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KING DIAMOND: 'The Puppet Master' Enters Swedish Chart At No. 24
KING DIAMOND's new CD, "The Puppet Master", has entered the Swedish charts at position No. 24. As previously reported, "The Puppet Master" was issued with a bonus disc of frontman/namesake King Diamond telling the story of "The Puppet Master" in full make-up. Massacre Records (King's European label)...November 5, 2003
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TOURNIQUET Drummer To Release DVD
TOURNIQUET drummer Ted Kirkpatrick has pushed back the projected release date of his DVD, "Circadian Rhythms - The Drumming World of Ted Kirkpatrick", to November 21. "We have had a few glitches in the final editing of the DVD that are nearly sorted out so we can get the master to manufacturing," th...November 5, 2003
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The Lost CLIFF BURTON Videotape — Found!
Video footage of late METALLICA bassist Cliff Burton's headbanging 1982 performance with the heavy metal group TRAUMA, shot only 24 hours before Burton was discovered by METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich, is finally being made available to METALLICA and Cliff fans everywhere. Don Wrege, director of "TRA...November 4, 2003
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SALEM: European Tour Postponed
Israeli death metallers SALEM have postponed their previously announced European tour to March 2004. The trek, which will include 2-3 weeks' worth of dates, will feature MASTER in the headlining slot. As previously reported, SALEM filmed their July 9 show at Barbie in Tel Aviv for an upcoming DVD re...November 4, 2003
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THE HELLACOPTERS Outline Upcoming Activities
THE HELLACOPTERS drummer Robert Eriksson has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "Here we are again, another tour over, this time Australia and I must say this one has been fantastic! A big THANKS goes out to all people involved, friends, bands including M-16'S, WARPED, TUR...October 29, 2003
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MARTY FRIEDMAN: South American Mini-Tour Announced
Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman will embark on an Ibanez-sponsored South American tour of mini-live events, clinics and master classes during November/December. The details are as follows: Nov. 28 - Lima, PER @ Teatro Montecarlo Nov. 29 - Santiago, CHL @ VIP Show Dec. 01 - Santiago, CHL @ T...October 25, 2003
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GOD FORBID Get 'Heavier And More Melodic' On Upcoming CD
The New Jersey-based quintet GOD FORBID have completed work on their new album, "Gone Forever", tentatively due in March 2004 through Century Media Records. "Gone Forever" was recorded at Trax East Studios by Eric Rachel (ATREYU, E.TOWN CONCRETE, EVERY TIME I DIE) and was mixed by acclaimed producer...October 23, 2003
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MEMORY GARDEN Begin Recording New Album
Stockholm, Sweden's MEMORY GARDEN, the band featuring former ABSKTRAKT ALGEBRA guitarist Simon Johansson, have commenced the recording sessions for their new album, "Carnage Carnival", for an early 2004 release through an as-yet-undetermined label. "Some of the recording will take place in our own s...October 17, 2003
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STEVE VAI Says G3 Tour Is A Tribute To The Guitar
Guitar virtuoso Steve Vai recently spoke to the Reno Gazette-Journal about the G3 '03 tour, which features Vai alongside fellow axe shredders Yngwie Malmsteen and Joe Satriani. "It's a recognition of the guitar and a tribute to the guitar," said Vai. "We're all there because we love the instrument....October 16, 2003
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KERRY KING Talks About METALLICA, Next SLAYER CD
SLAYER guitarist Kerry King gave a lengthy interview to Metal Edge magazine in which he discussed a number of topics, including the progress of the songwriting sessions for SLAYER's next album and METALLICA's evolution from an underground thrash phenomenon to one of the most commercially successful...October 15, 2003
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QUIET RIOT: DVD Delayed Again
The long-delayed QUIET RIOT DVD, titled "Quiet Riot Live In The 21st Century - 20 Years of Metal Health", has once again had its release date pushed back due to manufacturing problems. The following is a message on the matter from ex-QUIET RIOT drummer Frankie Banali: "Today I received a message fro...October 12, 2003
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ALICE COOPER To Raise Funds For SAVE THE MUSIC FOUNDATION
Rock icon ALICE COOPER will be on hand for a special appearance during Trump Marina's 6th Annual Rock 'N Roll Auction to be held in The Wave in Atlantic City, New Jersey on Saturday, October 11. The auction, which will feature dozens of signed rock memorabilia including a poster signed by the Master...October 7, 2003
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KING DIAMOND: New Interview Posted Online
A lengthy new interview with KING DIAMOND regarding the group's forthcoming CD, "The Puppet Master", has been posted online at this location. Due on October 21 through Metal Blade Records, "The Puppet Master" album (view cover here) will contain a bonus disc of frontman/namesake King Diamond telling...October 5, 2003
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BLACK SABBATH Box Set Delayed Until 2004
The much-anticipated eight-disc BLACK SABBATH box set, "Black Box: The Complete Original Black Sabbath (1970-1978)", has had its release date pushed back to early 2004, according to a Rhino Records spokesperson. No reason was given for the delay, but an official press release on the matter is expect...October 1, 2003
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KING DIAMOND: DVD Preview Posted Online
A preview of the limited bonus DVD included in the new KING DIAMOND album, "The Puppet Master" (scheduled for release in Europe on October 20 through Massacre Records),has been posted online at this location (high-speed connections only). As previously reported, the bonus DVD disc features KING DIA...September 25, 2003
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