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It's Official: DIMMU BORGIR's HESTNAES Is ARCTURUS' New Singer
DIMMU BORGIR bassist /vocalist Simen Hestnaes (a.k.a. ICS Vortex, ex-BORKNAGAR, LAMENTED SOULS) has officially rejoined ARCTURUS as the group's permanent vocalist. His first appearance back with the group will take place at the Inferno Festival kick-off event at the Underworld in London on January 2...January 15, 2005
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MEGADETH Frontman Completes 'Peace Sells' Song For 'Rock School' Soundtrack
MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has posted the following message in the "Forums" section of the group's official web site: "Well, [Wednesday, Jan. 12] was very interesting indeed. I was approached to sing over a cover version of 'Peace Sells' for a movie/soundtrack. This version was done by young kid...January 14, 2005
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THE QUILL: In Writing Mode
Sweden's THE QUILL, the band featuring current SPIRITUAL BEGGARS/ex-FIREBIRD bassist Roger Nilsson and ex-FIREBIRD drummer Jolle Atlagic, have been writing new material for the past six months, according to an update issued by guitarist Christian Carlsson. "By now we have about 10 brand-new killer t...January 14, 2005
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Web Site That Made Light Of DIMEBAG's Murder Apologizes, Suspends Development
The WeWontMissHim.com web site, which recently selected late DAMAGEPLAN/ex-PANTERA guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott as its January 2005 "Dead Guy of the Month," has officially "suspended development" after receiving 250,000 hits in less than 24 hours and a number of complaints resulting from a Jan...January 12, 2005
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Former FORBIDDEN Guitarist Explains 'Illusion Of Freedom' Comment
Former FORBIDDEN/MANMADEGOD and current SPIRALARMS guitarist Craig Locicero has posted the following message in the "Guestbook" section of SPIRALARMS' official web site: "Well, well, I got a call [on Sunday, January 9] to go check out the Blabbermouth site and see how much people were upset with my...January 12, 2005
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CORROSION OF CONFORMITY: In Mixing Mode
CORROSION OF CONFORMITY appear to have changed the projected title of their new album to "In the Arms of God" from its previously announced Spanish-language equivalent, "En Los Brazos Del Dios". "We start back this week with the final mixdown of the new music," guitarist Woody Weatherman writes on t...January 11, 2005
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CLUTCH: 'Pure Rock Fury' Video Posted Online
CLUTCH have uploaded a video for their track "Pure Rock Fury" at this location (Windows Media). The clip was directed by Stephen "Smitty" Smith and produced by Tom W. Pelton. The live footage in the video was shot at the 9:30 Club in D.C. on Jan. 4, 2002. As previously reported, CLUTCH recently ...January 10, 2005
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SEVERE TORTURE Begin Recording New Album
Dutch death metal outfit SEVERE TORTURE entered Excess Studio in Rotterdam on Friday (Jan. 7) to begin recording their new studio album, tentatively due this spring through an as-yet-undisclosed label. As previously reported, SEVERE TORTURE will release their final album for Karmageddon Media (forme...January 8, 2005
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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE To Record 'Peace Sells' For 'Rock School' Soundtrack
MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has posted the following message in the "Forum" section of the group's official web site: "The last of the touring gear showed up here in Fallbrook yesterday. And excluding the new gear that we had to get, (James' bass cab cases) only my horses are left to complete my...January 6, 2005
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LORD BELIAL: In Writing Mode
Sweden's LORD BELIAL are currently writing material for their new, as-yet-untitled album, which is set to be released later this year on Regain Records. The CD's musical direction will be "a natural developed continuation of [last year's] 'The Seal of Belial'," according to a posting on the group's...January 6, 2005
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DAVE NAVARRO Says MICK MARS Is Still Doing MÖTLEY CRÜE Tour
Former JANE'S ADDICTION/RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS guitarist Dave Navarro, who was the subject of a recent unsubstantiated rumor that he would step in to replace MÖTLEY CRÜE guitarist Mick Mars on CRÜE's upcoming tour due to Mick's physical problems, has posted a new message on his official web site stat...January 5, 2005
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THUNDERSTONE: In Mixing Mode
Finnish melodic power metallers THUNDERSTONE have commenced the mixing process for their third album at Timo Tolkki's (STRATOVARIUS) Goldenworks studio with producer/guitarist Nino Laurenne. 11 songs are being finalized, with the track listing, album title and release date soon to be announced. Song...January 4, 2005
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Former MEGADETH Guitarist MARTY FRIEDMAN Looks Back At 2004
Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman recently gave an interview to his official web site regarding the events of 2004 as it relates to Friedman's career. Several excerpts from the interview follow: Q: So what stood out in 2004 for you? Marty Friedman: "So much happened for me this year but right...January 4, 2005
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OZZY OSBOURNE: Box Set Title Changed, Release Date Pushed Back
OZZY OSBOURNE's upcoming box set has undergone a name change to "Prince of Darkness" from the previously announced "Bible of Ozz". In addition, the set's projected release date has been pushed back to Tuesday, March 22. No reason was given for the delay. The 52-song set chronicles Ozzy's career via...January 4, 2005
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EPICA: In Mixing Mode
EPICA, the Dutch group formed by ex-AFTER FOREVER guitarist Mark Jansen, ex-CASSIOPEIA guitarist Ad Sluijter and keyboardist Coen Janssen, have posted the following message on their official web site: "At this moment the new EPICA album is being mixed by Philip Colodetti and Sascha Paeth. You may al...January 3, 2005
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