Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen's video for the song "I Walk Alone", can be viewed below. The clip was shot in Berlin, Germany with director Jörn Heitmann, who previously worked with NIGHTWISH on the "Sleeping Sun" clip in 2005. The "I Walk Alone" single will be released mid-October Universal Music, to be followed by a ...
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Justin Donnelly of Australia's The Metal Forge recently conducted an interview with DIVINE HERESY frontman Tommy Cummings. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: On the recording process for "Bleed The Fifth": "In February 2006, I moved to Los Angeles to be a full time part of this band. The moment I ...
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Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen has revealed the lineup of the backing band that will accompany her for the "warm-up concerts" that will take place in November/December in Germany, Russia, Belgium, Finland and other European countries. It will be as follows: Bass: Doug Wimbish Guitars: Alex Scholpp Drums: Mike Terrana Keys: Maria Ilmoniemi Cello: Max ...
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SOULFLY guitarist Marc Rizzo will be interviewed on Sirius Satallite Radio's "Hard Attack" on Tuesday, September 11 at 4:00 p.m. EST. For more information, visit www.sirius.com. As previously reported, Marc will join the rest of SOULFLY in early September in Florida to begin recording the band's sixth studio album at Bobby Burns' (SOULFLY) ...
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Philippe Giordana, keyboardist/backing vocalist for French symphonic metallers FAIRYLAND, has issued the following update: "I just dove into the song writing phase for the next album, with already one song finished 100% and four more that are at an advanced stage. FAIRYLAND will now present itself as a solo project, without any permanent lineup. Some ...
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Justin Donnelly of Australia's The Metal Forge recently conducted an interview with NAPALM DEATH guitarist Mitch Harris. A few excerpts from the chat follow: On the band's latest album, "Smear Campaign": "'Smear Campaign' did surprisingly well. I think a lot of that had to do with the fact that straight off the bat, ...
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According to a posting on SOULFLY's official web site, Max Cavalera (guitar/vocals), Joe Nunez (drums), Marc Rizzo (guitar), and Bobby Burns (bass) are planning to enter the studio early next week to begin recording the band's sixth studio album. The CD will be recorded in Bobby and Tim Lau's studio in Florida — the Porch ...
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CAVALERA CONSPIRACY, the reunion of brothers Max and Igor Cavalera (both former SEPULTURA members), made its official live debut at the 11th annual D-Low Memorial concert this past Friday (August 31) at the Marquee Theatre in Tempe, Arizona. The band performed a total of five songs, including concert opener "Inflikted", fan-filmed video footage of which ...
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Rockster.tv conducted a interview with SOULFLY/ex-SEPULTURA frontman Max Cavalera before SOULFLY's gig at Germany's Area 4 festival on August 24. Video footage of the chat, which includes discussion of this year's European trek, spirituality, the D-Low Memorial Show and THE CAVALERA CONSPIRACY, can be viewed at www.rockster.tv. THE CAVALERA CONPIRACY, the reunion of ...
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Canadian death metallers KATAKLYSM recently entered the studio with producer/guitarist Jean-Francois Dagenais to begin recording their new album, "Prevail". The recording process will last five weeks, with vocalist Maurizio Iacono scheduled to record his vocals in September. Commented Dagenais: "I'm happy to say that we are just about done tracking drums for 'Prevail'. I'm so ...
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SOULFLY mainman Max Cavalera recently spoke to Holland's Toazted about his new project with his brother Igor (tentatively dubbed THE CAVALERA CONSPIRACY) and the much-rumored reunion of the classic SEPULTURA lineup. Asked for his thoughts on the possibility of him playing with his former SEPULTURA bandmates again, Max said, "My approach [to the ...
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After playing the of the Gathering of the Bestial Legion III festival in Hollywood, California earlier in the month, ACHERON parted ways with hired rhythm guitarist Jason Phillips. A replacement guitarist is currently being sought. For more information, visit the band's MySpace page. ACHERON is currently preparing to enter the studio to demo ...
