Metal News for August 7, 2003
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6 news articles posted on this day.
Headline News
Grade 8 DOES NOT Pull Out Of Ozzfest
Grade 8 have now managed to stay onboard for the rest of this years Ozzfest trek, thanks to the help of their sponsor Sobe. The latest statement reads:
"After much talk of having to drop off of Ozzfest, Grade 8 have managed to stay on the tour with the help of Sobe. Raise your glasses during Grade 8's set in Philly!"
The band were originally set to drop off the tour, as a statement was released from the Ozzfest camp reading like this:
"Grade 8 will be dropping off of Ozzfest. The band has had some conflict and they have requested to be let off the remaining shows. Today's show in Scranton will be their last show on the tour. A replacement may be named shortly."
Headline News
Burning Bridges Burnt Out
Just weeks after signing with Thorp Records, Albany's Burning Bridges have apparently disbanded. According to one member of the group, the band decided to break up after "a long string of bad luck." Several of the members will now be attending college. Prior to breaking up, the group had completed work on their Thorp debut, which will see a release later this year.
Sad Whisperings Record New Promo CD
Sad Whisperings have recorded a brand new three track promo CD, which includes two new songs: "Such a sky" and "Trail of tears" and the oldie: "The land of silence". And a professional multi media track! For only €6 /$6. So check it all out! Download the mp3’s to hear and shiver!
The band will be busy looking for a new record deal and to get and do gigs.
Got Hammerfall Photos?
HAMMERFALL are currently searching for tour photos. If you were lucky enough to take some good shots of any performance, please send some .jpg samples along with your address to hammerfall@nuclearblast.de (please note that this address is used only for this event and not the official contact address of Hammerfall). Of course, there are prizes to win (your photos will possibly be used for the next Hammerfall DVD!).
Monster Magnet Hit The Studio
Monster Magnet have just started work on new album ‘Radiation Day’ with producer Joe Barresi. This will be released early next year by SPV. And the band are to have a double CD compilation issued by former label A&M before the end of 2003.
Dates For Mindless Self Indulgence
MINDLESS SELF INDULGENCE will be playing for 3 days in a row in New York this December! The band is putting together what is dubbed as a '3 Day Package'..opening acts TBA, but here are the dates:
December 12th - Irving Plaza - New York, NY
December 13th - Irving Plaza - New York, NY
December 14th - Irving Plaza - New York, NY
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