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DUNGEON Part Ways With Drummer And Bassist
Australian power metallers DUNGEON have parted ways with drummer Grahame Goode and bassist Pete Peric. "As was stated many times in interviews, the chemistry between Grahame and Pete with Tim and Stu both inside the rehearsal room and on stage worked very well and it was a thoroughly enjoyable exper...February 8, 2005
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Inheritance
Is a classic album still a classic if no one hears it? Is there a certain minimum amount of public awareness that must be generated before something can be even a cult favorite? "Inheritance" has been out for a few months now in the USA, generating next to no interest or publicity. It was apparently...February 5, 2005
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DREAM THEATER: New 'Official Bootlegs' Available For Pre-Order
Ytsejam Records is now accepting pre-orders for the latest installment of the DREAM THEATER "official bootlegs", which include: "When Day and Dream Unite" (available on both CD and DVD),"The Number of the Beast" (IRON MAIDEN's classic album performed in its entirety by DREAM THEATER on October 24,...February 5, 2005
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SHAITAN MAZAR: New Audio Samples Posted Online
SHAITAN MAZAR, the new band featuring former NILE members Chief Spires (bass, vocals) and John Ehlers (guitar),have posted audio samples from their recently completed full-length CD, "Catalyst of Amalgamation", at this location. Commented Chief: "We are very excited about the release of this CD. It...February 2, 2005
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USURPER, HAMMERS OF MISFORTUNE Confirmed For Canada's NORTHERN LIGHTS FESTIVAL
Chicago's USURPER and San Fransisco's HAMMERS OF MISFORTUNE have been added to the lineup of the third installment of Northern Lights Festival, set to be held July 2 at The Opera House in Toronto, Canada. Other acts scheduled to perform at the festival include IMPALED NAZARENE, UNEXPECT, LILITU, WOO...January 31, 2005
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GUNS N' ROSES' 'Greatest Hits' Was One Of Finland's Top-Selling Albums Of 2004
GUNS N' ROSES' "Greatest Hits" was the third best-selling album of 2004 in Finland by an international act, having sold 31,665 copies in the nine months following its March 2004 release. The following are the Top 15 best-selling albums in 2004 in Finland by international acts (number in parenthesis...January 29, 2005
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CROWBAR: New Song Available For Download
A brand new CROWBAR track, entitled "Dead Sun", has been made available for download at this location. "Dead Sun" comes off the group's new album, "Lifesblood for the Downtrodden", due on February 8 via Candlelight Records. The band will kick off their first tour in support of the record, alongside...January 22, 2005
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LIMP BIZKIT's FRED DURST Visits LIFE OF AGONY In The Studio
LIMP BIZKIT frontman Fred Durst visited LIFE OF AGONY in the studio on Wednesday (Jan. 19) at The Village Recorder in Santa Monica, California. Check out pictures from Film Magic. As previously reported, LIFE OF AGONY have set "Broken Valley" as the title of their much-anticipated comeback studio al...January 21, 2005
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TED NUGENT: SCOTT WEILAND's Dream Is To Be A Liberal Hippie Puke Dog
Ted Nugent recently spoke to Lisa Frydman of the Chicago Sun-Times about his recent Persian Gulf tour with country artist Toby Keith and his conservative politics, among other topics. A couple of excerpts from the interview follow: On his recent Persian Gulf tour with Keith: Ted Nugent: "The tour wa...January 21, 2005
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SWALLOW THE SUN To Enter Studio Next Week
Finnish melodic death/doom metallers SWALLOW THE SUN will enter Sam's Workshop studios in Lutakko, Finland on January 24 with producer Sami Kokko to begin recording their second album. A single from the CD will be released in the spring, and the full-length album will be released in September. The s...January 20, 2005
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MICHAEL SCHENKER Teams Up With Ex-Members Of SABBATH, PRIEST, MAIDEN On 'Heavy Hitters' CD
Legendary rock producer and musician Bob Kulick (KISS, MEATLOAF) has almost finished producing "Michael Schenker and Heavy Hitters", an all-star lineup of musicians based around guitar virtuoso Michael Schenker (MSG, UFO, SCORPIONS) paying homage to their contemporaries. This 10-track powerhouse col...January 19, 2005
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MC5: European Tour Dates Announced
More dates have been announced for the forthcoming MC5 European tour, which is scheduled to begin February 19 in Barcelona. The group, which is currently being billed as DKT/MC5, consists of original members Michael Davis, Wayne Kramer and Dennis Thompson along with Gilby Clarke (ex-GUNS N' ROSES),...January 19, 2005
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SILENCER Introduce New Vocalist
Colorado metallers SILENCER are currently recording their full-length studio debut, tentatively due later in the year. An update on the recording sessions from the group's official web site follows: "Many questions have come up with regards to our new album and who the vocalist on it is. Hired back...January 19, 2005
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ICED EARTH Drummer Completes Recordings For New DEMONS & WIZARDS Album
Drummer extraordinaire Bobby Jarzombek (ICED EARTH, HALFORD) has posted the following message on his web site: "Hey all, we're already two weeks into the New Year — high time to fill you in on what's been cooking and what's in store for the immediate future. "Last month I flew out to Tampa, Florida...January 19, 2005
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LIFE OF AGONY: New Album Title, Cover Artwork Revealed
Reunited New York metallers LIFE OF AGONY have set "Broken Valley" as the title of their much-anticipated comeback studio album, tentatively due in May via Epic Records. Check out the album cover artwork at this location. The group has been recording tracks since October in two studios in Hollywood,...January 18, 2005