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Metal News for January 15, 2003

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Balance of Power Lose Vocalist

Jan 15, 2003 at 10:46 PM by deathbringer (Source: Electric Basement).

BALANCE OF POWER have announced that the band has parted company with vocalist Lance King. The Band has since engaged a new and internationally known lead singer and when the legal details are finalised a further press release will be issued. Details will also be given regarding the band's new Record Label in the USA once contracts are signed. Balance of Power is pleased to announce to all their fans that work has begun on their latest album, a follow up to the much praised "Perfect Balance", to be released in the Spring on the Massacre Records label in Europe and Avalon Marquee Records in Japan.

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Fate's Warning Singer Goes Solo

Jan 15, 2003 at 10:43 PM by deathbringer (Source: Total Rock).

John Arch, the one time Fate’s Warning singer, is currently working on his debut solo album for Metal Blade. Called ‘Twist Of Fate’, it features both Dream Theater drummer Mike Portnoy and Fate’s Warning/Armored Saint bassist Joey Vera.

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T.Rex Star Dies At 55

Jan 15, 2003 at 10:42 PM by deathbringer (Source: Total Rock).

Mickey Finn, who made his name in the early ’70s with T. Rex, has died at the age of 55, from kidney and liver problems.

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Linkin Park Name Sophomore Meteora

Jan 15, 2003 at 10:41 PM by deathbringer (Source: Total Rock).

Linkin Park will call their upcoming second album ‘Meteora’. Co-produced by the band’s Mike Shinoda together with Don Gilmore, it’s expected to be released in late March, and the band should play a handful of European shows to coincide, including one in London.

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