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Metal News for February 18, 2002

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3 news articles posted on this day.

Machine Head To Leave Roadrunner

Feb 18, 2002 at 6:39 PM by deathbringer (Source: Total Rock).

Although they’re presently under contract to Roadrunner, Machine Head have apparently been talking about trying to leave the company.

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New Slayer Drummer Rumored

Feb 18, 2002 at 6:18 PM by deathbringer (Source: Total Rock).

Although there’s been no official announcement, reports suggest that Absu drummer Russ Givens (aka. Proscriptor) is the hot favourite to become Slayer’s permanent drummer, replacing the recently departed Paul Bostaph. Original drummer, Dave Lombardo, is still helping out on the sticks.

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Summary/Misc

Daily Reviews

Feb 18, 2002 at 1:02 PM by deathbringer.

Tartarean Desire has some new reviews up (and a sexy new URL):

  • King Diamond - Abigail II: The Revenge (heavy metal, 2002)
  • Montany - New Born Day (power metal, 2002)
  • April Ethereal - Advent (death metal, 2001)
  • Pro-Pain - Shreds Of Dignity (thrash metal, 2002)
  • Himinbjorg - Haunted Shores (black metal, 2001)
  • Lana Lane - Project Shangri-La (symphonic rock/metal, 2002)
  • Ragnarøk - In Nomine Satanas (black metal, 2002)
  • Hypocrisy - Catch 22 (death metal, 2002)
  • The Storyteller - Crossroad (melodic metal, 2002)
  • At Vance - Only Human (power metal, 2002)

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