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DECEIVER To Release Debut Mini-CD
DECEIVER, the Swedish metal band featuring former members of MAZE OF TORMENT and XENOFANES, will release their self-titled debut mini-CD in the middle of July through the newly launched, Gothenburg-based label Iron Fist Productions. The album, which features five songs recorded at the Abyss studio w...July 6, 2004
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SEBASTIAN BACH Comments On New Guitarist, Announces Canadian Appearances
Former SKID ROW frontman Sebastian Bach has confirmed the addition of ex-ICED EARTH guitarist Ralph Santolla to his solo group. "I am truly excited to welcome guitarist Ralph Santolla to the band!" Sebastian writes in a statement. "I look forward to taking the music, both classics from the past and...July 4, 2004
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SAMMY HAGAR: 'Essential Collection' Due In August
Hip-O/UMe have set an August 20 release date for Sammy Hagar's "The Essential Red Collection". Described as "the most complete overview of his solo career on record," it features 20 selections, each digitally remastered from the original tapes, spanning 1973 to 1999 with all of Hagar's Top 40 pop hi...July 1, 2004
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Producer: Mixing New DREAM THEATER Live DVD Is A 'Ball-Breaker'
Veteran producer Kevin Shirley (IRON MAIDEN, DREAM THEATER) has posted the following update on his web site: "Spent the week mixing the stereo mixes of the 3-hour long DREAM THEATER show from the Budokan in Tokyo for their forthcoming DVD, and it's a real ball-breaker to do. It's so complicated and...June 27, 2004
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The Book Of Heavy Metal
Judging by the vibe surrounding this third DREAM EVIL album, big things are expected. And from the fact that these Swedes scream "Metal!" at every given opportunity and willfully admit to rifling the riff chests of every heads-down-no-nonsense act known to man — JUDAS PRIEST, ACCEPT and DIO are appa...June 24, 2004
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FIREWIND Guitarist To Embark On Japanese Clinic Tour
FIREWIND guitarist Gus G. (DREAM EVIL) has lined up the following Japanese clinic tour dates in July: Jul. 06 – Tokyo, JPN @ MI Jul. 07 - Tokyo, JPN @ ESP school Jul. 08 - Nagoya, JPN @ MI Jul. 09 - Osaka, JPN @ MI Jul. 10 - Hiroshima, JPN @ MI FIREWIND are ...June 23, 2004
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SCORPIONS: Japanese Bonus Tracks Posted Online
Samples of the Japanese bonus tracks from the SCORPIONS' latest release, "Unbreakable", have been posted online at the group's official web site. Check out the tracks "Dreamer" and "Too Far" at this location. The follow-up to 1999's "Eye II Eye", "Unbreakable" is being released in the U.S. on Tuesda...June 22, 2004
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CHEAP TRICK: 14 Songs Completed For Next Album
According to Billboard.com, CHEAP TRICK — who are currently on the road opening for AEROSMITH — plan to head to Europe in July, play more stateside dates in August and then return to the studio. Nearly 14 songs have been completed for CHEAP TRICK's next album, which should surface next year. Among t...June 21, 2004
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MEGADETH: Drummer NICK MENZA To Rejoin The Fold?
MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has revealed in an online posting at Megadeth.com that he has sent a copy of the new MEGADETH album, titled "The System Has Failed", to former drummer Nick Menza. Mustaine will meet with Menza in Los Angeles or Arizona to see if Nick "has got what it takes to play [the...June 19, 2004
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HATESPHERE Record Soccer Team Tribute
Danish thrashers HATESPHERE recently entered the studio to record a tribute song for their local soccer team, AGF. "The local fan club is making this tribute CD with all kinds of bands and we are happy to be on it," the band write in a statement. "Our song is called 'Hvornår Er Det Søndag Igen?!', ....June 17, 2004
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DREAM THEATER: New Live CD/DVD Set Due In October
DREAM THEATER's three-CD/two-DVD document of the band's April 26 show at Tokyo's Budokan Hall is scheduled for an October release, drummer Mike Portnoy has told Billboard.com. In the meantime, two previously released video collections will be packaged as a double-DVD and arrive in stores July 13 via...June 11, 2004
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ARCH ENEMY: Japanese Support Acts Announced
Japanese metalcore band EDGE OF SPIRIT and all-female Japanese hardcore act YELLOW MACHINEGUN will be supporting ARCH ENEMY on their upcoming Japanese tour, which is scheduled to kick off June 13. Confirmed dates are as follows: Jun. 13 - Shibuya-O East - Tokyo, JPN Jun. 16 - Diamond Hall - Nagoya,...June 5, 2004
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CARNAL FORGE: New Song Posted Online
A brand-new CARNAL FORGE track, entitled "Decades of Despair", has been posted online in Real Media format at this location. "Decades of Despair" comes off the group's new studio album, "Aren't You Dead Yet", due on June 21 through Century Media in Europe and August in the U.S. 12 songs were recorde...June 4, 2004
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TOMMY LEE Bassist To Tour With IMPELLITTERI
Bassist Marty O'Brien (TOMMY LEE, ex-KILGORE) has been asked to play bass for the band IMPELLITTERI for their one-week tour of Japan next month. "The band is quite popular in Japan, and just recently released a new CD ['Pedal to the Metal'] over there," says Marty. "We are in rehearsals right now. T...June 4, 2004
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Ex-PANTERA Drummer VINNIE PAUL: REX BROWN Got The Biggest Free Ride Of Anyone
Ex-PANTERA drummer Vinnie Paul recently gave a lengthy interview to KNAC.com about the break-up of his previous group and the formation of DAMAGAPLAN. What follows are some of the highlights of that discussion: KNAC.COM: There was an incident that wasn't very widely reported that concerned you and D...June 3, 2004
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