Metal News for December 15, 2002
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Emperor's Final Release
Defunct yet influential black metallers Emperor are to release what they term their final album through Candlelight on March 10, called ‘Scattered Ashes – A Decade Of Emperial Wrath’ and is a double CD compilation that will include both rare and previously unreleased material. The full track listing is: More...
Firebird No. 3
Firebird, the band featuring former Napalm Death/Carcass guitarist Bill Steer, have now confirmed the title for their third album. It’s to be called ‘Firebird No. 3’ and released in late February in Japan. Expect UK/European releases soon after.
Kiss Go Symphonic - Ace Undecided
Kiss have confirmed their symphonic show in Melbourne on February 28 will go ahead whether or not guitarist Ace Frehley is part of the performance. Apparently, Frehley has yet to make up his mind, but the rest of the band insist his decision won’t affect their plans. The show, dubbed ‘Kiss Symphony’, is to be filmed and recorded for future release. Kiss will play a short set by themselves, followed by some numbers with a string section, and then around ten numbers with the full Melbourne Symhony Orchestra.
Passenger
In Flames vocalist Anders Friden has teamed up with members of Transport League, Headplate and Gardenian in a side project called Passenger. The band are said to sound like a cross between Depeche Mode and Rob Zombie - I'm not sure if that is a good thing... Expect an album in 2003.
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