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Safety Concerns Delay Florida Metal Festival
Edward Fitzpatrick of the Providence Journal reports that a Florida heavy metal festival, which was going to raise money for The Station Family Fund, has been postponed because of fire-code issues raised by the local fire marshal. Metalfest 2003 — with a list of performers that included LYNCH MOB, F...July 3, 2003
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VOIVOD's JASON NEWSTED: 'I'm Having The Time Of My Life!'
VOIVOD bassist Jasonic (a.k.a. Jason Newsted, formerly of METALLICA) has posted the following update to the band's official web site, www.voivod.com: "It has been three months already since we started our trek across the country...I'm going to do my best to bring y'all up to speed with VOIVOD happen...June 26, 2003
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SODOM To Film BANG YOUR HEAD Performance For Upcoming DVD
Veteran German thrashers SODOM will be filming their appearance at this weekend's Bang Your Head Festival in Balingen, Germany for an upcoming DVD. The group, who also recorded their performance at the Rock Hard Festival earlier this month, are reportedly including in their set list a lot of the mor...June 24, 2003
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LYNCH MOB To Play Florida's METALFEST 2003
Former DOKKEN and current LYNCH MOB guitarist George Lynch has posted the following message to his official web site, www.georgelynch.com: "I know that I am supposed to be relaxing here in Hawaii but I wanted to let everyone know that LYNCH MOB will be playing Metalfest 2003 on July 6th at the East...June 20, 2003
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Former HELLOWEEN Drummer Seeks Singer For New Project
Former HELLOWEEN/METALIUM drummer Mark Cross is working on a new project for the end of the year and is seeking a talented and experienced vocalist for it. All applicants should be confident and should have perfect English skills. Bios/MP3s can be sent to: [email protected]. In other news, Cross will...June 17, 2003
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RAUNCHY: 'Very Satisfied' With New Material
Denmark's RAUNCHY are continuing to write material for the sophomore album, tentatively due in early 2004 through Nuclear Blast Records. "The last two weeks we have been rehearsing very intense in our new rehearsal room," the band write on their official web site. "We have done 11 tracks for the yet...June 17, 2003
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DIO Confirms GOLDY On Board For The Long Term
This week on the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline", Ronnie James Dio confirmed that Craig Goldy will in fact replace Doug Aldrich as the current guitarist for touring, writing and recording for "Magica" Parts II and III, according to Electric Basement. Dio also suggested that he has a huge...June 13, 2003
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Germany's BANG YOUR HEAD Festival: Complete Schedule Announced
The complete schedule for this year's installment of Bang Your Head festival, set to take place Jun. 27-28 in Balingen, Germany, has been announced. It is as follows: Friday, June 27 DESTRUCTOR (opener) BITCH ROBROCK AMON AMARTH AXXIS T.N.T. ANNIHILATOR DOKKEN SODOM HAMMERFALL DIO (headliner) Saturd...June 2, 2003
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BRAINSTORM: 'Soul Temptation' Cover Artwork Posted Online
The cover artwork for BRAINSTORM's forthcoming CD, "Soul Temptation", has been posted online at this location. The follow-up to 2001's "Metus Mortis" was recorded at House of Music studios in Winterbach, Germany and is due on June 30 through Metal Blade Records. BRAINSTORM will appear at the Blind G...June 2, 2003
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BRAINSTORM: New Song Available For Download
A brand new BRAINSTORM track, titled "Highs Without Lows", has been posted online at this location. "Highs Without Lows" comes off the group's forthcoming CD, "Soul Temptation", due on June 30 through Metal Blade Records. The follow-up to 2001's "Metus Mortis" was recorded at House of Music studios...May 24, 2003
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CRAIG GOLDY Rejoins DIO!
Guitarist Craig Goldy will rejoin DIO for the group's summer European festival shows and the six-week North American tour with IRON MAIDEN and MOTÖRHEAD. RATT guitarist Warren DeMartini, who was previously announced to have joined DIO as the band's new touring guitarist, is said to have pulled out o...May 24, 2003
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ANNIHILATOR Part Ways With Singer, Announce Replacement
Veteran Canadian thrashers ANNIHILATOR have parted ways with vocalist Joe Comeau (ex-OVERKILL, LIEGE LORD) and have replaced him with Vancouver-based newcomer Dave Padden. Says ANNHILATOR mainman Jeff Waters: "Joe and I had a difference of opinion on an issue (not of a musical nature) that just coul...May 21, 2003
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TNT Comment On Reunion, Upcoming Plans
Reunited hard rockers TNT, whose recently-released "Best Of" collection, titled "The Big Bang — The Essential Collection" (Universal),was just certified gold in Norway, have commented on the band's reformation and upcoming album, tentatively due in September through MTM Music. Tony Harnell (vocals)...May 20, 2003
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TNT's 'Best Of' CD Goes Gold In Norway
TNT's recently-released "Best Of" collection, titled "The Big Bang — The Essential Collection" (Universal),has been certified gold in Norway. "The Big Bang — The Essential Collection" contains 17 songs from the first five TNT albums, two new tracks, and an unreleased demo cut from the "Tell No Tale...May 19, 2003
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ROB ROCK Announces Florida Gig
Former IMPELLITTERI frontman Rob Rock and his RAGE OF CREATION band will be performing at the Lost & Found nightclub in Longwood, Florida on Saturday, June 14. The gig will serve as a warm-up for the band's appearance at Bang Your Head festival in Balingen, Germany late next month. As previously...May 15, 2003
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