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Myanmar to Export Heavy Metal to U.S.
Dominic Whiting of Reuters reports that five long-haired Burmese men, calling themselves IRON CROSS, are looking to conquer the United States after taking military-ruled Myanmar by storm. The heavy-metal musicians, who have packed open-air stadiums across the insular Southeast Asian country for a de...July 15, 2003
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HATESPHERE Announce New Drummer
Danish death-thrashers HATESPHERE have announced the addition of drummer Anders Gyldenøhr to the group's ranks. "Anders is 200% into the band, and he's kickin' it — bigtime!" the group write on their official web site. "Anders will have his HATESPHERE debut show at the Nuclear Storm Festival in Czec...July 14, 2003
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ANAL CUNT Reform
ANAL CUNT have reformed and have announced a live show at Bill's Bar in Boston, Massachusetts on November 10. The following is the official statement on the group's reformation from the band's vocalist Seth Putnam: "Well, I guess the biggest news to start off with is that ANAL CUNT are back together...July 11, 2003
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CRADLE OF FILTH Bassist Checks In With Tour Report
CRADLE OF FILTH bassist Dave Pybus (ex-ANATHEMA, DREAMBREED) has posted the following tour report on the band's official web site: "After going into pre-production for this tour at least a month before we flew out to the U.S. we were very excited to actually land safely in Houston, then New Orleans...July 5, 2003
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KATAFALK Rejoined By Singer, Bassist
Holland's extreme death/thrashers KATAFALK have been rejoined by singer Wokkel and bassist Jurjen. Their return to the group follows the departures last month of guitarist Pier Abe and bassist Henk Jan due to "serious differences of opinion." In addition, vocalist Niels, who joined the band in late...July 4, 2003
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BEHEMOTH Add Session Bassist, Reveal Working Title For New CD
Polish black/death metallers BEHEMOTH have confirmed the departure of bassist Novy and have announced the addition of a new session bassist, Orion. Says guitarist/vocalist Nergal, "After three years of live contribution we parted our ways with Novy. He simply got a better offer from our countrymates...July 4, 2003
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KATAFALK Part Ways With Guitarist, Bassist
Holland's extreme death/thrashers KATAFALK have parted ways with guitarist Pier Abe and bassist Henk Jan due to "serious differences of opinion," according to a message posted on the group's official web site (www.katafalk.com). "They will pursue their musical ambitions elsewhere. Chris [guitar], Mi...June 26, 2003
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Former POISON/MR. BIG Guitarist Signs European Solo Deal With FRONTIERS
Former POISON/MR. BIG guitarist Richie Kotzen has signed a solo deal with Frontiers Records for the European release of his newest solo effort, "Change". Richie started his career at the age of 17 when he released for Shrapnel Records his self-titled debut album gaining great attention from the medi...June 17, 2003
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MICHAEL SCHENKER Forms New Band
Legendary guitarist Michael Schenker (MSG, UFO, THE SCORPIONS) has reportedly teamed up with vocalist/guitarist Amy Schugar in a new project, tentatively dubbed THE SCHUGAR/SCHENKER BAND. The group, which is currently in the studio recording demos, is rounded out by Matt Indes (drums),Mark Lehman (...June 10, 2003
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FORCE OF EVIL: MP3 Clips Posted Online
FORCE OF EVIL, the new Danish all-star band featuring guitarist Michael Denner (ex-MERCYFUL FATE),guitarist Hank Shermann (MERCYFUL FATE),bassist Hal Patino (KING DIAMOND),drummer Bjarne Holm (MERCYFUL FATE),and vocalist Martin Steene (IRONFIRE),have posted two MP3 clips for download via the of...June 5, 2003
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PARAGON Finalize Track Listing For 'The Dark Legacy'
German melodic metallers PARAGON have finalized the track listing for their new album, "The Dark Legacy", due on July 28 through Remedy Records (distributed by Zomba). The follow-up to last year's critically-acclaimed "Law Of The Blade" CD will contain the following cuts: 01. The Legacy 02. Mirror O...June 3, 2003
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METALLICA Surprise Fans At Britain's DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL
Despite an official denial by the festival's organizers that they would be making a surprise appearance at the event, METALLICA performed a 10-song set at the Download music festival in Derbyshire, England on Sunday (June 1). Just 8,000 of the 40,000 people at the festival were able to see the show...June 1, 2003
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VADER, MASTER, BEHEMOTH Confirmed For Czech Republic's NUCLEAR STORM VIII Festival
VADER, MASTER, BEHEMOTH, HATESPHERE, and KOLDBORN are among the acts confirmed to appear at Nuclear Storm VIII, a two-day festival set to take place July 18-19 in Zopy, Czech Republic. The complete list of artists currently set to perform at the event is as follows: VADER BEHEMOTH HATESPHERE HYPNOS...May 30, 2003
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GAMMA RAY Perform At Spain's TORRES ROCK Festival
German power metallers GAMMA RAY played their first show of the year at Torres Rock Festival in Spain on Saturday (May 24). According to the group's official web site, "the band were in great shape and performed a set that was pretty similar to the 'Skeletons' tour set, just four or five songs were...May 29, 2003
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STEVE VAI To Release Collections Of Rarities
STEVE VAI will release the next two installments of "The Secret Jewel Box Set" — "Archives, Volume 3: Mystery Tracks" and "Archives, Volume 4: Various Artists" — on his birthday, June 6, 2003, exclusively through his official web site, Vai.com. "Archives Vol. 3" is a compilation of Steve's bonus tra...May 25, 2003
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