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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...April 27, 2004
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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...April 23, 2004
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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....April 22, 2004
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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...April 21, 2004
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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...April 20, 2004
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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...April 20, 2004
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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...April 20, 2004
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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...April 19, 2004
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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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