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10 news articles posted on this day.

A Jealousy Issue's Van Bursts Into Flames

Jun 24, 2002 at 7:10 PM by Dark Icon (Source: Lambgoat).

While returning home from a show in Orlando early Thursday morning, A Jealousy Issue's van burst into flames and exploded. The van, which was purchased less than a week ago, was destroyed along with most of the cargo. The band only managed to save two guitars, one cabinet, and some of the drums. The band still hopes to do their upcoming tour, which was to begin in July, but they still have some details to figure out.

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Incantation Release Dates

Jun 24, 2002 at 7:07 PM by Dark Icon (Source: Tombstone).

The new Incantation album Blasphemy will be released in Europe on June 17th on Candlelight Records, in North America on June 18th on Necropolis Records, and on July 10th in Brazil on Moria Records

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Amon Amarth Versus the World

Jun 24, 2002 at 7:05 PM by Dark Icon (Source: Metalblade).

Amon Amarth is ready to record their new album. The title of their fourth long-player will be "Versus the World." The five Swedes are going to record during August in the Berno studios in Sweden. A few song titles include "Bloodshed", "Vs. The World", "...And Soon The World Will Cease To Be", "Death In Fire", "Across The Rainbow Bridge" and "For The Stabwounds In Our Backs".

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Rockwave Festival Cancelled

Jun 24, 2002 at 7:00 PM by Dark Icon (Source: Blabbermouth).

Greece's much-anticipated Rockwave Festival, previously scheduled to be held on July 1-3 at the Athens Horse Training Park (KEIPP) in Athens, has been officially cancelled.

The event, which was set to include appearances by Slayer, Dream Theater, Halford, In Flames, Jag Panzer, Motörhead, Nevermore, Opeth, Paradise Lost, and Running WIld, was called off due to "undercover coordinated actions from various parties," according to an official statement released by the festival organizers, Big Star Promotion. More...

Confirmed LockUp Dates

Jun 24, 2002 at 6:55 PM by Dark Icon (Source: Blabbermouth).

Lockup, featuring Napalm Deathbassist Shane Embury, Napalm Death guitarist Jesse Pintado, former At the Gates/The Crown frontman Tomas Lindberg, and Dimmu Borgir drummer Nick Barker, have lined up the following gigs during the summer: More...

Vidvandre Joins Grand Alchemist

Jun 24, 2002 at 6:53 PM by Dark Icon (Source: Blabbermouth).

Former Old Man's Child touring keyboardist Vidvandre has joined Norwegian symphonic progressive black metallers Grand Alchemist. The group's debut album, entitled Intervening Coma-Celebration, was recorded at Elg studios and is scheduled for release on July 8th through Sound Riot Records. For more information, visit the group's official web site at this location.

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Lullacry Find New Vocalist

Jun 24, 2002 at 6:50 PM by Dark Icon (Source: Digitalmetal).

Finnish metallers Lullacry have officially replaced former vocalist Tanya with new frontwoman Tanja, after the previous vocalist was ousted for not being "courageous" enough.

"New vocalist, Tanja proved herself to be more than a fitting replacement for her predecessor, showcasing the requirements and ablities needed to take the band to the next level in their career. Tanja has the right rock attitude, and besides, she's got a hell of a voice", comments the band's songwriter and guitarist Sami Vauhkonen.

"The process was hard and sometimes very strenuous," Vauhkonen added, "But hey, it doesn't matter. We checked out many girls but finally the choice was easy. Tanja proved herself to be definitely the best replacement."

Presently, Lullacry are writing material for their third full-length and follow-up to last year's Be My God album

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Sound Riot Records Signs MindGrinder

Jun 24, 2002 at 9:36 AM by deathbringer.

Norway's MindGrinder has signed with Sound Riot Records. Their debut album is planned to be recorded in the legendary Akkerhaugen Lydstudios (used by Emperor, Zyklon, Mactatus) and mastered at Strype studios (Dummu Borgir, Mayhem, Emperor, Immortal) and is expected to be released in early 2003. The album will also feature some special guests of famous musicians from Norway and a video on the CD.

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