Metal News for January 14, 2002
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Headline News
Ex-Iron Maiden Drummer Has MS
Ex-Iron Maiden drummer, Clive Burr's, suffers from multiple schlerosis and the band has recently rearranged their schdule to help him out and set up some fund-raising events. Clive was drumming for Iron Maiden for their first three albums as far back as 1979.
Here is the full press release: More...
Slaves To No One
Canada’s Slaves On Dope have parted with label Divine Recordings after the release of one album, ‘Inches From The Mainline’. Currently writing material for their second record, the band are also on the hunt for a new label.
Slipknot Plagues Video Game
Slipknot are expected to have their re-recording of the song ‘My Plague’ featured on the new video game ‘Resident Evil’. It’s also being lined up as the band’s next single.
Cantrell Signs To Roadrunner
Former Alice In Chains guitarist Jerry Cantrell has officially signed to Roadrunner. He will release an as yet untitled solo album in May, which is likely to feature 14 songs.
Wylde gets head treatment
Ozzy Osbourne/Black Label Society guitarist Zakk Wylde has had a Signature Amplifier Head issued by Marshall, featuring Zakk's signature bulls-eye graphic on the front panel. Product will be in extremely limited production (only 200 heads will be released in the U.S.). More...
Opeth brings twice the Genius
Sweden's Opeth have confirmed via their official web site that the group are currently writing the material for not only one, but two full-length CDs that will receive a simultaneous release in late 2002 or early 2003. According to a statement from the band, “the plan is to release separate CDs at the same time, one heavy, one mellow. The heavy CD will be typical Opeth with all its ingredients, including mellow parts, while the 'mellow' CD will have more laid-back material.”
December Wolves' Blasterpiece Theatre
Boston extreme metallers December Wolves have finally completed the follow-up to Completely Dehumanized.
Titled Blasterpiece Theatre, the album is an ambitious move for the trio as it's described as "expanding the sound further and adding plenty of twists and turns along the way."
Read the full article at Digitalmetal.
A March Coup de Grace for Orange Goblin
Orange Goblin have confirmed their fourth CD to be titled Coup De Grace, and it will be out on Rise Above Records in March.
Read the full article at Digitalmetal.com.
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