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SAVATAGE Singer, MORBID ANGEL Producer Launch New Project
Vocalist Damond Jiniya (SAVATAGE, DIET OF WORMS) and producer Juan "Punchy" Gonzalez (LOVER OF SIN, DIET OF WORMS) have formed a brand-new project called THE NEGLECTED. The group's debut CD, "The Neglected", was written and recorded in February at D.O.W. studios in Mango, Florida. The complete track...April 4, 2004
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JUDAS PRIEST: 'Metalogy' Box Set Pushed Back A Week
JUDAS PRIEST's much-anticipated four-disc box set, "Metalogy" (Sony Music/Legacy Records),will arrive in the U.S. and Canada on May 11 — one week later than the originally announced May 4 release date. Europe and Australia/New Zealand will receive the set on May 10 while Japan has scheduled a relea...March 31, 2004
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FEAR FACTORY's HERRERA: 'I Don't Have A Problem With People Downloading Music'
FEAR FACTORY drummer Raymond Herrera recently spoke to Rock Confidential about illegal music downloading and the various ways in which artists try to make their product more appealing to the fans. "Bands could have better packaging," he said. "Give people a better product, better artwork. The comple...March 30, 2004
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JEFF PILSON: No Plans To Tour With DIO This Summer
Bassist Jeff Pilson (ex-DOKKEN) has confirmed that he will not be available to tour with DIO this summer due to the fact that his wife Ravinder is expecting the couple's first child in July. As previously reported, Pilson will be rejoining DIO in the studio next month for the recording of the group'...March 26, 2004
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DIO To Release 'Sacred Heart' On DVD Through RHINO HOME VIDEO
DIO will release "Sacred Heart", a live performance from the sold-out Philadelphia Spectrum on DVD format Tuesday, March 23, 2004 through Rhino Home Video. The performance, first released on VHS, features 60 minutes of DIO classics in all their live glory with Ronnie James Dio, Vinny Appice, Jimmy B...March 22, 2004
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It's Official: JEFF PILSON Rejoins DIO
Ronnie James Dio has confirmed in a radio interview that bassist Jeff Pilson (ex-DOKKEN) will be rejoining DIO in the studio next month for the recording of the group's new album, tentatively due in late June/early July through Spitfire Records. "It's a real wonderful, comfortable situation for Jeff...March 20, 2004
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JEFF PILSON To Rejoin DIO?
KNAC.com is reporting that bassist Jeff Pilson (ex-DOKKEN) will be reuniting with former bandmates in DIO to record the group's as-yet-untitled new album. Pilson replaces Jimmy Bain, who recently exited the band. Frontman Ronnie James Dio, guitarist Craig Goldy, drummer Simon Wright and Pilson will...March 19, 2004
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DISMEMBER Singer Explains Long Break Between Albums
DISMEMBER vocalist Matti Kärki recently spoke to Denmark's Metal Reference about the four-year break between the band's last album, 2000's "Hate Campaign", and their brand-new CD, "Where Ironcrosses Grow". Asked why it took so long for the band to release new music, Matti said, "We just had millions...March 17, 2004
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SKRAPE Drummer Confirms Split With RCA, Announces Formation Of New Project
SKRAPE/TOMMY LEE drummer Will Hunt has issued a statement via SKRAPE's official forum confirming the group's split with RCA Records and announcing the formation of a new project with former members of STEREOMUD, STUCK MOJO and DOUBLE DRIVE. Hunt's message reads as follows: "Yo whut-up, peoples!!! Fi...March 14, 2004
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DISTURBED's DRAIMAN Calls THE DARKNESS 'A Joke'
DISTURBED frontman David Draiman has slammed THE DARKNESS as "a joke" and has taken issue with the British rock band's alleged characterization of DISTURBED as a band that symbolizes "this whole wave of nu-metal that is near its death." Speaking to Metal Edge magazine for its May 2004 issue, Draiman...March 14, 2004
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Report: KURT COBAIN Wanted To Quit NIRVANA And Join HOLE
Reuters is reporting that NIRVANA frontman Kurt Cobain was considering quitting the band to work with his wife, singer Courtney Love, in the months prior to his death, according to a previously unpublished interview. Cobain reportedly said he had a stronger musical affinity with Love's band HOLE tha...March 12, 2004
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MIA ZAPATA Murder Trial: DNA Link Challenged
Christine Clarridge of the Seattle Times reports that jurors in the trial of Jesus Mezquia — charged with killing THE GITS singer Mia Zapata in 1993 — may have to decide whether Mezquia's DNA, which authorities say was found in bite wounds on her body, is enough to convict him of murder. In opening...March 9, 2004
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DREAM THEATER: New Batch Of 'Official Bootlegs' Now Available
Ytsejam Records is now accepting pre-orders for the second installment of the DREAM THEATER "official bootlegs", which include: "When Day and Dream Unite Demos 1987-1989" (Demo Series),"Tokyo, Japan 10/28/95" (Live Series),and "Master of Puppets" (Covers Series). Pre-orders are expected to begin s...March 8, 2004
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DREAM THEATER Joined By Original Singer At 15th Anniversary Show
On Saturday, March 6, 2004, DREAM THEATER performed "When Dream And Day Unite" in its entirety to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the band's 1989 debut album. For the encore, the band was joined by original vocalist Charlie Dominici on "To Live Forever" and "Metropolis pt. 1". DREAM THEATER's seco...March 8, 2004
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RIAA Halts Distribution Of METALLICA/JAY-Z Mix
MTV.com reports: A DJ inspired by DANGER MOUSE's 'The Grey Album', a mix of JAY-Z's 'The Black Album' and THE BEATLES' 'The White Album', has been hit with a cease-and-desist order for his own blend of the JAY-Z disc with METALLICA's 'The Black Album'. The legal papers sent to DJ CHEAP COLOGNE came...March 8, 2004
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