Monday Metal News: 4/11/2005


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Here's the the latest Monday Metal News for April 11, 2005:

Anthrax Reunion
The April 1st 2005's Anthrax Reunion Press Conference was no April Fools Joke. The Legendary Metal Band Anthrax announced the reinstatement of their classic "Armed and Dangerous" lineup, featuring Joey Belladonna, Frankie Bello, Charlie Benante, Scott Ian and Danny Spitz. Now together for the first time in 13 years, the band touched upon the excitement of going out on the road with each other again and playing songs that they have not played in years.

While maintaining the trend of social consciousness that ANTHRAX have displayed for years, the media was also informed about the SLAVE TO THE METAL FOUNDATION and its crusade to educate the public about the tragic Gulf War Syndrome and the Dangerous Anthrax Vaccine that causes the disease' and our innate right to make the decisions to be vaccinated or not. A panel of experts in the medical and military fields was on hand to speak to the Sirius Satellite Global listening community about the catastrophic BioShield Act and how its unethical laws affect our entire nation. Please check out slavetothemetal.org

Progpower USA VI Sells Out
ProgPower USA VI has officially sold out just three days after tickets went on sale to the general public.

"I don't think my attendees realize how truly grateful I am for their continued loyalty and support," said promoter Glenn Harveston. "This is the fourth consecutive sell-out thanks to them. I don't think anyone had a clue that tickets would move so fast this year. My heartfelt thanks to the public for allowing me to continue with what I believe is the best concert experience in North America."

This year's stellar lineup will host Angra, Conception, Orphaned Land, Circus Maximus, and Manticora on Friday, September 16. The festival's second night, Saturday, September 17, will feature Stratovarius, Therion, Pink Cream 69, Symphorce, and Stride.

ProgPower be held at Earthlink Live in Atlanta. Doors are scheduled to open at 4:30 p.m. on both days.

Testament To Headline Louder Harder Faster Festival
June 3rd - 5th of 2005 the Earth will shake, the speakers will rumble and the heads will bang. Vyagra Music and Crocodile Rock Cafe are set to bring Allentown, PA to its knees with an impressive hard music festival like no other. The Louder Harder Faster festival promises to be a memorable one, with an amazing lineup and an affordable price that won't keep metal and hardcore fans away.

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