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AMARAN Set Release Date For New Album
Sweden's AMARAN have set a January 20, 2004 release date through Listenable Records for their sophomore effort, "Pristine In Bondage" (view cover here). The first pressing will be a slipcase edition with one bonus track — for a total of 11 tracks — and the Japanese version (due on Dec. 17) will be ....November 19, 2003
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VIVIAN CAMPBELL: DIO Is 'One Of The Vilest People In The Music Industry'
In a recent interview posted on DEF LEPPARD's official web site, current DEF LEPPARD/former DIO guitarist Vivian Campbell talked about his disdain for hard rock. "The real irony of that is I actually don't like hard rock music," he said. "I know it's a strange thing to say, but I don't really care a...October 29, 2003
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METAL CHURCH: In Recording Mode
Long-running Seattle metallers METAL CHURCH have entered the studio to begin recording the follow-up to 1999's "Masterpeace", tentatively due in early 2004. The group's current lineup includes original members Kurdt Vanderhoof (guitar) and Kirk Arrington (drums) alongside three new members, includin...October 24, 2003
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AMARAN To Tour Europe With AFTER FOREVER, DARK MOOR And NIGHTMARE
Sweden's AMARAN will be teaming up with AFTER FOREVER, DARK MOOR and NIGHTMARE for a European tour in January. Confirmed dates are as follows: Jan. 16 – Brussels, BEL @ Ten Wyngaert Jan. 17 – Eloyes, FRA @ Espace Culturel Jan. 18 – Marseille, FRA @ Jas Rod Jan. 19 – Barcelona, SPA @ Mephisto ...October 17, 2003
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AMARAN: 'Inflict' Video Posted Online
Sweden's AMARAN have posted the video for the track "Inflict" at their official web site. Check it out: Windows Media (file size: 8 MB),.MPG (file size: 44 MB). "Inflict" comes off the group's upcoming sophomore effort, "Pristine In Bondage" (view cover here),due on December 23 in Japan ...October 13, 2003
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Former PITCHSHIFTER Frontman To Tour With PIGFACE
Former PITCHSHIFTER frontman J.S. Clayden will be touring with PIGFACE as part of their upcoming "United II" tour. The trek, which kicks off on November 5 in West Dundee, Illinois, will see Clayden joined by PIGFACE mainman Martin Atkins, Seibold (HATE DEPT.),and En Esch (SLICK IDIOT, ex-KMFDM). Ot...October 12, 2003
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RONNIE JAMES DIO Explains Why WARREN DEMARTINI Wasn't Right For His Band
DIO mastermind Ronnie James Dio recently spoke to ElectricBasement.com about the group's numerous changes in the guitarist department since the release of their last album, "Killing The Dragon". While the CD featured Doug Aldrich (now in WHITESNAKE),an announcement was made earlier this year that e...October 7, 2003
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AMARAN Line Up Dutch Dates With SUN CAGED
Sweden's AMARAN have lined up several gigs in Holland with Dutch progressive metallers SUN CAGED. Tentative dates are as follows: Nov. 21 – Goudvishal – Arnhem, NETH Nov. 22 - TBA Nov. 23 – 013 – Tilburg, NETH The shows will mark AMARAN's first gigs on foreign soil. AMARAN's sophomore album, "Pristi...October 4, 2003
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AC/DC To Play London At The End Of The Month?
AC/DC fan site www.ac-dc.net is reporting that AC/DC will play the Carling Apollo Hammersmith in London on Tuesday, October 21. The venue is the original world-famous Hammersmith Odeon where the group performed regularly between 1976 and 1982. Tickets will be on sale soon. In other news, AC/DC guita...October 1, 2003
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RONNIE JAMES DIO Loses Thumb While Gardening!
According to KNAC.com, about two weeks ago while gardening at his home, legendary metal vocalist Ronnie James Dio had a pretty bad accident. As something fell over in the garden, he apparently tried to catch it, and in doing so, his thumb was severed off. Doctors were able to re-attach it, and Dio i...September 30, 2003
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AMARAN: New Album Artwork Posted Online
Sweden's AMARAN have posted the artwork to their upcoming sophomore effort, "Pristine In Bondage", at this location. The follow-up to "A World Depraved" was recorded at Studio Underground in Västerås, Sweden and contains 13 new songs that the band are describing as "much heavier" than the material o...September 26, 2003
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DIO: 'Sacred Heart' Concert Video To Receive DVD Release In February
DIO's "Sacred Heart" concert video from 1986 is scheduled to be reissued on DVD in February 2004 through Warner Strategic Marketing. Featured on the disc will be bonus footage including interviews with current band members Ronnie James Dio, Craig Goldy, Simon Wright and Jimmy Bain. The band will rep...September 24, 2003
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BLACK SABBATH's 'Never Say Die!': The SABBATH Book That Leaves No Stone Unturned
Rockdetector (www.rockdetector.com),the world's biggest rock & metal database (having just clocked up over 21,000 artists...) has just published the 400-page BLACK SABBATH biography "Never Say Die!" Written by editor Garry Sharpe-Young, the man behind the acclaimed OZZY OSBOURNE band biography...September 11, 2003
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Former ANTHRAX Singer To Guest On AMSTERDAM Album
Former ANTHRAX frontman Neil Turbin was recently at Jet City studios in Los Angeles laying down backing vocal tracks for the new AMSTERDAM album, "Suffering". Neil sings on the track "Mistaken", featuring Tracy G. (ex-DIO, WWIII) on lead guitar, Paulie Mervosh on drums and Ronnie Borchert on guitar...August 27, 2003
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MONTROSE Reunite For First Time In 25 Years: Photos Available
The original members of MONTROSE — Sammy Hagar, Ronnie Montrose, Bill Church and Denny Carmassi — reformed for the first time in 25 years for three special performances during the final shows of Hagar's summer tour. Also joining Hagar and his band THE WABORITAS on stage during the shows was VAN HALE...August 25, 2003
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