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DEICIDE's GLEN BENTON: Booking Agency Is Solely Responsible For European Tour Cancellation
DEICIDE frontman Glen Benton has sent the following statement to BLABBERMOUTH.NET regarding the Metallysee Booking Agency's claim that the group's greed was to blame for the abrupt end of their European tour: "To all the fans & local promoters in Europe, "In regards to the mess that just occurre...June 10, 2004
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SLASH, DUFF Vs AXL ROSE: Court Documents Available Online
The actual court documents filed by former GUNS N' ROSES members Slash (guitar) and Duff McKagan (bass) against the band's lead singer, Axl Rose, in connection with their claim that he ripped them off to the tune of at least a million dollars are available for download in PDF format at this location...June 10, 2004
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INVOCATION OF NEHEK Announce Tour Dates
Hartford's INVOCATION OF NEHEK have lined up a few shows in support of their most recent three-song demo, which was recorded by Ken Susi (UNEARTH). The dates are as follows: Jun. 11 - The Chance Theatre - Poughkeepsie NY Jun. 12 - Somers Teen Center - Somers, CT Jul. 02 - The Chance Theater – ...June 9, 2004
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GARY HOLT: There Is No Beef Between EXODUS And TESTAMENT
EXODUS guitarist Gary Holt has dismissed speculation regarding a possible falling out between EXODUS and TESTAMENT stemming from a recent online posting by MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine. Writing to MEGADETH's official forum this past weekend, Mustaine confirmed reports that he was interested in tou...June 9, 2004
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Booking Agency Says DEICIDE's Greed Is To Blame For European Tour Cancellation
The Metallysee Booking Agency has issued a statement regarding the cancellation of DEICIDE's European tour. It reads as follows: "Yesterday, Tuesday 8th June, DEICIDE abruptly walked out on the eve of their European tour. They were scheduled to play London last night but, instead, they were in Heath...June 9, 2004
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Founding BATHORY Member: 'QUORTHON Had Much More To Offer'
Legendary video director and founding BATHORY member Jonas Åkerlund has spoken to Sweden's Expressen newspaper about the passing of BATHORY mastermind Thomas "Quorthon" Forsberg from what is believed to be heart failure. Forsberg, who was known to have been battling heart problems for years, was fou...June 9, 2004
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MARILYN MANSON Settles Lawsuit Against Former Guitarist
Marilyn Manson's lawsuit against former bandmember Scott Putesky (a.k.a. Daisy Berkowitz) and Empire Musicwerks Records has been settled, according to MTV.com. In the suit, filed on April 28, Manson sought to stop the continued distribution of an album and DVD of material from his former band THE SP...June 7, 2004
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BEATALLICA: Live Photos Posted Online
BEATALLICA, the Midwestern band which "covers BEATLES songs in the style of METALLICA, infusing the lyrics and arrangements of Fab Four standards with wonderfully unsubtle references to METALLICA's songs and a spot-on imitation of James Hetfield's distinctive vocals" (Ice magazine),made their live...June 7, 2004
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PETER CRISS: Q104.3 Interview Available For Download
Original KISS drummer Peter Criss' revealing May 21 interview with the "Friday Night Rocks" show on New York's Q104.3 has been made available for download in MP3 format. The first two parts can be found at Eddie Trunk's web site. A partial transcript can be found at this location. ...June 6, 2004
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Ex-ENUFF Z'NUFF Guitarist DEREK FRIGO: Details Of Memorial Services Released
Memorial services for former ENUFF Z'NUFF guitarist Derek Frigo will be held on Wednesday, June 16 at The Self Realization Center and Gardens (17190 Sunset Boulevard) in Pacific Palisades, California. As previously reported, Frigo — who had been battling drug addiction for over a decade — died on Ma...June 6, 2004
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ACHERON Deny Cancelling Polish Festival Appearance
Despite a promoter's announcement to the contrary, Columbus, Ohio-based black/death metal cult band ACHERON were never confirmed to appear at Poland's Conquer Summer Festival in July, the group allege in an official statement sent to BLABBERMOUTH.NET earlier today. "The band want to make clear that...June 5, 2004
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'THRASH OF THE TITANS 2' Organizer Speaks Out
The organizer of the upcoming "Thrash of the Titans 2" benefit concert in the San Francisco Bay Area has posted a message on the BLABBERMOUTH.NET comment board offering more details about the proposed show, which is tentatively due to take place in October. His message reads as follows: "My name is...June 5, 2004
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GORGOROTH's Controversial Gig In Poland Ranked As One Of Top 50 'Most Metal Moments'
Norwegian black metallers GORGOROTH's controversial gig in Krakow, Poland has been ranked as the 45th "most metal moment" on VH1. Follow this link to check it out at VH1's web site. GORGOROTH drew international attention in early February after they were accused of "offending religious feelings" dur...June 5, 2004
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DRAGONFORCE Drummer Disputes Austrian Promoter's Anti-W.A.S.P. Account
DRAGONFORCE drummer Dave Mackintosh has disputed an Austrian promoter's claim that DRAGONFORCE's touring mates W.A.S.P. prevented the group from taking the stage in Innsbruck, Austria on Wednesday (June 2) as part of a wider plot to sabotage the show. In a message posted by the promoter on his compa...June 4, 2004
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Journalist: Heavy Metal Fans Didn't Get The Joke
Eric Heyl of Pittsburgh Tribune-Review has penned a follow-up article to last week's "Did Heavy Metal Turn Calif. Kid Into Terrorist?" column which caused the readers of BLABBERMOUTH.NET to jam his inbox with death threats and other not-so-subtle expressions of disapproval. He writes: "Hell hath no...June 4, 2004
