Metal News for April 20, 2001
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- Witchery drummer Mique has been replaced by Martin Axe (Nifelheim, Satanic
Slaughter) - Reverend vocalist David Wayne (of Metal Church fame) has reformed the band. A new EP titled 'A Gathering Of Demons' is available from Reverend's website at www.reverend.cx
- Chastain a new album is in the works. The guitar tracks are laid down and vocals are in the works. No official release date has been scheduled.
- Helstar will be reuniting for Germany's Bang Your Head Festival.
- Runemagick has left Century Media.
- Cinderella has been dropped by Portrait.
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Ynwgie Malmsteen
Since the departure of Jorn Lande and John Macaluso, vocalist and drummer respecitively, the rest of the US tour has been cancelled. Yngwie and Co. are regrouping and preparing for tours of Europe and Japan.
Replacements have not been decided upon, although Yngwie has been talking to vocalist Jeff Scott Soto, who has obligations with Talisman that would prevent him from participating in the entire European tour. Mark Boals and Doogie White have also been considered for the vocal slot.
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Drummer parts with Annihilator
Annihilator drummer Ray Hartmann made an amicable split with the band due to personal reasons and family obligations. His position is currently being held down by former Annihilator drummer Randy Black.
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Shadows Fall seeking new Drummer?
Rumors abound that the Shadows Fall band has parted ways with their drummer David Germain. Metal Update says that vocalist Brian Fair confirms that the drummer's performance at the New England Metal and Hardcore Festival was agreed to have been unsatisfactory by all parties, but a decision to replace him has not been made.
The band is currently focused on writing for their new album.
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Necrophagia Signs with Renegade Records
Necrophagia has signed with Renegade Records (US) Season of Mist (Europe). Their new single "Cannibal Holocaust" is due out this fall.
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Reviews @ Metal Judgement
A batch of new reviews are up at Metal Judgement:
- Savatage 'Poets and Madmen' (Committee Review)
- Haste 'When Reason Sleeps' Committee Review)
- New England Metal and Hardcore Festival (Summary Judgment)
- Em Sinfonia 'Intimate Portrait' (Summary Judgment)
- Odyssey 'Odyssey' (Summary Judgment)
- Mortifer 'If Tomorrow Comes' (Summary Judgment)
- Mushroom River Band 'Music for the World Beyond' (Summary Judgment)
- Anthrax 'Spreading the Disease' (Classic Review)
- Sic Seed - Demo Review
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