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ENTOMBED's 'Inferno' To Receive U.S. Release In Early 2004
ENTOMBED have set an August 6 European release date through Music For Nations Records for their eighth full-length album, "Inferno". The follow-up to 2001's "Morning Star" was released in the U.S. in late June through Koch International, but was pulled from the shelves after it was determined that t...August 1, 2003
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Former NIRVANA Bassist Quits The Music Business
Former NIRVANA bassist Krist Novoselic, who never managed to come close to matching his NIRVANA success with any of his subsequent musical offerings (SWEET 75, EYES ADRIFT),has announced his retirement from the music industry. The following is Novoselic's official statement on the matter as it appe...August 1, 2003
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MAYHEM Classic To Be Reissued
MAYHEM's classic "Wolf's Lair Abyss" CD will be reissued through Candlelight USA on October 14. The recording continues the label's classic reissue series — adding to earlier reissues by ARCTURUS, FLEURETY and VED BUENS ENDE. Originally released in 1998 for the Misanthropy label, "Wolf Lair's Abyss"...July 30, 2003
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ARCH ENEMY, HATE ETERNAL, EVERGREY: North American Dates Announced
ARCH ENEMY will be doing a mini-tour of the U.S. in August/September, with HATE ETERNAL, EVERGREY and BLACK DAHLIA MURDER as support acts. ARCH ENEMY guitarist Michael Amott commented: "Yes, we can put your minds to rest, we can confirm those ugly rumours! We thought it would be a good idea to come...July 24, 2003
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CATHEDRAL Sign With NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS
U.K.-based cult doom rockers CATHEDRAL have signed a deal with Nuclear Blast Records. The group's follow-up to last year's "The VIIth Coming" is tentatively due in early 2004. CATHEDRAL were previously signed to Dream Catcher Records in Europe and Spitfire Records in the U.S. CATHEDRAL will be teami...July 24, 2003
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Album Sales Down, But Hard Rock Rebounds
Edna Gundersen of USA Today is reporting that "hard rock took a hard fall in recent years, but the embattled genre may be climbing the comeback trail. "Album sales, down 8.3% from a year ago and certain to register a third year of decline, vary from genre to genre, with jazz and Latin ...July 21, 2003
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Former LETHAL Frontman Seeks Musicians
Former LETHAL vocalist Tom Mallicoat is looking for established, experienced musicians to form a new band with and collaborate in writing songs, recording, and touring. Tom does not wish to relive the past, but move forward into the present with open-minded, easy going musicians who like being aroun...July 19, 2003
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MOURNING BELOVETH, PENANCE Confirmed For Germany's Doom Shall Rise II Festival
MOURNING BELOVETH, PENANCE and COLD EMBRACE are among the bands that have been confirmed for the only European two-day doom metal festival, dubbed Doom Shall Rise II, to be held April 2-3, 2004 in Göppingen, Germany. The line-up so far: COLD EMBRACE (Germany) MOURNING BELOVETH (Ireland) NORTHWINDS (...July 14, 2003
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MORBID ANGEL/NOCTURNUS Guitar To Be Auctioned Off
Former NOCTURNUS bassist Emo Mowery is currently auctioning off via eBay a guitar owned and used by both Mike Davis of NOCTURNUS and Trey Azagthoth of MORBID ANGEL. Says Emo: "[The guitar] was used by Mike on the first two NOCTURNUS albums ('The Key' and 'Thresholds') and all three NOCTURNUS tours....July 12, 2003
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VOIVOD Singer: 'JASON NEWSTED Simply Rules!'
VOIVOD vocalist Denis Belanger (a.k.a. Snake) has posted the following update to the "Diary" section of the band's official web site: "Hello everyone. Here I am at Ozzfest. It's incredible to think that I'm actually part of this great circus for BAD people. I love it. Here's a few words to resume th...July 9, 2003
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SAVATAGE Mastermind Confirmed For PROGPOWER USA IV
SAVATAGE mastermind Jon "The Mountain King" Oliva will join FATES WARNING's Ray Alder as a special guest at ProgPower USA IV on Friday, September 5 and Saturday, September 6 at Earthlink Live in Atlanta. "I think bringing Jon and Ray to the fest simply adds to the mystique of the show," said promote...July 8, 2003
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INCANTATION Release Statement Regarding Australian Car Crash
INCANTATION have posted a message on their official web site offering more details about the car accident in Australia last week that caused the cancellation of the band's gig at Forest Inn in Bexley. The group's statement reads as follows: "As some people may have already heard, on Friday June 28th...July 5, 2003
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STRAPPING YOUNG LAD Guitarist Offers Update From The Road
In his latest update from the road, STRAPPING YOUNG LAD guitarist Jed Simon sheds a little light on the hazards of being on the road, some great new & vintage music to listen to, the virtues of dual rectifiers, and pointy guitars: "SYL has been writing and compiling video footage lately... excep...July 3, 2003
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ANTHRAX To Launch TAKING THE MUSIC BACK 2003 Tour In Late July
Having caused quite a rumble overseas during their headline tour & along the major festival circuit, ANTHRAX are primed to return to the USA. As a way to acknowledge the great new metal bands emerging from the world of independent labels, ANTHRAX are launching "Taking the Music Back 2003" on Jul...June 26, 2003
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HELLOWEEN Announce World Tour!
Veteran German power metallers HELLOWEEN have announced the dates for their forthcoming world tour in support of their recently released "Rabbit Don't Come Easy" album. The trek will be the group's first with new members Sascha Gerstner (guitar) and Stefan Schwarzmann (drums). Upcoming HELLOWEEN tou...June 24, 2003
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