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Metal News for July 18, 2001

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Signings

Jul 18, 2001 at 10:51 PM by deathbringer.

  • Norwegian black metal veterans Darkthrone have signed what is described as a lifetime deal with Moonfog Records (thanks TotalRock News)

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Former Ratt Fights AIDS

Jul 18, 2001 at 10:44 PM by deathbringer (Source: TotalRock News).

One time Ratt guitarist Robbin Crosby is hospitalised with AIDS. And as he continues fighting the terminal illness, fans have been sending him messages of support by e-mail. If you want to add your name to the list, then you may
contact him at: cdecoy@aol.com

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Daily Interviews

Jul 18, 2001 at 10:41 PM by deathbringer.

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Daily Reviews

Jul 18, 2001 at 10:35 PM by deathbringer.

Tartarean Desire has several new reviews this week:

  • Marilyn Manson - Holy Wood (metal, 2000)
  • Zyklon - World Ov Worms (death metal, 2001)
  • Soulfly - Primitive (nu-metal, 2000)
  • Within Temptation - Mother Earth (epic metal, 2001)
  • Ancient - The Halls Of Eternity (black metal, 1999)
  • Doro - Calling The Wild (hard rock, 2000)
  • Vintersorg - Cosmic Genesis (black/progressive metal, 2000)

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