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Metal News for February 27, 2002

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Iron Maiden Celebrates 20th Anniversary of Beast

Feb 27, 2002 at 5:39 PM by deathbringer (Source: Blistering.com).

Iron Maiden's entire album discography is now available on Sanctuary/Metal-Is, celebrating the 20th anniversary of Iron Maiden's breakthrough album, The Number Of the Beast. Iron Maiden are to release a new live album arrives in stores March 26th.

Set for release are a fresh new series of 15 limited-edition "vinyl replica" packages, in single sleeve and gatefold configurations, that pay homage to the original LP artwork of the '80s. (When the vinyl replica sleeves are sold-out, the albums will remain available in conventional jewel-box editions.) Thirteen of the 15 contain bonus tracks and multimedia content.

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Venon Frontman Injured Climbing

Feb 27, 2002 at 5:35 PM by deathbringer (Source: Total Rock).

Venom leader Cronos has been badly hurt in a climbing accident. He will be out of action for several months with injuries to his neck, muscles and tendons.

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Duro and Peter Steele Duet

Feb 27, 2002 at 5:34 PM by deathbringer (Source: Total Rock).

Doro has recorded a duet for her new album with Type O Negative’s Peter Steele. The song is entitled ‘Descent’.

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Lostprophets Win NME Award

Feb 27, 2002 at 5:32 PM by deathbringer (Source: Total Rock).

The Lostprophets added walked off with the ‘Best Metal Act’ accolade at the NME Awards, held on Monday in London.

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Daily Reviews

Feb 27, 2002 at 5:29 PM by deathbringer.

Blistering.com has a few new reviews:

  • Shape Of Despair - Angels Of Distress EP
  • Zimmer's Hole - Legion Of Flames
  • System Of A Down - Las Vegas Performance review

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My Dying Bride in London

Feb 27, 2002 at 5:27 PM by deathbringer (Source: Peaceville).

My Dying Bride are to play their first London show for over 2 years, the gig will take place on Saturday 27th April at The Mean Fiddler. Special guests Rotting Christ will join MDB.

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