this is from an e-mail I get from
http://www.metalupdate.com
IRON MAIDEN
vocalist Bruce Dickinson is suffering from flu and severe laryngitis
and
as such the band has cancelled shows in Rotterdam, The Netherlands and
Wroclaw, Poland in order for Bruce to recover before resuming the tour
on
Monday in Helsinki, Finland
CRYPTOPSY
the group has parted ways with vocalist Martin Lacroix
CHASTAIN
the band now features new drummer Larry Howe and bassist Dave Starr
both
formerly of Vicious Rumours – new CD ‘In An Outrage’ will be released
in
early 2004
AMORPHIS
drummer Jan Rechberger won’t be able to play on upcoming tour dates due
to
an accident in his family –Atte Sarkima (Verenpisara) will sit in
VEHEMENCE
keyboardist Jason Keesecker is no longer with the band - there are no
plans for to replace him, although a session pianist will be used for
the
upcoming album
ION VEIN
the band has parted ways with drummer Scott Lang due to musical
differences - Joe Babiak (Parallel Mind) will be filling in on drums
while
a replacement is sought
LIVIDITY
bassist Aaron Harper is no longer a member of the band as his is
“missing
in action”
SLIPKNOT
the masked marauders are currently working on the follow up to 2001's
‘Iowa’ with famed producer Rick Rubin
NEW SIGNINGS
Robotic Empire: Crowpath
Willowtip Records: Capharnaum
DVS Records: Voyager
Firebox Records: The Eternal
Retribute Records: Chton, Manmustdie
