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Former TROUBLE/ZOETROPE Drummer BARRY STERN Passes Away
Former ZOETROPE/TROUBLE drummer Barry Stern has sadly passed away. Stern, who was said to be recovering from recent hip-replacement surgery, was believed to be in his mid-40s. "He was a close friend and the reason I discovered the Chicago metal scene," SOIL guitarist Shaun Glass told BLABBERMOUTH.NE...April 2, 2005
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In the Midst of Bloodied Soil
Hey, whaddaya know? It's an American band playing Swedish melodic death metal with hardcore accents! Sorry, I couldn't help myself, but talk about a style that's been embraced by U.S. metal musicians from east to west and north to south! In this case, it's the California sextet WITH PASSION and the...April 1, 2005
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SOIL: New Demo Track Posted Online
Chicago's SOIL have revamped their official web site at Soil-Music.com. Included on the site is a demo version of the new song "Give It Up", recorded earlier this year at Glenwood Place studios in Burbank, California with producer Ulrich Wild (DEFTONES, STATIC-X, TAPROOT). The "Give It Up" demo reco...March 30, 2005
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THUS DEFILED: New Album To Feature ROTTING CHRIST's SAKIS
U.K. black metallers THUS DEFILED will fly to the U.S. in April to record their new album, "Daemonspawn", at Noise Farm Studio in Texas. Sakis from the legendary ROTTING CHRIST will be providing backing vocals on the album. The band will also make their first appearance on U.S. soil as special guest...March 30, 2005
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JOEY VERA: 'My Time With ANTHRAX Is Done'
Bassist extraordinaire Joey Vera (ARMORED SAINT, FATES WARNING, ANTHRAX) has posted the following message on his official web site: "Coming up in a few days, I leave for a one-off show in Amsterdam (The Netherlands that is) with FATES WARNING. We're headlining the Headway Festival there on April 3rd...March 29, 2005
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ADEMA: U.S. Headlining Dates To Follow Persian Gulf Tour
Following ADEMA's tour for the troops in the Persian Gulf, the band will return to U.S. soil for their first American dates in support of their new album, "Planets". Among the dates already confirmed are a gig at New York's legendary CBGB and a stop at the massive Freak Fest in ADEMA's hometown of B...March 15, 2005
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DARK TRANQUILLITY: 'Lost To Apathy' Video Posted Online
DARK TRANQUILLITY's video for the track "Lost to Apathy", has been posted online at the Century Media web site. Check it out: Broadband, Dial-Up (Real Media). "Lost to Apathy" is the first single off the group's latest album, "Character", available since January via Century Media Records. DARK TRANQ...March 2, 2005
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THE ETERNAL: In Recording Mode
Australian melodic doom metal band THE ETERNAL (formerly CRYPTAL DARKNESS) are currently recording their sophomore album, "Everlasting", at Palm Studio for a tentative late spring/early summer release via Firebox Records. "Drums, bass and keyboards have been completed [and] we are extremely happy wi...March 1, 2005
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Reward Offered For Return Of Camera Containing DIMEBAG Benefit Concert Photos
Following the February 23 "Dimebag" Darrell benefit show at Chicago's Aragon Ballroom, a Fuji digital camera containing over 125 photos from the event was left in a cab. The pictures were going to go up on Dirtbag.com and Dimebagharwdare.com and had close-up shots of SOIL, DROWNING POOL, ANTHRAX, DI...February 26, 2005
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Concert Review: Heavy Metal Pals Pay Tribute To 'DIMEBAG' DARRELL
Bob Gendron of the Chicago Tribune reviewed Wednesday night's (Feb. 23) benefit show at Chicago's Aragon Ballroom in memory of slain DAMAGEPLAN/PANTERA guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott. An excerpt from his review follows: "Combining belching staccato rhythms with tongue-twisting vocal snarls, DIST...February 25, 2005
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VINNIE PAUL Performs With ANTHRAX, DISTURBED During DIMEBAG Memorial Concert
PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN drummer Vinnie Paul joined ANTHRAX and DISTURBED onstage during Wednesday night's (Feb. 23) benefit show in memory of Vinnie's brother, slain DAMAGEPLAN/PANTERA guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott. Vinnie performed PANTERA's "A New Level" with ANTHRAX before sitting behind the kit...February 24, 2005
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MACHINE HEAD Guitarist To Jam With SOIL At DIMEBAG Benefit Concert
MACHINE HEAD guitarist Phil Demmel will join SOIL onstage at tomorrow's benefit show in memory of slain DAMAGEPLAN/PANTERA guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott. Demmel will reportedly appear during the band's rendition of their signature song "Halo". Also scheduled to perform at the February 23 show a...February 22, 2005
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VINNIE PAUL Joins BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION For Toast To DIMEBAG
PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN drummer Vinnie Paul made an appearance Thursday night (Feb. 10) at the Dallas, TX club Trees for a performance by BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION as part of the Dallas Music Fest. Paul and PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN drum tech John "Kat" Brooks (who was wounded in the Dec. 8 shooting in Columbus, OH...February 11, 2005
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Bassist JOEY VERA Offers Updates On FATES WARNING, ANTHRAX
Bassist extraordinaire Joey Vera (FATES WARNING, ANTHRAX) has posted the following message on his web site: "Last weekend FATES WARNING shot a video for the tune 'Simple Human' from our new CD titled 'FWX'. It's basically a live performance video with some 'acting' talents courtesy of our lead singe...February 8, 2005
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ANTHRAX: Buenos Aires Show Cancelled, Tour Schedule Updated
ANTHRAX's previously announced show in Buenos Aries, Argentina on Feb. 27 has been cancelled. "There was a huge nightclub fire in Buenos Aires and the government has put a moratorium on all shows [until March or April]," explained guitarist Scott Ian. Instead, ANTHRAX will be playing Vitoria, Brazil...February 5, 2005
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