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DEATHRIDE Sign With ROADRUNNER RECORDS
California's DEATHRIDE, the new project featuring COAL CHAMBER frontman Dez Fafara, have inked a deal with Roadrunner Records. The group — whose lineup is completed by Dragon (guitar),Shak (bass),Sleeper (guitar),and Junk (drums) — will enter the studio early next year with producer Ross Hogarth...December 15, 2002
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EMPEROR To Release Anthology In March
Defunct Norwegian black metallers EMPEROR will release a posthumous anthology, titled "Scattered Ashes - A Decade of Emperial Wrath", through Candlelight Records in March 2003. The double-disc set, which was compiled by the band themselves, will feature rare and unreleased tracks, and will come in a...December 10, 2002
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COAL CHAMBER Frontman Offers Update On Future Activities
COAL CHAMBER frontman Dez Fafara has posted a lengthy update on the band's official web site, addressing, among other things, the group's recent split with drummer Mike Cox, the release of an upcoming DVD and other future activities. The following is Dez's statement in its entirety: "OK, here's what...November 19, 2002
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DEATHRIDE Kick Off Showcase Gigs
California's DEATHRIDE, the new project featuring COAL CHAMBER frontman Dez Fafara, have kicked off a series of showcase gigs with a view towards signing a record deal and issuing a debut CD in early 2003. "Yesterday afternoon: November, 13th DEATHRIDE showcased at The Whisky a Go Go on Sunset Blvd....November 16, 2002
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DEATHRIDE To Perform Series Of Showcases
California's DEATHRIDE, the new project featuring COAL CHAMBER frontman Dez Fafara, are set to begin performing a series of showcase gigs with a view towards signing a record deal and issuing a CD in early 2003. "DEATHRIDE has been rehearsing every day, and we are now preparing ourselves for a serie...November 8, 2002
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COAL CHAMBER Bassist, ALIEN ANT FARM Guitarist To Make In-Store Appearance
COAL CHAMBER bassist Nadja Peulen and ALIEN ANT FARM guitarist Terry Corso will appear at a signing/meet & greet for Schecter guitars at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9 at the Oxnard Guitar Center, located at 1741 E. Ventura Blvd. in Oxnard, California. For more information, call (805) 278-2600. ....November 5, 2002
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Former MACHINE HEAD Guitarist Forms New Project
Former MACHINE HEAD guitarist Ahrue Luster has teamed up with three members of the Sacramento band JUGGERNAUT in a brand-new, as-yet-unnamed project. The group, which is currently holed up at a Sacramento rehearsal studio writing and demoing original material, has already completed about six songs i...November 4, 2002
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COAL CHAMBER's NADJA PEULEN: MIKEY's Departure Was News To Me
There was a good reason why COAL CHAMBER bassist Nadja Peulen's name was absent from last week's official statement announcing the departure from the group of drummer Mike Cox: she had no clue it was coming. "I see a lot of people are freaked out since the latest COAL CHAMBER news is about Mikey dep...October 28, 2002
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COAL CHAMBER Split With Drummer, Management
COAL CHAMBER have parted ways with drummer Mike Cox and their management company, Left Bank. The following is an official statement on the matter from COAL CHAMBER vocalist Dez Fafara and guitarist Meegs Rascon: "This letter is to inform everyone that as of October 24th, 2002, Mike Cox is no longer...October 24, 2002
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A New QUEEN On Hollywood Boulevard
Legendary rock group QUEEN — John Deacon, Brian May, Roger Taylor and the late Freddie Mercury — will be honored with their own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Friday, October 18th. The star will recognize the unparalleled achievements of the band which dominated three generations of music his...October 17, 2002
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DARKANE Go Orchestral!
DARKANE drummer Peter Wildoer and guitarist Christofer Malmström participated in a concert last Sunday called Seven Deadly Sins, written by Swedish composer Lale Larson. The piece was written for chamber orchestra and a thrash metal band. Swedish radio P2 played a clip from the concert last Tuesday...October 11, 2002
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COAL CHAMBER Frontman Dedicates 'Every Waking Minute' To Side Project
COAL CHAMBER/DEATHRIDE frontman Dez Fafara has posted the following message via DEATHRIDE's official web site: "I could never overwork myself when it comes to DEATHRIDE. Every waking minute is spent on thought or action towards DEATHRIDE and it will be that way until I wake up in a town close to you...September 27, 2002
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DIRT Confirmed For W.A.S.P. Tour
Houston, Texas-based DIRT have been added to the upcoming W.A.S.P. North American tour, according to the band's management. The trek kicks off on October 15th in Tempe, Arizona and is scheduled to last until December 9th. Also set to appear on the bill are Metal Blade recording artists ENGINE, featu...September 25, 2002
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MOTOGRATER Dropped By NO NAME RECORDS?
Santa Barbara, California-based quintet MOTOGRATER are rumored to have parted ways with No Name/Elektra Records before a single note has been released through the label. An official confirmation on the matter has yet to be made. MOTOGRATER recently entered a Vancouver, British Columbia studio with p...September 22, 2002
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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
