Metal News for February 14, 2002
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8 news articles posted on this day.
Iron Maiden's 'Eddie' Action Figure
Todd McFarlane has immortalized one of the most beloved personalities of heavy metal as a detailed action figure. This time, however, it's not a living musician he's paying tribute to, but a character from beyond the grave — shriveled-faced, sneering Eddie, the Iron Maiden mascot.
"With us as individuals, we're not really interested in being made into action figures, because we've got Eddie," Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson explained Tuesday. "We've got plenty of incarnations of Eddie to go on with for ages."
The first Eddie doll was modeled after the claw-bearing, axe-wielding creature on the cover of the band's 1981 album Killers. The figurine's side is split open, exposing his ribcage and entrails.
Read the full article at SonicNet.
Mayorga Quits Medication
Contrary to the last chapter in this on-again, off-again story, drummer Roy Mayorga has decided to throw in his lot full-time with Soulfly. As a result, he’s giving up playing with his other band, Medication.
Marilyn Manson Goes Industrial on Fifth
Marilyn Manson is currently working on a new studio album, which he’s co-producing with Tim Skold. The style is said to be heading into the industrial area of Ministry and their ilk. Manson fans, though, will get to hear four new instrumental pieces composed by the man on the ‘Resident Evil’ soundtrack album, released next month by Roadrunner. These are called ‘Seizure Of Power’, ‘Cleansing’, ‘Reunion’ and ‘Resident Evil Main Title Theme’. I always considered AntiChrist Superstar to be pretty industrial itself, as well as his best album to date, so if it's anything like that it will be a welcome change...
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Beautiful Creatures Guitarist Leaves
Beautiful Creatures guitarist DJ Ashba has left the band for undisclosed reasons. However the band, recently dropped by their label Warner Bros., are determined to carry on, and will announce a new guitarist shortly.
Powerman 5000 Get Drummer and Producer
Powerman 5000 are set to go into the studio with producer ‘Dan ‘The Automator’ Nakamara, to finish up work on their revamped new album, originally called ‘Anyone For Doomsday’ and due out last year. The band have also announced their new drummer, simply known right now as Adrian.
Karma To Burn To Sing
West Virginia sludge stoner crew Karma To Burn are to break the habit of a lifetime and voluntarily do an album with vocals! The band’s next release will feature guests such as Burton C. Bell of Fear Factory, Pepper Keenan (COC), Clutch’s Neil Fallon and Jeff Hirshberg of Speedeeler, plus one or two other surprises – which include members of KTB singing.
Malevolent Creation Tour Dates
The latest tour dates for Malevolent Creation/Kataklysm/Catastrophic as of February 6, 2002 are as follows: More...
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