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MEDICATION Recruit Ex-DOWNSET Drummer For European Tour
MEDICATION will reportedly be utilizing the services of ex-DOWNSET/DEADBOLT drummer Chris Hamilton on the group's upcoming European tour, which is rumored to include stint as the opening act the upcoming MOTÖRHEAD/ANTHRAX trek. Hamilton replaces Jason Loree, who performed at the band's recent U.S. d...September 21, 2002
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ALTARIA To Be Joined By NIGHTWISH Guitarist During Upcoming Gigs
Finnish melodic metal band ALTARIA, featuring SONATA ARCTICA guitarist Jani Liimatainen, will be joined by NIGHTWISH guitarist Emppu Vuorinen on second guitar during some of their forthcoming live shows, according to ALTARIA's official web site. In other news, ALTARIA will record a song called "Stra...September 21, 2002
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Demonstrations In Chaos
If you've anxiously clicked into this review hoping for some information on the long-awaited third full-length from the Texas tech-metal quartet, you'll be disappointed. That record (Mathematics — a working title for some 12 years now!) is still in the making. But if you can't find the band's Energe...September 20, 2002
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VOIVOD Prepare To Record New CD
The current incarnation of VOIVOD — vocalist Snake (a.k.a. Denis Belanger),guitarist Piggy (a.k.a. Denis D'Amour),drummer Away (a.k.a. Michel Langevin),and ex-METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted — will enter the final phase of pre-production for the group's much-anticipated comeback album on Septembe...September 19, 2002
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Former MORTA SKULD Members Resurface In MS2
Milwaukee, Wisconsin-based MS2, featuring former members of the acclaimed death metal act MORTA SKULD, have completed work on a brand new three-song demo and are seeking a label deal with a view towards releasing the group's debut album next year. Consisting of Andrew Broas (vocals),Dave Gregor (gu...September 16, 2002
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HEALING SIXES To Embark On U.S. Tour
HEALING SIXES, featuring Jason Bonham on drums, are putting together a short 4-6 week club tour of the U.S. in preparation for their Enormosound album release on Holland's Corazong Records. The SIXES are focusing on venues east of the Mississippi starting October 1st and ending the middle of Novembe...September 16, 2002
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KID ROCK Forced To Replace SHERYL CROW On Next Single
KID ROCK's track "Picture", the next single from his current album, Cocky, will reportedly be released without the vocals of Sheryl Crow, who duets with him on the album version. According to reports, Interscope, Crow's label, has denied permission for Rock to use her vocals for the single, which he...September 13, 2002
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MISERY INDEX Sign With NUCLEAR BLAST
Baltimore, Maryland-based MISERY INDEX — featuring Jason Netherton (bass/vocals, ex-DYING FETUS),Mike Harrison (guitar/vocals, ex-PESSIMIST),Sparky Voyles (guitar, ex-DYING FETUS, M.O.D.) and Kevin Talley (drums, ex-DYING FETUS, SUFFOCATION, M.O.D.) — have inked a long-term deal with Nuclear Blast...September 11, 2002
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INFERNAL COMBUSTION #26 Launched
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: The newest issue of the more-or-less monthly metal parody webzine Infernal Combustion is online now at www.infernalcombustion.com. This issue may be the most controversial yet -- the hate mail has begun. Everything from MESHUGGAH's packaging to Jason Newsted's clout to Vince N...September 11, 2002
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NECROPHAGIA Mainman Speaks Out On PHILIP ANSELMO, Upcoming Projects
Despite rumors to the contrary, there is no bad blood between NECROPHAGIA mainman Killjoy (whose real name is believed to be Frank Pucci) and PANTERA frontman Philip Anselmo over the demise of their joint label venture, Housecore/Baphomet Records, Killjoy revealed in an interview conducted with Kore...September 5, 2002
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EXHORDER To Show Signs Of Life?
The much-missed New Orleans metallers EXHORDER, cited by many as the originators of the riff-heavy power-groove approach popularized by PANTERA, may soon show signs of life, according to frontman Kyle Thomas. "I met with [EXHORDER guitarist] Vinnie LaBella recently, and after hearing the recordings...September 2, 2002
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VOIVOD Set Tentative Release Date For Comeback CD
VOIVOD are tentatively planning on releasing their next studio effort on March 4th, 2003, according to former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted, who will play bass on and co-produce the album. Vocalist Snake (a.k.a. Denis Belanger),drummer Away (a.k.a. Michel Langevin) and guitarist Piggy (a.k.a. Den...September 2, 2002
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SOILENT GREEN Drummer Joins JONES'S LOUNGE
New Orleans-based JONES'S LOUNGE, featuring Kyle Thomas (EXHORDER, FLOODGATE),Dax Thieler (GREEN LEAF CULT),and Jason Portera (PITS VS. PREPS),have begun rehearsing with SOILENT GREEN drummer Tommy Buckley. However, "this is not an indication that Tommy is leaving SOILENT GREEN," stated Thomas. "...August 30, 2002
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ROB ZOMBIE's '1000 Corpses' Finds Home At LIONS GATE FILMS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Los Angeles – Lions Gate Films has secured rights from Andy Gould of The Firm to musical superstar/filmmaker Rob Zombie's controversial horror film House of 1000 Corpses, it was announced today by Tom Ortenberg, president of Lions Gate Films Releasing. The film will be release...August 29, 2002
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Former METALLICA Bassist To Release Much-Circulated Demos
Former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted will be releasing a six-song split CD from two of his long-running projects — IR8 and SEXOTURICA — through his own Chophouse imprint, according to the label's web site. IR8's three-tracker, which was recorded in 1994, features Newsted, Tom Hunting of the Bay Ar...August 28, 2002
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