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A PERFECT CIRCLE: 'eMOTIVe', 'aMOTION' Artwork Posted Online
The cover artwork for A PERFECT CIRCLE's upcoming album, "eMOTIVe", and remix/DVD album, "aMOTION", have been posted online at the band's official web site. Check them out: eMOTIVe, aMOTION. As previously reported, "eMOTIVe" is scheduled for release on Election Day, November 2. To fit with the LP's...September 23, 2004
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MEGADETH: North American Tour Dates Updated
MEGADETH have released the venue information for their upcoming "Blackmail The Universe" North American tour. Support at all dates is expected to come from the Los Angeles-based quintet EARSHOT and an as-yet-unannounced third act. The tour is currently shaping up as follows: Oct. 23 - Reno, NV @ Ren...September 23, 2004
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Former BLAZE Guitarist STEVE WRAY Explains His Departure
Former BLAZE guitarist Steve Wray has commented on his decision to leave the group. Writing to the band's official forum, Steve said, "My decision to leave BLAZE has not been one taken lightly and it is with a 'heavy heart,' in some respects, that I leave. There are many reasons for my departure too...September 21, 2004
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BLAZE Singer Parts Ways With Rest Of The Band, New Lineup Announced
BLAZE, the British band led by former IRON MAIDEN/WOLFSBANE singer Blaze Bayley, have officially parted ways with guitarists John Slater and Steve Wray. John and Steve "are unable to do the tour dates for the rest of the year," BLAZE manager Neil Marklew writes in a posting on the group's web site....September 20, 2004
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New MEGADETH Bassist: DAVE MUSTAINE Has Made Me Feel Like A Member Already
Bassist James MacDonough recently spoke to the ICED EARTH fan site Iced-Realm.de about his departure from ICED EARTH and his new gig as the bassist for MEGADETH. Several exceprts from the interview follow: Iced-Realm.de: How did you get the gig with MEGADETH? James MacDonough: "I knew the album was...September 16, 2004
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BLACK LABEL SOCIETY's CATANESE Auctioning Off Guitars Via EBAY
Two guitars previously owned and played by BLACK LABEL SOCIETY's Nick Catanese are currently being auctioned off via eBay. The Gibson Goth SG and a Gibson Explorer guitars come with a letter of authenticity, a signed photo and a personally signed backplate. The Explorer auction ends Sept. 18, while...September 15, 2004
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NICK CATANESE Talks About Landing BLACK LABEL SOCIETY Gig, Meeting OZZY
Zakk Wylde's official fan site, www.SDMFworldwide.com, has published an interview with BLACK LABEL SOCIETY guitarist Nick Catanese conducted during Ozzfest 2004. Several excerpts from the interview follow: SDMFworldwide.com: How did you and Zakk meet? Nick: "E-mail. I saw his e-mail address in Metal...September 13, 2004
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FATES WARNING Singer Joins REDEMPTION
Sensory Records recording artists REDEMPTION have announced that Ray Alder, legendary vocalist of progressive metal icons FATES WARNING and of his solo project ENGINE, has become the group's new vocalist. He is currently recording vocal tracks for REDEMPTION's second CD, tentatively titled "The Full...September 13, 2004
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MEGADETH: Fall 2004 North American Tour Dates Announced
The dates have been announced for MEGADETH's "The System Has Failed" fall 2004 North American tour. Venue information will follow soon. Support at all dates is expected to come from the Los Angeles-based quintet EARSHOT and an as-yet-unannounced third act. MEGADETH's "The System Has Failed" Fall Tou...September 12, 2004
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ICED EARTH Bassist Quits To Join MEGADETH
ICED EARTH bassist James MacDonough has officially left the band to join MEGADETH as their touring bassist. MacDonough's statement on the matter (as posted at Iced-Realm.de) is as follows: "A while back I had heard that MEGADETH might need a bassist, so I contacted them via email and much later got...September 11, 2004
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DORO PESCH Says She Would Like To Collaborate With NIGHTWISH Singer
German metal singer Doro Pesch recently spoke to Greece's Metal-Temple.com webzine about her upcoming AFM Records debut, entitled "Classic Diamonds". Due on September 20, the CD contains reworked classics from Doro's 20-year career as well as several new songs which were specially composed for this...September 9, 2004
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EMPTY CAGE Complete Work On Debut Album
Young English metal band EMPTY CAGE have just completed work on their debut album, entitled "Hate Me.I Dare You". Recorded at Echo Bay Studios in Minneapolis, the album was produced by Lionel Hicks (BALANCE OF POWER) and engineered by Todd Fitzgerald (AMERICAN HEAD CHARGE). An early 2005 release is...September 9, 2004
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ROCKETS TO RUIN To Support KING'S X
Atlanta band ROCKETS TO RUIN, featuring Cleve Willis (vocals),Mike Grimmett (guitars),Chris Taylor (bass) and Rob Hammersmith (drums),will be supporting KING'S X on the following dates: Sep. 25 - The Nick – Birmingham, AL Sep. 28 - Smith's Old Bar – Atlanta, GA ROCKETS TO RUIN recently finished r...September 1, 2004
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DIAMOND HEAD Explain Decision To Fire Longtime Singer SEAN HARRIS
Reunited NWOBHM (New Wave of British Heavy Metal) legends DIAMOND HEAD have issued a follow-up statement regarding their decision to part ways with singer Sean Harris. The statement reads as follows: "Since the success of the acoustic dates in 2000, events have moved on rapidly-for DIAMOND HEAD at l...August 29, 2004
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DIMMU BORGIR: No Post-OZZFEST Live Appearances Planned For Two Years
DIMMU BORGIR frontman Shagrath recently spoke to Metal-Exiles.com about the group's participation in this year's Ozzfest and the departure of drummer Nick Barker, among other topics. Several excerpts from the interview follow: Metal-Exiles.com: You guys recently had an incident with a radio station....August 28, 2004