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Metal News for December 28, 2001

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7 news articles posted on this day.

Pantera's Side Projects

Dec 28, 2001 at 8:17 AM by deathbringer (Source: SonicNet).

There's a lengthy article at SonicNet talking to the guys of Pantera about their side projects.

"We've been on tour basically non-stop for 12 years and we've really never taken any time off," Paul said. "So at the end of our last tour we were like, 'Look, we all have some side projects we want to get out of the way. There's no hurry to get back in the studio, but when we all feel comfortable and ready to go we'll do it.' "

Read the full article at SonicNet.

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Metal Blade's 20th Anniversary

Dec 28, 2001 at 8:14 AM by deathbringer (Source: TotalRock).

Metal Blade Records will celebrate their 20th anniversary in February by releasing a massive box set. This will contain nine CDs and one DVD spanning the label’s history, plus a huge booklet reflecting Metal Blade’s two decades on the scene.

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Dark Funeral Tour Dates

Dec 28, 2001 at 8:12 AM by deathbringer (Source: No Fashion Records).

We've been reminded of an ass-load of Dark Funeral Eurpoean tour dates (with Tidfall, Ragnarok, Anorexia Nervosa and Occult): More...

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Mastic Scum

Dec 28, 2001 at 8:07 AM by deathbringer.

Mastic Scum were in the studio to record their new full lenght CD, for which they are looking for a label. They have also recorded more songs, which will be released as split EP`s. The band are looking for other bands (maybe Groinchurn) and labels for these releases. Mastic Scum's "Overdose" also appears on the new "Nuclear Blast - Soundcheck" sampler, which was released in November 2001.

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Enter VI Take a Break

Dec 28, 2001 at 8:03 AM by deathbringer.

Enter VI is currently taking some time off to write new material for their second album and will be back on the road in March.

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Raw Tech Signings

Dec 28, 2001 at 8:01 AM by deathbringer.

Raw Tech signed Dimension of Harm and Demonism from Bulgaria and Devilry from Finland.

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New Abiura MP3 For Download

Dec 28, 2001 at 7:56 AM by deathbringer (Source: Abiura).

A new version of "Just an experiment" from the death metal band Abiura is available at Vitaminic and the bands' home page.

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