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DAVE MUSTAINE: 'I Am And Always Will Be MEGADETH'
Former MEGADETH guitarist Dave Mustaine has broken his silence regarding the group's breakup and his plans for a solo project, saying that "the music that I'm writing right now is as good as anything I've ever written." In a lengthy interview with Guitar World magazine published in the August 2003 i...July 12, 2003
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The Beacon Journal: TIM OWENS 'Not Available' To Comment On Split With JUDAS PRIEST
Kymberli Hagelberg of Ohio's The Beacon Journal reports that Tim "Ripper" Owens was "not available" Friday (July 11) to comment on the announcement that he has been replaced in JUDAS PRIEST by his predecessor, Rob Halford. The announcement of Owens' departure apparently came as news to his former wi...July 12, 2003
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JUDAS PRIEST's TIPTON On Reunion With HALFORD: 'If We Don't Do It Now, Maybe We Never Will'
JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Glenn Tipton has spoken to Billboard.com about the group's decision to reteam with estranged lead singer Rob Halford for a new album and tour in 2004, marking the veteran British heavy metal band's 30th anniversary. "We all agreed that we feel the time is right," Tipton said....July 11, 2003
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METALLICA For BIG DAY OUT: Official Announcement Expected In October
New Zealand Herald reports that rumors are flying that METALLICA will headline next year's Big Day Out in New Zealand. But organizers are keeping quiet about the lineup until October. The band have been signed as the main act at Big Day Out festivals throughout Australia — part of the group's intern...July 11, 2003
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JUDAS PRIEST/HALFORD Reunion: The Official Press Release!
After more than 12 years apart, JUDAS PRIEST and original lead vocalist Rob Halford have reunited for a global live concert tour in 2004. The definitive JUDAS PRIEST lineup of Rob Halford, lead guitarist Glenn Tipton, lead guitarist K.K. Downing, bassist Ian Hill and drummer Scott Travis are back. T...July 11, 2003
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Former FAITH NO MORE Guitarist Explains His Departure
Former FAITH NO MORE guitarist Trey Spruance, who played on the band's "King For A Day, Fool For A Lifetime" CD (1995),recently spoke to Perfect Pitch Online about the countless rumors that have been circulating regarding the reasons for his departure from the group. "My favorite is the one that ca...July 7, 2003
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MALEVOLENT CREATION Postpone Brazilian Tour
Floridian death metallers MALEVOLENT CREATION were forced to postpone their previously announced Brazilian tour due to their inability to process the required work visas in time for the gigs. The following is an official statement on the matter from vocalist Kyle Symons: "Greetings to our fans in Br...July 6, 2003
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MORBID ANGEL: In Mixing Mode
Veteran death metallers MORBID ANGEL have finished recording their seventh album and are currently mixing the effort at D.O.W. (Diet Of Worms) studios in Seffner, Florida for a tentative September release through Earache Records. "We have working mixes and are tightening up the record. We will go in...July 4, 2003
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CHRIS ROBINSON: Don't' Hold Your Breath For BLACK CROWES Reunion
Despite growing rumors to the contrary, ex-BLACK CROWES frontman Chris Robinson says that a reunion of his former band is unlikely to happen anytime soon. "I wouldn't be too hopeful about that," he said. "I mean, as of today, I don't ever see it happening, you know what I mean? Now, that doesn't mea...July 2, 2003
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WITCHERY To Record New Album In The Fall
Sweden's WITCHERY, the group featuring THE HAUNTED guitarist Patrik Jensen and ARCH ENEMY bassist Sharlee D'Angelo, have begun composing material for the follow-up to 2001's "Symphony For The Devil", tentatively due in early 2004. The following is a recent online posting from Jensen outlining the gr...July 2, 2003
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BURDEN OF GRIEF Name New Album
German death/thrash metal act BURDEN OF GRIEF have set "Fields Of Salvation" as the title for their third full-length album, tentatively due later in the year through Massacre Records. The follow-up to 2001's "On Darker Trails" will contain nine tracks and will be mixed at Jailhouse studios in Denma...July 1, 2003
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SEX PISTOLS: North American Tour Dates Announced
Punk rock legends SEX PISTOLS will embark on a two-week tour of North America in late August/early September. The band's original line-up — John Lydon (a.k.a. Johnny Rotten, vocals),Steve Jones (guitar),Paul Cook (drums) and Glen Matlock (bass) — will visit a mix of amphitheaters, clubs and concer...June 25, 2003
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AC/DC's ANGUS YOUNG Alive And Well Despite Death Rumors
Rumors of the supposed death of Angus Young, founder member of the legendary rock band AC/DC, have turned out to be false. According to reports circulating yesterday the flamboyant guitarist, who famously dresses in a school uniform when performing on stage, died last Thursday, aged 48. The story, w...June 18, 2003
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IMMOLATION: Road Update
IMMOLATION continue to spread their blasphemy throughout the U.S. in support of "Unholy Cult", widely considered the group's most vicious offering in years. With support coming from GRAVE, GOATWHORE and CREMATORIUM they will continue to annihilate extreme metal fans until the end of June. IMMOLATION...June 17, 2003
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SEX PISTOLS To Reunite For North American Tour
Punk veterans the SEX PISTOLS will reunite for a North American this summer. The legendary outfit have confirmed two shows for August, and are expected to announce more dates in the coming weeks. But, according to frontman John Lydon (a.k.a. Johnny Rotten),the band will never write or record anothe...June 12, 2003
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