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Metal News for June 6, 2003

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8 news articles posted on this day.

Ex-Machine Head Guitarist In Supernaut

Jun 6, 2003 at 11:39 PM by deathbringer (Source: Total Rock).

Ahrue Luster, the former Machine Head guitarist, is to call his new band Supernaut. The four-piece are currently working on songs.

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Static-X Shadow Zone

Jun 6, 2003 at 11:38 PM by deathbringer (Source: Total Rock).

Static-X are to call their new album ‘Shadow Zone’. It’s been produced by Josh Abraham and will be out later in the year. The record features guest drummer Josh Freese.

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Spineshank Postpone Tour

Jun 6, 2003 at 11:37 PM by deathbringer (Source: Total Rock).

Spineshank have been forced to postpone their imminent UK tour with Chimaira. This is due to one of the band suffering a family bereavement. The band hope to reschedule the dates as soon as possible.

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The Used Frontman Diagnosed

Jun 6, 2003 at 11:34 PM by deathbringer (Source: Total Rock).

The Used’s Bert McCracken has now been diagnosed as suffering from acute pancreatitis. He’s recently been hospitalised after collapsing onstage. The frontman is currently receiving treatment for this condition.

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Chum Slick Distribtion

Jun 6, 2003 at 11:33 PM by deathbringer (Source: Hook 'n Mouth Records).

Chum Slick Distribution is now up and running. Hook n Mouth Records is partnering with some of the best underground labels to bring you an underground distro where you can buy all of the great stuff that you could
never find in a store. They are partnering with Deathgasm Records, Necromance Records, Crook'd Records, Unmatched Brutality Records, and soon will have the best releases from Century Media and Relapse as well.

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Denata's Art Of The Insane Is Mastered

Jun 6, 2003 at 11:28 PM by deathbringer (Source: Denata).

Denata's new album “Art of the insane” is now mastered and on its way to the pressing plant. No release date has been confirmed yet but prepare for a summer release in Europe and an autumn release for the rest of the World.

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St. Anger Single To Include 5 Ramones Covers

Jun 6, 2003 at 7:02 PM by deathbringer (Source: Encyclopedia Metallica).

Info on the CD single for St. Anger is said to be due for release on June 23rd. The single will contain the title track and 5 Ramones covers, 3 of which were confirmed to be recorded last year. "53rd and 3rd" was also recorded last year and released on the Ramones tribute album "We're A Happy Family". The tracklist includes:

  • St. Anger
  • Cretin Hop
  • Now I Wanna Sniff Some Glue
  • Commando
  • Today Your Love Tomorrow The World
  • We're A Happy Family

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Jump Through Hoops For Metallica Songs

Jun 6, 2003 at 6:54 PM by deathbringer (Source: Encyclopedia Metallica).

According to Encyclopedia Metallica.com, the band has released the whole St.Anger album for online streaming on the internet, but to make it difficult for us, they added it to eleven sites, making it a treasure hunt. You should start here. I don't condone piracy, but you know it's probably easier than this shit.

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