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Metal News for August 30, 2003

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Daily Reviews

Aug 30, 2003 at 9:36 PM by deathbringer.

Metal Judgement has a bunch of new reviews this week:

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Throcult Vocalist Departs

Aug 30, 2003 at 9:32 PM by deathbringer (Source: Metal Update).

THROCULT vocalist Chris Vigil has parted ways with the band in order to pursue schooling and work - he will be performing at all remaining shows until a suitable replacement is found.

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Aghora Drummer Rejoins Band

Aug 30, 2003 at 9:30 PM by deathbringer (Source: Metal Update).

AGHORA drummer Sean Reinert (Cynic, Death, Gordian Knot) has rejoined the band and will record the anxiously awaited ‘Formless’ album in Los Angeles this Fall.

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Ozzfest European Dates Cancelled/Rescheduled

Aug 30, 2003 at 8:59 PM by deathbringer (Source: Electric Basement).

The OZZFEST European tour has been cancelled so OZZY OSBOURNE can undergo foot surgery. The new dates will be announced next week, though the UK dates have been released.

Oct. 24 - Glasgow, UK @ SECC
Oct. 26 - Newcastle, UK @ Arena
Oct. 29 - London, UK @ Wembley Arena
Oct. 31 - Birmingham, UK @ NEC
Nov. 01 - Birmingham, UK @ NEC

In other OZZY news, VOIVOD has replaced GODSMACK on the European tour in September. Also on the bill are love metallers H.I.M.

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