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AGENTS OF MAN Sign Worldwide Deal With CENTURY MEDIA RECORDS
The New Jersey quintet AGENTS OF MAN have signed a worldwide deal with Century Media Records. The group have just finished recording their full-length debut, "Count Your Blessings", tentatively due this spring. Composed of former members of such acclaimed hardcore acts as BULLDOZE, COLD AS LIFE, ONE...January 27, 2005
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MÖTLEY CRÜE's TOMMY LEE Talks About Upcoming Tour, 'The Dirt' Movie
MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee took part in an MSN online chat Tuesday night (Jan. 25). Several excerpts from the chat follow: Q: What was coolest thing you can remember that you've done in the last 20 years of MÖTLEY CRÜE? Tommy Lee: "Probably play Russia. That was pretty crazy. That was definitely...January 26, 2005
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Former STEREOMUD Guitarist Launches New Project
Former STEREOMUD guitarist John Fattoruso has hooked up with former SCAR CULTURE bassist Frank Cannino in a brand-new as-yet-unnamed project. The pair, who are in the process of writing material for a full-length album, are auditioning drummers "who can do it all," according to John. "We are looking...January 22, 2005
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SUFFOCATION: Complete U.S. Itinerary Released
Reunited death metal legends SUFFOCATION have announced a headlining tour in support of their current release, "Souls to Deny". Support on select dates will be provided by CATTLE DECAPITATION, BEHEMOTH (Atlanta through Baltimore only) and DEVILINSIDE. The tour will kick off on January 17 in Nashvill...January 14, 2005
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Former SNOT/AMEN Bassist Launches Merchandise Line
Former SNOT/AMEN bassist John "Tumor" Fahnestock has launched an online clothing company at the following URLs: 313merch.com 313tshirts.com 313stickers.com According to a posting on 313merch.com, the Huntington Beach-based 313 Merch is "an independent T shirt company specializing in "sub-culture" de...January 10, 2005
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Reunited HELLWITCH Schedule Live Performance
Legendary death/thrash metal band HELLWITCH have scheduled a live performance with INCANTATION and MORTICIAN on Saturday, January 15 at the Culture Room in Ft. Lauderdale. Also appearing on the bill are THE CHASM, ARSIS, FUNERIS and MATRIARCH. HELLWITCH's current lineup includes original member Pat...January 9, 2005
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Final 'OSBOURNES' Episode To Air In March
Reuters is reporting that Ozzy Osbourne and his raucous, foul-mouthed family launch the fourth and final season of their hit MTV reality show later this month, the cable network announced on Thursday. "The Osbournes" returns on Jan. 17 to kick off a last batch of 10 episodes chronicling Ozzy's bout...January 6, 2005
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Is Metal Dangerous? DIMEBAG's Murder Blackens Music's Reputation
Katie Vrabel of ValleyAdvocate.com reports: The onstage murder of DAMAGEPLAN guitarist Dimebag Darrell Abbott on Dec. 8 turned a spotlight on the metal community. The former PANTERA guitarist was shot shortly after his new band hit the stage Dec. 8 at the Alrosa Villa club in Columbus, Ohio. He and...January 6, 2005
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LED ZEPPELIN To Receive 'Lifetime Achievement' Grammy
LED ZEPPELIN were among the 10 acts selected Tuesday (Jan. 4) to receive the Recording Academy's Lifetime Achievement Award. "The Lifetime Achievement, Trustees and Technical Grammy Awards recognize music people who have made a lasting contribution to culture around the world," said Neil Portnow, Pr...January 4, 2005
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ULI JON ROTH: 'War Is The Way Of Man Unenlightened'
Legendary guitarist Uli Jon Roth has posted the following message on his official web site: "I don't know about you, but for me, personally, 2004 was a good and productive year in all and I really hope that you have also had a good year. Among the many personal highlights for me this ...January 3, 2005
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KING DIAMOND, NILE: More U.S. Tour Dates Announced
More dates have been announced for the forthcoming North American tour headlined by KING DIAMOND. Also appearing on the bill will be NILE, BEHEMOTH and THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER. Confirmed dates so far are as follows: Apr. 14 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ Culture Room Apr. 15 – Orlando, FL @ House Of Blues A...January 2, 2005
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Former METALLICA Bassist Comments On Upcoming VH1 Special
Former METALLICA bassist Ron McGovney has revealed more information about the upcomingVH1 METALLICA special called "When Metallica Ruled The World", which is scheduled to air later in the year. In a posting to the METALLICA message board, McGovney wrote, "I haven't been on the boards for a while, so...January 1, 2005
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GOREFEST Guitarist: 'New Songs Can Be Described As Loud And Louder'
GOREFEST guitarist Frank Harthoorn spoke to Masterful-Magazine.com about the group's decision to reunite and their future plans, among other topics. Several excerpts from the interview follow: Masterful-Magazine.com: The first question, the question that is bound to arise: how did you come around re...December 30, 2004
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School Play Combines Humor And '80s Heavy Metal
Bernie Smith of Waltham, MA's Daily News Tribune is reporting that a fourth-year Brown Middle School math instructor wrote and is directing the school's latest play, "Thröw the Göat", billed as "a heavy metal, head-banging extravaganza." "Thröw the Göat" plays upon every cliche from 1980s' hard-rock...December 29, 2004
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BYZANTINE Set Title For New Album
West Virginia-based "tech-metal" band BYZANTINE have set "...And They Shall Take Up Serpents" as the title of their sophomore album, tentatively due in May 2005 via Prosthetic Records. The follow-up to this year's "The Fundamental Component" will include 10 tracks, nine of which will be "brand new,"...December 23, 2004
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