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SLIPKNOT Percussionist CLOWN Leaves Tour Due To Wife's Illness
SLIPKNOT performed at Lowell, MA's Tsongas Arena Tuesday night (March 15) without percussionist Clown (No. 6) — also known as Shawn Crahan — who had to leave the band's current tour because his wife is ill with Crohn's disease. Earlier this month, Clown was forced to miss the group's appearance on N...March 17, 2005
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Canadian PANTERA Tribute Band Sees Audiences Grow Following DIMEBAG's Death
Andrew Matte of the Regina Leader-Post is reporting that GODSIZE, a tribute band from Winnipeg that plays the music of American metal band PANTERA, found themselves reluctantly buoyed by the success of their show after the murder of PANTERA guitarist Darrell "Dimebag" Abbott. Known for his innovatio...March 11, 2005
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ELVENKING: Studio Diary Posted Online
Italian folk/power metal band ELVENKING have launched a studio diary for their third album at their official web site. Check it out at this location. The follow-up to 2004's "Wyrd" is being recorded at the group's own Sherpa Studios while the mixing will take place at Sonic Pump studios in Finland w...March 9, 2005
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LAMB OF GOD Singer Discusses L.A. Concert 'Ban'
LAMB OF GOD frontman Randy Blythe recently spoke to the Asbury Park Press about being banned from performing at the Forum in Inglewood, Calif. (which is owned by the Faithful Central Bible Church) during SLIPKNOT's show scheduled for April 9 due to an unusual offense: their former band name. "We use...March 4, 2005
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VREID Check In From ENSLAVED European Tour
VREID, the new Norwegian band formed by former WINDIR members Hváll (bass),Steingrim (drums) and Sture (vocals, guitar),are in the middle of a European tour as the support act for ENSLAVED. The following tour report was posted on the group's official web site: "After a horrible start with the ulti...March 4, 2005
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SLIPKNOT Percussionist Forced To Skip 'Conan' Appearance
SLIPKNOT percussionist Clown (a.k.a. Shawn Crahan) was forced to miss the group's appearance on NBC's "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" Tuesday night (March 1) after his wife was taken ill. "The band actually dedicated their performance to him and his family — that is what [SLIPKNOT frontman] Corey Ta...March 2, 2005
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Producer ANDY SNEAP Offers NEVERMORE Recording Update
British producer extraordinaire Andy "Undie" Sneap has posted the following message on his official web site: "So we're a good few days into [the recording of the new NEVERMORE album]. We have seven full rhythms done (drums and guitar),titles include 'Jeff 1', 'Jeff 2' and 'Steve 3'....I feel Dane...March 1, 2005
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ELVENKING Begin Recording New Album
Italian folk/power metal band ELVENKING have officially commenced the recording sessions for their third album. "After the successful release of previous albums 'Heathenreel' (2001) and 'Wyrd' (2004),ELVENKING are ready to return with new songs and new line-up," reads a posting on the group's web s...March 1, 2005
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QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE Abandon European Dates After JOSH HOMME Is Taken Ill
NME.com is reporting that QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE have pulled the rest of their European dates, as frontman Josh Homme has been taken seriously ill. The band started touring Europe last week, and were planning to play three shows in one night in London next Thursday (March 3). However, the remaining...February 23, 2005
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ALEX SKOLNICK Talks About His Relationship With Former TESTAMENT Bandmates
Blasting-Zone.com recently conducted an in-depth interview with former TESTAMENT guitarist Alex Skolnick. Several excerpts follow: Blasting-Zone.com: At this point in time, how would you describe your relationship with the members of TESTAMENT? Alex: "It's good...every time they're in town, I go see...February 21, 2005
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GREAT WHITE Nightclub Fire Update: The Station Owners Face Another Charge
The Associated Press is reporting that Rhode Island state prosecutors have charged the owners of The Station nightclub with installing a second flammable substance at the club. In court briefs submitted on Friday (Feb. 18),prosecutors contend Jeffrey and Michael Derderian put in a material called C...February 21, 2005
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MUDVAYNE Singer Taken Ill; Band Cancel Virginia Concert
MUDVAYNE were forced to cancel tonight's show at Jaxx in Springfield, Virginia after singer Chad Gray was taken ill. "We are really sorry for this inconvenience, but we assure you we will make this up," the band write on their web site. It is not presently clear if any other dates on the group's cur...February 16, 2005
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ROAD RAGE 2005 To Celebrate ROADRUNNER's 25th Anniversary
In celebration of Roadrunner Records' 25th anniversary, the 2005 Road Rage tour will feature Roadrunner's rising metal stars, TRIVIUM, 3 INCHES OF BLOOD, THE AGONY SCENE and STILL REMAINS. These acts represent the future of the metal genre. A name that millions of people around the world have grown...February 16, 2005
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DIECAST 'Set Record Straight' In Regards To Salt Lake City Brawl
DIECAST guitarist Jon Kita has issued a "rebuttal" to the now infamous KTVX.com video of the Jan. 22 brawl at the group's concert in Salt Lake City. The video shows the crowd getting unruly during DIECAST's show at a Midvale comedy club (The Comedy Circuit). There's a lot of shoving and pushing and...February 15, 2005
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HEVEIN Enter Studio To Record New Single
Finnish melodic thrashers HEVEIN entered Sonic Pump studios on February 5 with Nino Laurenne at the helm to begin recording their new single, entitled "iOta". The single will consist of the title cut and "Worth Fighting For" and will be mixed by Mikko Karmila at Finnvox Studios in Helsinki. An April...February 15, 2005
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