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HEATHEN: 'We Are Stunned By Passing Of Our Metal Brother'
San Francisco Bay Area metallers HEATHEN have issued a short statement regarding the passing of their former bassist Mike "Yaz" Jastremski. The statement reads as follows: "We are truly stunned by the news of the passing of our metal brother Mike 'Yaz' Jastremski. He passed on this morning [May 23]....May 24, 2005
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Former HEATHEN Bassist MIKE 'YAZ' JASTREMSKI Passes Away
Former HEATHEN bassist Mike "Yaz" Jastremski passed away this morning (May 23). No further information is currently available. Jastremski performed on HEATHEN's classic 1987 debut "Breaking the Silence" before leaving the group a short time later to form PIGS. He eventually rejoined HEATHEN in time...May 23, 2005
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HEATHEN: New Demo Song Available For Download
A brand-new HEATHEN song, entitled "Dying Season", has been made available for download in MP3 format at this location. "Dying Season" comes from the reunited San Francisco Bay Area thrashers' recently completed demo, the recordings for which commenced this past January. The band, who are currently...May 5, 2005
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BLACK MAJESTY To Release New Album 'Silent Company' In June
Australian melodic power metal band BLACK MAJESTY will release their second album, "Silent Company", on June 27 via Germany's Limb Music Products/Diversity Music. "Silent Company" was recorded with IRON SAVIOR mainman Piet Sielck and producer Endel Rivers and sees the band pay tribute to their homel...May 3, 2005
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AFTER ALL To Support HEATHEN In Belgium, Holland
Belgium's AFTER ALL will support reunited Bay Area thrashers HEATHEN at two shows in Belgium and Holland in early July. Confirmed dates are as follows: Jul. 14 - Sint-Niklaas, BEL @ The Starz Jul. 15 – Geleen, NETH @ Ed & Rocco's AFTER ALL's new album, "The Vermin Breed", was released in Europe...April 19, 2005
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HEATHEN: More European Tour Dates Announced
Reunited San Francisco thrashers HEATHEN have added more European tour dates to their upcoming itinerary. Confirmed dates so far include: Jul. 02 – TBA - Bad Hersfeld, GER Jul. 9-10 - Headbangers Open Air 2005 - GER Jul. 14 - The Starz - Sint-Niklaas, BEL Jul. 15 - Ed & Rocco's – Geleen, NETH Ju...April 19, 2005
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Reunited Bay Area Thrashers DEFIANCE Seek Session Drummer
Reunited San Francisco Bay Area thrashers DEFIANCE are currently looking for a drummer to join the group in the studio for some session work this summer. "While we would really like Matt [Vander Ende] to continue to work with us, it is looking more and more like we need to recruit a local talent for...April 14, 2005
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Fire Falls and the Waiting Waters
With members of DARK FUNERAL, ENTOMBED and GUIDANCE OF SIN aboard, it'd be easy to look warily upon VICIOUS ART as yet another self-indulgent side project. Fear not, these are all ex-members, and while the point of the band seems to be mainly to have a good time, get drunk and play metal, these guys...April 10, 2005
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HEATHEN Ink Licensing Deal With THUNDERING RECORDS
Reunited San Francisco thrashers HEATHEN have inked an exclusive French licensing deal with Thundering Records/Manitou Music. For more information, go to www.thundering-records.net. The band, who are currently unsigned, released their latest CD, "Recovered", independently last spring. The effort fea...March 21, 2005
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HEATHEN: New Song Posted Online
A two-minute rough sample of a brand new HEATHEN track with "scratch" vocals has been posted online at this location (.WMA file, 2.5 MB). The as-yet-untitled cut comes from the reunited San Francisco Bay Area thrashers' new three-song demo, the recordings for which commenced this past January. The b...March 17, 2005
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Reunited AVENGER Confirmed For HEADBANGERS OPEN AIR Warm-Up Show
Reunited NWOBHM outfit AVENGER, featuring former ATOMKRAFT singer Ian Davison Swift and ex-BLITZKRIEG drummer Gary Young, have been confirmed for the Headbangers Open Air warm-up show on July 7 at the Cantina in Brande-Hörnerkirchen, Germany. Headbangers Open Air is scheduled to take place July 8-9...February 16, 2005
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HEATHEN Hard At Work On New Demo
Reunited San Francisco Bay Area thrashers HEATHEN hit the studio earlier this month to record a three-song demo. Darren Minter completed his drum tracks and guitarist Lee Altus is due to record his parts this week, followed by bassist Jon Torres and singer Dave White. The demo is expected to be fini...January 27, 2005
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Reunited DEFIANCE To Record New Studio Album
Long-defunct San Francisco Bay Area thrash band DEFIANCE have issued the following statement regarding their reunion plans: "Last year we were talking with each other about possibly doing a reunion show. Since then Matt [Vander Ende, drums] has moved to New York and landed a gig in a touring company...January 21, 2005
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ACHERON Working On New Album, DVD
Columbus, Ohio-based black/death metal cult band ACHERON have posted the following message on their web site: "Let it been know that ACHERON is not a Church of Satan-linked band anymore. Vincent Crowley, who formerly was a Magister/Priest for their organization, resigned back in 2000. ACHERON in no...January 19, 2005
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HEATHEN Sign Distribution Deal With IDN
Reunited San Francisco Bay Area thrashers HEATHEN have inked a North American distribution deal with the New York-based based Innovative Distribution Network (IDN). The band, who are currently unsigned, released their latest CD, "Recovered", independently this past spring. The effort featured covers...January 7, 2005
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