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ICED EARTH's TIM OWENS: 'JON SCHAFFER Is The Nicest Guy That I've Met'
Former JUDAS PRIEST/current ICED EARTH frontman Tim "Ripper" Owens told the Cleveland Free Times during a phone interview a few days ago that he plans on finishing a solo album when he gets a break from touring with ICED EARTH. "I've written the music to it and it's a basic classic-type metal, PRIES...April 17, 2004
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MONSTROSITY And DARK DISCIPLE To Tour Europe In May
MONSTROSITY and DARK DISCIPLE will be teaming up for a European tour beginning on May 1 in Zwickau, Germany. Confirmed dates are as follows: May 01 - Zwickau, GER @ BPM Club May 02 - Berlin, GER @ Halford May 03 - Hamburg, GER @ Markthalle May 04 - Frankfurt, GER @ Nachtleben May 05 ...April 15, 2004
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Ex-HALFORD Drummer BOBBY JARZOMBEK: SPASTIC INK Video Clips Posted Online
Former HALFORD/current PAINMUSEUM drummer Bobby Jarzombek has posted the following message on his official web site: "Hey everyone, I thought I'd do another quick update because bro' Ron edited these video clips of me playing a few of the SPASTIC INK tunes from the new 'Ink Compatible' CD and I want...April 9, 2004
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DREAM EVIL: 'The Book Of Heavy Metal' Release Date Pushed Forward
DREAM EVIL's third album, "The Book Of Heavy Metal", will be issued on May 24 — one week ahead of its previously announced May 31 release date. The follow-up to last year's "Evilized", "The Book Of Heavy Metal" was recorded at Studio Fredman in Gothenburg, Sweden and features special guest appearanc...April 5, 2004
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Guitarist JOHN 5 Talks About His Departure From MARILYN MANSON
Former MARILYN MANSON guitarist John 5 has issued a statement attributing his departure from the group to his desire to "pursue other opportunities." The versatile guitarist/songwriter, also known for his work with KD Lang, David Lee Roth and Rob Halford, has just completed a 12-song instrumental so...April 4, 2004
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ROB HALFORD On KDKB: Photos, Audio Posted Online
Several photos of JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford appearing on the Phoenix radio station KDKB Tuesday (March 30) have been posted online at this location. The audio of the interview — which also featured Alice Cooper — can be downloaded in four parts from Halford's official web site at this locati...April 4, 2004
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HAMMERFALL Singer Talks About Solo Album: Audio Available
Audio clips of HAMMERFALL singer Joacim Cans talking about each track on his upcoming solo album, "Beyond the Gates", have been posted online at this location. As previously reported, "Beyond The Gates" is scheduled for release on April 19 through Sanctuary Records. The album was recorded between No...April 2, 2004
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ROB HALFORD: JUDAS PRIEST Are 'Kinda, Sorta' Signed To SONY MUSIC
JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford has "unofficially" confirmed that the band have re-signed with Sony Music for their much-anticipated reunion album, tentatively due before the end of the year. Asked during an interview on the Phoenix radio station KDKB Tuesday (March 30) if PRIEST was back on the C...April 2, 2004
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Exclusive: New DIMMU BORGIR Drummer Speaks Out!
DIMMU BORGIR's session drummer Reno Kiilerich has spoken exclusively to BLABBERMOUTH.NET about landing a job with what is arguably the most commercially successful black metal band in the world. Kiilerich, who hails from Denmark, was previously a member of several acclaimed death metal groups, inclu...April 1, 2004
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ROB HALFORD: I Wouldn't Be Surprised If BLACK SABBATH Played This Year's OZZFEST
Singer Rob Halford of the recently reunited JUDAS PRIEST, who are co-headlining Ozzfest 2004, told Launch Radio Networks that the idea of a BLACK SABBATH reunion at this year's traveling festival makes sense to him. "It's brand new news to me, but I wouldn't be the least bit surprised if it happened...March 31, 2004
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JOACIM CANS Has No Intention Of Leaving HAMMERFALL
HAMMEFALL singer Joacim Cans has posted the following message on his official web site: "Well, after traveling around Europe for 11 days, promoting [my solo] album ['Beyond the Gates'] in Finland, Denmark, France, Spain, Italy, Greece, Germany and Holland, I am finally home to continue the promotion...March 29, 2004
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DEATH Tribute CD Update: CHIMAIRA, KING DIAMOND Members Lay Down Their Tracks
Guitarist James Murphy (ex-DEATH, OBITUARY, TESTAMENT) has issued the following update regarding the status of the upcoming tribute CD, "Within The Mind - In Homage To The Musical Legacy Of Chuck Schuldiner": "Hi everyone, I have some recent progress on the DEATH tribute project, 'Within The Mind',...March 29, 2004
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DAMAGEPLAN: 'Save Me' Video Posted Online
The DAMAGEPLAN fan site Damageplanfan.com has uploaded the group's new video, "Save Me", at this location (mpg file, approx 32 MB). The clip was shot in early March with director Christoffer "Salzy" Salzgeber (SOULFLY, HALFORD, SNOT) and is described by DAMAGEPLAN frontman Patrick Lachman as "killer...March 28, 2004
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Former HALFORD Guitarist Announces New Appearances
Former HALFORD/current PAINMUSEUM guitarist "Metal" Mike Chlasciak has announced the following appearances: Personal Appearance: Mar. 25 – 8:00 p.m. Double DD's, Morristown, NJ Celebrity Judge for WDHA 105.5 FM - Homegrown Band Contest "Flurry Of Black Notes" Guitar Clinic Run - Remaining Dates: Apr...March 25, 2004
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JUDAS PRIEST Spokesperson Defends Band's Producer Choice
JUDAS PRIEST Management Co-ordinator Jayne Andrews has posted a statement on the group's web site defending the band's decision to work with producer Roy Z (HALFORD, HELLOWEEN, BRUCE DICKINSON) on their much-anticipated "reunion" album. "I really cannot believe some of the comments that are being ma...March 24, 2004