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NIGHTWISH Comment On Cancelled North American Dates
Finland's NIGHTWISH have posted the following message on their web site regarding the group's cancelled North American dates: "Many fans have asked us why the shows in Canada had to be cancelled due to U.S. visa problems. The band's manager Ewo Rytkönen explains: 'The band COULD have done the shows...August 12, 2004
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SALEM, ORPHANED LAND Confirmed For Israel's METALIST FESTIVAL
SALEM and ORPHANED LAND are among the latest bands confirmed for have been confirmed for the second annual Metalist Festival, set to be held August 26, 2004 at the Hangar 11 venue in Tel-aviv, Israel. The complete list of bands confirmed for the festival is as follows: BEHEMOTH EVERGREY SALEM ORPHAN...August 2, 2004
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PAUL STANLEY: PETER CRISS And ACE FREHLEY Don't Belong In KISS
KISS guitarist/vocalist Paul Stanley recently spoke to PressOfAtlanticCity.com about the group's current tour, the absence of original members Peter Criss and Ace Frehley and his upcoming solo album. Several excerpts from the interview follow: Q: Are Peter and Ace done for good? Paul Stanley: "Yeah....July 20, 2004
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Report: How Did ATHENS OPEN AIR Turn Into One Of The Worst Festival Experiences Ever?
Orpheus Spiliotopoulos, Chief Editor of the popular Greek webzine Metal-Temple.com, has submitted the following report on the disastrous events that led to a partial cancellation of the Athens Open Air festival in Athens, Greece this past weekend: "The Athens Open Air 'I wannabe a' festival was supp...July 7, 2004
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WORLD BATTLE OF THE BANDS Goes Global
The World Battle of the Bands is seeking out the hottest, unsigned acts of four countries spanning the Pacific Rim. This is a competition organized by musicians for musicians. The aim is to seek out the most astounding live music the world has to offer. The World Battle of the Bands started in West...June 28, 2004
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FIREBIRD To Tour U.S. East Coast In September
FIREBIRD, the British band led by former CARCASS/NAPALM DEATH guitarist Bill Steer, will release their latest CD, "No. 3", in the U.S. on August 31 through SPV Records. An American tour is in the works to coincide with the release. The band plan to play dates across the East Coast in late September....June 25, 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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Bassist JOEY VERA To Tour Europe With ANTHRAX
Bassist Joey Vera (FATES WARNING, SEVEN WITCHES, ARMORED SAINT, ANTHRAX) has posted the following message on his web site: "Seems like just yesterday but it's been almost a month since I got back from the tour with ANTHRAX in Japan and Australia. Most of us, myself included, got some weird upper res...June 2, 2004
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THERAPY? To Begin Recording New Album
THERAPY? bassist Michael McKeegan has posted the following message on the group's official web site: "Folks, It might have looked like we've been quiet for a while but we have actually been busy, busy boys. The UK tour with THE WILDHEARTS was amazing, we had an awesome time and received much, much l...May 30, 2004
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BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION Guitarist Comments On NIKKI SIXX's Bass-Throwing Incident
BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION guitarist Tracii Guns has refuted published reports that his B.O.D. bandmate Nikki Sixx (ex-MÖTLEY CRÜE) knocked a Nevada fan out last Saturday night (May 22) when he flung his instrument into the crowd and clocked the guy in the head. Describing the previously published accoun...May 29, 2004
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'Hell Bent For Leather: Confessions Of A Heavy Metal Addict' Book Excerpt Posted Online
Guardian.co.uk has published an excerpt from the book "Hell Bent For Leather: Confessions of a Heavy Metal Addict" at this location. "Hell Bent For Leather" (view cover here) is described as "the story of Seb Hunter's 15-year heavy metal journey: from his first guitar (his dad's),to his first gig (...May 28, 2004
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JUDAS PRIEST: 'First Rehearsal Was Fantastic'
JUDAS PRIEST Management Co-Ordinator Jayne Andrews has posted the following message on the group's official web site: "Well it has finally happened!! The band had their first rehearsal yesterday (Monday 24th May) with the reunited line-up and it was fantastic!!! I was with the guys so was very proud...May 26, 2004
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BRUCE DICKINSON: New Solo Album, DVD Update
Bruce Dickinson fan site The Bruce Dickinson Well-Being Network has posted the following update on the IRON MAIDEN singer's upcoming solo album: "New music and DVD! As expressed in some of the rumours that have been floating around the web lately Bruce and [guitarist] Roy [Z] have recorded new mater...May 21, 2004
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DAVE MUSTAINE: MARTY FRIEDMAN Tried To Make MEGADETH An Alternative Band
MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has posted the following message on the group's official web site: "Droogies! "Interesting day yesterday, yes it was. I got to review all of the interview footage for the DVD or enhanced CD material regarding the remixes. I had just gotten done doing an interview with...May 19, 2004
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DUNGEON Part Ways With Bassist, Seek Replacement
Brendon "Dakk" McDonald, bassist for the Australian melodic power metal band DUNGEON, has quit the band due to "personal reasons." Dakk's official statement on the matter reads as follows: "The decision [to leave DUNGEON] has not been an easy one — yet at the same time I feel that due to many factor...May 14, 2004
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