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GRIP INC. To Get 'Incorporated' In Early 2004
GRIP INC., the band featuring SLAYER drummer Dave Lombardo and ex-DESPAIR guitarist/acclaimed producer Waldemar Sorychta, have set "Incorporated" as the title for their fourth full-length album, due in early 2004 through SPV Records in Europe and JVC Records in Japan (the band have yet to secure a N...October 16, 2003
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KERRY KING Talks About METALLICA, Next SLAYER CD
SLAYER guitarist Kerry King gave a lengthy interview to Metal Edge magazine in which he discussed a number of topics, including the progress of the songwriting sessions for SLAYER's next album and METALLICA's evolution from an underground thrash phenomenon to one of the most commercially successful...October 15, 2003
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SLAYER's KERRY KING Talks About Upcoming Box Set
SLAYER guitarist Kerry King recently spoke to Guitar.com about the group's long-awaited box set, "Soundtrack To The Apocalypse", due on November 25 through American Recordings/Ume. "There's tons of stuff on there," he said. "The problem was that we had too much stuff. I've got five big Tupperware bo...October 14, 2003
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DEF JAM Hasn't Slowed ROADRUNNER's Indie Spirit
Tamara Conniff of the Hollywood Reporter reports that it's been 2-1/2 years since the Island Def Jam Music Group acquired a 50% stake in Roadrunner Records. However, the longtime rock-metal independent label still feels like an indie despite its major label parent, president Jonas Nachsin says. "In...October 11, 2003
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PUSHED's JON DETTE: We Have Not Broken Up!
Despite previous reports to the contrary, Southern California's PUSHED have not broken up, according to the band's drummer, Jon Dette (ex-SLAYER, TESTAMENT). "We've replaced guitarist Joe [Johnson] and bassist Greg [Christian, ex-TESTAMENT]," Dette told BLABBERMOUTH.NET. "The new guitar player is Pe...October 10, 2003
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ARCH ENEMY Announce U.K. Dates
Sweden's ARCH ENEMY have announced brand-new tour dates in the U.K. leading up to the Christmas K! Fest. Special guests at the gigs will be U.K. Satanic black/death metal band AKERCOCKE. The dates are as follows: Dec. 16 – Glasgow, UK @ King Tuts Dec. 17 – Leeds, UK @ Cockpit Dec. 18 – Birmingham, ....October 9, 2003
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IN BATTLE To Record New Album In March
Sundsvall, Sweden-based death metallers IN BATTLE have resurfaced with a new lineup and material for a new album, tentatively due in early 2004 through an as-yet-undetermined label. Joining original members John Frölén (guitar) and John Odhinn Sandin (vocals) in the new formation are Hasse Karlsson...October 9, 2003
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SLAYER: 'Soundtrack' Box Set Contents Revealed
SLAYER's long-awaited four-disc box set, "Soundtrack To The Apocalypse" (American Recordings/UMe),will finally be released on November 25. A three-CD/one-DVD box set regular edition and four-CD/one-DVD specially packaged "ammo box" for the deluxe version, "Soundtrack To The Apocalypse" includes tra...October 8, 2003
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MASTODON Complete Work On First Video
Relapse Records recording artists MASTODON have completed work on their first music video — for the track "March of the Fire Ants" off their acclaimed release "Remission". The clip was shot in the band's hometown of Atlanta with director Chad Rullman (NEUROSIS) and is said to be a "surreal narrative...October 7, 2003
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ANTHRAX'S SCOTT IAN: 'We're Just Being Ourselves'
ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian recently told Chart Attack that unlike some of their peers, they've never felt the need to take themselves too seriously or pretend something they're not. "What we do musically we take seriously, but who we are as people, we don't need to put on a fake front to be perceiv...October 7, 2003
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SLAYER: 'Soundtrack' Box Set To Surface In Late November
SLAYER's long-awaited four-disc box set "The Soundtrack To The Apocalypse" will now surface on November 25, according to a source close to the band. The set will include album tracks, live material and soundtrack contributions. As previously reported, SLAYER have written seven songs for a new album...October 7, 2003
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SCOTT SERGEANT Rejoins SKINLAB
SKINLAB frontman Steev Esquivel has posted the following message to the band's web site" "Hey hey everyone, some more updates from the LAB!! First off, we would like to announce that our bro Scott Sergeant is back in the band. Yup, that's right after 3yrs away from the music industry, Scott has deci...October 6, 2003
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SYSTEMATIC Part Ways With PAUL BOSTAPH, Back DEE SNIDER At SCHWARZENEGGER Rally
San Francisco Bay Area metallers SYSTEMATIC have parted ways with drummer Paul Bostaph (ex-SLAYER) and have replaced him with Bostaph's predecessor, Shaun Bannon. Says vocalist/guitarist Tim Narducci, "First, as far as all of the rumors go, yes Paul did have knee surgery. We wanted to wait and see h...October 5, 2003
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THROCULT Part Ways With Bassist, Announce Replacement
Denver, Colorado-based black/death metallers THROCULT have parted ways with bassist Cassandra "Cassie" Begay and have replaced her with Rudy Hernandez of the SLAYER tribute band DIVINE INTERVENTION. The group, who have yet to find a replacement for departed singer Chris Vigil (guitarist Ivan Alcala...October 2, 2003
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Former PANTERA Guitarist Talks About The Songwriting Approach In His New Band
Former PANTERA guitarist Dimebag Darrell recently spoke to Guitar One magazine about the songwriting approach in his new group, provisionally dubbed NEW FOUND POWER (a name which is likely to be changed). "With my new band, I've kept my old-school roots, but we're laying down some new ground," he sa...September 27, 2003