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Entries for April, 2011

Jeff Loomis Leaves Nevermore

Apr.21, 2011 in Metal News 3 Comments

And Van Williams too! What? Half the band splits?! It’s no longer Nevermore then. I look forward to more Warrel Dane solo albums. I look forward to what Jeff comes up with, he’s a beast on the axe! I think this band has been done for years. Sorry, [...]

Judas Priest Deliver More Bad News

Apr.20, 2011 in Metal News 1 Comment

This SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
From judaspriest.com:
It is with regret that Judas Priest announce that K.K. DOWNING has formally retired from the band and will therefore not be joining them on their forthcoming EPITAPH Tour.
The band respect his decision and naturally all wish him well.
http://judaspriest.com/News/Doc/KK-Downing-Retirement-Announcement.pdf

UPDATE
KK’s Press Release:
K.K. Downing press release
Dear friends,
It is with much regret that I will not [...]

New Falconer Song for 2011

Apr.18, 2011 in Metal News 1 Comment

Folk metallers Falconer are coming out with a new album this year. This album will be sung entirely in Swedish. Here is a new song from the new album. The song is called ‘Svarta Änkan’ translated to English as ‘Black Widow’. The album will be called Armod which means poverty. [...]

Nevermore Cancels Upcoming North American 2011 Tour Dates

Apr.11, 2011 in Metal News 1 Comment

Nevermore has pulled out of the Symphony X North American 2011 tour. Soilwork had pulled out previously.
From their myspace blog:
It is with great regret that we notify NEVERMORE fans that the band has
cancelled all upcoming tour plans. The planned North American tour will
continue with Symphony X, Powerglove and Blackguard. An official
statement from the band [...]

Former Manowar Drummer Scott Columbus has Died

Apr.05, 2011 in Metal News Leave a Comment

Fallen Brother,
Mighty Earth Now Doth Drink Your Blood
And I Remember Days Long Past
Your Sacrifice So Great Rest Now Take Thy Sleep
For You Shall Not Awake
In Our Eyes You’re Immortal
In Our Hearts You’ll Live Forever
RIP Scott. Thanks for all the years of thunder. 

From manowar.com:
Scott Columbus, Rest In Peace
Tuesday – April 05, 2011
It is with [...]

  
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