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DRY KILL LOGIC: Death In The Family Forces Band To Stay Off The Road
DRY KILL LOGIC have announced that they will remain off the road for a few more days "due to a death in the family of one the guys." They are expected to join back up with the OTEP/AMERICAN HEAD CHARGE tour on March 8 in New Orleans. "We hope you understand our need to cancel ...March 1, 2005
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BLOODSIMPLE Launch New Media Player
BLOODSIMPLE, the New York-based band featuring former members of VISION OF DISORDER, DOWNSET and MEDICATION, have launched a media player to support the release of their upcoming album, "A Cruel World". To listen to "Straight Hate", "Falling Backwards" and "Blood In Blood Out", click here. "A Cruel...February 25, 2005
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Only In Amerika
I suppose that we should give California quintet HED P.E. some credit to sticking to their rap-metal (or G-Punk, as they like to call it) guns when everyone else in that relatively short-lived trend has either gone away or thrown that style overboard. But on the other hand, what HED has to say on it...February 19, 2005
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CANDIRIA Sign European Deal With EARACHE RECORDS
U.S. evolutionists CANDIRIA have inked a deal with Earache Records as part of a deal that will see the band's latest album, "What Doesn't Kill You..." , issued on the label in Europe in May. CANDIRIA's previous releases showcased an eclectic mix of metal, hardcore and jazz that preceded the current...February 15, 2005
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OTEP: Fretless Bass Guitar Stolen
A fretless Carvin bass belonging to Evil J of OTEP was stolen after the February 1 stop of the "Alliance of Defiance" tour in Boise, Idaho. It's a Carvin LB70 bass, koa body, with no fret markings on the fingerboard. The bass, which is used live during the song "My Confession", is said to be ...February 4, 2005
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ALLELE Sign With CORPORATE PUNISHMENT RECORDS
ALLELE, the Jacksonville, Florida-based band featuring founding member of COLD, Kelly Hayes, and former OTEP guitarist Lane Maverick, have inked a deal with Corporate Punishment Records. The group will release their debut album later this year. For more information on ALLELE, visit the group's offic...January 31, 2005
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OTEP Frontwoman Talks About Being A Lesbian Singer In A Heavy Metal Band
OTEP frontwoman Otep Shamaya recently spoke to AfterEllen.com about being a lesbian in the heavy metal world and how the group landed their Ozzfest appearance, among other topics. A couple of excerpts from the interview follow: AfterEllen.com: With the kind of diverse musical influences you had, wha...January 31, 2005
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OTEP Introduce New Guitarist
OTEP have announced the addition of guitarist Scotty CH, formerly of the band MTF, to the group's ranks. In a message posted on the group's official web site, Scotty writes, "To OTEP, after several months of blistering work, I want to thank you for making me who I am today. It is an honor to ...January 27, 2005
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HED P.E.: Tour Dates Announced
HED P.E. will hit the road later this month in support of their new album, "Only in Amerika", which is scheduled for release on February 22 via Koch Records. HED P.E. recently re-tooled its line-up to consist of band leader/vocalist Jahred (vocals),Jaxon (guitar),Mark (bass),Moke (formerly of OTE...January 21, 2005
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BLOODSIMPLE To Tour With OTEP, AMERICAN HEAD CHARGE
BLOODSIMPLE, the New York-based band featuring former members of VISION OF DISORDER, DOWNSET and MEDICATION, will be teaming up with OTEP, AMERICAN HEAD CHARGE and CANDIRIA for the "Alliance of Defiance" tour beginning in late February. Confirmed dates so far are as follows: Feb. 19 - Philadelphia,...January 16, 2005
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LUPARA Announce Concert Dates
LUPARA, the Illinois-based band featuring former BROKEN HOPE guitarist Jeremy Wagner, have lined up the following dates during the coming weeks: Jan. 29 - The Big Horse Lounge – Chicago, IL Feb. 04 - J.J. Kelley's – Lansing, IL Feb. 08 - The Rave – Milwaukee, WI (w/ OTEP, AMERICAN HEAD CHARGE) Feb....January 11, 2005
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CRISIS: 'Waking The Dead' Video Posted Online
CRISIS' video for the track "Waking the Dead" has been posted online at Launch. Check it out at this location. "Waking the Dead" is the second video off the group's latest album, "Like Sheep Led To Slaughter", which came out in May through The End/Children Of Rage Records. CRISIS' video for the trac...December 20, 2004
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AMERICAN HEAD CHARGE, OTEP, CANDIRIA To Team Up For U.S. Tour
AMERICAN HEAD CHARGE have confirmed a 2005 tour with OTEP, CANDIRIA, and THE AUTUMN OFFERING. Exact cities and dates will be announced soon. In addition, AMERICAN HEAD CHARGE will be playing a hometown show at First Avenue in Minneapolis, MN, on December 28. AMERICAN HEAD CHARGE's new album, "The Fe...December 7, 2004
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CRISIS: 'Signatures Of Survival' DVD Due In The Spring
CRISIS are putting the finishing touches on their upcoming DVD, "Signatures of Survival". Due to be released in the spring, "Signatures of Survival" was assembled from live footage and interviews from 1993 to the present sent in by fans. Editing duties were handled by Dominic Garza. As previously re...November 25, 2004
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CRISIS Complete Work On 'Waking The Dead' Video
According to a posting on the group's web site, CRISIS' video for the track "Waking the Dead" is being serviced to various video outlets this week. "Waking the Dead" is the second video off the group's latest album, "Like Sheep Led To Slaughter", which came out in May through The End/Children Of Rag...November 22, 2004