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BLACK LABEL SOCIETY: Bassist JAMES LOMENZO Signs On For OZZFEST
BLACK LABEL SOCIETY will be utilizing the services of bassist James Lomenzo (PRIDE & GLORY, DAVID LEE ROTH, WHITE LION) during their main-stage appearance at this year's Ozzfest, according to BlackLabelSociety.net. Since BLACK SABBATH have been announced as the headliners of this year's festival...May 20, 2004
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MINDGRINDER To Support TESTAMENT In Oslo
Norwegian extreme metal band MINDGRINDER, featuring ex-SOURCE OF TIDE drummer/keyboardist Cosmocrator, will be opening for TESTAMENT on June 10 at Rockefeller in Oslo. Also appearing on the bill will be NOCTURNAL BREED. MINDGRINDER issued their debut album, "MindTech", last month through Nocturnal A...May 19, 2004
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SCOTT IAN On FRANK BELLO Joining HELMET: 'I'm Stoked For Him'
As BLABBERMOUTH.NET exclusively revealed on March 3, former ANTHRAX bassist Frank Bello has joined the reunited HELMET, ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian has confirmed in the latest installment of his regular online column, dubbed "Alpha Mail". "Frankie is in HELMET and I wish him nothing but the best," I...May 19, 2004
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RUFFIANS To Reunite For Germany's BANG YOUR HEAD Festival
RUFFIANS, the band that featured in its ranks late VICIOUS RUMORS frontman Carl Albert, will be reuniting for the first time in 15 years for Germany's Bang Your Head Festival on June 25-26. Other bands set to appear at the festival include ALICE COOPER, QUEENSRŸCHE, UFO, ANTHRAX, TESTAMENT and DEATH...May 18, 2004
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KREATOR To Begin Recording New Album
Veteran German thrashers KREATOR will enter Backstage Studios in Derbyshire, England with producer Andy Sneap on May 21 to record 12 Songs for the group's long-awaited new studio album, tentatively due in the fall. Commented Sneap: "I am currently being held captive in Essen Germany, I figured if I...May 18, 2004
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LAMB OF GOD: New Album To Feature Guest Appearances From CHRIS POLAND, ALEX SKOLNICK
Former MEGADETH guitarist Chris Poland and ex-TESTAMENT/SAVATAGE axeman Alex Skolnick will be making guest appearances on the forthcoming LAMB OF GOD album, "Ashes of the Wake". Commented Poland: "This is MEGADETH for the New Millennium." Added Skolnick: "LAMB OF GOD is a breath of fresh air that st...May 18, 2004
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TESTAMENT: West Coast Dates Announced
Veteran San Francisco Bay Area thrashers TESTAMENT have announced two West Coast shows in late May in preparation for their European headlining tour. The dates are as follows: May 28 - The RoadHouse - Sacramento, CA May 29 - Bourbon Street - Concord, CA As previously reported, TESTAMENT have announc...May 14, 2004
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TESTAMENT: Another 'Bootleg' Video Available
San Francisco Bay Area thrashers TESTAMENT are currently offering another live "bootleg" video for sale in the "Merch" section of the group's official web site. "Testament - Live in Osaka Japan 1999" was filmed in Osaka, Japan during the "Riding The Snake Tour" in 1999 and includes pre-show backstag...May 10, 2004
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CANS: Band Lineup For 2000 DECIBEL Festival Appearance Revealed
HAMMERFALL frontman Joacim Cans will be joined by Danny Gill (guitar),Stefan Pascolino (bass) and Mark Zonder (drums, FATES WARNING) during his solo appearance (under the CANS moniker) at the 2000 Decibel festival May 21-22 in Bengtsfors, Sweden (180 km north of Gothenburg). "Unfortunately neither...May 9, 2004
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Calgary Pastor To Bang Home Message Of Anger And Forgiveness Through Music Of METALLICA
Michelle Mark of the Calgary Sun is reporting that heavy metal will meet the Old Testament at a Calgary church this Sunday as an unconventional pastor bangs home the message of anger and forgiveness through the music of METALLICA. Rather than listening to a sermon about honoring thy mother this Moth...May 5, 2004
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EXCITER Set Release Date For Collection Of Re-Recorded Classics
Canadian thrash pioneers EXCITER have set "New Testament - Coven of Re-Recorded Classics" as the title of their upcoming collection of reworked early songs, due June 7 through France's Osmose Productions. A North American release through The End Records is expected a short time later. The complete t...May 1, 2004
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ALEX SKOLNICK TRIO To Contribute Song To Jazz Compilation
ALEX SKOLNICK TRIO, the jazz ensemble led by former TESTAMENT/SAVATAGE guitarist Alex Skolnick, will be contributing a track to "Expressions In Jazz Major", a limited-edition jazz compilation album to be released this July. The album will benefit the Instruments for the Youth Foundation. The Florida...April 30, 2004
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Ex-TESTAMENT Guitarist STEVE SMYTH Comments On Joining NEVERMORE
Former TESTAMENT axeman Steve Smyth has commented on his addition to the NEVERMORE ranks as the group's permanent second guitarist. "I'm happy to take up the challenge of playing with these guys," he said in a statement. "I've always loved the music, and we get along well as musicians and friends. I...April 29, 2004
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NEVERMORE: 'STEVE SMYTH Was The Missing Link In Our Dysfunctional Brotherhood'
NEVERMORE have issued an official statement confirming former TESTAMENT axeman Steve Smyth as the group's new second guitarist. The statement reads as follows: "After touring since 1995 with a number of different guitarists in the second slot NEVERMORE are happy to announce that we have added Steve...April 29, 2004
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Acclaimed Metal Producer ANDY SNEAP: Interview Posted Online
The Earache/Wicked World Records web site has posted a lengthy interview with acclaimed British metal producer Andy Sneap. Sneap, a former guitarist for the once-promising U.K. metal outfit SABBAT (which featured in its ranks future SKYCLAD frontman Martin Walkyier),has worked with a number of the...April 28, 2004
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