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U.D.O. Set Release Date For 'Live In Russia' DVD
U.D.O., the German band fronted by former ACCEPT singer Udo Dirkschneider, have set an August 25 European release date for their upcoming "Live In Russia" DVD. As previously reported, the forthcoming DVD will come in a special package containing a bonus live CD. A video sample of the ACCEPT track "M...April 10, 2003
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SEBASTIAN BACH: Why I Was Fired From 'Jesus Christ Superstar'
Former SKID ROW frontman Sebastian Bach has issued a statement via his official web site giving his side of the story behind his termination from the national touring revival of the Rice-Webber rock opera "Jesus Christ Superstar". The statement reads as follows: "I would like to extend my heartfelt...April 4, 2003
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ABIGOR: 'On Ice'!
Austrian black metal outfit ABIGOR have been put "on ice" indefinitely in the wake of the group's apparent disagreements with their record label, Napalm Records. "Because of some serious problems with Napalm Records concerning the studio, and the budget of the upcoming album, I decided to lay ABIGOR...March 31, 2003
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U.D.O.'s DVD To Include Bonus Live CD
U.D.O.'s forthcoming DVD will come in a special package containing a bonus live CD. "When the 'Live From Russia' [live album] was released, a lot of people were asking for the ACCEPT classics on it, but our concept for that album was to record only U.D.O. classics, and those songs that ACCEPT never...March 31, 2003
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CRYSTAL BALL To Support KROKUS In Switzerland
Swiss melodic metallers CRYSTAL BALL will support KROKUS on the Swiss leg of their "Rock the Block" 2003 Tour. Confirmed dates are as follows: Mar. 29 - Paragraph K - Langnau, SWI Mar. 30 - Paragraph K - Langnau, SWI Apr. 12 - Metropol - Lausanne, SWI Apr. 13 - Bierhuebeli - Bern, SWI Apr. ...March 11, 2003
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SYSTEM OF A DOWN Bassist Sues Security Company
SYSTEM OF A DOWN bassist Shavo Odadjian has sued a Grand Rapids, Michigan security company, claiming assault, ethnic intimidation and humiliation by guards who threw him out of his own concert at Van Andel Arena, according to The Grand Rapids Press. Odadjian left the stage to join two female guests...March 10, 2003
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FRED Breaks His 'Agreeance' With BRITNEY And Opens His Mouth Again
LIMP BIZKIT frontman Fred Durst has posted the following message on the group's official web site, www.limpbizkit.com: "Man oh man would I love to just forget this whole fucking thing, but I am going to have to accept that I cannot do that just yet. I've said enough and I feel really good ...March 5, 2003
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SUSPERIA: 'In Heavy Negotiations'
Norway's SUSPERIA "are in heavy negotiations with [record company] partners in Europe and USA to decide on the future of the band," according to the group's official web site (www.susperia.net). "As you all know the [upcoming] album is 90% finished still completing the lyrical part, and it is just a...February 25, 2003
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HELLOWEEN Bassist Speaks Out On New Album
HELLOWEEN bassist Markus Grosskopf recently gave an interview to the band's official web site (www.helloween.org) in which he talked about the group's upcoming album, "Rabbit Don't Come Easy", and the group's decision to record ACCEPT and QUEEN covers as bonus tracks for the CD. When asked how "Rabb...February 21, 2003
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HELLOWEEN: 'Rabbit Don't Come Easy' Details Unveiled
HELLOWEEN have finalized the track listing for their new album, "Rabbit Don't Come Easy", due on May 5 through Nuclear Blast Records. The album will be released in a jewel case and there will be a limited edition in a very special digipack available, including the bonus track "Far Away". The first s...February 18, 2003
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HELLOWEEN Name CD, Confirm New Drummer
HELLOWEEN have reportedly set "Rabbits Don't Come Easy" as the title for their forthcoming studio album, due in Europe on May 5 through Nuclear Blast Records. In other news, the band have now officially confirmed the departure of drummer Mark Cross and addition to the group's lineup of former ACCEPT...February 13, 2003
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U.D.O. Hard At Work On DVD, Commence Work On New CD
U.D.O., the German band led by former ACCEPT frontman Udo Dirkschneider, are currently putting the finishing touches to their live DVD, due later in the year. The group's new studio album is tentatively set for an October/November release and will be supported by a world tour, which will kick off in...February 13, 2003
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HELLOWEEN: CROSS Out, SCHWARZMANN In?
Veteran German metallers HELLOWEEN are strongly rumored to have replaced drummer Mark Cross (ex-METALIUM) with ex-RUNNING WILD/ACCEPT skinsman Stefan Schwarzmann. Cross joined HELLOWEEN in August 2001 as a replacement for Uli Kusch but was unable to accompany the group during the recording sessions...February 12, 2003
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RIGOR MORTIS Guitarist Rejoins MINISTRY, Band Future 'Uncertain'
Texan thrashers RIGOR MORTIS have been forced to postpone their reunion bid after guitarist Mike Scaccia decided to accept a lucrative offer to rejoin MINISTRY for their upcoming tour. As a result of this, "plans for RIGOR MORTIS are, for the time being, uncertain," reads an official statement from...January 29, 2003
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METALLICA Sue METALLICA!!
The following article appeared in today's edition of The Edmonton Sun: Against its record label, MP3 swappers and even a French perfume company, the monster metal band METALLICA has been involved in many controversial legal battles. Now its sights are aimed at the Edmonton punk band called ... METAL...January 15, 2003
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