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Former ONWARD Bassist Launches New Project
Former ONWARD bassist and founding member Randy LaFrance has released three demo tracks from a project he's currently helming. The new group, dubbed EXPLODER, also features vocalist Rob Murphy. The songs available for download are as follows: 01. Shark Attack (mp3) 02. I Fly (mp3) 03. The Hunger (mp...September 1, 2003
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New PRIMAL FEAR Drummer Speaks To The Fans
Drummer Randy Black (ANNIHILATOR, ex-REBELLION),who was recently named PRIMAL FEAR's new skinsman following the departure of Klaus Sperling, has issued the following statement to PRIMAL FEAR's fans: "First and foremost, I'd like to say I'm really looking forward to playing, recording and touring wi...September 1, 2003
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ANNIHILATOR/PRIMAL FEAR Drummer Explains Departure From REBELLION
ANNIHILATOR/PRIMAL FEAR drummer Randy Black has issued a statement addressing his departure from REBELLION, the German band featuring former GRAVE DIGGER members Uwe Lulis (guitar) and Tommi Goettlich (bass). "There has been some confusion in the last days about the future of REBELLION," begins Rand...August 29, 2003
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QUIET RIOT Live DVD To Surface In October
The long-delayed QUIET RIOT DVD, titled "Quiet Riot Live In The 21st Century - 20 Years of Metal Health", is now scheduled for release on October 7. According to drummer Frankie Banali, "the principals at 2RS Studios have cited everything from delays in manufacturing, final artwork, packaging, maste...August 28, 2003
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REBELLION Part Ways With Drummer, Seek Replacement
Germany's REBELLION, featuring former GRAVE DIGGER members Uwe Lulis (guitar) and Tommi Goettlich (bass),have officially parted ways with drummer Randy Black (ANNIHILATOR). The split, which was announced on the band's web site, came about as a result of Black's decision to join fellow German power...August 27, 2003
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SOIL To Master 'Redefine' Later This Week
Chicago's SOIL have finished mixing their new album, "Redefine", with Randy Staub (METALLICA, NICKELBACK) at The Warehouse Studio in Vancouver, British Columbia and will begin the mastering sessions for the CD with George Marino at Sterling Sound in New York City on Thursday, August 14. A fall relea...August 11, 2003
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Seattle Times: 12-Year-Old Singer Fronts Family's Heavy Metal Band
Tina Potterf of Seattle Times is reporting that ETERNAL COMBUSTION (photo),an Everett, Washington-based heavy metal band, is a true family affair, with mom on bass, dad on drums and their 12-year-old son singing lead. "Yes, you read that right: He's 12," she writes. "And he's got the pipes (a nearl...August 10, 2003
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MLB Goes To LOLLAPALOOZA And OZZFEST Festivals Seeking Cool And Young Fans
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution is reporting that "on the second stage at Lollapalooza in Camden, N.J., last weekend, indie-rockers CAVE-IN inspired a moshing free-for-all on the unforgiving tarmac. "And right next door, 'paloozers were playing baseball video games, getting in touch with their inne...August 7, 2003
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MOTÖRHEAD Record New Wrestling Theme
MOTÖRHEAD recently spent studio time in Germany and Los Angeles recording a theme song for EVOLUTION, the new wrestling team led by WWE superstar Triple H, according to the band's web site. "Triple H has aligned himself with 'the dirtiest players in the game,' Ric Flair, Randy Orton and Batista . ....August 6, 2003
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HATE ETERNAL Bassist Leaves The Band, Seeks Treatment For Drug Problem
HATE ETERNAL bassist Jared Anderson has left the band in order to commit himself to rehabilitation for a drug problem. The following is Anderson's official statement on the matter: "Due to a continuous ongoing drug problem for the last couple of years, I've committed myself to rehabilitation. I will...August 2, 2003
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SKRAPE To Release 'Up The Dose' In September
SKRAPE have set "Up The Dose" as the title for their new CD, due on September 23 through RCA Records. The album — the group's first to feature new guitarist Randy Melser — was produced by Jimbo Barton (QUEENSRŸCHE, GODSMACK) in Miami, Los Angeles and in SKRAPE's own Orlando, Florida rehearsal/record...July 28, 2003
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ONWARD Split Up!
Acclaimed power metallers ONWARD appear to have split up following a parting-of-the-ways with their label, Century Media Records. The following is the official statement on the matter from ONWARD guitarist Toby Knapp (as posted on the group's official web site): "Dear listeners, "In the last few yea...July 1, 2003
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SILVER: Third Album Due In September
SILVER, the all-star project featuring vocalist Gary Barden (ex-MSG),guitarist Bernie Torme (ex-OZZY OSBOURNE, GILLAN, DESPERADO),keyboardist Don Airey (DEEP PURPLE, ex-MSG, TEN),bassist Bob Daisley (ex-OZZY OSBOURNE) and drummer Bertram Engel, will issue their third album, entitled "Intruder", i...June 27, 2003
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QUIET RIOT: Live DVD Package To Include Audio CD
The brand-new QUIET RIOT DVD, titled "Quiet Riot Live In The 21st Century - 20 Years of Metal Health", is scheduled for release on July 1. The two-disc set is the first-ever live DVD recording of the band and will include an audio CD of the live performance. Some of the features will include: - ...June 21, 2003
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ZAKK WYLDE Says There Will Be 'No Gay-Ass Songs' On Next OZZY OSBOURNE CD
Guitarist Zakk Wylde spoke to Guitar World magazine recently about the songwriting process for OZZY OSBOURNE's next studio album, tentatively due in 2004. "I'm telling you right now, there ain't gonna be no faggot-ass songwriters comin' in writing gay-ass fuckin' songs for the old man," he said. "No...June 18, 2003