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NOCTURNAL RITES: No Rest For The Wicked
Despite the fact that they've just issued a new album (Shadowland),Sweden's NOCTURNAL RITES have already begun the songwriting process for their next release. Says bassist Nils Eriksson: " I know we just released a new album, but what the hell... The show must go on… We have some ideas for new song...July 11, 2002
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BOB DAISLEY: Recent OZZY Reissues Are Insult To RANDY RHOADS' Memory
Former OZZY OSBOURNE bassist Bob Daisley is continuing his fight in the court of public opinion over the fact that OZZY's early solo albums were recently re-issued with re-recorded bass and drum tracks courtesy of current OSBOURNE bassist Robert Trujillo and drummer Mike Bordin. Speaking to Chart At...July 10, 2002
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ASTRIAAL Split With MESTER PRODUCTIONS
Australia's ASTRIAAL have ended their association with Norway's Mester Productions. However, the long-promised 12" vinyl version of Summoning the Essence of Ancient Wisdom is still going ahead. The LP will now see the light of day courtesy of Dark Horizons in January 2003, in a limited edition of 1,...July 5, 2002
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ASTRIAAL Enter Studios To Begin Work On "Renascent Misanthropy"
Australia's ASTRIAAL entered Sunshine Studios in Brisbane on Monday, June 17th to begin recording their debut full-length effort, entitled Renascent Misanthropy. Engineered by Lachlan Mitchell (ex-NAZXUL),the follow-up to 2000's Summoning the Essence of Ancient Wisdom EP will contain "eight tracks...June 20, 2002
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ICED EARTH's JON SCHAFFER: "Don't Believe Everything You Read"
ICED EARTH mainman Jon Schaffer posted the following message via the discussion forum at the group's official web site at www.icedearth.com: "I've recently just returned from a short and intense 12-day trip to Australia and New Zealand. It was awesome, especially Australia. The people, the culture,...June 19, 2002
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TYPE O NEGATIVE Demo More Material, Prepare To Record New CD
TYPE O NEGATIVE have finished demoing two more original compositions and an as-yet-undisclosed cover song for the group's forthcoming full-length album, tentatively due on October 29th through Roadrunner Records. The group had previously recorded nine songs during the pre-production process for the...June 15, 2002
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MÖTLEY CRÜE's NIKKI SIXX To Pen Tune For BACKSTREET BOYS?!
MÖTLEY CRÜE mainman Nikki Sixx has reportedly written a song, "Let's Get It Together" for possible inclusion on the next BACKSTREET BOYS album. The bassist is also said to have composed tracks for TANTRIC, SALIVA, and FAITH HILL. In related news, Sixx and wife Donna D'Errico were among the guests at...June 12, 2002
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JEFF PILSON Offers Update On Project With GEORGE LYNCH
Former DOKKEN bassist Jeff Pilson has posted the following update on his much-anticipated collaboration with ex-DOKKEN guitarist George Lynch: "First off, yes, we have finally decided on naming George and my project L/P. It serves two purposes in that, for one, it could be taken to mean or be called...June 4, 2002
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ICED EARTH's JON SCHAFFER: Everyone In My Band Is Replaceable
ICED EARTH mainman Jon Schaffer recently sat down for a lengthy interview with MetalReview in which he discussed a number of topics ranging from the group's tour with MEGADETH to ICED EARTH's next studio album. Here are some of the highlights from the interrogation: On death metal: MetalReview: With...June 3, 2002
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DAMNAGED Confirmed For DANZIG US Tour
Seattle-based DAMNAGED have been selected as the opening act on the forthcoming DANZIG US headlining tour, also featuring Swedish black metallers MARDUK. Vocalist/lead guitarist Nick Woodward, rhythm guitarist Jeff Roderick, bass guitarist Trevor Fox and drummer Chris Johnson will tour the country w...May 29, 2002
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LOCO Part With Guitarist, Seek Replacement
LOCO have amicably parted ways with guitarist Brent Bednar. In an official statement from the band, lead singer/songwriter/guitarist Art had this to say: "Brent decided it was time for him to move on and do his own thing. It's all good between him and the band. We wish him the best and hope to see ....May 27, 2002
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OZZFEST Shuffles Dates, Showcases Dutch Metal Acts
The Ozzfest show at Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, originally scheduled for Thursday, August 29th has been changed to Sunday, August 25th. In addition, the Ozzfest date at AutoWest Amphitheatre in Sacramento, originally scheduled for Sunday, August 25th has been changed to Saturday, August...May 16, 2002
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DANZIG: Photos From Video Shoot Posted Online
DANZIG have posted photos taken at the video shoot for the track "Wicked Pussycat" at this location. Two versions of the video will be made— for an 18-and-over crowd and one for a general release. DANZIG's brand new CD, entitled Danzig 7:77: I Lucifer I, is due for release on June 4th through ...May 14, 2002
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ARCH ENEMY: Cooking Up New Riffs!
Words of wisdom from ARCH ENEMY guitarist Michael Amott: "We are back home in Sweden after a hectic weekend in the USA, the 2 festivals we played were chaotic, stressful and…FUN! As always, these festivals with a million bands playing are a bit crazy from an organizational point of view, but the sho...April 30, 2002
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Metal/Hard Rock Album Sales In The US As Reported By SoundScan
Here are the latest sales figures for various current and catalog metal/hard rock releases in the US (in total units sold to date since the albums were issued),as reported by SoundScan for the week ending April 21st, 2002: KORN Issues: 3,047,076 KORN Follow The Leader: 3,414,717 LIMP BIZKIT Chocola...April 30, 2002
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