Metal News for July 30, 2003
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Summary/Misc
Daily Reviews
Metal Reviews has a dozen new reviews this week:
- Ariya - Legends of Russian Rock
- Battlelore - Sword Song
- Blood Red Throne - Affiliated With The Suffering
- Circle II Circle - Watching In Silence
- Emerald Rain - Short Sighted
- Epica - The Phantom Agony
- John Arch - A Twist Of Fate
- Kreator - Live Kreation
- Loud & Clear - Disc - Connected
- Pink Cream 69 - Food For Thought
- Strong Intention - Extermination Vision
- XYZ - Letter To God
Headline News
Iron Maiden Drummer Arrested
Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain was arrested on an assault charge after allegedly hitting a car park attendant with his car just prior to the band’s appearance in the area. Apparently, the drummer got angry with the unnamed attendant refused to allow him to park in the VIP area, because he didn’t have the right credentials; McBrain is said to have deliberately driven his car at the 30-year-old worker. He now faces a court appearance on September 16.
Superjoint Ritual Release Video Online
Superjoint Ritual have released a new video on their website for the song "Waiting For The Turning Point". You can download or view it here.
Their upcoming tour dates look as follows: More...
Premonitions Of A Split 7"
PREMONITIONS OF WAR and THE RED CHORD will be teaming for a split 7" disc. The vinyl will be released by Relapse Records and will be limited to a pressing of 2000 copies.
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