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Metal News for December 18, 2002

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Agathodaimon Bassist Leaves

Dec 18, 2002 at 11:09 PM by deathbringer (Source: Nuclear Blast).

Agathodaimon bass player Marko T. recently decided to leave the band due to health problems. Guitarist Sathonys comments, "He was undergoing a stomach surgery many months ago, and since then he continuously lost his joy to play gigs due to the problems he had with longer travels, which didn't get better until now; so he decided to quit. It was a hard decision for him, and we wish Marko the best of luck."

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Speeddealer Splits

Dec 18, 2002 at 11:03 PM by deathbringer (Source: Total Rock).

Texan band Speedealer have split up. No reason has been given for this decision.

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Morning Beloveth Sign With Aftermath Music

Dec 18, 2002 at 11:00 PM by deathbringer (Source: Total Rock).

Irish band Mourning Beloveth have signed a deal with Norwegian label Aftermath Music. Their debut album, ‘The Sullen Sulcus’, is released in January.

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More On Metallica's Search For Bassist

Dec 18, 2002 at 10:57 PM by deathbringer (Source: Encyclopedia Metallica).

Metallica's search to replace bassist Jason Newsted officially got underway last week, the group have announced via their web site.

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Summary/Misc

Site Watch

Dec 18, 2002 at 10:51 PM by deathbringer.

  • A new edition of the monthly zine, Lords of Metal is now online with shitloads of new reviews, interviews and more.
  • Deathgrind #15 is out.
  • And the December edition of Aversion Online is online with loads more reviews, interviews, etc.

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