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DAVID LEE ROTH To Issue New Solo Album
Former VAN HALEN frontman DAVID LEE ROTH will issue his new solo album, "Diamond Dave", through Magna Carta/Magnatude Records on July 8. The album features several originals and a few covers. The complete track listing for the album is as follows: 01. Medicine Man 02. Thug Pop 03. Act One 04. Slip A...April 4, 2003
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Ex-EUROPE Guitarist To Release New Solo Album
Former EUROPE guitarist Kee Marcello has completed work on a new solo studio album, "Melon Demon Drive", due later in the year. In addition to Marcello, the album features contributions from drummer Snowy Shaw (KING DIAMOND, DREAM EVIL, MEMENTO MORI) and bassist Klatuu. The complete track listing fo...April 2, 2003
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STRAPPING YOUNG LAD: Corrected/Updated Itinerary Released
Century Media Records have released a corrected tour itinerary for STRAPPING YOUNG LAD's forthcoming trek with MESHUGGAH and the group's subsequent headlining dates. The updated itinerary is as follows: STRAPPING YOUNG LAD w/ MESHUGGAH Apr. 25 - Graceland - Seattle, WA Apr. 26 - Roseland - Portland,...April 1, 2003
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TO/DIE/FOR: KING DIAMOND Cover Posted Online
TO/DIE/FOR's previously-unreleased cover version of KING DIAMOND's "Behind These Walls" has been posted online at this location. The track, which was originally recorded for a KING DIAMOND tribute album, was most recently set to surface as an exclusive track on the first single from the Finnish grou...March 31, 2003
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MESHUGGAH/STRAPPING YOUNG LAD: North American Tour Dates Announced
The complete itinerary for the forthcoming MESHUGGAH/STRAPPING YOUNG LAD North American tour has been released. Support at all dates will reportedly come from HIGH ON FIRE. The details are as follows: Apr. 25 - Graceland - Seattle, WA Apr. 26 - Roseland - Portland, OR Apr. 27 - Commodore Ballroom -...March 27, 2003
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SUM 41, WEEZER, SEVENDUST Among Rumored Performers For 'mtvICON: METALLICA'
SUM 41, WEEZER, JA RULE with SEVENDUST, KORN and KID ROCK are rumored to be among the performers on MTV's "mtvICON: Metallica", the music tribute to the San Francisco metal pioneers, which is set to premiere Tuesday, May 6 at 9:00 p.m. (ET/PT). The show will be taped before a live audience in Los An...March 26, 2003
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FORCE OF EVIL Begin Recording Debut CD
FORCE OF EVIL, the new Danish all-star band featuring guitarist Michael Denner (ex-MERCYFUL FATE),guitarist Hank Shermann (MERCYFUL FATE),bassist Hal Patino (KING DIAMOND),drummer Bjarne Holm (MERCYFUL FATE),and vocalist Martin Steene (IRONFIRE),entered the studio on Monday (March 24) to begin...March 26, 2003
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THE KOVENANT Add Session Members
Norway's THE KOVENANT will be joined by two session musicians during their upcoming world tour in support of their long-awaited new album, "S.E.T.I." (Search For Extraterrestrial Intelligence),due in Europe on Mar. 31 through Nuclear Blast Records. RAM-ZET drummer Küth and APOPTYGMA BERZERK keyboar...March 24, 2003
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Former EF BAND Singer Dies Of Cancer
Vocalist John Ridge of acclaimed early '80s Swedish hard rockers EF BAND passed away on March 4, 2003 after a lengthy battle with brain cancer. Ridge is the second member of the group to succumb to the disease, which also claimed the life of guitarist/vocalist Bengt Fischer several years earlier. Al...March 22, 2003
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Debating Iraq at OZZY's
The following item was published in today's edition of the New York Daily News: Elizabeth Taylor and Justin Timberlake were the guests of honor at a benefit Elton John gave with Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne Wednesday night in L.A. But the names of two other well-known people were on everybody's lips: Bu...March 21, 2003
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DIAMOND REXX: No More SCHMIDT
Contrary to a report posted here last week, former MASTER drummer Bill Schmidt is no longer a member of Chicago's DIAMOND REXX. Schmidt, who joined REXX "officially" on Sept. 22, 2002 was not featured on the band's latest CD, "The Evil", and was replaced earlier this year by returning REXX drummer J...March 20, 2003
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THE CROWN Announce Album Title
Swedish thrashers THE CROWN, recently rejoined by original vocalist Johan Lindstrand, have set "Possessed 13" as the title for their forthcoming album, tentatively due in early September through Metal Blade Records. Says THE CROWN guitarist Marko Tervonen: "We are all so fucking exited to share this...March 18, 2003
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ANNIHILATOR, CIRCLE II CIRCLE Confirmed For Germany's WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival
ANNIHILATOR and CIRCLE II CIRCLE are the latest acts to have been officially confirmed for this year's installment of Wacken Open Air festival. The event, which is scheduled to take place Jul. 31-Aug. 2, 2003 in Wacken, Germany, will include performances from the following artists, among others: ANC...March 15, 2003
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MERCYFUL FATE Guitar Legends Reunite In FORCE OF EVIL
FORCE OF EVIL is the name of a new Danish all-star band featuring guitarist Michael Denner (ex-MERCYFUL FATE),guitarist Hank Shermann (MERCYFUL FATE),bassist Hal Patino (KING DIAMOND),drummer Bjarne Holm (MERCYFUL FATE),and vocalist Martin Steene (IRONFIRE). The group are scheduled to enter the...March 13, 2003
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MESHUGGAH, STRAPPING YOUNG LAD: U.S. Dates Announced
MESHUGGAH have announced the tentative dates for their forthcoming U.S. headlining tour. Support at all shows will come from STRAPPING YOUNG LAD. The tentative dates are as follows: Apr. 25 - Seattle, WA @ Graceland Apr. 26 - Portland, OR @ Roseland Apr. 27 - Vancouver, BC @ Commodore Ballroom Apr....March 11, 2003