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ONE MINUTE SILENCE Ink Deal With TASTE MEDIA
Britain's ONE MINUTE SILENCE have reportedly signed a deal with Taste Media, a joint venture between Dennis Smith at Sawmills Studios in Cornwall and Safta Jaffery at SJP Producer Management. The band will commence work on their third album on September 16th with producer John Leckie (PINK FLOYD, MU...September 15, 2002
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SUFFOCATION Drummer Speaks Out On Reunion, Future Plans
SUFFOCATION drummer Mike Smith has denied former bassist Chris Richards' assertions that the legendary death metal act's planned reunion is purely money-motivated and has indicated that a new album from the group may surface sometime next year, provided the quintet's upcoming tour and subsequent son...September 3, 2002
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The World Of Metal According To SLAYER's KERRY KING
SLAYER's typically-outspoken guitarist Kerry King has once again offered his opinion on a number of other bands during a recent interview with Metal Update, which has been posted online at this location. Here are a few of Kerry's comments as they appear in said interview: On IN FLAMES: "Um, they're...August 30, 2002
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BRITNY FOX Prepare To Record New CD
BRITNY FOX are set to enter the studio in October to begin recording their new CD, due in spring/summer 2003 via Spitfire Records. In related news, BRITNY FOX guitarist Michael Kelly Smith will issue a full-length CD with his band RAZAMANAZ via Perris Records in October. According to an official pre...August 27, 2002
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SUFFOCATION To Reunite 'For All The Wrong Reasons': Former Bassist
Acclaimed New York death metallers SUFFOCATION, who released several successful album in the early '90s, have reunited after a four-year break and are said to be in the process of rehearsing for upcoming shows and a possible new album. No official announcement has yet been made, but it is believed t...August 26, 2002
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NEVERMORE's WARREL DANE: New Album Will Contain 'Only One Ballad'
During an online chat conducted on Sunday, August 25th, NEVERMORE frontman Warrel Dane revealed that the group's forthcoming CD, entitled Enemies Of Reality, will contain "only one ballad", because "it's time to get as heavy as possible for NEVERMORE." The singer also indicated that the album is ten...August 26, 2002
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Former MEGADETH Duo Guest On Forthcoming Country/R&B CD
Former MEGADETH members Dave Ellefson (bass) and Marty Friedman (guitar) joined Nashville recording artist Steve Richards at The Saltmine studios in Phoenix yesterday (August 11th) to lay down a version of the track "That Makes It Tough", one of the last songs written by BUDDY HOLLY. Additional musi...August 12, 2002
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JUDAS PRIEST Betrayed Us: WHITEHORSE MOUNTAIN FESTIVAL Organizers
JUDAS PRIEST used "blatantly false and disingenuous posturing" to cancel their appearance at Washington's 5th Annual Whitehorse Mountain Classic Rock Festival 2002, and in the process breached a "binding contract" that existed between the group and festival organizers Shadow Promotions, according to...July 10, 2002
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SHARON OSBOURNE: Success Of "THE OSBOURNES" Will Not Affect OZZFEST 2002
Sharon Osbourne, wife/manager of Ozzy Osbourne, does not believe that the success of The Osbournes will add to the success of this year's Ozzfest. "No, because it's sold out for the last seven years, and it's selling out this year. So as far as Ozzy's musical career it's as big as it ever has been....July 10, 2002
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ALICE IN CHAINS, PANTERA, NICKELBACK, DEFAULT Members Discuss Possible Collaboration
Former ALICE IN CHAINS guitarist Jerry Cantrell, PANTERA guitarist Dimebag Darrell, NICKELBACK guitarist/singer Chad Kroeger, and DEFAULT frontman Dallas Smith have had reportedly had discussions about a future all-star collaboration. However, the combo hasn't gotten past the talking stage, accordin...June 24, 2002
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IRON MAIDEN, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Vocalists To Appear On SACK TRICK CD
IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson and former RAINBOW/current YNGWIE MALMSTEEN frontman Doogie White are among the guests appearing on the upcoming album from Britain's SACK TRICK album, entitled Sheep in KISS Makeup, which is tentatively due for release in September/October. Other musicians set to...June 5, 2002
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IN FLAMES Set Release Date For New CD, Experience "Star Wars" Magic
Sweden's IN FLAMES have set September 3rd as the tentative release date for their as-yet-untitled new album, which was recently completed at Dug-Out Studio in Uppsala, Sweden with producer Daniel Bergstrand (i.e. MESHUGGAH, STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, STUCK MOJO). In other news, IN FLAMES got to experience...June 1, 2002
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MILLENIUM Part Ways With JORN LANDE, Announce Replacement
Former YNGWIE MALMSTEEN frontman Jorn Lande has amicably parted ways with MILLENIUM (sic),the band led by former EYEWITNESS/DEATH guitarist Ralph Santolla. A replacement has already been found in the shape of former HAREM SCAREM drummer Darren Smith, who is currently laying down vocals at a Toronto...May 28, 2002
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STRAPPING YOUNG LAD To Enter Studio In September, February Release Expected
STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, the brainchild of Canadian madman Devin Townsend, are tentatively due to enter the studio in September to record their third, as-yet-untitled CD for a February 2003 release through Century Media Records. Among the tracks set to appear on the album are the following: 01. Devour 0...May 24, 2002
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MR. BIG Issue Farewell Message Following Split
MR. BIG have posted a farewell message via their official web site explaining the reasons for their decision to disband and go their separate ways. Here is the message in its entirety: "MR. BIG has had 12 great years of making music all over the world. We thank all of our friends and fans everywhere...May 13, 2002
