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Metal News for May 28, 2002

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6 news articles posted on this day.

Zombie Gets a Black Label

May 28, 2002 at 11:38 PM by deathbringer (Source: Total Rock).

Rob Zombie continues to develop his skills behind the camera by directing the new video for Zakk Wylde's Black Label Society, ‘Demise Of Sanity’.

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Down With The Maggots

May 28, 2002 at 11:37 PM by deathbringer (Source: Total Rock).

Downthesun have signed a deal with Roadrunner Records. The band were originally signed to Slipknot’s Maggot Records, but the demise of that label left the band looking for another deal. The ‘Downthesun’ album, produced by GGGarth Richardson last year, will be released later in 2002.

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Freternia's Nightmare Story

May 28, 2002 at 11:36 PM by deathbringer (Source: Arise).

The second album of the Swedish band Freternia will be entitled "A Nightmare Story" and will be released in October. Martin Tilander is the new drummer of the band.

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Celesty Arise

May 28, 2002 at 11:34 PM by deathbringer (Source: Arise).

The Finnish power metal band Celesty has signed with Arise Records. This band won the Helloween contest and will have a song featured on "The Keepers Of Jericho Part II". Their debut album will be recorded in August at Fantom studios & the cover artwork will be painted by Christian Andersson (Amon Amarth, Morifade, Supreme Majesty).

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The Edge Magazine Opens Store

May 28, 2002 at 11:31 PM by deathbringer (Source: The Edge Magazine).

The EDGE Magazine is now setting up a Rock Store to sell CD's - and other merchandise for Texas Artists. If you're interested in putting your merchandise on consignment, you can give them an email or phone call (210)564-0088.

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Summary/Misc

Daily Reviews

May 28, 2002 at 11:29 PM by deathbringer.

Blistering.com has had a few new reviews here and there over the past week or so:

  • NYC Smoke - For The Posers
  • The Crown - Crowned In Terror
  • Arch Enemy - Wages of Sin
  • Coal Chamber - Dark Days
  • Demigod - Shadow Mechanics
  • Pig Destroyer - Prowler In the Yard
  • Pessimist - Slaughtering the Faithful
  • Various Artists - The Pledge Of Allegiance Tour

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