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Metal News for January 21, 2003

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Daily Interviews

Metal Kings have a few new interviews with:

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Sicboy Gigs

Having completed their EP, Tease, Sicboy have annouced a few more gigs in the near future: More...

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AC/DC's Evans On Hall Of Fame Blunder

Former AC/DC bass player MARK EVANS, who appeared on such classic albums as High Voltage, Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap, and Let There Be Rock was originally thought to be included in the band's induction ceremony into the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame in March, based on the initial announcement he would be included. Recently the offer was recinded by the Hall, citing an error. Here is a press release issued by representatives of Mark Evans: More...

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Daily Reviews

Metal Reviews has nine new ones this week:

  • EINHERJER - Demo 2002
  • ELIAS VILJANEN - Taking The Lead
  • GREEN CARNATION - Light of Day, Day of Darkness
  • HEARTLAND - Communication Down
  • HEGEMON - By This, I Conquer
  • MORGENSTERN - Rausch
  • SERAPHIM - The Equal Spirit
  • SPAWN OF POSSESSION - Cabinet
  • VII GATES - The Madman Inside

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Odin Returns

Odin, the LA metallers who rose to a sort of fame after their rather embarrassing appearance in the movie ‘The Decline Of Western Civilization Part 2: The Metal Years’, have reformed. They originally split up in 1988.

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Nash Turns Red

The Color Red have recruited former Primer 55 drummer Preston Nash to replace former drummer Dan Hill.

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Metallica Sue Metallica

Metallica are threatening legal action against a Canadian punk band, who are calling themselves Metallica. The latter claim they intend to consult a friend before deciding whether to comply. That friend is said to be Axl Rose. Sounds like nothing more than a publicity stunt...like me starting a software company and calling it Microsoft.

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