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VH1 Counts Down '100 Most Metal Moments' In Five-Night Special

MOTÖRHEAD, W.A.S.P.'s Blackie Lawless, POISON's Bret Michaels, former SKID ROW frontman Sebastian Bach, ANTHRAX, L.A. GUNS, KISS, ex-MÖTLEY CRÜE singer Vince Neil, Ronnie James Dio and FASTER PUSSYCAT are among the artists featured in "100 Most Metal Moments", a VH1 special focusing on the "entertai...

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CANS: Band Lineup For 2000 DECIBEL Festival Appearance Revealed

HAMMERFALL frontman Joacim Cans will be joined by Danny Gill (guitar),Stefan Pascolino (bass) and Mark Zonder (drums, FATES WARNING) during his solo appearance (under the CANS moniker) at the 2000 Decibel festival May 21-22 in Bengtsfors, Sweden (180 km north of Gothenburg). "Unfortunately neither...

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Ex-JUDAS PRIEST Singer TIM OWENS: I Was Fired By E-Mail

Former JUDAS PRIEST singer Tim "Ripper" Owens has revealed to the Washington Post that he found out about plans for the band to reunite with Rob Halford via an e-mail from band management. Owens says he was told the switch would be "best for everyone." "They could have called me," Owens says. "But w...

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JUDAS PRIEST: Another 'Off' OZZFEST Date Confirmed, Nampa Billing Announced

JUDAS PRIEST have announced another "extra" date during this year's Ozzfest. Confirmed "off Ozzfest" dates are as follows: Jul. 26 - Nampa, ID @ Idaho Center Amphitheater Jul. 30 - Marysville, CA @ Sleep Train Amphitheatre Aug. 04 - El Paso, TX @ Don Haskins Center Aug. 18 - Toronto, Ontario @ TBA A...

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HAMMERFALL Singer Sets U.S. Release Date For Solo Debut

HAMMERFALL singer Joacim Cans has set a May 11 North American release date through Sanctuary/Noise Records for his solo debut, "Beyond the Gates". Released under the moniker CANS, "Beyond the Gates" was recorded between November 2003 and February 2004 at Studio Fredman in Gothenburg, Sweden, Frankie...

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HAMMERFALL Singer To Hold Release Party For Solo Debut

HAMMERFALL vocalist Joacim Cans will hold a release party for his solo project, CANS, on Saturday, May 8 at the Metallterrassen Club in Gothenburg, Sweden. Joacim will act as DJ, and the evening will also include a performance by the "all-star" band METAL MONARCHS, featuring HAMMERFALL guitarist Osc...

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JUDAS PRIEST: OZZFEST 'Off' Dates Announced

JUDAS PRIEST have confirmed the following "extra" dates during this year's Ozzfest: Jul. 26 - Nampa, ID @ TBA Aug. 04 - El Paso, TX @ TBA Aug. 18 - Toronto, Ontario @ TBA As previously reported, JUDAS PRIEST are currently working on their first studio album with vocalist Rob Halford since 1990's "Pa...

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It's Official: 'METAL MIKE' CHLASCIAK Is The New TESTAMENT Guitarist

Veteran San Francisco Bay Area thrashers TESTAMENT have announced that former HALFORD/current PAINMUSEUM guitarist "Metal Mike" Chlasciak will be handling lead guitar duties for the group during their upcoming European tour (as exclusively predicted here on April 20). "The guys jammed with Mike over...

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DREAM EVIL Set U.S. Release Date For 'The Book Of Heavy Metal'

DREAM EVIL — the Swedish band featuring acclaimed producer Fredrik Nordström (HAMMERFALL, IN FLAMES, DIMMU BORGIR, SPIRITUAL BEGGARS, etc.),drummer Snowy Shaw (KING DIAMOND, MERCYFUL FATE, MEMENTO MORI, NOTRE DAME),and guitarist Gus G. (MYSTIC PROPHECY, NIGHTRAGE) — have set a July 13 U.S. release...

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It's Official: JUDAS PRIEST Re-Sign With SONY MUSIC

JUDAS PRIEST have confirmed that they have re-signed with Sony Music for the release of their upcoming studio album. The group's official statement on the matter is as follows: "We are pleased to announce that Sony Music U.K. has re-signed the giants of Heavy Metal JUDAS PRIEST to a worldwide deal....

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OZZFEST 2004: SLAYER, SLIPKNOT, DIMMU BORGIR To Play Headlining Shows On Off Days

Ozzfest.com is currently hosting a TV commercial for this year's Ozzfest. Download the 31-second clip at this location (file size: 2.7 MB). In other news, HATEBREED frontman Jamey Jasta spoke to MTV.com about his band's plans to play with SLAYER in smaller venues on off days during Ozzfest 2004. Acc...

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TESTAMENT Confirm Guitarist STEVE SMYTH's Departure

As exclusively predicted on BLABBERMOUTH.NET this morning, TESTAMENT have now officially confirmed the departure of guitarist Steve Smyth. The group's statement on the matter is as follows: "Like a previous announcement, we would have preferred to break the news to the fans, first. You are getting t...

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JUDAS PRIEST: New Photos Posted Online

JUDAS PRIEST's official web site has uploaded two photos taken during a photo session the band (minus drummer Scot Travis) did last Friday (April 16) for the U.S. magazine Guitar World. Check them out: Photo#1, Photo#2 (photos by Ross Halfin). JUDAS PRIEST are currently recording their first studio...

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TESTAMENT Part Ways With Guitarist STEVE SMYTH

Veteran San Francisco Bay Area thrashers TESTAMENT have parted ways with guitarist Steve Smyth and are looking to secure a temporary replacement in time for their upcoming European tour, BLABBERMOUTH.NET can exclusively reveal. Although no official word has yet come down on the matter, it is believe...

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JUDAS PRIEST Complete New Photo Session With Legendary Rock Photographer

Legendary rock photographer Ross Halfin has posted the following message in the "Diary" section of his official web site: "[April 16] Wake up to beautiful English summer's day. You could wear shorts and a t-shirt, it's so warm. Have to drive to The North of England to shoot JUDAS PRIEST, half way th...