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Sweden's ETERNIA Change Name To DESTYNATION

Swedish heavy metal band ETERNIA have changed their name to DESTYNATION. "We have decided to change name because the fact that there are already several bands with similar names and also because we have progressed musically towards a sound that does not match the name ETERNIA and all that it stands...

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Former KORN Guitarist Explains Decision To Get Baptized In Israel: 'God Told Me'

Former KORN guitarist Brian "Head" Welch told MTV News that he decided to get baptized in Israel's Jordan River on Saturday (March 5) after receiving a divine message. [see photos of Welch being baptized in Jordan river and in the river's baptismal site near the Kibbutz Kinneret, in northern Israel:...

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Former KORN Guitarist Baptized In Jordan River: Photos Available

The Associated Press is reporting that former KORN guitarist Brian "Head" Welch was baptized Saturday (March 5) in the Jordan River, just weeks after quitting his band, drug habits and rock-and-roll lifestyle for religion. [see photos of Welch being baptized in Jordan river and in the river's baptis...

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RISE TO ADDICTION: Former BLAZE Members Seek Label Home

RISE TO ADDICTION, the new project featuring former BLAZE members John Slater (guitar),Steve Wray (guitar) and Rob Naylor (bass),will be performing at the Snooty Fox in Wakefield, U.K. on April 2. Commented Steve on the group's current activities: "We've been working extremely hard lately on new m...

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WIDOW Sign With CRUZ DEL SUR MUSIC

Raleigh, North Carolina-based melodic metallers WIDOW have signed a deal with Cruz Del Sur Music for the worldwide release of their new album, "On Fire". The follow-up to "Midnight Strikes" (Tribunal Records) is tentatively scheduled for release in June. Commented guitarist Cristof: "We are very ple...

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KATATONIA: 'Saw You Drown' Mini-Album To Be Released On Vinyl

The End Records have licensed through their sub-label Infinite Vinyl series KATATONIA's "Saw You Drown" — a mini album from 1998 that collectors regard as maybe the most rare and wanted item in KATATONIA's discography. The vinyl version will be limited to 1,000 copies, all hand-numbered. It will als...

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KOLDBRANN To Support MAYHEM In Norway

Norwegian black metallers KOLDBRANN will open for the legendary MAYHEM on Wednesday, March 23 at Union Scene in Drammen, Norway. Additional support at the gig will come from SILENT VANQUISH. Tickets are priced at 150 NOK and are available at Posten and Billettservice. Doors open at 9:00 p.m. 18 year...

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GIZMACHI: Endorsed By SLIPKNOT's CLOWN, Band Prepare To Release Debut Album

Hailing from the land of upstate New York, GIZMACHI will release their debut CD, "The Imbuing", on May 3 on Big Orange Clown Records, an imprint of Sanctuary Records. "The Imbuing" was produced by M. Shawn Crahan, engineered by Josh Wilbur and recorded at Spin Studios in New York City. GIZMACHI is c...

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MELDRUM To Support BLACK LABEL SOCIETY On U.S .Tour

MELDRUM, the Swedish band led by former PHANTOM BLUE guitarist Michelle Meldrum (wife of EUROPE axeman John Norum),have secured the opening slot on BLACK LABEL SOCIETY's upcoming U.S. tour beginning in early March. Confirmed dates are as follows: Mar. 10 - Tempe, AZ @ Marquee Theatre Mar. 11 - Anah...

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GEORGE LYNCH Tears It Up At NAMM

Former DOKKEN guitarist George Lynch's official web site has issued the following update: "Show dates began in northern California and smoothly warmed the band up to a well-oiled machine. "Playing these shows led George into NAMM week where the first stop was a headlining gig at the Anaheim House of...

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MARDUK Drummer Breaks Arm In Fight; Band Cancels European Dates

MARDUK drummer Emil Dragutinovic had his arm broken during a fight with several men Saturday night (Feb. 12) (Emil was reportedly trying to protect himself from a swinging bat) and will spend the next few weeks recuperating. Consequently, all of the band's previously announced shows for February/Mar...

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KOLDBRANN: Debut Album To Receive Vinyl Release

Norwegian black metallers KOLDBRANN will have their debut album, "Nekrotisk Inkvisition" (2003),released on vinyl via Germany's Northern Silence Productions sometime in the spring. In other news, KOLDBRANN have confirmed the following festival appearances this summer: Jul. 15-16 - Kaltenbach Open A...

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STRAPPING YOUNG LAD First Segment Of 'The Making Of Alien' Posted

The maniacal Canadian extremists STRAPPING YOUNG LAD will embark on a massive U.S. headlining tour this spring with THE AGONY SCENE, MISERY SIGNALS and REFLUX in the support slots. The trek kicks off on April 5 and will make a stop at the legendary New England Metal and Hardcore Fest on April 23. Th...

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CANDLELIGHT And REGAIN RECORDS Confirm Agreement For The Americas

Candlelight Records has announced a North American agreement with Sweden's Regain Records. The new partnership will see the marketing and distribution of all new and reissued catalog titles through Candlelight's growing stateside operation. The first scheduled release will be the new album from Swed...

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VALKYRIE Announce New Lineup

VALKYRIE, the Virginia-based psychedelic stoner doomsters, have announced the addition of drummer Nic McInturff and bassist Nick Crabill to the group's ranks. A fresh new rhythm section backing up brothers Pete and Jake Adams on guitars and vocals has given a new energy to VALKYRIE, and many shows a...