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CENTINEX: European Tour Cancelled
Sweden's CENTINEX have cancelled their previously announced fall European tour. The group's official statement on the matter reads as follows: "The co-headlining European tour with IMPIETY scheduled for September-October 2005 has been canceled due to reasons completely beyond our [and] Shadow Smile...June 29, 2005
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NOVEMBERS DOOM Frontman Slams BLABBERMOUTH.NET 'Idiots', Discusses New Album
Blistering.com recently conducted an interview with NOVEMBERS DOOM frontman Paul Kuhr. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Blistering.com: Have you noticed an increased amount of visibility now that you are signed to The End Records? Paul: "Absolutely. Out of anyone we’ve ever been with they...June 29, 2005
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BYZANTINE: 'Serpents' Enhanced Feature Revealed
When the new BYZANTINE album drops on July 12, many fans will be treated to a CD containing an enhanced feature never utilized before in heavy metal. This CD, "…And They Shall Take Up Serpents" (Prosthetic Records),will feature complete note-for-note guitar transcriptions, in both standard musical...June 28, 2005
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LIFE OF AGONY Frontman: Band's Decision To Carry On With UGLY KID JOE Singer 'Infuriated Me'
Cleveland, Ohio's "The Metal Show" conducted an interview with LIFE OF AGONY frontman Keith Caputo last week. An excerpt from the interview follows: The Metal Show: When [the other guys in the band] came out with the guy from UGLY KID JOE [Whitfield Crane], they should not have called that LIFE OF A...June 26, 2005
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GEORGE LYNCH: DOKKEN Reunion May Happen Next Year
Abrasive Rock recently conducted an interview with legendary guitarist George Lynch (DOKKEN, LYNCH MOB). A couple of excerpts from the interview follow: Abrasive Rock: You were supposed to tour with John Sykes this summer, correct? George Lynch: "I wasn't supposed to." Abrasive Rock: There was talks...June 24, 2005
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DEF LEPPARD Drummer's Wife Escapes Driving Ban
Sheffield Today has issued the following report: The wife of DEF LEPPARD drummer Rick Savage has escaped a drink drive conviction after her lawyer spotted a "fatal flaw" in the prosecution's case. Celebrity lawyer Nick Freeman, dubbed "Mr Loophole" spotted that police failed to follow proper procedu...June 22, 2005
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DEF LEPPARD Complete First Leg Of Shows With BRYAN ADAMS
DEF LEPPARD frontman Joe Elliott has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "Well, here we are the the end of the first leg of shows with Bryan Adams. I'm sat on the back of the bus 15 minutes before we go on in Atlanta, on what was originally a day off! ...June 21, 2005
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Shadows are Security
After letting it soak in for a bit, I found 2003's "Frail Words Collapse" to be a fierce metalcore release, and one that was more challenging than the standard fare of the time. The arrangements don't stick to a formula and are driven by a tight rhythm section (including some cool off-kilter rhythms...June 20, 2005
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The Process of Elimination
Is it just me or has there been an upsurge in the number of grindcore bands making the genre more creative and exciting, while still keeping it dangerous and monstrously heavy? "The Process of Elimination" may not be the dementia inducing, creative tour de force that is CEPHALIC CARNAGE's "Anomalies...June 20, 2005
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PHARAOH Preparing For 'The Longest Night'
PHARAOH, the Pennsylvania-based four-piece featuring veteran vocal powerhouse Tim Aymar, best known for his work with Chuck Schuldiner's CONTROL DENIED, are nearing the completion of their second full-length album at MCR Studio. Entitled "The Longest Night", the follow-up to 2003's "After the Fire"...June 19, 2005
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GREAT WHITE Singer Loses Lawsuit Against Former Manager
On June 8, 2005, former GREAT WHITE manager Charrie Foglio was cleared of defamation charges brought by GREAT WHITE founder and vocalist Jack Russell. Russell, who sued for 10 million dollars plus punitive damages, claimed that Foglio, a co-manager of the band from April to September of 2003 with Ob...June 15, 2005
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SYMPHONY X: Final GIGANTOUR Show Scheduled For Toronto
Progressive metallers SYMPHONY X have issued the following update via their official web site: "Hate to be the bearer of bad tidings, but there are two items that need to be made public, which we have just been informed of (or we'd have announced it much sooner). "Number one: Toronto will be the las...June 15, 2005
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JUDAS PRIEST Management Clear Up Backstage-Pass Confusion
JUDAS PRIEST Management Co-Ordinator Jayne Andrews has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "There appears to some confusion about what I have said to fans about backstage passes. The backstage area is a working area for us. However, of course we have people backstage — whet...June 14, 2005
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TOMMY LEE In New MISSY ELLIOT Video
MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee makes a cameo appearance in MISSY ELLIOT's new video, "Lose Control". Lee comes in about three minutes into the song and does some "cool wire work to fly around," according to his newsletter. Click here to watch the video (Windows Media). Lee's upcoming NBC reality seri...June 13, 2005
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VELVET REVOLVER Drummer: 'We Need A Real Break' From Touring
VELVET REVOLVER drummer Matt Sorum has denied reports that the band has broken up following the announcent that they had scrapped the final five shows of their ongoing European tour. The trek began June 3 in Germany and was scheduled to run through July 10, but will now close July 2 at the London ed...June 10, 2005
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