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VAN HALEN Drummer Says New Songs Are 'Absolutely Brilliant'
Steve Penhollow of The Journal Gazette reports that VAN HALEN is a volatile band, and drummer Alex Van Halen is the first to admit it. "We're volatile only to the extent that we're as good of friends as we are," Van Halen said in a phone interview. "It's because we are so intense. ...November 8, 2004
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Drummer: VAN HALEN To Begin Work On New Album
VAN HALEN drummer has tried to put rumors of the band's demise to rest, denying that internal tensions have taken their toll. Speaking to the Wichita Eagle, Alex said, "Our disagreements are about our music." The band plan to take a break after the tour and then enter the studio to begin work on a ....November 6, 2004
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TESTAMENT: 1989 'Bootleg' Live DVD Now Available
San Francisco Bay Area thrashers TESTAMENT are currently offering the second live "bootleg" in DVD format for sale in the "Merch" section of the group's official web site. "Testament - Live at Santa Monica Civic December 16, 1989" was filmed in Santa Monica, CA during the band's tour in support of t...November 5, 2004
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SCENES Sign With ESCAPI
German prog-metallers SCENES, now featuring Alex Koch (ex-SPIRAL TOWER, POWERGOD) on vocals, have inked a two-album deal with Escapi. The group's full-length debut, "Call Us At the Number You Provide", will be released on January 24, 2005. The album was recorded at Sub Zero studio in Backnang and wa...November 3, 2004
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REQUIEM AETERNAM: Release Date For New Album Confirmed
Melodic black metal band REQUIEM AETERNAM, originally from Uruguay but currently based in New York, will release their new album, "Philosopher", in North America on December 1 through ICorp. A South American release on December 15 via Rawforce Productions is expected. "Philosopher" was recorded at B...November 3, 2004
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Metal Musicians Speak Out On Illegal Music Downloading
Holland's Lords of Metal webzine has published a special article regarding illegal music downloading and metal musicians' thoughts and opinions on the subject. Commented writer Eddy Meuwese: "Since I joined forces with Lords of Metal I came across a lot of interesting bands and artists. I interviewe...November 3, 2004
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Former TESTAMENT Guitarist To Guest On DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND Drummer's Solo Album
Drummer Ryan Van Poederooyen (DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND) has confirmed the final guest appearances for his upcoming solo album. The last three guests to be confirmed are Alex Skolnick (ex-TESTAMENT, SAVATAGE),Trevor Dunn (MR. BUNGLE, FANTOMAS) and Mike Young (DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND, 10 WAYS FROM SUNDAY). "I...November 1, 2004
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SCENES Complete Work On Debut Album
German prog-metallers SCENES, now featuring Alex Koch (ex-SPIRAL TOWER, POWERGOD) on vocals, have completed work on their full-length debut. The album was recorded at Sub Zero studio in Backnang and was mixed and mastered in September by Tommy Newton (HELLOWEEN, CONCEPTION, ARK, UFO) at his Area 51...October 28, 2004
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Court Date For RUSH Guitarist, Son Scheduled For January
John Henderson of the Naples Daily News is reporting that another court date has been scheduled in Florida's Collier County for a case involving RUSH guitarist Alex Lifeson. Lifeson, whose real name is Alex Zivojinovich, is facing a felony charge of battery on a law enforcement officer after a fraca...October 23, 2004
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Former TESTAMENT Guitarist To Tour With TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA
Former TESTAMENT/SAVATAGE guitarist Alex Skolnick will be performing with TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA (East) at the following dates in November/December: Nov. 11 - Charleston WV @ Municipal Aud Theater Nov. 12 – Louisville, KY @ Palace Theater Nov. 13 - Ft Wayne IN @ Allen County War Memorial Nov. 14 –...October 22, 2004
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CANNIBAL CORPSE Bassist Issues European Tour Report
CANNIBAL CORPSE bassist Alex Webster has issued the following tour report: "Hey everybody, we're back from the European tour, so I figured it would be a good time to give a report of how things went. "The last time you heard from us, we had just begun the Scandinavian portion of the tour. Everything...October 20, 2004
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Former NIRVANA Members To Make First Joint Public Appearance In More Than Ten Years
Former NIRVANA stars Dave Grohl and Krist Novoselic will make their first public appearance together in more than ten years this Tuesday night (Oct. 19) in support of John Kerry, according to RollingStone.com. The two will attend a rally for the presidential candidate in the front parking lot of Las...October 18, 2004
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HAVOCHATE: Former HADES Drummer Joins The Fold
New York-based metal band HAVOCHATE, now featuring former TESTAMENT bassist Greg Christian, have announced the addition of drummer Ron Lipnicki (ex-HADES) to the group's ranks. HAVOCHATE are scheduled to release their sophomore effort before the end of the year in Europe and January 2005 in the U.S....October 15, 2004
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ENTOMBED: Two DVD Releases On The Way
ENTOMBED guitarist Alex Hellid recently spoke to the U.K.'s Live 4 Metal webzine about the delayed U.S. release of the group's "Inferno" album and the band's Threeman Recordings label, among other topics. Several excerpts from the interview follow: Live 4 Metal: For those unfamiliar the ENTOMBED lab...October 15, 2004
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LAMB OF GOD: Philadelphia Shows To Be Filmed For Upcoming DVD
LAMB OF GOD's Oct. 16 and 17 concert performances at the Trocadero Theater in Philadelphia, PA will be filmed for an upcoming DVD, tentatively due next year. Behind-the-scenes footage taken throughout the current "Ashes of Wake" tour will also be included. "There is no better time or place — we love...October 13, 2004
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