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HALFORD Suspend Bassist Search
HALFORD have suspended their bassist search pending the outcome of current four-stringer Ray Riendeau's ongoing discussions with the band's management regarding his status in the group. Says HALFORD manager John Baxter: "Ray and I have had numerous conversations since late December 2002 regarding hi...February 11, 2003
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MARCH METAL MELTDOWN 5 Expands To Three Days
For the first time in its five years, March Metal Meltdown will expand to three days of metal mayhem, as the festival takes over the Cricket Club Complex in Irvington, N.J., the weekend of March 7-9. "We wanted to get closer to the Big Apple," said promoter Jack Koshick. "As soon as we heard Convent...February 10, 2003
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MEDICATION's BLUNT Speaks Out On Tour Cancellation, Future Plans
MEDICATION guitarist Blunt (ex-ADAYINTHELIFE) has addressed the reasons for the cancellation of the group's European tour and the band's current status in the following message posted on the group's official web site: "Hello everyone, "I feel I should say something about what is going on. I must say...February 7, 2003
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METALLICA And LIMP BIZKIT Speak Out On Vacancies, Upcoming Tour
MTV.com has posted a report from yesterday's press conference in Los Angeles at which members of METALLICA, LIMP BIZKIT and LINKIN PARK announced their upcoming tour, dubbed Summer Sanitarium. The following are some of the more interesting statements made at the conference: On who will play guitar f...February 6, 2003
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MEDICATION's MADER Speaks Out On Tour Cancellation, Future Plans
MEDICATION guitarist Logan Mader (formerly of MACHINE HEAD/SOULFLY) has addressed the reasons for the cancellation of the group's European tour and the band's current status in the following message posted on the semi-official Logan Mader web site www.loganmader.com: "Hi Everyone, "I wanted to take...February 3, 2003
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ROB HALFORD: More Visa Delays Put This Weekend's Shows In Jeopardy
With only a couple of days to go before the first of the rescheduled HALFORD West Coast dates is due to take place, former JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford has yet to receive the required paperwork needed in order to enable him to re-enter the country from his native U.K., where he has been since ....January 29, 2003
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KROKUS Debut At Swiss #1!
Veteran hard rockers KROKUS have debuted at #1 on the Swiss album chart with their latest effort, "Rock The Block". The CD, which was recorded at Soundlake Studio in Lausanne, Switzerland, is the group's first since being rejoined by vocalist Marc Storace. KROKUS still stand as the only Swiss rock b...January 28, 2003
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NICKELBACK Singing Record Label's Praises
NICKELBACK have boosted Roadrunner Records to a status to compete with the major labels of the record business. Thanks to NICKLEBACK's Grammy nomination for "How You Remind Me" and "Silver Side Up" selling several million copies, the band and the label are both gaining notoriety. It hasn't all been...January 28, 2003
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Updated: PANTERA, Ex-HALFORD Members Join Forces In NEW FOUND POWER
PANTERA guitarist Dimebag Darrell and drummer Vinnie Paul have teamed up with DIESEL MACHINE/ex-HALFORD guitarist Patrick Lachman (on vocals!) and ex-JERRY-CANTRELL guitarist Shawn Matthews (on bass) in a brand new band called NEW FOUND POWER. The group are said to be in the process of writing mater...January 21, 2003
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MARCH METAL MELTDOWN 5: More Confirmations Announced
More artists have been confirmed for the upcoming March Metal Meltdown 5 festival, set to take place Mar. 7-8 at The Cricket Club in Irvington, New Jersey. The following is a list of bands (in alphabetical order) that have so far been "confirmed" to appear at March Metal Meltdown 5: 7 WITCHES ALL TH...January 20, 2003
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ICED EARTH Sign With SPV/STEAMHAMMER!
Veteran Florida metal act ICED EARTH have inked a new worldwide deal with SPV/Steamhammer Records. The band are presently working on their new studio album, "Glorious Burden", due in late summer/early fall. ICED EARTH mainman Jon Schaffer had the following to say regarding the signing: "Well people,...January 16, 2003
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IRON MAIDEN: The CLIVE BURR TRUST FUND Update
IRON MAIDEN's official web site, www.ironmaiden.com, has posted an update on the status of the Clive Burr Multiple Sclerosis Trust Fund, created in early 2002 to benefit former MAIDEN drummer Clive Burr. Burr is suffering from multiple sclerosis — a disease of unknown cause. The disorder is causing...January 16, 2003
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ODIN To Reunite For One-Off Hollywood Show
Los Angeles metal legends ODIN have announced that they will be reuniting for a one-off show at the Troubadour in Hollywood, California on Feb. 08. The band feature the original lineup of Randy O., brothers Jeff and Shawn Duncan and Aaron Samson. The group, who were heavily featured in the movie "Th...January 15, 2003
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OVERKILL, NUCLEAR ASSAULT, EXCITER Confirmed For New Jersey's MARCH METAL MELTDOWN 5 Festival
OVERKILL, NUCLEAR ASSAULT, EXCITER, SINNER, GRAVE and DARKANE are among the artists that have been confirmed to appear at this year's March Metal Meltdown 5 festival, set to take place Mar. 7-8 at The Cricket Club in Irvington, New Jersey. MarketYourMusic.com has apparently been authorized by promot...January 13, 2003
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THE USED Play Down The OSBOURNE Connection
If you've heard of THE USED, chances are it's because of MTV's "The Osbournes". Recent episodes of the show have featured Ozzy's daughter Kelly hanging with her new boyfriend, Bert McCracken, lead singer of THE USED. Despite the exposure, the band have tried to play their singer's new status down. "...January 12, 2003
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