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Metalogy
Because the two titans of British heavy metal, BLACK SABBATH and JUDAS PRIEST, have released boxed sets so close to each other (SABBATH's "Black Box" arrived last month),a compare-and-contrast is almost inevitable. And the first question that comes to mind regarding the handsomely packaged "Metalog...May 23, 2004
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STRYPER Bassist, Wife Collaborating On Two Albums' Worth Of Material
STRYPER bassist Tim Gaines and his wife Irene Kelly are currently in the studio recording what will become two new CDs. No titles are yet given for the albums but songtitles will include "There Goes My Love", "I'm A Dream" and "Picture Of My Love", which were aired during the STRYPER Expo II in 2001...May 20, 2004
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SKID ROW: Photos With New Drummer Posted Online
MusicMayhem.com has uploaded photos of SKID ROW's headlining performance at the Masquerade in Ybor City, FL on Saturday, May 15. Check them out here. The pictures feature the band's latest addition, drummer Dave Gara (GARGANTUA, ex-BETTY BLOWTORCH, former NASHVILLE PUSSY drum tech),who replaced Phi...May 18, 2004
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Former PAINFACE Members Launch New Project
Former PAINFACE members Chad Valaschek and Tim Flor have started a new band following their split with ex-SLIPKNOT vocalist Anders Colsefini ("Mate, Feed, Kill, Repeat" era). The band, who are in the process of securing a lead vocalist for the project, are said to be pursuing "a more SLAYER-ish soun...May 18, 2004
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ICED EARTH Announce New Drummer, Speak Out Against 'Bad Journalism'
ICED EARTH mainman Jon Schaffer has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "Again I must apologize for the delay in updating you all on the current events of [ICED EARTH], it's seems there's never enough hours in the day. "The tour has been an astounding success thus far with...May 17, 2004
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GLENN HUGHES, TESLA Confirmed For BOLINFEST 2004
Former DEEP PURPLE/BLACK SABBATH singer Glenn Hughes will once again play the BolinFest in Clear Lake, Iowa this Summer. It will be the event's 11th year of celebrating the memory of late DEEP PURPLE guitarist Tommy Bolin. It all takes place on the weekend of Friday, July 30 and Saturday, July 31, 2...May 14, 2004
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SHOTGUN MESSIAH: Former Members To Perform Together For First Time In 12 Years
Half of the classic Swedish glam-rock band SHOTGUN MESSIAH will reunite this weekend when ZAN CLAN, the new group of former SHOTGUN MESSIAH vocalist Zinny Zan, perform on "Rockbåten" — a ferry charted by the Swedish radio station Rockklassiker that will cruise from Sweden to Finland and back "in the...May 11, 2004
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BLOODSIMPLE Sign With WARNER BROS.
BLOODSIMPLE, the new project featuring VISION OF DISORDER members Tim Williams (vocals) and Mike Kennedy (guitar),along with ex-MEDICATION bassist Kyle Sanders and drummer Chris Hamilton, plus guitarist Nick Rowe (guitar),have inked a deal with Warner Bros. (via MUDVAYNE singer Chad Gray's imprint...May 10, 2004
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Ex-JUDAS PRIEST Singer TIM OWENS: I Was Fired By E-Mail
Former JUDAS PRIEST singer Tim "Ripper" Owens has revealed to the Washington Post that he found out about plans for the band to reunite with Rob Halford via an e-mail from band management. Owens says he was told the switch would be "best for everyone." "They could have called me," Owens says. "But w...May 9, 2004
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SYSTEMATIC Guitarist Explains Band's Decision To Go Separate Ways
SYSTEMATIC guitarist Adam Ruppel has issued an official statement regarding the group's decision to go their separate ways. It reads as follows: "Hey kids, so the day has finally come. SYSTEMATIC is going to take a break. There's not much to say about it, but everyone wants to try new things. Me and...May 8, 2004
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MIA ZAPATA's Killer Gets 36 Years
Christine Clarridge of the Seattle Times reports that the man convicted in March of killing THE GITS singer Mia Zapata more than 10 years ago was sentenced Friday (April 30) to more than 36 years in prison by King County Superior Court Judge Sharon Armstrong. The sentence was 10 years longer than th...May 5, 2004
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RE: IGNITION To Demo More Material
RE: IGNITION (formerly DEF IGNITION),the new San Francisco Bay Area band led by SKINLAB's Steev Esquivel, have posted the following message on their official web site: "RE:IGNITION is alive! And we want to thank everyone who came out to our first show to help make it a huge success! It was awesome...May 3, 2004
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JAG PANZER Singer Leaves BALLISTIC, Is Replaced By TWISTED TOWER DIRE Frontman
Harry "Tyrant" Conklin has left the ranks of Arizona metallers BALLISTIC due to his inability to tour at this time. "Musically, we were all getting along great, in fact, couldn't be better," said mainman Tom Gattis (DEUCE, TENSION, WARDOG) in a statement. "But unfortunately non-musical circumstances...May 2, 2004
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SPEED KILL HATE Pull Out Of NEW ENGLAND METAL & HARDCORE FESTIVAL
SPEED KILL HATE, the "old-school thrash" project featuring OVERKILL members Dave Linsk (guitar),Derek Tailer (guitar),and Tim Mallare (drums),have been forced to pull out of their scheduled May 1 appearance at the New England Metal And Hardcore Festival "due to a family emergency." This will also...April 29, 2004
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BLOODSIMPLE: More Live Dates Announced
BLOODSIMPLE, the new project featuring VISION OF DISORDER members Tim Williams (vocals) and Mike Kennedy (guitar),along with ex-MEDICATION bassist Kyle Sanders and drummer Chris Hamilton, plus guitarist Nick Rowe (guitar),have lined up more shows during May. Confirmed dates are as follows: May 03...April 27, 2004
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