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Former DEFIANCE Guitarist Says A Reunion Tour Is Unlikely
Former DEFIANCE guitarist Jim Adams recently spoke to Denmark's Antenna.nu webzine about the possibility of a reunion of the long-defunct San Francisco Bay Area thrash band. A couple of highlights from the interview follow: Antenna.nu: The Bay Area thrash metal scene has gotten quite a revival in th...August 11, 2004
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MACHINE HEAD: Australian, European Tour Dates Announced
MACHINE HEAD have announced the complete details of their upcoming Australian and European tours. Confirmed dates are as follows: Oct. 01 - Brisbane, AUS - Arena Oct. 02 - Sydney, AUS - NSW University Oct. 03 - Melbourne, AUS - Hi Fi Oct. 05 - Perth, AUS - Lookout Oct. 09 - Brussels, BEL - ...August 10, 2004
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CRADLE OF FILTH Singer Says They Left SONY RECORDS Of Their Own Accord
In a recent interview with AllThingsMetal.net, CRADLE OF FILTH frontman Dani Filth spoke about the group's switch from the Sony label to Roadrunner for their upcoming CD, "Nymphetamine", due on September 28. "Well, the whole Sony thing was really good and I don't regret a moment of it, but of course...August 10, 2004
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NIGHTWISH To Release New Single In September
Finland's NIGHTWISH will be issuing a new single, "Wish I Had An Angel", on September 15 through Spinefarm Records. The single will be available in two versions: CD-single and DVD-single. The complete track listing for both versions is as follows: "Wish I Had An Angel" (CD-single) 01. Wish I Had An...August 7, 2004
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SKINLAB Frontman Confirms Plans For DEFIANCE Reunion Show
SKINLAB frontman Steev Esquivel has confirmed to BLABBERMOUTH.NET that talks are underway for a reunion show by the long-defunct San Francisco Bay Area thrash band DEFIANCE. Esquivel joined DEFIANCE prior to the recording of their 1990 album "Void Terra Firma" and remained in the group until their s...August 6, 2004
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NIGHTWISH: 'Once' To Receive U.S. Release In October
Roadrunner Records has set an October 20 North American release date for the fifth NIGHTWISH album, "Once". The label will also issue the set in Australia and New Zealand. In July, the Spinefarm/Nuclear Blast release topped the European Top 100 Albums chart. "We are very pleased [about the deal with...August 6, 2004
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DEFIANCE Considering Reunion Show, New Web Site Launched
Long-defunct San Francisco Bay Area thrash band DEFIANCE (which at one time featured current SKINLAB bassist/vocalist Steev Esquivel) are reportedly considering a reunion show on October 30 at The Pound in San Francisco. To help keep news updates available to anyone who might be interested, along wi...August 6, 2004
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NIGHTWISH: 'Once' Certified Double-Platinum In Finland
NIGHTWISH's latest CD, "Once", has been certified double-platinum in the group's native Finland for sales in excess of 60,000 copies. As previously reported, NIGHTWISH recently inked a North American/Australian deal with Roadrunner Records. The label will be releasing "Once" later this year in the U...August 5, 2004
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It's Official: NIGHTWISH Sign With ROADRUNNER RECORDS
After negotiating for several months with various independent and major labels, Finland's NIGHTWISH have officially inked a North American/Australian deal with Roadrunner Records, the label has confirmed in a posting on its web site. Roadrunner will be releasing the band's most recent CD, "Once", la...August 2, 2004
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CHIMAIRA's Record Label Confirms Drummer Switch
CHIMAIRA's record label, Roadrunner Records, has issued a statement confirming that the band have parted ways with former SOILWORK drummer Richard Evensand and replaced him with Kevin Talley, formerly of MISERY INDEX. Recommended to the band by SLAYER's Kerry King, Kevin will be behind the kit for C...August 2, 2004
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'MTV2 Headbanger's Ball, Volume 2' Compilation: Final Track Listing Announced
Building on the success of the first "Headbanger's Ball" record released in October 2003, MTV2 and Roadrunner Records will release a second of its kind — "MTV2 Headbanger's Ball, Volume 2" — on September 28, 2004. Highlighting the best classic and current metal videos, interviews with hard rock arti...July 30, 2004
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DRY KILL LOGIC Set North American Release Date For 'The Dead And Dreaming'
DRY KILL LOGIC have set an October 5 U.S. release date through Repossession Records for their new album, "The Dead and Dreaming". A video for the track "Paper Tiger" was recently shot with director Dale Restighini (SHADOWS FALL, FEAR FACTORY, 36 CRAZYFISTS) in New York City. Several tracks from the...July 29, 2004
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ATROCITY Frontman Hired As Talent Scout For ROADRUNNER RECORDS
Alexander Krull, frontman for German gothic death metallers ATROCITY, has been recruited as a talent scout by Roadrunner Records Germany. Unsigned bands looking for a deal are advised to send their material to: Mastersound Entertainment Schorndorferstr. 25 70736 Fellbach Germany ATROCITY's latest al...July 29, 2004
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MACHINE HEAD Comment On 'Burn My Eyes' Anniversary Show
San Francisco Bay Area metallers MACHINE HEAD have commented on their upcoming 10th anniversary of their highly acclaimed debut offering, "Burn My Eyes". The band will celebrate the occasion by treating their fans to a special, one-night-only performance of the album in its entirety on August 8 at t...July 29, 2004
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CRADLE OF FILTH Singer Says Break In Recording Sessions Was Best Thing That Could Have Happened
In a brand-new interview with the U.K.'s Terrorizer magazine, CRADLE OF FILTH frontman Dani Filth spoke about the recording process for the group's sixth full-length album, "Nymphetamine". According to Dani, CRADLE originally intended to spend nine weeks recording for a June release, but when their...July 25, 2004
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