San Francisco, grossed $46,359 for an impre...July 14, 2004
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Former SLIK TOXIK Bassist Found Guilty Of Uttering Forged Document
Former SLIK TOXIK bassist Patrick Howarth was found guilty earlier this week in an Ontario court of uttering a forged document, according to published reports. Howarth, 41, who has admitted to being depressed, broke and suicidal, has pleaded guilty to using a forged prescription last Aug. 9, failing...July 9, 2004
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TRISTANIA To Sign With SPV RECORDS, Embark On 'Extensive' European Tour
Norway's TRISTANIA are on the verge of signing a new record deal with SPV Records. "The band is very happy with the contract, which is being finalized now," the group write on their web site. "They are satisfied with SPV as their future collaborator. Several companies were interested, but SPV made t...July 6, 2004
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GREAT WHITE Singer Sues Ex-Publicist For Slander
The Associated Press is reporting that GREAT WHITE singer Jack Russell has sued a former publicist for slander. Russell alleges that spokesperson Charrie Foglio threatened to tell charity organizations associated with the 2003 nightclub fire that killed 100 people in Rhode Island that the singer and...July 1, 2004
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SEBASTIAN BACH Plays First-Ever European Solo Show: Photos Posted Online
Former SKID ROW frontman Sebastian Bach performed his first-ever solo show in Europe on Friday (June 25) at Z7 in Pratteln, Switzerland. Check out pictures from ManyFaced.com. Bach and his backing band — which includes former ANTHRAX/current MEAT LOAF guitarist Paul Crook — played the following set:...June 25, 2004
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DROID Confirmed For Long Beach, California's EVOLUTION FESTIVAL
Long Beach, California's DROID, who have previously toured the U.S. with KORN and LIMP BIZKIT as part of the Back 2 Basics trek, will be performing live at the Evolution Festival on Saturday, June 26 at Aqua Dome in Long Beach, California. Also scheduled to appear are CHAPTER II, NOBODY CARES, VERBA...June 22, 2004
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ACHERON: Columbus Show Cancelled Following Death Threat
Columbus, Ohio-based black/death metal cult band ACHERON have had their previously scheduled July 19 show at Skully's Music Club in Columbus, Ohio, cancelled due to a death threat. According to the band's official statement on the matter, "The story seems to be that a caller talked to a club employe...June 18, 2004
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ULI JON ROTH Records Guest Appearance For RAGE Guitarist's Solo CD
Legendary guitarist Uli Jon Roth (ex-SCORPIONS) has just recorded a piece by Johann Sebastian Bach to be included as a guest appearance on an upcoming album by RAGE guitarist Victor Smolski, according to a posting on Roth's web site. The album consists of music by Bach, which Victor chose and record...June 14, 2004
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DEATH ANGEL, DECAPITATED, PRONG Confirmed For MILWAUKEE METALFEST XVIII
The first bands have been announced for Milwaukee Metalfest XVIII, a two-day event set to be held July 30-31 at Modjeska Theatre in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The festival's lineup is shaping up as follows: Friday, July 30, 2004: DEATH ANGEL DECAPITATED GOATWHORE PRONG CATTLE DECAPITATION MACABRE SEVEN W...June 14, 2004
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QUEENSRŸCHE Singer Says He's Not Impressed By Any New Metal Bands
QUEENSRŸCHE vocalist Geoff Tate recently spoke to ElectricBasement.com about the release of the group's new DVD/CD, "The Art of Live", and his views on the current political situation in Iraq. The following are a few excerpts from that interview: ElectricBasement.com: Reports have circulated over th...June 14, 2004
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Ep. 2: In Search of The Little Prince
After the star-studded AYREON project overseen by Dutchman Arjen Lucassen, rock operas now seem to becoming de rigueur in the metal marketplace — and god only knows how, because they must be an absolute nightmare to assemble. In Daniele Liverani's case, he might only be a minor leaguer in his regula...June 6, 2004
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NIGHTWISH: 'Once' CD Review Draws Ire Of Fans, Swedish Record Distributor
A scathingly negative review of NIGHTWISH's latest CD, "Once", written by Lord K. Philipson (guitarist of THE PROJECT HATE, GOD AMONG INSECTS, and touring bassist for DARK FUNERAL) has resulted in many upset fans trying to get back at Philipson, who, in turn, dedicated a special "Hatemail" section o...June 5, 2004
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Online Metal Community ULTIMATEMETAL.COM Acquired By METALAGES.COM
UltimateMetal.com, a popular online community for fans of heavy metal music, has officially been acquired by MetalAges.com. The following is an official statement on the matter by UltimateMetal.com head honcho Mark Bridgeman: "On May 22, 2004, myself and Deron Blevins of MetalAges.com finalized deta...May 23, 2004
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