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Metal News for February 5, 2002

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Breaking News

Exodus' Paul Baloff Dies of Stroke

Feb 5, 2002 at 11:13 PM by deathbringer (Source: Electric Basement).

The metal world was shocked over the weekend as Exodus frontman Paul Baloff, 41, suffered a massive stroke and passed away shortly after. Exodus was major part of the 80s thrash metal explosion, encouraging the infamous "mosh pit mentality" with their anthem "The Toxic Waltz" and a string of classic albums.

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Serebus Sign To Crash

Feb 5, 2002 at 11:11 PM by deathbringer (Source: Digital Metal).

Denver, Colorado's Serberus, self-described as "aggressive melodic death metal," have signed a worldwide deal with Crash Music.

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Headline News

Not Full Devil Jacket

Feb 5, 2002 at 11:06 PM by deathbringer (Source: Total Rock).

Full Devil Jacket frontman Josh Brown has left the band, due to his ‘religious beliefs’. Brown is a devout Christian who apparently was only prepared to carry on with the band if they accepted his religious attitude. However, the band will continue albeit under a new name, and they’re already working with an as yet unnamed new singer.

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Napalm Death Bassist Ill

Feb 5, 2002 at 11:03 PM by deathbringer (Source: Total Rock).

Napalm Death bassist Shane Embury has been taken to hospital in Germany, suffering from a severe flu virus. The band, however, plan to carry on for the moment without him, as a four-piece.

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