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ALFONZETTI To Issue "Machine" In September
ALFONZETTI, the solo project of former SKINTRADE/JAGGED EDGE frontman Matti Alfonzetti (widely regarded as Sweden's finest-ever hard rock vocalist),will issue its sophomore effort, Machine, on September 30th through MTM Music. Among the cuts set to be included on the album are the following: 01. My...June 16, 2002
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HAMMERFALL's OSCAR DRONJAK: Working With Producer CHARLIE BAUERNFEIND Is "True Joy"
Sweden's HAMMERFALL are currently finishing up the rhythm guitar tracks and vocals for their as-yet-untitled fourth full-length studio album at HELLOWEEN singer Andy Deris' studio Mi Sueno in Tenerife, Spain. According to guitarist Oscar Dronjak, "working with [producer] Charlie [Bauernfeind, i.e. B...June 9, 2002
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SHAMAN Set "Ritual" Track Listing, Perform At Spain's VIÑA ROCK Festival
Brazil's SHAMAN, featuring former ANGRA members Andre Matos (vocals),Luis Mariutti (bass) and Ricardo Confessori (drums),have finalized the track listing for their forthcoming debut, entitled Ritual, which is scheduled to be released in early July through Lucretia Records. The songs set to appear...May 14, 2002
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Former SKYCLAD Frontman Cooks Up Unholy Alliance With Italy's ELVENKING
A message from former SKYCLAD and current RETURN TO THE SABBAT frontman Martin Walkyier: “Hail fellow Heathen, “Just a quick update to inform you that I've just spent a most wonderful week in the company of ELVENKING. This excellent Italian band are not only talented musicians, they are gentlemen an...March 29, 2002
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KISS Rock Out At Lane Bryant Appearance
KISS performed the following songs during their brief live appearance at the Lane Bryant fashion show, which took place at Roseland in New York City on Tuesday, February 5th: 01. Shout it Out Loud 02. Lick it Up 03. Love Gun 04. God of Thunder 05. Rock and Roll All Nite ...February 8, 2002
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Abigail II: The Revenge
Having been a huge fan of MERCYFUL FATE/KING DIAMOND's recorded output from the earliest days of the two bands' respective careers, I am more than a little perplexed by the path mainman King Diamond has chosen to follow during most of the '90s and going into the 21st century. Whereas MERCYFUL FATE a...January 26, 2002
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Former THUNDER Duo Resurface With BOWES & MORLEY
Former THUNDER bandmates Luke Morley (guitar) and Danny Bowes (vocals) will be releasing their latest collaborative effort under the moniker BOWES & MORLEY. The album, entitled Moving Swiftly Along, is expected to be issued in the spring. ...January 21, 2002
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TOTAL DEVASTATION Pen New Material, Make Comp. Appearance
Finland's TOTAL DEVASTATION have completed work on five new songs for their upcoming release, which is due later in the year. The follow-up to 2001's Divine Ecstacy EP will include the following cuts, among others: 01. Fleshing 02. Left Hand of the Devil 03. Production Peak 04. Mayhem Machine 05. Di...January 4, 2002
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Former THUNDER Men Reunite In New Project!
Former THUNDER bandmates Luke Morley (guitar) and Danny Bowes (vocals) have been tucked away in the studio in London since November, working on a joint project for release in the first half of next year. Featuring a host of guest musicians and singers, the album has not had an official release date...December 25, 2001
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Archive News Dec 05, 2001
METALLICA are taking a break for the holidays, but will return to the studio in January with a view towards releasing a new studio album next fall, according to statements attributed to the band's management and their publicist by MTV.com. While frontman James Hetfield spent time in rehab for alc...December 5, 2001
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Archive News Oct 15, 2001 - update 2
FLOTSAM AND JETSAM drummer Craig Nielsen has posted the following update on the group's recently cut-short US tour, reportedly as a result of “dismal” attendance: “As you have now heard, [stand-in vocalist] James Rivera [of HELSTAR] has delivered the goods like no other could have. The dude can not...October 15, 2001
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Archive News Sep 14, 2001 - update 2
FEAR FACTORY's Raymond Herrera speaks out: “What has happened here in the U.S. is a real tragedy to say the least, I have been lucky enough not to have any friends that I know of yet, that were in the flights that were taken over or in the World Trade Center buildings at the ...September 14, 2001
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Archive News Sep 12, 2001
'Our hearts go out to everyone... The skyline will never be the same again. ... 'I guess you never know where you will be when the most profound event of your life will take place. I'll keep this short as it's going to be a while before I process all this information, ...September 12, 2001
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Archive News Aug 10, 2001 - update 1
The previously announced debut gig by ECHOBRAIN, he new band featuring former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted, will take place on Sunday, August 19th at Bimbo's in San Francisco as part of Nadine's Wild Weekend, a music festival that highlights local talent. 'It was important for us to play our fir...August 10, 2001
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Archive News Jul 30, 2001 - update 2
Leave it to W.A.S.P. and Blackie Lawless to deliver one of the cheesiest press releases we have ever seen. We especially like the way Lawless and his representatives have failed to make mention of the fact that new guitarist Darrell Roberts has spent the last year playing with former L.A. glamsters...July 30, 2001