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Former JUDAS PRIEST Drummer Joins Cover Band
Former JUDAS PRIEST drummer Les Binks, who was in the band between 1977 and 1979 and who co-wrote the PRIEST classic "Beyond the Realms of Death", has reportedly joined a British cover band called THE SHAKERS, also featuring in its ranks ex-ALICE COOPER/THE ALMIGHTY guitarist Pete Friesen. Les playe...September 30, 2002
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DIO To Issue Special Tour Edition Of 'Killing The Dragon'
DIO will be releasing an updated version of his Killing the Dragon CD, entitled Killing the Dragon: Tour Edition, on October 22nd through Spitfire Records. Included on the CD will be the following bonus items not found on the original version: 01. Ronnie James Dio (with DEEP PURPLE) - Fever Dreams (...September 17, 2002
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Former PRONG/GODFLESH Bassist Reunites With KILLING JOKE, Pursues Other Projects
Former PRONG/GODFLESH and current KILLING JOKE bassist Paul Raven has posted the following message at www.godflesh.com: "My wife & I are waiting the arrival of our new son Liam Boyd Raven due any minute now. I am also tracking bass on the new KILLING JOKE album w/ Charlie Clouser from NIN. The a...September 13, 2002
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THE PROJECT HATE Finalize Track Listing For 'Killing Hellsinki'
THE PROJECT HATE, featuring Jörgen Sandström of ENTOMBED/GRAVE fame, will issue their first-ever live album through Horns Up Records in the fall/winter. Entitled Killing Hellsinki, the album will feature six live tracks, recorded at the Tavastia club in Helsinki, Finland on July 12th, 2002, as well...September 11, 2002
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Beyond The Valley Of The Murderdolls
The debut album from the MURDERDOLLS, the long-simmering side project assembled by SLIPKNOT drummer Joey Jordison (who plays guitar here) and STATIC-X axeman Tripp Eisen (who left the band since recording this album),gives ample proof why such affairs can often be detrimental to musicians even as t...September 9, 2002
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SAXON To Issue CD Of Re-Recorded Classics
SAXON's album of re-recorded classic tracks, Heavy Metal Thunder, is set for release on September 23rd through SPV/Steamhammer Records and features the following track listing: 01. Power & The Glory 02. Strong Arm Of The Law 03. Heavy Metal Thunder 04. And The Bands Played On 05. Crusader 06. Da...September 5, 2002
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KILLING JOKE Reunite, Commence Work On 'Most Violent' Opus To Date
The reunited KILLING JOKE — featuring vocalist Jaz Coleman, guitarist Geordie, bassist Paul Raven (ex-PRONG),and drummer Ted Parsons (ex-GODFLESH/PRONG) — are reportedly tracking their new album in London and Los Angeles with producer Andy Gill for an early 2003 release. According to sources, the f...September 3, 2002
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Former VOIVOD Bassist To Perform In All-Star Thrash Metal Tribute Band
Ex-VOIVOD bassist Jean-Yves Thériault (a.k.a. Blacky) has teamed up with former and current members of OBLIVEON, CRYPTOPSY, MARTYR and GHOULUNATICS in an all-star thrash metal tribute band called BLACK CLOUD. The five-piece group is scheduled to make its live debut on November 9th at Le Medley in Mo...September 3, 2002
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DIO featuring DEEP PURPLE
On September 30th, Spitfire Records will release a limited tour edition of DIO's latest album, Killing The Dragon, containing two tracks featuring a guest appearance by members of DEEP PURPLE. The songs "Fever Dreams" and "Rainbow In The Dark" were both recorded live at the Ahoy in Rotterdam, Hollan...September 2, 2002
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METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT: Our New Stuff Sounds Like MESHUGGAH!!
In what appears to have been intended as a joke, METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett and drummer Lars Ulrich have compared some of the group's newest compositions to those of MESHUGGAH, HATEBREED and ENTOMBED. The following are the duo's most recent postings to the "Jump In The Studio" section of the b...August 30, 2002
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ENEMYMAKER888 Hard At Work On Debut CD
Britain's ENEMYMAKER888 (formerly RAINMAKER888) are in the process of recording their debut album, Planet Dow Jone$, due later in the year through an as-yet-undisclosed label. 16 tracks are being recorded, with 12 set to appear on the album and the remaining songs to be included as bonus tracks for...August 26, 2002
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ZAKK WYLDE Threatens Interviewer Over "Gay" Comment
OZZY OSBOURNE/BLACK LABEL SOCIETY guitarist Zakk Wylde snapped during an interview with St. Louis DJ Guy Favazz (of KSHE-95 Real Rock Radio) on Monday, August 19th after being asked about the rumors of baseball superstar Mike Piazza (Zakk's "best friend" and Godfather of one of his children) being g...August 24, 2002
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JUDAS PRIEST Targeted By PETA Over "Hell Bent For Leather"
JUDAS PRIEST have become the latest targets of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA),according to EntertainmentIdaho.com. PETA fired off a letter to band members last week, asking that they change their 1978 album Hell Bent for Leather to Hell Bent for Pleather. "Actually, I'm a big JU...August 21, 2002
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SAXON To Issue Collection Of Re-Recorded Classics
SAXON will release Heavy Metal Thunder on September 23rd. The collection features 13 of the band's classics re-recorded and a bonus CD including five live tracks recorded in San Antonio, Texas this year. Also featured is the video for "Killing Ground", recorded live at Wacken Open Air festival in 20...August 21, 2002
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Songs For The Deaf
Formed out of the ashes of stoner rock demigods KYUSS, QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE has been branded with the "stoner" tag themselves over the course of their two previous albums, even though the band's work features far more diversity and atmosphere than the usual smoked-out sludge that most stoner rock...August 15, 2002
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