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Former VIRGIN STEELE Guitarist Returns To Action With 'Under A Savage Sky'

JACK STARR AND THE GUARDIANS OF THE FLAME, the new band formed by ex-VIRGIN STEELE guitarist Jack Starr, will release their new album, "Under A Savage Sky", on Feb. 1 through European label Cult Metal Records. The line-up involved in the project is as follows: Jack Starr (ex-VIRGIN STEELE): lead, rh...
January 3, 2003
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TROUBLE Gig Cancelled?

The fate of TROUBLE's Jan. 21, 2003 gig at the House Of Blues in Chicago, Illinois appears to be uncertain as KITTIE, BIOHAZARD, BRAND NEW SIN and 18 VISIONS have been booked to perform at the venue on the same day. The TROUBLE concert — which was never officially confirmed by the House Of Blues ...
December 20, 2002
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DREAM EVIL: 'Evilized' Details Unveiled

Sweden's DREAM EVIL, featuring acclaimed producer Fredrik Nordström (HAMMERFALL, IN FLAMES, DIMMU BORGIR, SPIRITUAL BEGGARS, etc.) and drummer Snowy Shaw (KING DIAMOND, MERCYFUL FATE, MEMENTO MORI, NOTRE DAME),have finalized the track listing for their sophomore CD, "Evilized", due in Europe on Jan...
December 14, 2002
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VINNIE VINCENT Hard At Work On New Album

Former KISS guitarist Vinnie Vincent (a.k.a. Vincent Cusano) has been writing and recording new material at a Los Angeles studio for an album that may or may not surface under the VINNIE VINCENT INVASION moniker. No further information on the project is available at this time. In related news, the j...
December 6, 2002
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MEDUZA Commence Pre-Production For Sophomore CD

Sweden's MEDUZA, who feature former members of AUTUMN LORDS, are in pre-production with producer Mike Wead (MERCYFUL FATE, KING DIAMOND) for the group's sophomore CD, due in early 2003 through Massacre Records. A Scandinavian tour is tentatively scheduled to take place in February. ...
November 28, 2002
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MERCYFUL FATE, KING DIAMOND Members Join Forces In New Band

MERCYFUL FATE guitarist Hank Shermann has teamed up with KING DIAMOND bassist Hal Patino and MERCYFUL FATE drummer Bjarne T. Holm in a new project. The group, which is presently unnamed, is due to record a new demo shortly at the Danish studio owned and operated by KONKHRA mainman Anders Lundemark (...
November 20, 2002
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DREAM EVIL To Issue 'Evilized' In January

Sweden's DREAM EVIL, featuring acclaimed producer Fredrik Nordström (HAMMERFALL, IN FLAMES, DIMMU BORGIR, SPIRITUAL BEGGARS, etc.) and drummer Snowy Shaw (KING DIAMOND, MERCYFUL FATE, MEMENTO MORI, NOTRE DAME),have set Jan. 27, 2003 as the release date through Century Media Records for their sophom...
November 8, 2002
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HEARSE Completes Work On 'Dominion Reptilian'

Sweden's HEARSE, featuring current NONEXIST vocalist Johan Liiva (ex-ARCH ENEMY) and ex-FURBOWL drummer Max Thornell, has finished recording its debut album, "Dominion Reptilian", at Stockholm-based Dog Pound Studios (ENTOMBED, TERRA FIRMA) for an early 2003 release through Hammerheart Records. "Dom...
October 30, 2002
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WAXBOX To Make Live Debut

Jackson, Tennessee's WAXBOX (formerly FULL DEVIL JACKET) will play their first show under the new name on Friday, Nov. 15 at The Outer Limit in Nashville. Also appearing on the bill will be LOVE OVER GRAVITY and FATE. ...
October 29, 2002
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DAVE GROHL Nixes UNLEASHED Frontman For PROBOT Project Over Questionable Politics

FOO FIGHTERS mainman Dave Grohl contemplated approaching UNLEASHED frontman Johnny Hedlund to contribute lead vocals to one of the songs for his upcoming metal project, PROBOT, but changed his mind after learning of the Swedish death metal vocalist's rumored Nazi leanings, Grohl revealed in an inter...
October 19, 2002
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DARK ANGEL Destroy Santa Ana With Unannounced Set

As widely anticipated, DARK ANGEL guitarist Jim Durkin, vocalist Ron Rinehart, and guitarist Eric Meyer joined drummer Al "Mayhem" Mendez and bassist Jeremy Peto (ex-MORGION) at the conclusion of DREAMS OF DAMNATION's opening set (featuring Durkin) at Monday night's KREATOR/DESTRUCTION gig at The Ga...
October 4, 2002
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DREAM EVIL Commence Songwriting Sessions For Sophomore CD

Sweden's DREAM EVIL, featuring acclaimed producer Fredrik Nordström (HAMMERFALL, IN FLAMES, DIMMU BORGIR, SPIRITUAL BEGGARS, etc.) and drummer Snowy Shaw (KING DIAMOND, MERCYFUL FATE, MEMENTO MORI, NOTRE DAME),have commenced the songwriting sessions for their sophomore CD, due sometime in 2003. Acc...
September 10, 2002
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TRAIL OF TEARS To Issue Third Album

Norway's TRAIL OF TEARS will issue their third album, entitled A New Dimension of Might, at the end of this month through Napalm Records. The full track listing for the effort is as follows: 01. Ecstatic 02. A Fate Sealed in Red 03. Crashing Down 04. Obedience in the Abscence of Logic 05. Liquid Vie...
September 9, 2002
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DREAM EVIL, FULL STRIKE Live Videos Posted Online

Live video clips of DREAM EVIL and FULL SRIKE, filmed during the two bands' performances at Göteborgskalaset on Heden in Göteborg, Sweden on August 12th, can be viewed at this location. DREAM EVIL feature in their ranks acclaimed producer Fredrik Nordström (HAMMERFALL, IN FLAMES, DIMMU BORGIR, SPIRI...
September 2, 2002
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ANN BOLEYN Manager Accused Of Soliciting Murder

54-year-old James Howard Paul, Jr., who had previously managed HELLION frontwoman and horror movie actress Ann Boleyn, was arraigned on August 27th in Van Nuys Superior Court for soliciting the murder of his wife. As a result, Boleyn has announced the termination of her business relationship with Pa...
August 30, 2002