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Metal News for January 8, 2003

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Bloodstock Gets Dragon Force & Power Quest

Jan 8, 2003 at 8:48 PM by deathbringer (Source: Bloodstock).

DragonForce and Power Quest are both now confirmed for Bloodstock this year. Power Quest will be opening up the proceedings on Friday 29th August, with DragonForce taking up some time on the afternoon of Saturday 30th.

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Summary/Misc

Daily Reviews

Jan 8, 2003 at 8:39 PM by deathbringer.

Heavy Metal Universe has a bunch more reviews this week:

  • AXENSTAR Perpetual twilight (fr/uk)
  • SOULLESS Agony's lament (fr/uk)
  • MANTICORA Hyperion (fr/uk)
  • HAMMERFALL Crimson thunder (fr/uk)
  • BREAKPOINT None to sell (fr/uk)
  • METAKIX Headlines (fr/uk)
  • KALIYUGA 14/07 (fr/uk)
  • ETHS Samantha (EP) (fr)
  • POWER QUEST Wings of forever (fr/uk)
  • VHÄLDEMAR Fight to the end (fr/uk)
  • ARENA Immortal ? (fr)
  • HELLOWEEN Keeper of the 7 keys (fr)
  • KALISIA Skies (fr)
  • KING'S X Dogman (fr)
  • MARDUK Panzer division (fr)
  • MARILLION Script for a jester's tear (fr)
  • MOTORHEAD Orgasmatron (fr)
  • MR.BUNGLE Disco volante (fr)
  • SEPULTURA Beneath the remains (fr)
  • SLAYER Reign in blood (fr)
  • VULCAIN Big bang (fr)

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Kyuss Bassist Rehearses With Metallica

Jan 8, 2003 at 8:36 PM by deathbringer (Source: Total Rock).

One time Kyuss bassist Scott Reeder is rumoured to be among the candidates for the vacant position in Metallica. The band are currently inviting selected musicians to audition, and Reeder is said to be among the handful to have been approached so far. This is completely unconfirmed, however.

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Stratovarius Threaten Downloaders

Jan 8, 2003 at 8:34 PM by deathbringer (Source: Total Rock).

Stratovarius mainman Timo Tolkki is threatening to sue anyone caught downloading the Finnish band’s new album, ‘Elements, part 1’. The record has already been put onto the internet, and Tolkki – a longtime opponent of downloading – has said he will take people to court if they’re found to have downloaded the album. Good luck...

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Headline News

Gravity Kills Split

Jan 8, 2003 at 8:32 PM by deathbringer (Source: Total Rock).

US band Gravity Kills have split up, although they’ve yet to give a reason for this decision. The band last album, their third was 2002’s ‘Superstarved’.

Here's the "official" statement on Noise Records' site: More...

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Apocalyptica Download and Tour

Jan 8, 2003 at 7:18 AM by deathbringer (Source: Apocalyptica).

You will find a brand new Apocalyptica song, "No Education", for free download at www.musicline.de. Afterwards you should visit www.apocalyptica.com. A new competition is up and running. After the release of their new album "Reflections", Apocalyptica will start touring Europe.

The first tour dates are the following: More...

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