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This Just In: Bassist/Vocalist Marko Hietala Exits Nightwish

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Dear people. I am leaving Nightwish and my public life.
For a quite a few years now I haven’t been able to feel validated by this life. We have streaming company big guns demanding 9/5 work from artists of inspiration while unfairly sharing the profits. Even among the artists. We’re the banana republic of the music industry. Biggest tour promoters squeeze percentages even from our own merchandise…

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Singer Tommy Vext Out Of Bad Wolves

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Earlier today we saw some updates circulating on the web about the band Bad Wolves and it would appear that singer Tommy Vext is no longer among the lineup. The bands official statement was culled from their Facebook Page. The photo is one of mine from the gig in NYC back in 2019.
Tommy Vext w Bad Wolves in NYC (Ken Pierce, 2019)
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K.K. Downing Sends Seasonal Wishes and An Update

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Dearest Metal Fans,
Season’s greetings to you all! I wish you sincere heart felt sentiments from myself and KK’s Priest members.
We were so disappointed when our summer gigs were cancelled, but we certainly intend to make up for it in the new year with an abundance of concerts and the release of our new album. Although we are still in the middle of the battle, predictions seem to be that we will…

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Century Media Records Signs Holland’s Cryptosis

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The Press Release:
Century Media Records are happy to announce the signing of Dutch futuristic multi-metal eruption CRYPTOSIS. To celebrate, the band have just released their new single and music video for “Decypher”. Watch the music video HERE. (BTW I will be doing a full video and single review soon).

“In light of recent events we are beyond happy that we are teaming up with Century Media…

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Nuclear Blast Records Signs Cadaver

Nuclear Blast Records has signed the band Cadaver. Learn more about this relationship over on PiercingMetal.com by clicking HERE.

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