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It's Official: JIMMY BAIN Exits DIO
DIO bassist Jimmy Bain has officially left the band, according to KNAC.com (originally reported here in January). No replacement has been named at the present time. Ronnie James Dio commented, "Jimmy has chosen to follow his own career path, and we wish him well." Ronnie, guitarist Craig Goldy and d...March 4, 2004
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DIO To Enter Studio In April
DIO are scheduled to enter the studio in April to record the follow-up to 2002's "Killing The Dragon", tentatively due in the summer. Speaking to HeavyMetalRadio.net, Ronnie James Dio had the following to say about the upcoming CD: "This is not a concept piece, although as usual, it has that kind of...March 1, 2004
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LULLACRY Record New Single/EP
Finland's LULLACRY have recorded several new tracks at Astia Studios in Lappeenranta, Finland for inclusion on an upcoming single or EP, due later in the year through Spinefarm Records. Produced by Kippo and main songwriter Sami Vauhkonen, the recordings contain "some kick-ass rockin' heavy metal" a...February 25, 2004
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CHARLIE BENANTE Says ANTHRAX Gets No Love From Other Bands
ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "ANTHRAX has always been a band that gave other bands — old and new — a chance to go on tour and expose them to our audience. We've done this since the early days because we felt that this was ...February 22, 2004
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GREAT WHITE Singer Speaks On Eve Of Nightclub Fire's One-Year Anniversary: Audio Available
GREAT WHITE lead singer Jack Russell is continuing to maintain that the band were given permission to set off pyrotechnics at a Rhode Island nightclub one year ago, killing 100 people. Investigators said sparks from a pyrotechnics display ignited foam placed around the stage as soundproofing. The fo...February 19, 2004
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THREE INCHES OF BLOOD: New Demo Track Available For Download
A recently recorded THREE INCHES OF BLOOD demo track, titled "Deadly Sinners", has been made available for download at this location. As previously reported, THREE INCHES OF BLOOD have just signed a deal with Roadrunner Records. Commented Roadrunner A&R guy Mike Gitter: "They're the kind of band...February 16, 2004
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Report: GREAT WHITE Nightclub Fire Sparked Debate, But Little Change
Michael Mello of the Associated Press reports that when GREAT WHITE's pyrotechnics set a Rhode Island nightclub ablaze, killing 100 people and injuring scores of others, fire marshals across the nation scurried to review their safety inspections. At least 15 states debated tougher laws, mostly deali...February 15, 2004
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For three years, we've been hearing rumors that Dave Grohl — former drummer for NIRVANA, singer and guitarist for his own band, FOO FIGHTERS, as well as sometime drummer for QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE — one of the last standing heroes of alternative rock, was compiling an album of thrash metal tunes, w...February 10, 2004
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Exclusive: NICK BARKER Discusses His Departure From DIMMU BORGIR
Former DIMMU BORGIR drummer Nick Barker has spoken exclusively to BLABBERMOUTH.NET about his surprising departure from the group. Barker, a former member of CRADLE OF FILTH, joined DIMMU BORGIR in 1999 as a replacement for original drummer Tjodalv (a.k.a. Kenneth Åkesson). He has since appeared on t...February 10, 2004
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JUDAS PRIEST: 'Metalogy' Box Set Details Officially Revealed
JUDAS PRIEST have announced the details of their four-disc box set, "Metalogy", due on May 4 through Sony Music/Legacy Records. The 65-song collection comprises hits, favorites, B-sides and rarities recorded by the veteran heavy metal act between 1972 and 2002, according to Billboard.com. The box wi...February 9, 2004
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USURPER To Enter Studio In June
Chicago death/thrash lords USURPER are tentatively scheduled to enter the studio in June to begin recording their fifth full-length album, due late 2004/early 2005 through Earache Records. The studio and producer are still being determined, according to a post on the band's web site. New songtitles...January 28, 2004
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LULLACRY: 'Killer' New Album In The Works
Finland's LULLACRY have set "Killer" as the working title of their forthcoming album, tentatively due in January 2005. "We have made lots of new amazing songs and I must say they're heavier, faster & more hellish heavy rock than ever," stated main songwriter Sami Vauhkonen. "We'll make something...January 27, 2004
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BULLETBOYS Singer: We Were Drawing A Lot More People Than Headliners L.A. GUNS
BULLETBOYS singer Marq Torien spoke to Cleveland's "The Classic Metal Show" (web site) on Saturday (Jan. 24) about the much-publicized stabbing of the group's tour manager while on the road with L.A. GUNS last fall and the acrimonious departure of BULLETBOYS guitarist Jason Hook. Asked to explain wh...January 26, 2004
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PAPA ROACH Singer Attempts To 'Punk' Drummer: Video Available
A seven-minute video clip of PAPA ROACH singer Jacoby Shaddix attempting to "punk" drummer Dave Buckner by making a joke mix of a b-side with the drums mixed all the way down has been posted online at the group's official web site. Check out what happens when Dave doesn't react the way anyone expect...January 23, 2004
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JIMMY BAIN Out Of DIO?
According to Germany's Rock Hard magazine, bassist Jimmy Bain is rumored to have left DIO and hooked up with drummer Vinny Appice (BLACK SABBATH, DIO) and guitarist Carlos Cavazo (QUIET RIOT) in a new, as-yet-singerless project. Cavazo was previously reported to be writing songs with former LYNCH MO...January 19, 2004
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