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MANOWAR To Release New Single

MANOWAR will release the third single from the album Warriors Of The World to coincide with the start of their Warriors Of The World Tour 2002/2003. The single will feature the album's opening song "Call To Arms", plus two brand new MANOWAR tracks, entitled "The Dawn Of Battle" and "I Believe". The...

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STATIC-X's TRIPP EISEN: Why I Left MURDERDOLLS

STATIC-X guitarist Tripp Eisen has finally spoken out about his departure from the MURDERDOLLS, the group he formed with SLIPKNOT drummer Joey Jordison (who plays guitar in the band),singer Wednesday 13, bassist Erik Griffin, and drummer Ben Graves. The following is Tripp's official statement regar...

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CALLENISH CIRCLE Added To NO MERCY FESTIVALS 2003 Tour

Dutch melodic death metallers CALLENISH CIRCLE have reportedly been added to the forthcoming No Mercy/Easter Festivals 2003 European tour, which is also scheduled to include appearances by TESTAMENT, MARDUK, PRO-PAIN, NUCLEAR ASSAULT, DIE APOKALYPTISCHEN REITER, MALEVOLENT CREATION, GRAVEWORM, and A...

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SABATON Recruit Keyboardist

Sweden's SABATON have announced the addition of keyboardist Calle Sandlund to the group's ranks. Sandlund had handled the keys during the group's last two live performances, thereby giving frontman Joakim the opportunity to concentrate 100% on the vocals. As previously reported, SABATON will issue t...

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DARK ANGEL Destroy Santa Ana With Unannounced Set

As widely anticipated, DARK ANGEL guitarist Jim Durkin, vocalist Ron Rinehart, and guitarist Eric Meyer joined drummer Al "Mayhem" Mendez and bassist Jeremy Peto (ex-MORGION) at the conclusion of DREAMS OF DAMNATION's opening set (featuring Durkin) at Monday night's KREATOR/DESTRUCTION gig at The Ga...

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MINISTRY's AL JOURGENSEN Gets Hitched!

MINISTRY mastermind Al Jourgensen has gotten married, according to Alex Zander, editor-in-chief of MK Ultra magazine. "I was out shopping at my favorite clothing store in Chicago, and the store owner showed me the photos," says Zander. Al was allegedly wearing a white tuxedo with his trademark cowbo...

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HOOBASTANK To Open For GUNS N' ROSES At Select Dates

HOOBASTANK are extremely close to signing on as the opening act on some of GUNS N' ROSES' upcoming North American tour dates, according to Allstar. Back in August, HOOBASTANK singer Doug Robb confirmed to Boston Herald that the band had been approached by GUNS N' ROSES about going on tour together....

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W.A.S.P. Tour Cancelled?

Despite Metal Blade Records' assertion last week that ENGINE's upcoming North American tour with W.A.S.P. was still most definitely on, there are strong indications that Blackie and co. have indeed pulled the plug on the trek. Many of the ticket holders who had purchased advance tickets via online o...

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GENE HOGLAN Forced To Skip 'Surprise' DARK ANGEL Performance

Drummer Gene Hoglan will be unable to participate in the rumored DARK ANGEL "surprise" appearance at the KREATOR/DESTRUCTION gig at The Galaxy Theater in Santa Ana, California on September 30th, guitarist Jim Durkin has informed BLABBERMOUTH.NET. "But as to not disappoint anyone who will be there ea...

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DARK FUNERAL Issue Official Statement About Cancelled Australian Tour

Sweden's DARK FUNERAL have issued an official statement in an attempt to clear up the misunderstanding about the band's alleged canceled tour of Australia and the derogatory statements and comments the Australian promoter has been distributing to the press about the group and the way they conduct th...

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ROB ROCK To Perform Florida Gig, Continue Work On Sophomore CD

Former IMPELLITTERI frontman Rob Rock and his band will be playing at the Lost and Found in Longwood, Florida on Friday, October 4th. The band will hit the stage sometime around 11:15 p.m. "Even though we are in studio mode, we like to play out every 6-8 weeks if possible, to keep in touch with ...

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JUDAS PRIEST: Synthetic Leather Rebels?!

JUDAS PRIEST may look and act tough when performing onstage, but the legendary headbangers have big hearts when it comes to animals. In a recent letter to People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA),the band's manager revealed the hard rockers' softer side, noting, "The members of JUDAS PRIE...

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NONPOINT: We Didn't Sell Out!!

NONPOINT have issued a statement in an attempt to clarify the recent comments made by vocalist Elias Soriano in which he seemingly admitted that the melodic vocals and musical hooks of the band's third record, Development, were partially influenced by the group's desire to get played on the radio. T...

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LEGENDS OF ROCK Not Cancelled: Promoter

Contrary to a misleading statement posted on the ULI JON ROTH Authorized Homepage indicating that the guitarist's previously-announced European dates have been cancelled, Kate Moore of Sky Concerts has contacted BLABBERMOUTH.NET to make it clear that the Legends Of Rock UK tour will go ahead in Nove...

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STATIC-X Commence Writing Next CD

STATIC-X have commenced the songwriting process for their third album, tentatively due in late 2003. "We had written 3 new songs on our last break (April 2002) and the vibe was great," revealed guitarist Tripp Eisen via the group's official web site. "It was my first time writing with STATIC-X — ver...