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LEFAY Vocalist Leading Candidate To Front SEVEN WITCHES

LEFAY vocalist Charles Rytkönen has emerged as the frontrunner to replace ex-CRIMSON GLORY singer Wade Black in SEVEN WITCHES, according to unconfirmed reports. As reported here yesterday, Black left SEVEN WITCHES due to "personal and business related matters within the band". ...
June 18, 2002
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HATEBREED Issue Official Statement Regarding Quebec Cancellations

HATEBREED have issued the following statement regarding the recent postponement of the group's Montreal and Quebec City shows: "Our apologies to everyone who was disappointed about the Montreal & Quebec City shows being re-scheduled. [Frontman] Jamey [Jasta] had to get emergency dental surgery....
June 18, 2002
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WADE BLACK Leaves SEVEN WITCHES

Former CRIMSON GLORY singer Wade Black has left SEVEN WITCHES due to "personal and business related matters within the band". Here is the frontman's official statement on his departure and his future plans: "At this time I would like to make a few announcements regarding my current and future projec...
June 17, 2002
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CAGE Ink Deal With Massacre Records, Prepare To Record Third CD

CAGE have inked a deal with Massacre Records and will enter Silver Cloud studios in Burbank, California on July 5th to begin recording their as-yet-untitled third album, due later in the year. Among the titles set to appear on the CD are the following: 01. Kill The Devil 02. Blood Of The Innocent 03...
June 11, 2002
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HALFORD Deliver JUDAS PRIEST Classics At First Summer European Appearances

HALFORD performed the following set at Sweden Rock Festival in Sölvesborg, Sweden on Friday, June 7th: 01. Painkiller 02. Jawbreaker 03. Resurrection 04. Made In Hell 05. Locked and Loaded 06. Into the Pit 07. Nailed To the Gun 08. Exciter 09. Sinner 10. Betrayal 11. Golgotha 12. Cyberworld 13. Free...
June 10, 2002
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Ex-TYGERS OF PAN TANG Singer Sells NEAT RECORDS To SANCTUARY

Former TYGERS OF PAN TANG frontman Jess Cox, who has spent the last several years as MD of Neat Records (incorporating Neat Metal Records & Eldethorn Records) has sold the label to Sanctuary Records. He will, however, continue with his label Edgy Records with releases through the rest of the yea...
June 5, 2002
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Former NOCTURNUS Duo Enlist ex-CRIMSON GLORY Singer For New Band

Former NOCTURNUS guitarist Mike Davis and bassist/vocalist Emo Mowery have enlisted SEVEN WITCHES/ex-CRIMSON GLORY singer Wade Black for their as-yet-unnamed new project, according to an update issued by Season Of Mist Records. The new group will reportedly be "much more aggressive and versatile" th...
June 4, 2002
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Former MR. BIG Guitarist Completes Work On New Solo CD

Former MR. BIG guitarist Paul Gilbert has completed work on a new solo CD, entitled Burning Organ, which is due for release on June 26th in Japan. 13 songs were reportedly tracked for the album, including opener "I Like Rock", which features "one hundred guitars all playing at the same time through...
May 27, 2002
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THE HIVES Continue Bid For World Domination

Sweden's latest rock sensation THE HIVES continue their bid for world domination and have set an impressive record on the way. The recent issue of Kerrang!, sporting THE HIVES on the cover and a CD with music selected by the band, became the biggest-selling issue ever of the legendary magazine, with...
May 10, 2002
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LIMP BIZKIT: New Guitarist Found?

LIMP BIZKIT have finalized a new guitarist to replace Wes Borland, according to Shoutweb. Although no official announcement has yet been made, recent unconfirmed reports suggest that former SNOT guitarist Mike Smith has been selected as Borland's replacement. Smith had previously worked with SNOT (a...
May 7, 2002
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Metal/Hard Rock Album Sales In The US As Reported By SoundScan

Here are the latest sales figures for various current and catalog metal/hard rock releases in the US (in total units sold to date since the albums were issued),as reported by SoundScan for the week ending April 21st, 2002: KORN Issues: 3,047,076 KORN Follow The Leader: 3,414,717 LIMP BIZKIT Chocola...
April 30, 2002
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DREAM THEATER To Issue Controversial Box Set, Embark On European Tour

On April 30th, DREAM THEATER will be issuing a limited edition box set of Live Scenes From New York, featuring the original artwork with the burning apple on both the box itself as well as the CD cover. Also included in the box is a T-shirt. The CDs will be packaged in a standard double ...
April 18, 2002
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RICK RENSTROM Inks Deal With Mascot Records

American guitarist RICK RENSTROM has signed a deal with Holland's Mascot Records. Rick is a fantastic guitarist who has overcome a physical handicap to join the ranks of the top heavy metal guitarists in the world, according to an official press release from the label. RENSTROM's new album is half v...
April 17, 2002
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SAVATAGE's CHRIS CAFFERY Speaks Out On Guitarist Change

SAVATAGE guitarist Chris Caffery has issued a personal statement regarding the recent departure of SEVEN WITCHES axeman Jack Frost and recruitment of former MEGADETH guitarist Al Pitrelli to the group's ranks. Says Caffery: “I want to thank Jack for a great job and a fun 10 months on the road. You a...
April 11, 2002
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SAVATAGE Announce PITRELLI's Return To Group's Ranks

SAVATAGE have officially rejoined forces with former MEGADETH guitarist Al Pitrelli. As a result of this develoment, the group will no longer be requiring the services of SEVEN WITCHES axeman Jack Frost, who filled in for Pitrelli during the latter's tenure with Mustaine and co. "Me and the boys hav...
April 9, 2002