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Bassist PETER THEOBALDS Quits AKERCOCKE; Replacement Announced
Bassist Peter Theobalds has announced his departure from U.K. death metallers AKERCOCKE. Commented Peter: "It's been possibly the most difficult decision in my life to make but after 10 years of the beast that AKERCOCKE has become, I have decided to pack up my four strings and hit the highway in sea...January 18, 2007
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Report: Cyberspace Abuzz With Speculation On New Jersey Metal/Hardcore Fan's Death
James A. Quirk of the Asbury Park Press reports: Music was a central focus in the life of James C. Morrison. A guitar player who had formed his own bands, Morrison, 25, loved to attend concerts of local hardcore and metal acts — bands supported not by radio and MTV but by enthusiastic ...January 17, 2007
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NEVERMORE: More JEFF LOOMIS NAMM Appearances Announced
NEVERMORE guitarist Jeff Loomis has confirmed several appearances during the NAMM show (National Association of Music Merchants) which takes place January 18-21 in Anaheim, CA. His schedule is shaping up as follows: Friday, January 19: 1:30 p.m. - Krank Amps booth Saturday, January 20: 2:00 p.m. - S...January 17, 2007
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SCHIZO Signs With SCARLET RECORDS
Long-running Italian metallers SCHIZO have inked a deal with Scarlet Records. The group's new album, "Cicatriz Black", is scheduled for release in March. Production duties were handled by SCHIZO themselves, while the mastering was taken care of by Peter In De Betou (MARDUK, MESHUGGAH). Cover artwork...January 17, 2007
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DOGPOUND: 'III' Release Date Announced
Swedish hard rockers DOGPOUND will release their third album, entitled "III", on March 21. The follow-up to 2005's "A Night in the Gutter" is currently being mixed by Peter Tägtgren (HYPOCRISY, PAIN, DIMMU BORGIR, CELTIC FROST) at the Abyss Studios in Sweden. "III" track listing: 01. My Own Sin 02....January 16, 2007
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Report: Man Killed Outside Hardcore Concert In Asbury Park; Band Denies Involvement
Michelle Sahn of the Asbury Park Press reports that a 25-year-old man was killed Sunday afternoon (January 14) outside Deep club in Asbury Park, New Jersey where several hardcore bands — including Boston, MA's RAMALLAH and Stroudsburg, PA's WISDOM IN CHAINS — were scheduled to perform later that day...January 16, 2007
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SLAYER To Headline Germany's WITH FULL FORCE Festival
According to Markus Rutten of www.sounds2move.de, Los Angeles thrashers SLAYER will headline this year's With Full Force festival, set to take place June 29 – July 1 at Flugplatz Roitzschjora in Löbnitz, Germany. The official confirmation of SLAYER's participation is expected tomorrow via the event'...January 16, 2007
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TEMPLE OF BRUTALITY: Debut Album To Receive U.S. Release In February
TEMPLE OF BRUTALITY, the new band featuring former MEGADETH/current F5 bassist David Ellefson, ex-W.A.S.P. drummer Stet Howland, guitarist Peter Scheithauer (BELLADONNA, KILLING MACHINE) and vocalist Todd Barnes (13-A),will release its full-length debut, "Lethal Agenda", in the U.S. on February 20...January 16, 2007
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NEVERMORE Guitarist Schedules NAMM Appearance
NEVERMORE guitarist Jeff Loomis will take part in a signing session at the Schecter Guitars booth the NAMM show (National Association of Music Merchants) in Anaheim, CA on Saturday, January 20 at 2:00 p.m. As previously reported, Schecter will debut the long-awaited Jeff Loomis signature model at NA...January 16, 2007
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HEIR APPARENT Mainman Sets Record Straight Regarding Split With Touring Lineup
Guitarist Terry Gorle of the reactivated Seattle-based progressive/power metallers HEIR APPARENT has issued the following update: "There have been many questions from all corners about the status of the band HEIR APPARENT over the past several years. Most recently, a 'news' post. "In an effort to pr...January 14, 2007
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Report: Charges Dropped Against Officer Who Arrested Hardcore Bandmember
J.J. Huggins of Sentinel & Enterprise reports that Police Officer Michael DeLuca is no longer facing an assault and battery charge in connection with the arrest he made of a member of a hardcore punk-rock band in August. "I understand the charges have been withdrawn, and that's great," Police Ch...January 14, 2007
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PERRY FARRELL's 'Satellite' Ready For Takeoff
AOL Music reports that former JANE'S ADDICTION frontman Perry Farrell has set a May 15 release date for his long-awaited new album, "Ultrapayloaded Satellite Party". Joining Farrell are ex-EXTREME guitarist Nuno Bettencourt, as well as newcomers Kevin Figg on drums, Etty Lau Farrell (Farrell's wife)...January 13, 2007
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OPETH Mainman Slams 'New Breed Of Idiot Fans' For Questioning His Judgment
OPETH frontman Mikael Åkerfeldt has slammed the "new breed of idiot OPETH 'fans'" for questioning the abilities of the group's current drummer, Martin Axenrot (BLOODBATH, WITCHERY, NIFELHEIM),when compared to that of Axenrot's predecessor, Martin Lopez. Lopez officially left OPETH in May 2006 after...January 13, 2007
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JON OLIVA'S PAIN: European Tour Dates Announced
Riding the highly successful wave from the CD release "Maniacal Renderings" by JON OLIVA'S PAIN, SAVATAGE mastermind Jon Oliva and company have announced the following tour dates: Mar. 31 - Cheltenham, UK @ ProgPower UK Apr. 01 - Weert, NETH @ De Bosuil Apr. 03 - Pratteln, SWI @ Z7 Apr. 05 - Mulhous...January 13, 2007
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AFTER FOREVER Guitarist Recruits Outside Lyricist For HDK Project
Vocalist Amanda Somerville, who has appeared on the AINA rock opera "Days of Rising Doom" in 2003 and who has worked with EPICA and AFTER FOREVER as a backing vocalist and vocal coach, is collaborating with AFTER FOREVER guitarist/songwriter Sander Gommans on the lyrics for Sanders' HDK project. Com...January 12, 2007
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