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PHILIP ANSELMO: I'm Still In PANTERA
PANTERA frontman Philip Anselmo has once again shot down the rumors that he is planning on leaving the band prior to the recording of the group's next studio CD. In an interview conducted last Sunday before DOWN's show at Odeon in Cleveland, Anselmo told WMMS' The Metal Show that "I'm not an ex-memb...May 9, 2002
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CORNELL/RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE: The Exclusive Preview
Contrary to recent reports, the as-yet-untitled project featuring former SOUNDGARDEN vocalist Chris Cornell and members of RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE is not set for a late summer release on Epic Records — or any other date — according to Allstar, who cited a spokesperson for the label as the source of...May 7, 2002
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KOTIPELTO, METALUCIFER, SABBAT Confirmed For Germany's WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival
Finland's KOTIPELTOthe solo band of STRATOVARIUS vocalist Timo Kotipeltoand Japan's METALUCIFER and SABBAT are the latest acts to have been confirmed for this year's Wacken Open Air festival, which is scheduled to take place on August 2-3 in Wacken, Germany. The full list of artists currently schedu...May 4, 2002
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COAL CHAMBER's NADJA PEULEN: Rayna Is Not Coming Back
COAL CHAMBER bassist Nadja Peulen has shot down the rumors of an imminent return to the group's line-up of former CC bassist Rayna Foss-Rose, who left the group earlier this year to focus on her motherhood. According to Peulen, “for once and all, Rayna is not coming back. She quit because she is a m...May 2, 2002
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UNLEASHED Confirmed For Germany's WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival
Swedish death metal legends UNLEASHED are the latest act to have been confirmed for this year's Wacken Open Air festival, which is scheduled to take place on August 2-3 in Wacken, Germany. The full list of artists currently scheduled to appear at the event is as follows: ALABAMA THUNDERPUSSY AMON AM...April 30, 2002
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GODFLESH Split Up!
GODFLESH have officially split up following mainman Justin Broadrick's decision to leave the group, according to a message posted at the band's web site. Justin suffered a nervous breakdown prior to boarding his flight to the US [for the aborted US headlining run], reads the statement. Unable to mak...April 30, 2002
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VICIOUS RUMORS Line Up Live Dates
Veteran San Francisco Bay Area power metallers VICIOUS RUMORS have lined up the following live performances during the coming months: May 10 – San Jose, CA @ Cactus Club Aug. 16 - Brescha, ITA @ Agglutination Metal Festival ...April 28, 2002
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MISERY INDEX Pull Out Of OHIO DEATH FEST
Due to circumstances beyond the band's control, MISERY INDEX will not be performing at this weekend's Ohio Death Fest. However, the band will be playing with Norway's IMMORTAL at the Jaxx nightclub in Springfield, Virginia on May 25th. In other news, MISERY INDEX have issued a statement refuting rec...April 25, 2002
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COAL CHAMBER Bassist Refutes Break-Up Rumors, Confirms Touring Plans
COAL CHAMBER bassist Nadja Peulen has refuted the reports of a band split via her official web site and has confirmed plans to resume touring activities in May. According to Peulen, “there are no definite dates yet but it looks good so no worries.” ...April 25, 2002
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OZZY OSBOURNE: BUSH Didn't Invite Me To White House
Contrary to rumors flying far and wide, OZZY OSBOURNE has not been invited by President George W. Bush to the White House for a what-would-be most unusual summit of the minds, according to a statement from the OZZY camp. The story started in England in one of that country's infamous tabloids but the...April 23, 2002
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KING DIAMOND Still Signed To Metal Blade Records (For Now)
KING DIAMOND are still officially signed to Metal Blade Records, despite recent rumors indicating that the company and the band have parted ways. However, according to manager Ole Bang, the current running agreement is approaching the date of the option for a new recording, and I have no info to the...April 20, 2002
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V.O.D. Part Ways With TVT Records, Deny Band Split
V.O.D. have officially parted ways with TVT Records following the disappointing sales performance of the group's From Bliss To Devastation CD. However, contrary to recent rumors, the band have not broken up and will presumably regroup in the near future to begin demoing new material with a view towa...April 19, 2002
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COAL CHAMBER Experience "Dark Days" Ahead
COAL CHAMBER frontman Dez Fafara reportedly walked off stage 20-25 minutes into the group's set last night in Lubbock, Texas after announcing to the confused audience that they had just witnessed “the last COAL CHAMBER song...ever!” The three remaining members then proceeded to play two more songs w...April 18, 2002
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AFTER FOREVER Record Gig For Radio Broadcast
Dutch gothic/atmospheric doom metal act AFTER FOREVER's first live performance with new guitarist Bas Maas, which took place at Paradiso in Amsterdam on April 7th, was recorded for the radio program Leidsekade Live. According to the band, “Bas had only been given little time to master the songs and...April 18, 2002
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The SLIPKNOT/STATIC-X Collaboration: "We Didn't Break Up"
SLIPKNOT's Joey Jordison and STATIC-X guitarist Tripp Eisen, who recently decided to drop the band name THE REJECTS for their long-running side project, have issued the following statements explaining their decision to part ways with singer Dizzy and recruit vocalist Wednesday 13 of THE FRANKENSTEIN...April 18, 2002