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Metal News for October 28, 2002

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Daily Reviews

Oct 28, 2002 at 9:18 PM by deathbringer.

Metal Reviews has eight new ones this week:

  • Archetype - Dawning
  • Freternia - A Nightmare Story
  • Journey - Red 13
  • Napalm Death - Order Of The Leech
  • Paradise Lost - Symbol Of Life
  • Saxon - Heavy Metal Thunder
  • Symphony X - The Odyssey
  • Thy Primordial - The Crowning Carnage

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Blind Guardian Starts German Festival

Oct 28, 2002 at 9:17 PM by deathbringer (Source: Total Rock).

German power metallers Blind Guardian are to organize their own two day festival in Coburg/Bamberg, Germany. Running on June 13 and 14, the band will headline both days, playing different sets. Also on the bill are Subway Sally, Grave Digger, Brainstorm, A.O.K., White Skull and Blackened (13); Rage, Primal Fear, Soilwork, Napalm Death, Freedom Call, Tankard, Mago De Oz, Stormhammer and Galadriel (14).

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Coal Chamber Split With Drummer, Management

Oct 28, 2002 at 8:55 PM by deathbringer (Source: Total Rock).

Coal Chamber have parted with drummer Mike Cox for reasons that have yet to be fully explained. The band have also split from their managers, Left Bank.

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Audioslave Collaborate With DMX

Oct 28, 2002 at 8:54 PM by deathbringer (Source: Total Rock).

According to internet reports, Audioslave have collaborated with rapper DMX on two songs, one of which is to surface in the new movie ‘From The Cradle To The Grave’, starring Jet Li. Neither song is expected to be included on the band’s self-titled, debut album, due out on November 18 in the UK and Europe.

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Vrenna Remixes P.O.D.

Oct 28, 2002 at 8:53 PM by deathbringer (Source: Total Rock).

Chris Vrenna has been busy remixing the P.O.D track ‘The Messenjah’ for use on an undisclosed soundtrack. Vrenna, most renowned for his work with Nine Inch Nails, previously remixed the band’s ‘Set It Off’ for ‘The Scorpion King’ soundtrack album.

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