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Bassist PAUL CHAMPAGNE Leaves EXCITER
Bassist Paul Champagne has announced his decision to leave Canadian thrash pioneers EXCITER. The following is Champagne's official statement on the matter: "After much thought, I have decided to leave EXCITER due to musical and personal differences. The expectations of the band were causing me to co...June 5, 2003
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EXCITER To Re-Record Classics For Upcoming 'Best Of' Compilation
Canadian thrash pioneers EXCITER will enter the studio next month to re-record 16 of their "best" songs for an upcoming "Best Of" album, tentatively due before the end of the year. The group, who were recently rejoined by frontman Jacques Belanger, will re-record material from the following albums:...May 7, 2003
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JACQUES BELANGER Rejoins EXCITER
Former EXCITER vocalist/frontman Jacques Belanger has rejoined the band after a one-and-a-half-year absence. As a result, Rob Degroot, who joined EXCITER in the fall of 2002, is no longer the band's vocalist. According to an official Osmose Productions newsletter, "the band felt that [Rob] was not p...March 18, 2003
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OVERKILL, NUCLEAR ASSAULT, EXCITER Confirmed For New Jersey's MARCH METAL MELTDOWN 5 Festival
OVERKILL, NUCLEAR ASSAULT, EXCITER, SINNER, GRAVE and DARKANE are among the artists that have been confirmed to appear at this year's March Metal Meltdown 5 festival, set to take place Mar. 7-8 at The Cricket Club in Irvington, New Jersey. MarketYourMusic.com has apparently been authorized by promot...January 13, 2003
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EXCITER Add New Bassist
Canadian thrash pioneers EXCITER have announced the addition of bassist Paul Champagne to the group's lineup. The band — Champagne, recently-acquired vocalist Rob Degroot, guitarist John Ricci and drummer Rik Charron — are "currently writing new material, heavy and aggressive, in the EXCITER traditi...January 6, 2003
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EXCITER Announce New Vocalist
Canadian thrash pioneers EXCITER have announced the addition of vocalist Rob Degroot to the group's ranks. Degroot replaces Jacques Belanger, who left the band last year. Guitarist John Ricci told Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles that "[Rob's] vocals are similar in style to Rob Halford ... real str...December 26, 2002
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GEORGE LYNCH Completes Work On Album Of DOKKEN/LYNCH MOB Remakes
Former DOKKEN guitarist George Lynch has commenced the mixing process for the as-yet-untitled an album of current remakes of DOKKEN and LYNCH MOB songs, which he recently recorded with the help of ex-DOKKEN and current L/P bassist Jeff Pilson (who sings on the DOKKEN tunes) and ex-LYNCH MOB frontman...November 21, 2002
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POISONBLACK: 'Escapexstacy' Details Unveiled
Finland's POISONBLACK (formerly SHADOWLANDS) — featuring SENTENCED vocalist Ville Laihiala on guitar, and CHARON frontman Juha-Pekka Leppäluoto — have finalized the track listing for their debut album, "Escapexstacy", due on Feb. 17, 2003 through Century Media Records. It is as follows: 01. The Glow...November 21, 2002
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EXCITER Part With Bassist
Canadian thrashers EXCITER have parted ways with bassist Marc Charron, who left the band to pursue his career in the high tech industry. A new bass player is auditioning for the vacant spot later this week. In other news, the group have a new email address: [email protected] ...November 6, 2002
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JUDAS PRIEST To Issue Double Live CD In January
JUDAS PRIEST's forthcoming double live album, Live In London, is scheduled for release on January 13th, 2003 through Germany's SPV/Steamhammer Records. The set, which was recorded during the group's appearance at the London Brixton Academy on December 19th, 2001, will reportedly include tracks not f...October 17, 2002
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HALFORD, TESTAMENT, EXODUS, VIO-LENCE To Embark On Mini-Tour
HALFORD, TESTAMENT, EXODUS and VIO-LENCE are provisionally set to team up for a total of five dates at the end of the year, including the previously-announced show at House Of Blues in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, December 29th. The tentative schedule for the trek is as follows: Dec. 27 – TBA Dec. 2...October 10, 2002
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Former JUDAS PRIEST Drummer Joins Cover Band
Former JUDAS PRIEST drummer Les Binks, who was in the band between 1977 and 1979 and who co-wrote the PRIEST classic "Beyond the Realms of Death", has reportedly joined a British cover band called THE SHAKERS, also featuring in its ranks ex-ALICE COOPER/THE ALMIGHTY guitarist Pete Friesen. Les playe...September 30, 2002
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ROB HALFORD: I Knew The BANG YOUR HEAD Show Was Going To Be A Debacle
In the September 2002 issue of Germany's Rock Hard magazine, former JUDAS PRIEST and current HALFORD frontman Rob Halford commented on his reportedly "lackluster" June 29th appearance at the Bang Your Head festival in Balingen, Germany, where the group apparently played a 50-minute co-headlining set...August 20, 2002
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ROB HALFORD: I'm Afraid Of Forgetting Lyrics While Performing
Former JUDAS PRIEST and current HALFORD frontman Rob Halford has attributed the lack of animation during his recent live appearances to the fact that he has increasing problems remembering the lyrics to his songs while he's performing them on the concert stage. "You as a hardcore fan complain if you...July 25, 2002
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EXCITER: Regrouped And Ready To Thrash Again
EXCITER have posted the following message on their official web site: "After months of being dormant since [frontman] Jacques [Belanger]'s departure back in September, EXCITER has regrouped. A couple of months ago, we put the word out that we're searching for a new vocalist. This has generated inter...July 20, 2002
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