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Former DIVINE EMPIRE Drummer Says JASON BLACHOWICZ's New Lineup Is A 'Cover Band'
Former DIVINE EMPIRE drummer Duane Timlin has sent the following statement to BLABBERMOUTH.NET: "Guitarist J.P. Soars and drummer Duane Timlin have given up on efforts on controlling the name DIVINE EMPIRE and will be continuing on as THY DIVINE EMPIRE, thus separating themselves from what will now...July 19, 2005
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SENTENCED Guitarist Discusses Group's Split, Future Plans
On Track Magazine recently conducted an interview with SENTENCED guitarist Sami Lopakka. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: On Track Magazine: When last we spoke we discussed the melancholy themes behind the band's music which are directly related to the conditions in which you live in your...July 19, 2005
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KATAFALK Part Ways With Drummer, Announce Replacement
Dutch death thrashers KATAFALK have parted ways with drummer Michiel. According to a posting on the group's web site, Michiel "wants to concentrate on his duties in PROSTITUTE DISFIGUREMENT, which is — not totally coincidentally — the ex-band of KATAFALK guitarist Niels van Wijk." "We want to thank...July 18, 2005
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RUNNING WILD: Tribute Album Delayed (Again)
Remedy Records has pushed back the release date of the the new tribute album to RUNNING WILD, entitled "The Revivalry - A Tribute To Running Wild", to August 22 from the previously announced July 25. No reason ws given for the delay. However, you can order the limited-edition two-CD set exclusively...July 17, 2005
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JASON BLACHOWICZ Announces New DIVINE EMPIRE Lineup
DIVINE EMPIRE bassist/vocalist Jason Blachowicz (ex-MALEVOLENT CREATION) has announced the addition of Marco Martell (guitar),David Kinkade (drums) (both from Chicago) and Frank Cusimano (guitar; from Pennsylvania) to the group's ranks. "All three guys have flown in this past weekend for the try ou...July 17, 2005
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LALU To Release 'Temporal' In Early 2006
LALU, the new heavy/progressive project featuring French composer Vivien Lalu alongside drummer Ryan Van Poederooyen (DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND) and bassist Russell Bergquist (ex-ANNIHILATOR),will release their new album, "Temporal", in early 2006 through the Finnish label Lion Music. Two tracks on the C...July 16, 2005
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BATTLELORE: 'Storm Of The Blades' Video Posted Online
BATTLELORE's video for the track "Storm of the Blades" has been posted online at this location (Windows Media). "Storm of the Blades" comes off the Finnish "fantasy metal" band's new album, "Third Age of the Sun", due in Europe on July 25 via Napalm Records (late August in North America). Audio samp...July 16, 2005
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GRIM REAPER's 'Fear No Evil' Revisited In New WEEZER Video
MTV.com is reporting that a cleverly re-edited version of the "Fear No Evil" video by GRIM REAPER, the semi-popular '80s British heavy metal band fronted by powerhouse vocalist Steve Grimmett (later of ONSLAUGHT and LIONSHEART),is the basis for the new clip from WEEZER, "We Are All on Drugs". In th...July 14, 2005
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ALTARIA Announce New Guitarist
Finnish melodic metallers ALTARIA have announced the addition of guitarist J-P Alanen to the group's ranks. "During the past winter J-P has been jamming and writing songs together with Marko [Pukkila, bass] and Tony [Smedjebacka, drums] and therefore felt like a natural choice," the band write on th...July 12, 2005
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DON DOKKEN Says New DOKKEN Album Is Similar To 'Tooth And Nail'
Don Dokken (DOKKEN) has issued the following update: "Hi everyone, it has been a long time since I have posted a note. Since our European tour, I have been locked up in my studio writing for a new DOKKEN release: 'Lightning Strikes Again'. We have four songs left to write before we start recording....July 11, 2005
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AGENTS OF MAN To Embark On U.S. Tour With SWORN ENEMY
The New Jersey-based quintet AGENTS OF MAN are currently preparing to embark on a month-long U.S. trek with SWORN ENEMY, WINTER SOLSTICE and STRENGTH IN NUMBERS, which kicks off July 13 and runs through August 18. FULL BLOWN CHAOS and SCARS OF TOMORROW will also be featured on select dates. This is...July 11, 2005
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BRAZEN ABBOT: Early Albums To Be Reissued
SPV Records has set an Augut 22, 2005 release date for the reissues of the first three BRAZEN ABBOT albums: "Live and Learn" (1995),"Eye of the Storm" (1996) and "Bad Religion" (1997). The albums have been out of print since USG Records went out of business in 1999. No bonus tracks are planned for...July 10, 2005
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Drummer TONY LAUREANO Launches Web Site
Drummaster Tony Laureano (ex-NILE, ANGELCORPSE) has launched his own web site at www.tonylaureano.com, which features his biography, an extended discography and a FAQ section. Especially note the blog Tony's been keeping to see what he's up to. Expect lessons, samples, tips and tutorials in the near...July 10, 2005
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Reformed WARHEAD Working On New Material
German metallers WARHEAD, whose original lineup included current REBELLION frontman Björn Eilen, have reformed with a new singer and guitar player and are in the process of writing material for a new album, "Alive", tentatively due this fall/winter. WARHEAD's third album, "Beyond Recall" (2000),was...July 9, 2005
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MALEVOLENT CREATION, NECROPHAGIA, ORIGIN Confirmed For MILWAUKEE METALFEST XIX
MALEVOLENT CREATION, NECROPHAGIA and ORIGIN are among the confirmed bands for Milwaukee Metalfest XIX, set to take place July 29-30 at Modjeska Theatre in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: A TORTURED SOUL ANAL BLAST ANIMOSITY BARWHORE BEYOND AGONY BLACK WIDOW CHAOS...July 9, 2005
