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THERION: Tour Plans Revealed
THERION mainman Christofer Johnsson has posted the following message on the group's official web site: "As you can see in the tour section, we're now in the process of the scheduling of the next world tour. At the moment only the Latin American shows are booked and have a date. This part of the worl...March 19, 2004
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OBITUARY Confirmed For Germany's FUCK THE COMMERCE VII Festival
Reunited death metal legends OBITUARY have been confirmed to headline Germany's Fuck The Commerce VII festival, set to take place May 20-22 in Neiden (near Torgau). Although OBITUARY drummer Donald Tardy will be touring the U.S. with ANDREW W.K. during this period, he will be "flying in for the one...March 19, 2004
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MACHINE HEAD Finish Recording New Song
MACHINE HEAD and longtime mix-master Colin Richardson have wrapped up production of a brand new track this week, to be included on the upcoming North American release of their new album, "Through The Ashes Of Empires", scheduled to hit stores on April 20. The new song, titled "Seasons Wither", will...March 18, 2004
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Report: BYZANTINE Represents Metal With A Message
Justin McElroy of The Herald-Dispatch reports that though environmental issues and Appalachian history aren't at the forefront of most metal, one Huntington man, along with the rest of his band BYZANTINE, is attempting to be the first. With a recent nationally released CD, and profiles in magazines...March 14, 2004
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CHAOSBREED Begin Writing Material For Sophomore Album
CHAOSBREED, the new Finnish death metal supergroup consisting of drummer Nalle Österman (ex-GANDALF),bassist Oppu Laine (ex-AMORPHIS, MANNHAI),guitarist Marko Tarvonen (MOONSORROW),guitarist Esa Holopainen (AMORPHIS),and vocalist Taneli Jarva (ex-SENTENCED, THE BLACK LEAGUE),have posted the fol...March 12, 2004
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GARY MOORE Guests On New TRILOK GURTU Album
Legendary guitarist Gary Moore has recorded a guest appearance for the new TRILOK GURTU album, "Broken Rhythms", due for release in April. Trilok Gurtu is an Indian master musician, composer and serial collaborator and "Broken Rhythms" is his tenth recording. Moore has reportedly contributed a guita...March 11, 2004
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BLACK SABBATH Drummer Releases New Solo Track
BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward has made available another track from his long-awaited "Beyond Aston" solo album as a free download via his official web site. Says Bill, "We've been hard at work in the studio completing mixes for 'Beyond Aston', and I wanted to share one of the new songs with you no...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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METALLICA Perform 'Dyer's Eve' In Its Entirety For First Time Ever
METALLICA performed the classic "…And Justice For All" track "Dyer's Eve" in its entirety for the first time ever during their March 5 appearance at The Forum in Los Angeles, California. Speaking to the Alameda Times-Star last week, METALLICA frontman James Hetfield revealed that METALLICA's lengthy...March 6, 2004
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NIGHTWISH Set Release Date For 'Once'
NIGHTWISH have set a June 7 Finnish release date through Spinefarm Records for their brand-new album, "Once". A single containing the album track "Nemo" is due on April 19. In other news, the "Once" album cut "Creek Mary's Blood" will feature an appearance by Lakota tribe's Indian John Two-Hawks. Jo...March 4, 2004
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Review: METALLICA Played With Energy To Spare At Tour Kick-Off
Michael Senft of The Arizona Republic has reviewed METALLICA's U.S. tour-opening performance at America West Arena in Phoenix Tuesday night (March 2). "Conspicuously scarce [in the group's set] were tracks from the quartet's new album, 'St. Anger'," he wrote. "Perhaps the band realizes that its newe...March 3, 2004
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FLOTSAM AND JETSAM 'In Negotiations' To Release Two More Albums
FLOTSAM AND JETSAM are in the "beginning negotiation stages" for two more studio albums, according to an online posting by singer Eric "A.K." Knutson. However, Eric is quick to point out that "right now another tour is out of the question." In other news, FLOTSAM AND JETSAM are set to team up with D...March 3, 2004
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HORTUS ANIMAE Record DEAD CAN DANCE Cover Featuring LIV KRISTINE
HORTUS ANIMAE, the prog-black metal project of ANCIENT drummer Diego "GroM" Meraviglia, have finished recording a cover of DEAD CAN DANCE's "Summoning of the Muse" for the upcoming DEAD CAN DANCE double-CD tribute album, "The Lotuseaters". The band will shortly enter Alpha-Omega Studios in Como, Ita...March 2, 2004
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BORISLAV MITIC To Participate In INTERNATIONAL GUITARART FESTIVAL
Acclaimed Yugoslav guitarist Borislav Mitic (currently residing in Montreal, Canada) has issued the following update regarding his current and upcoming activities: "I made a guest appearance on the track 'Message of Hope' from the new instrumental album of the virtuoso keyboard player Vitalij Kuprij...February 23, 2004
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GUNS N' ROSES Fans Protest Release Of 'Greatest Hits' Collection
A number of GUNS N' ROSES fans are protesting the decision by Universal Music to issue a GNR greatest hits album without, what they say is, the approval of the band's lead singer Axl Rose, according to Australia's Undercover News. The irate fans have started an online petition via the GNR fan siteFebruary 17, 2004
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