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AGNOSTIC FRONT: East Coast Dates Announced
AGNOSTIC FRONT have lined up the following East Coast dates during July: Jul. 09 - Baltimore, MD - Otto Bar Jul. 11 - Farmingdale, NY - The Downtown Jul. 16 - Wilkes-Barre, PA - The Zoo Jul. 24 - Elizabeth, NJ – Rexplex AGNOSTIC FRONT recently spent time in at Planet Z studio in Massachusetts ...May 4, 2004
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LI'L GN'R's Tribute To GUNS N' ROSES: Appetite For Instruction
Robert Ratish of MontereyHerald.com is reporting that LI'L GN'R (web site) is an all-kids GUNS N' ROSES tribute "band" that sings over recorded favorites like "November Rain" and "Patience". Ranging in age from 6 to 11, the group's members — all from New Jersey — were not even born when their namesa...May 2, 2004
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EXCITER Set Release Date For Collection Of Re-Recorded Classics
Canadian thrash pioneers EXCITER have set "New Testament - Coven of Re-Recorded Classics" as the title of their upcoming collection of reworked early songs, due June 7 through France's Osmose Productions. A North American release through The End Records is expected a short time later. The complete t...May 1, 2004
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KATAKLYSM Cancel European Tour
Canadian death metallers KATAKLYSM have been forced to cancel their European tour with CROWBAR and their appearance at the With Full Force open air festival in Germany. According to an official press release from the group, the reason for the cancellation is the fact that "[vocalist] Maurizio [Iacon...April 30, 2004
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QUEENSRŸCHE To Visit Sailors On The USS NIMITZ
The progressive metal band QUEENSRŸCHE has scheduled a special visit on its spring 2004 tour. Vocalist Geoff Tate, guitarist Michael Wilton, bass guitarist Eddie Jackson, drummer Scott Rockenfield and guitarist Mike Stone will visit sailors on the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz at Naval...April 27, 2004
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Italian Metallers THE SECRET Sign With GOODFELLOW RECORDS
Italian metalcore quintet THE SECRET have inked a worldwide deal with Goodfellow Records. The band's self-titled album, produced by Riccardo "Paso" Pasini (EPHEL DUATH),is tentatively scheduled for release in August. Complete album details are still to be announced, but two songs from the CD, "Meme...April 26, 2004
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It's Official: JUDAS PRIEST Re-Sign With SONY MUSIC
JUDAS PRIEST have confirmed that they have re-signed with Sony Music for the release of their upcoming studio album. The group's official statement on the matter is as follows: "We are pleased to announce that Sony Music U.K. has re-signed the giants of Heavy Metal JUDAS PRIEST to a worldwide deal....April 22, 2004
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W.A.S.P.: Drummer STET HOWLAND Rejoins The Fold
Drummer Stet Howland has officially rejoined W.A.S.P. Howland's first appearance back with the group will take place early next month when the band launch the European headlining tour to promote their brand-new CD, "The Neon God: Part One – The Rise" CD, out now on Sanctuary Records. When contacted...April 22, 2004
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INDREAD COLD: New Video Posted Online
INDREAD COLD, the Polish band consisting of former members of DARZAMAT, MASTIPHAL, ECLIPSE and CHORT, have uploaded their video for the song "No Dreams Undreamt" at this location (15.1 MB). "No Dreams Undreamt" comes off the group's debut album, "Underaba", which will soon be released through BlackD...April 20, 2004
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PRONG To Launch U.S. Headlining Tour In Support Of 'Scorpio Rising'
PRONG are preparing to embark on a headlining U.S. tour in support of their new release, "Scorpio Rising", on Locomotive Music. "The new music is similar to 'Rude Awakening', but maybe even a little more simplistic," says singer/guitarist/founder Tommy Victor. "This time I started with lyrics, and d...April 19, 2004
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ALTARIA: New Music Posted Online
A brand-new ALTARIA track, titled "Will to Live", has been posted online in MP3 format at this location. Also available for download are audio clips of three other tracks: "Unchain the Rain" (mp3),"Darkened Highlight" (mp3) and "Final Warning" (mp3). All four cuts come off the band's ...April 19, 2004
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JUDAS PRIEST Complete New Photo Session With Legendary Rock Photographer
Legendary rock photographer Ross Halfin has posted the following message in the "Diary" section of his official web site: "[April 16] Wake up to beautiful English summer's day. You could wear shorts and a t-shirt, it's so warm. Have to drive to The North of England to shoot JUDAS PRIEST, half way th...April 19, 2004
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STRATOVARIUS Begin Recording New Album
STRATOVARIUS keyboardist Jens Johansson has posted the following message in the band's official forum: "This is a sort of informal update. "I went to Helsinki, basically to try and help with anything I could. Am here now. "Jörg Michael will play on the next STRATOVARIUS record (as he is very good of...April 17, 2004
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JOHN SYKES: Setlist For Japanese Tour Opener Revealed
Legendary guitarist John Sykes (THIN LIZZY, WHITESNAKE, BLUE MURDER) has just kicked off a solo tour of Japan with a show in Osaka Friday night. Joining Sykes in his touring band are former DREAM THEATER/YNGWIE MALMSTEEN keyboardist Derek Sherinian, bassist Marco Mendoza (WHITESNAKE, BLUE MURDER, TH...April 17, 2004
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Report: Has Heavy Metal Gone Soft?
Rafer Guzmán of Newsday writes: "Is heavy metal — once the angriest and scariest form of rock on the planet — going soft? The genre has always taken different forms, from the devilish BLACK SABBATH in the 1970s to the rap-rocking LIMP BIZKIT of today. But these days, metal is taking on a surprising...April 16, 2004