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EDGUY Enter German Chart At No. 57!

German melodic metallers EDGUY have entered the German Media Control album chart at No. 57 with their double live album, "Burning Down The Opera". Sound clips from the CD are available for download from the group's official web site at this location. The band, whose last studio CD, "Mandrake", was r...
June 16, 2003
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ANDREW W.K. Says New Album Will Be '10 Times More Exciting' Than 'I Get Wet'

ANDREW W.K., whose debut album, "I Get Wet", was released last year to simultaneously glowing and scathing reviews, is enthusiastic as hell when it comes to talking about his new album. "I really want us to be 10 times more exciting than the last record and a hundred times more fun," he told Canada'...
June 6, 2003
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BLIND GUARDIAN's Live Album Enters German Chart At No. 16!

BLIND GUARDIAN's brand new live album, entitled simply "Live" has entered the German Media Control charts at No. 16. The two-disc collection contains 20 songs recorded last year on the band's world tour. In other news, BLIND GUARDIAN drummer Thomas Stauch has returned to his rightful place after hav...
June 6, 2003
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DRAGONFORCE Split With Drummer, Announce Temporary Replacement

Drummer Didier Almouzni has officially left British melodic speed power metallers DRAGONFORCE. The group, who released their debut album, "Valley of the Damned", through Sanctuary/Noise Records earlier this year, will be utilizing the services of temporary replacement Christian Wirtl (of Swedish pow...
June 5, 2003
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ROB HALFORD On Possible PRIEST Reunion: Friendship Before Music

Ex-JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford has denied reports of an imminent reunion with his former bandmates, stating that his friendship with the rest of the group is "a little bit strained" and "nowhere near as close" as it needs to be in order for the band to be able to perform together again. When a...
June 3, 2003
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METALLICA Surprise Fans At Britain's DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL

Despite an official denial by the festival's organizers that they would be making a surprise appearance at the event, METALLICA performed a 10-song set at the Download music festival in Derbyshire, England on Sunday (June 1). Just 8,000 of the 40,000 people at the festival were able to see the show...
June 1, 2003
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GUANO APES: European Festival Appearances Announced

Germany's GUANO APES have lined up the following festival appearances during the summer: Jun. 14 – Kiel, GER - MTV Campus Invasion 2003 Jun. 20 – Scheeßel, GER - Hurricane Festival Jun. 21 – Neuhausen, GER - Southside Festival Jul. 04 – Wiesen, AUT - Forestglade Festival Jul. 05 – Imst, AUT - Forest...
May 31, 2003
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Former ANTHRAX Frontman To Release Solo Debut

Former ANTHRAX frontman Neil Turbin will issue his long-awaited solo debut, "Threatcon Delta", at the end of June through newly-formed Middle Finger Records. Turbin was previously scheduled to release the set via Metal Mayhem Music. According to an official press release, "Threatcon Delta" is "a dyn...
May 22, 2003
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ANKLA To Enter Studio In Early June

Los Angeles-based ANKLA, featuring guitarist Ramon Ortiz (PUYA),Brazilian vocalist Ikaro Stafford, L.A local J.J. McNeal on bass, and drummer Aaron Rossi (STRIFE, SHELTER, MEDICATION),will be entering the studio in early June under the production guidance of Roy Mayorga (SOULFLY, MEDICATION) and L...
May 22, 2003
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TESTAMENT/SADUS Bassist Offers Update On SUICIDE SHIFT Project

Former DEATH/CONTROL DENIED and current TESTAMENT/SADUS bassist Steve DiGiorgio has released an update via his official discussion forum on the status of the much-anticipated SUICIDE SHIFT project (featuring DiGiorgio, SADUS guitarist Darren Travis, and TESTAMENT frontman Chuck Billy). "What will [S...
May 20, 2003
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DARK ANGEL Frontman Sustains Spine Injury, Band Postpone Summer Tour Plans

Reunited Los Angeles thrashers DARK ANGEL announced Monday (May 19) that they have been forced to postpone their "Darkness Returns" summer tour plans due to an unfortunate injury to their lead singer, Ron Rinehart. Rinehart reportedly sustained critical damage to the cervical region of his spine and...
May 20, 2003
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JAGGERNAUT: Negotiating With 'Major Labels'

JAGGERNAUT, the new Swedish band featuring former HAMMERFALL drummer Patrik Rafling and FULL STRIKE frontman Niclas Jonsson, are in negotiations with "several major record labels" about a possible record deal, according to the group's official web site. JAGGERNAUT have also entered into a partnershi...
May 19, 2003
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MONSTER MAGNET Announce New Bassist, Name Upcoming CD

MONSTER MAGNET have recruited LORD STERLING bassist Jim Baglino to replace Joe Calandra, who was unceremoniously booted from the band last month along with drummer Jon Kleiman. The group, who recently signed a European record deal with SPV/Steamhammer Records, are still looking for a new skinsman an...
May 19, 2003
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LED ZEPPELIN DVD To Be Screened In Movie Theaters

LED ZEPPELIN's five-hour, double-disc "Led Zeppelin DVD" will be screened in eight U.S. movie theaters on the night of its May 27 release to retail. The events are being coordinated by Atlantic Records with Loews Cineplex and Clear Channel's Premiere Radio Networks. On the same day, Atlantic will al...
May 18, 2003
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GUANO APES Cancel U.K. Tour

Germany's GUANO APES have been forced to cancel their U.K. tour after frontwoman Sandra Nasic was taken ill during the band's tour opener in Sheffield. The following is the group's official statement on the matter: "Hi folks, on this tour, bad luck seems to follow. First we had to put off the dates...
May 16, 2003