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FALCONER Split With Singer, Announce Replacement
Swedish melodic power metallers FALCONER have parted ways with vocalist Mathias Blad and have replaced him with DESTINY frontman Kristoffer Göbel. According to the band's official web site, Kristoffer is "not a Mathias wannabe but [has] his own style, which also gives the band a chance to evolve." B...January 21, 2003
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NECRONOMICON To Commence Work On New CD
Quebec-based death metallers NECRONOMICON will enter the studio on Feb. 1 to begin recording the follow-up to 1999's "Pharaoh of Gods", due later in the year. Entitled "The Sacred Medicines", the album will be recorded in the band's hometown region of the Saguenay, in North-Eastern Quebec and will b...January 16, 2003
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SIX FEET UNDER Prepare To Record New Album
SIX FEET UNDER frontman Chris Barnes (ex-CANNIBAL CORPSE) has posted the following message via the group's official web site: "Hey all you sick fucks!!!! Just wanted to say what's up and let you all know what's been goin' on with SIX FEET UNDER. First off, the X-Mass festivals that we've just comple...January 15, 2003
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CALLENISH CIRCLE Set Release Date For 'My Passion // Your Pain'
Dutch melodic death metallers CALLENISH CIRCLE have set May 5 as the release date through Metal Blade Records for their fourth full-length album, "My Passion // Your Pain". The CD is currently being recorded at Stage One studio in Bühne, Germany with producer Andy Classen, who had previously worked...January 15, 2003
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JOHN ARCH Speaks Out On 'A Twist Of Fate'
Former FATES WARNING frontman John Arch, freshly signed to Metal Blade Records as solo artist, recently commented on the musical and the lyrical direction of his much-anticipated debut EP, "A Twist Of Fate", due later in the year. "I think the music has a good feel to it," Arch said. "There are a lo...January 14, 2003
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CALLENISH CIRCLE Off Europe's NO MERCY/EASTER FESTIVALS 2003
Dutch melodic death metallers CALLENISH CIRCLE have been officially removed from the lineup of acts performing at this year's No Mercy/Easter Festivals 2003, according to the band's record label, Metal Blade Records. "They got dropped off the tour [by booking agent/promoter] Metallysee because there...January 14, 2003
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MIKE PORTNOY Says Ex-FATES WARNING Singer Sounds 'Better Than Ever' On Upcoming EP
DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy spent two days last May recording at the Carriage House in Stamford, Connecticut for the hugely-anticipated solo debut from original FATES WARNING vocalist John Arch, due later in the year through Metal Blade Records. "I must say that it is soooo great to hear one...January 13, 2003
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Former FATES WARNING Singer Inks Solo Deal!
Former FATES WARNING vocalist John Arch has inked a solo deal with Metal Blade Records. The singer's first release through the label will be a 20-minute EP, "A Twist Of Fate", featuring FATES WARNING guitarist Jim Matheos, FATES WARNING/ARMORED SAINT bassist Joey Vera and DREAM THEATER drummer Mike...January 9, 2003
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CALLENISH CIRCLE To Cover PESTILENCE On Upcoming CD
Dutch melodic death metallers CALLENISH CIRCLE will lay down a total of nine tracks, including a PESTILENCE cover, during the recording sessions for their fourth full-length album, "My Passion // Your Pain", due in late spring through Metal Blade Records. The band are currently ensconced at Stage On...January 8, 2003
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QUEENSRŸCHE Scrap Album Title, Push Back Release Date
QUEENSRŸCHE have pushed back to Apr. 14 the projected release date through Sanctuary Records of their as-yet-untitled new studio CD (the previously-reported album title, "Tribe", has now apparently been scrapped). Undisclosed problems in the recording phase are being blamed for the delay, according...January 4, 2003
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DORO, CANDLEMASS Among Acts Confirmed For Germany's BANG YOUR HEAD!!!-REVISITED Festival
DORO, CANDLEMASS, DEMON, SACRED STEEL and MAJESTY have been confirmed to appear at next year's Bang Your Head!!!-Revisited festival, scheduled to take place Apr. 12, 2003 at Zollern-Alb-Halle in Albstadt, Germany. ...December 30, 2002
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EIDOLON Hard At Work On New Material
Toronto's EIDOLON have set "Apostles Of Defiance" as the title for their next studio album, which is currently being recorded for a tentative September 2003 release through Metal Blade/Skyscraper Music Records. According to drummer Shawn Drover, "we are taking our time with this record to make sure...December 24, 2002
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ARMORED SAINT: Two DVDs, Album Reissue On The Way
ARMORED SAINT and Metal Blade Records will be releasing a DVD version of the band's home video, "A Trip Thru Red Times", in February. Included on the DVD will be extra videos, an interview conducted this past September, an "old-school" photo gallery, plus the added feature of a 5.1 surround mix. The...December 11, 2002
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TWISTED SISTER To Headline BANG YOUR HEAD 2003
The reunited TWISTED SISTER, who yesterday announced their participation in next year's installment of Sweden Rock festival, have now been officially confirmed to headline the 2003 edition of Bang Your Head Festival, scheduled to take place Jun. 27-28, 2003 in Balingen, Germany. According to the off...December 1, 2002
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KING'S X To Issue New CD, Support THIN LIZZY
KING'S X have set a tentative April/May 2003 release date through Metal Blade Records for their upcoming, as-yet-untitled new CD. In addition, the band are set to embark on a U.S. tour with THIN LIZZY in February. Exact dates and venues will be announced soon. ...November 27, 2002
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