Metal News for September 20, 2001
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9 news articles posted on this day.
"Tattoo The Planet" Loses Another One
Vision Of Disorder have now dropped off the impending Tattoo The Planet Tour, which was originally set to feature Pantera, Slayer, Static-X, Biohazard and more. The bands decision to leave the bill comes down as a result of the recent tragic events in America, which also caused a number of the other bands on the bill to drop off, including Pantera, Static-X and Biohazard. The future of the tour is unknown at present.
New Diabolical Album
Sweden's Diabolical have already recorded the follow-up to Synergy at Studio Underground in Vasteras, Sweden.
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The Haunted Minus One
As of September 17th 2001, guitarist Anders Bjšrler left THE HAUNTED. His exit was due to the following personal reasons detailed in the following statement released this week: More...
Gorillas Get Nothing
Gorillaz reportedly shelled out nearly $30,000 to create an animated acceptance speech after they were led to believe that they were going to win a Moonman at Sept. 6's MTV Video Music Awards. The band was up for three trophies but went home empty-handed. Meanwhile, catch Gorillaz on the online animated series Absolute Zero Thursday at 6 p.m. EDT here.
Family Values Resvisited
A revised itinerary for the Family Values Tour has been released. The trek will feature the Stone Temple Pilots, Staind, Linkin Park and Static-X. Spike 1000 will also be on the bill for the first five dates, after which, Deadsy will replace them, opening all dates from October 18th through to till November 24th.
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Stern Vs. SOAD
System Of A Down frontman Serj Tankian's recent controversial comments on the terrorist attacks in America have found their way to shock rock DJ Howard Stern, who has since went onto verbally degrade the band on air. As a result, Serj himself is expected to call into the show, tomorrow morning at around 4:30 PST / 7:30 EST to discuss the matter with Stern on air.
Zonata Get Conviction Guitarist
Swedish heavy metal group Zonata have enlisted former Conviction guitarist Niclas Karlsson. The band are in the midst of writing new material for a third, as-yet-untitled album. Zonata's second album, Reality, is out now on Century Media Records.
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