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ICED EARTH's JON SCHAFFER: Everyone In My Band Is Replaceable
ICED EARTH mainman Jon Schaffer recently sat down for a lengthy interview with MetalReview in which he discussed a number of topics ranging from the group's tour with MEGADETH to ICED EARTH's next studio album. Here are some of the highlights from the interrogation: On death metal: MetalReview: With...June 3, 2002
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DEEP PURPLE's "Machine Head" Subject Of Upcoming "Classic Albums" Documentary
DEEP PURPLE's classic Machine Head album will be the subject of a 50-minute documentary in the third Classic Albums TV series, which is now being prepared, according to the DEEP PURPLE Appreciation Society. Previous shows in the series have provided excellent insight into the albums in question, int...June 1, 2002
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DEEP PURPLE: Who WIll Play Keyboards On Upcoming UK Tour?
London-area newspapers are advertising the upcoming DEEP PURPLE UK tour as featuring Don Airey on keyboards, despite previous reports indicating that Jon Lord would make his farewell appearance with the group on this portion of the trek. At this time, no official word has come down on who will end u...May 28, 2002
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TWISTED TOWER DIRE, THE LORD WEIRD SLOUGH FEG Team Up For German Mini-Tour
Virginia's "classic metal" act TWISTED TOWER DIRE and San Francisco's THE LORD WEIRD SLOUGH FEG (featuring ex-ANGEL WITCH/LAAZ ROCKIT bassist John Torres) will team up for a short German tour in early June. The confirmed dates are as follows: Jun. 13 – Duisburg, GER @ Fabrik Jun. 14 – Nuremberg, GER...May 25, 2002
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ICED EARTH's JON SCHAFFER: I Had Tears In My Eyes When We Played New York City
ICED EARTH guitarist and songwriter Jon Schaffer shares one of the biggest highlights of their recently-completed Horror Show tour: "It had to be the way the crowd reacted in New York City when we played 'The Star Spangled Banner'. Over two thousand people were singing at the top of their lungs. I h...May 24, 2002
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TOMAHAWK Dates With TOOL Announced
TOMAHAWK, the "all star" band featuring former FAITH NO MORE vocalist Mike Patton, ex-HELMET drummer Jon Stainer, former JESUS LIZARD guitarist Duane Denison, and ex-THE COWS/current MELVINS bassist Kevin Rutmanis, will be supporting TOOL at the following dates: Jul. 11 - Bakersfield, CA @ Centennia...May 19, 2002
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420 MONKS Part With Bassist, Cancel South Carolina, Tennessee Gigs
Atlanta's 420 MONKS, featuring former STUCK MOJO frontman Bonz, ex-CHUM (Puerto Rico) drummer Carlos Torres, guitarist John B., and former PUBLIC ENEMY touring DJ DJ Lord, were forced to cancel their shows in Columbia, South Carolina and Johnson City, Tennessee this weekend after parting ways with b...May 8, 2002
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SOILENT GREEN: Recovering!
SOILENT GREEN vocalist Benjamin Falgoust has posted the following message via the group's official web site: "It has been quite an interesting last 5 months. I am sure some of you know about the December 4th, 2001 accident in Washington State during the Extreme Music for Extreme People tour. When we...April 30, 2002
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SUTURE Ink Deal With Deepsend Records
Louisiana's “sickest death metal act” SUTURE have inked a deal with underground label Deepsend Records (home of CINERARY, among others). The group's full-length debut, entitled Deconstructing Anatomy, will be out in July, and will feature artwork by Jon Zig (i.e. DEEDS OF FLESH, DISGORGE). ...April 26, 2002
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PUSHED Cancel Ramona Gig, Announce San Diego Appearances
Southern California's PUSHED, featuring former TESTAMENT/SLAYER drummer Jon Dette and ex-TESTAMENT bassist Greg Christian, have cancelled their appearance at The Roadhouse in Ramona, California, which was scheduled to take place on April 27th. No reason was given for the cancellation. PUSHED are due...April 23, 2002
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DRAGONLORD Recruit Former TESTAMENT Bassist, Announce Upcoming Gigs
San Francisco Bay Area black metallers DRAGONLORD, featuring members of TESTAMENT, have officially announced the addition of bassist Derrick Ramirez (ex-TESTAMENT) to the group's ranks. DRAGONLORD will be performing at the Bourbon Street Bar and Grill in Concord, California on April 27th. Also appea...April 19, 2002
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MARILYN MANSON To Appear On Chat Show "Dinner For Five"
MARILYN MANSON will appear on the May 6th episode of actor Jon Favreau's Dinner for Five, a half-hour chat show featuring four show-business personalities sitting down to dinner with the host. The New York Times had this to say about the episode: "But things can go awry, as they do at real dinner pa...April 17, 2002
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JON LORD To Perform With DEEP PURPLE On Upcoming UK Tour
Despite the fact that he has officially left the group, Jon Lord will play keyboards on DEEP PURPLE's rescheduled UK tour, which is due to take place in September. The dates are as follows: Sep. 07 – London, UK @ Hammersmith Apollo Sep. 08 – York, UK @ Barbican Sep. 09 – Bradford, UK @ ...April 11, 2002
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SAVATAGE Announce PITRELLI's Return To Group's Ranks
SAVATAGE have officially rejoined forces with former MEGADETH guitarist Al Pitrelli. As a result of this develoment, the group will no longer be requiring the services of SEVEN WITCHES axeman Jack Frost, who filled in for Pitrelli during the latter's tenure with Mustaine and co. "Me and the boys hav...April 9, 2002
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Former SLAYER, TESTAMENT Members Offer MP3 Downloads, Announce West Coast Dates
Southern California's PUSHED, featuring former TESTAMENT/SLAYER drummer Jon Dette and ex-TESTAMENT bassist Greg Christian, have made available for download their current two-song demo via the group's official web site at the following locations: 01. Surface 02. Truth Is Hate PUSHEDwhose line-up is c...April 7, 2002
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