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P.O.D. Commence Work On New Album
P.O.D. have commenced work on the follow-up to 2003's "Payable On Death", Undercover News reports. According to the group's newsletter, "the new songs are coming out very, very heavy. We're in a place where we can hear from Jah and bring honor to the almighty". The message alludes to changes happeni...November 18, 2004
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Original JUDAS PRIEST Singer's Version Of 'Victim Of Changes' To Be Featured In Horror Film
According to a posting on his official web site, original JUDAS PRIEST vocalist Al Atkins' version of the PRIEST classic "Victim of Changes" has been added to a horror movie by Lee Finn for Black Plague Productions. Al co-wrote the song during his four years singing with JUDAS PRIEST in the Seventie...November 6, 2004
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Ex-JUDAS PRIEST Singer AL ATKINS Recording More Material For Solo Album
Original JUDAS PRIEST singer Al Atkins will enter the studio on October 29 to record the seventh song for his upcoming solo project, entitled "Demon Deceiver". The track, entitled "Bleeding", will feature contributions from the following musicians: Pete Emms (bass),Mike de Jager (guitar),Simon Lee...October 25, 2004
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CORAM LETHE Sign With RISING REALM RECORDS
Italian melo-death metallers CORAM LETHE have inked a deal with Finland's Rising Realm Records. The group's debut album, "The Gates of Oblivion", is scheduled for release on January 25, 2005. Distribution in Europe and North America will be handled by Crash Music Inc. "The Gates Of Oblivion" was rec...October 11, 2004
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Former JUDAS PRIEST Singer To Finish Book About Band's Early Years
The following update has been posted on the official web site of original JUDAS PRIEST singer Al Atkins: "Al says THE DENIAL [also featuring IRON MAIDEN/PRAYING MANTIS guitarist Dennis Stratton] have decided to take a break because nearly all the members of the band have their own commitments at thi...September 29, 2004
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Former THE ALMIGHTY Bassist Diagnosed With Leukemia
Former THE ALMIGHTY bassist Floyd London has been diagnosed with leukemia. Floyd will commence treatment straight away and "we have every reason to believe that he will come out fighting and will beat it!" reads a posting on the group's web site. "If you would like to leave your messages for Floyd —...September 28, 2004
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STATETROOPER's NWOBHM Roots Run Deep
STATETROOPER, the reunited British hard rock outfit fronted by former MSG (MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP) singer Gary Barden, have drafted Tony O'Hora on bass guitar, a man better known for his roles as frontman for outfits such as thrashers ONSLAUGHT, NWOBHM veterans PRAYING MANTIS, '80s rockers HIGHWIRE,...September 21, 2004
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RONNIE JAMES DIO Talks About Being Attacked By Killer Garden Gnome
The exact details of Ronnie James Dio's gardening accident of 2003 have come to light in an interview with Rockdetector.com editor Garry Sharpe-Young. Besides discussing the brand new DIO album "Master Of The Moon", how Rudy Sarzo has fitted into the new band unit and how the new songs were construc...September 10, 2004
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JAMES MURPHY: Fearing The Wrath Of HURRICANE CHARLEY
Renowned metal guitarist/producer James Murphy (ex-TESTAMENT, DEATH, OBITUARY) has issued the following alert: "Hurricane Charley (CNN) is barreling its monstrous way on a path that will bring it right down the throats of me and my family.. in just a few hours. I'm wrapping up all the gear I've mana...August 13, 2004
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Former IRON MAIDEN Guitarist Sidelined By Hand Injury
Former IRON MAIDEN/PRAYING MANTIS guitarist Dennis Stratton suffered an "unfortunate accident" at a recent gig and will be unable to play guitar for the foreseeable future, according to a posting on the web site of Stratton's THE DENIAL bandmate, ex-JUDAS PRIEST singer Al Atkins. Stratton "suffered...August 5, 2004
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SILVER Sign With MTM MUSIC
SILVER, the band featuring singer Gary Barden (MSG, STATETROOPER, PRAYING MANTIS),guitarist Michael Voss (DEMON DRIVE, CASANOVA, MAD MAX, ex-BONFIRE),and keyboard player Don Airey (DEEP PURPLE, ex-OZZY OSBOURNE, WHITESNAKE, GARY MOORE),have inked a deal with MTM Music. The group are currently wor...July 12, 2004
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Portrait Of The Abyss Within
Although you might not hear their name spoken in the same reverential tones as, say, RHAPSODY or LABYRINTH, fellow Italian power metal diehards ELDRITCH have been there (since '91),seen it, done it and slain just as many dragons along the way. Probably. Although not nearly as prolific as Luca Turil...June 24, 2004
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THE DENIAL: Original JUDAS PRIEST Singer, Ex-IRON MAIDEN Guitarist Join Forces
Original JUDAS PRIEST singer Al Atkins and PRAYING MANTIS/ex-IRON MAIDEN guitarist Dennis Stratton have joined forces in a new band called THE DENIAL. The group, who will play a mix of new songs and old PRIEST/MAIDEN songs which they either wrote or played on, will perform a bunch of shows this summ...May 23, 2004
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PRAYING MANTIS: 'Best Of' CD To Surface Next Month
Frontiers Records have secured the rights for the European release of PRAYING MANTIS "The Best of Praying Mantis" album for a June 17 release. The album encompasses all classic of a more than 20 years long career for one of the prime movers of the NWOBHM (New Wave Of British Heavy Metal) scene, incl...May 6, 2004
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INTERNAL VOID Confirmed For TEMPLARS OF DOOM Festival
Legendary act INTERNAL VOID have been confirmed for Templars Of Doom - The First Crusade, an all-doom metal festival set to take place Saturday, June 19 at Rehearsal Studios in Indianapolis, Indiana. The following bands are currently scheduled to perform at the festival: PLACE OF SKULLS WHILE HEAVEN...February 6, 2004
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