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LACUNA COIL's 'Comalies' Passes 100,000 SoundScan Mark In The U.S.
LACUNA COIL's third album, "Comalies", has officially passed the 100,000 SoundScan mark in the United States. This is a landmark achievement for both the band — who are performing on Ozzfest's second stage throughout the summer — and their label, the Los Angeles-based independent Century Media Recor...July 14, 2004
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ION VEIN Sign With NOW AND THEN RECORDS
Chicago prog/power metallers ION VEIN have signed a two-album deal with the U.K.'s Now and Then Records. The group's "Reigning Memories" CD is scheduled for release in Europe and the Far East in late August/early September. "We couldn't be more excited!" the band write in a statement. "Label preside...July 12, 2004
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Review: BLACK SABBATH Sounded As Pertinent And Vital As Ever At OZZFEST 2004 Kick-Off
Phillip D'Amour of The Republican reviewed BLACK SABBATH and JUDAS PRIEST's performances at the opening show of this year's Ozzfest, which took place Saturday (July 10) in Hartford, Connecticut. "SABBATH opened its 60-minute set with its 1971 metal masterpiece 'War Pigs' from the classic album 'Para...July 12, 2004
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JAGGERNAUT: Live Video Posted Online
JAGGERNAUT, the new Swedish band featuring former HAMMERFALL drummer Patrik Rafling and FULL STRIKE frontman Niclas Jonsson, have posted a live video of the track "President" at this location (50 MB). The video was filmed during the group's appearance at the Axe Feast festival in late March in Gothe...July 11, 2004
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DAVE MUSTAINE: 'DAVID ELLEFSON Is Suing Me And MEGADETH'
MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "Here is what I have been saying in the interviews, what happened chronologically that caused the demise of the band, why [drummer] Nick [Menza] was fired, [guitarist] Marty [Friedman] quitting, records...July 8, 2004
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'Locobazooka!' DVD Unleashed At World Premiere Party
3-D Entertainment, Inc. will celebrate the release of their "Locobazooka!" Festival DVD at Worcester, Massachusetts' Bijou Theater on Friday, July 9 with a private VIP reception at 7 p.m. followed by a 9 p.m. screening of the DVD featuring performances of STAIND, SHINEDOWN, POWERMAN 5000, REVIS, RA,...July 6, 2004
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Former CELTIC FROST Guitarist Signs With SONIC WAVE INTERNATIONAL
SUBSONIC, the solo project of former CELTIC FROST guitarist Ron Marks, will be issuing its sophomore album, "No Such Soul", this fall through Sonic Wave America. The follow-up to 2002's "Super-Vel" (Outlaw Entertainment) will be available worldwide at such stores as Best Buy, Tower, Borders, Whereho...June 25, 2004
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SPV RECORDS Comments On TYPE O NEGATIVE Signing
SPV Records has issued a press release officially announcing the signing of TYPE O NEGATIVE to a worldwide recording deal (as exclusively revealed here on May 13). Manfred Schutz, Chairman of SPV worldwide, commented on TYPE O's addition to the SPV roster: "It is a true privilege to welcome TYPE O N...June 24, 2004
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NIGHTWISH: 'Once' Certified Gold In Germany
NIGHTWISH's new album, "Once", has been certified gold in Germany for sales in excess of 100,000 copies within two weeks of its release. The album's first single, "Nemo", is also still going strong and heading for gold status as well, according to a posting on Nuclear Blast Records' web site. Markus...June 22, 2004
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RANDY RHOADS Collectible Figure Due In October
KnuckleBonz, Inc. has announced plans to create the Randy Rhoads sculpture for the Guitar Hero limited edition collectible figure series. The Rhoads estate has licensed the rights to Randy's image and likeness, which permits the company to create this hi-end, limited edition resin sculpture. The fig...June 19, 2004
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QUEENSRŸCHE Singer Says He's Not Impressed By Any New Metal Bands
QUEENSRŸCHE vocalist Geoff Tate recently spoke to ElectricBasement.com about the release of the group's new DVD/CD, "The Art of Live", and his views on the current political situation in Iraq. The following are a few excerpts from that interview: ElectricBasement.com: Reports have circulated over th...June 14, 2004
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ZEBRA To Headline New Orleans Fund-Raiser
Veteran hard rockers ZEBRA will headline a special fund-raiser this weekend in Metairie, Louisiana to benefit St. Christopher Church and School, according to The Times-Picayune. "This is going to be the ultimate reunion," said Chris Santos, president of the Men's Club. "ZEBRA wanted to come back to...June 10, 2004
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ANTHRAX Drummer: 'I Always Hated The Idea Of BUSH Being President'
ANTHRAX's official German web site, www.anthraxband.de, has posted an interview with ANTHRAX members Charlie Benante (drums),Scott Ian (guitar) and temporary bassist Joey Vera. What follows are a few excerpts from that interview: Anthrax.de: I promised you sometime ago that I will not ask you anyth...June 6, 2004
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GOD FORBID Guitarist Checks In From The Road
GOD FORBID guitarist "Doc" Coyle has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "What's up, brothas and sistas! Doc here from GOD FORBID checking in from the road. Sorry it's been so long between updates, but it gets hectic on tour and hard to get ample time at a computer. "First...May 17, 2004
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TED NUGENT's Wife Speaks in Support Of The Second Amendment
Shemane Nugent, wife of veteran rocker Ted Nugent, was the featured speaker at the Second Amendment Sisters rally, held on Sunday (May 9) in Washington, D.C. The Second Amendment Sisters rally was staged in response to the anti-gun Million Mom March, which was billed as the kickoff to the "Halt the...May 11, 2004
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