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Jim Catalano of The Ithaca Journal recently conducted an interview with legendary heavy metal vocalist Ronnie James Dio (DIO, BLACK SABBATH, HEAVEN AND HELL, RAINBOW). A few excerpts from the chat follow: On growing up in Central New York, relying on a blue-collar ethos to build his music career: "There wasn't a whole ...
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SOULFLY guitarist Marc Rizzo appears in the newest music video for hip hop stars MONTANA & DJ UNK. Rizzo is seen in the first eight seconds doing a blistering shred solo. The video was shot in July in Los Angeles, CA by prominent music video director Dale "Rage" Resteghini, known for videos by HATEBREED, MUDVAYNE, ...
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Reunited Arizona thrashers SACRED REICH have cancelled their appearance at the 11th annual D-Low Memorial concert, set to take place August 31 at the Marquee Theatre in Tempe, Arizona. "Wiley [Arnett, guitar] wrecked his dirt bike while out riding and broke a few ribs," explained bassist/vocalist Phil Rind. "He's doing well but is unable to ...
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SOLAR FRAGMENT has been confirmed for the Deutsche Assault Festival, set to take place November 24 at AN Club in Athens. Also scheduled to appear are PARADOX, MAD MAX, ZED YAGO and WIZARD. Several Greek acts are also expected to be added to the event. Tickets are 25 euros. ...
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MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has issued the following update via the Gigantour.com web site: "Today is Monday and there is one week left before we leave for Alaska. We will come home after that for 16 days and then it is off to the Pac Rim, and eventually to Australia, to start this awesome line-up ...
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U.K.-based music journalist Dave Ling has issued the following report on the tribute to late GIRLSCHOOL guitarist Kelly Johnson which was held on August 20 at the Rock N Roll Kabaret at the Soho Revue Bar in London, England: "[Monday] night I visited London's Soho Revue Bar for a tribute event to honour ex-GIRLSCHOOL guitarist ...
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SOULFLY/ex-SEPULTURA frontman Max Cavalera spoke to Björn Gieseler of the German radio station Radio T on Sunday, August 19 about his current project with his younger brother (and former SEPULTURA bandmate) Igor (tentatively dubbed THE CAVALERA CONSPIRACY) and the possibility of a reunion of the classic SEPULTURA lineup in the not-too-distant future. When asked if ...
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Woodstock, NY-based band THREE (3) will support the SCORPIONS on the following dates: Sep. 09 - Edmonton, AB - Shaw Conference Center Sep. 10 - Calgary, AB - Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium Sep. 12 - Vancouver, BC - Orpheum Theater Sep. 14 - Kelseyville, CA - Konocti Harbor Sep. 15 - Universal City, CA - ...
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Ruben Mosqueda of Pivotal Rage recently conducted an interview with ICED EARTH/ex-JUDAS PRIEST frontman Tim "Ripper" Owens. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Pivotal Rage: How do you feel about your ICED EARTH records as opposed to your recordings with JUDAS PRIEST or BEYOND FEAR? Owens: Well, I'm extremely happy with the ...
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The new project featuring SEPULTURA founding members Max (guitar, vocals) and Igor Cavalera (drums) alongside vocalist Joe Duplantier (bass) of the French progressive death metallers GOJIRA and SOULFLY guitarist Marc Rizzo has tentatively changed its name to THE CAVALERA CONSPIRACY from the previously announced INFLIKTED (the latter moniker was dropped due to legal reasons). A ...
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SOULFLY performed at the Pukkelpop festival in Belgium on August 16. The group's setlist was as follows: 01. Babylon 02. Prophecy 03. Seek'n'Strike 04. Roots Bloody Roots 05. Jumpdafuckup / Bring It 06. Fire 07. Mars 08. Refuse/Resist 09. Porrada 10. Drum Jam 11. Bleed / Tree of Pain (with Max Cavalera's stepson Richie) 12. ...
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Hungary's metal broadcast "Kettõnégy" has uploaded a video interview with SOULFLY/ex-SEPULTURA frontman Max Cavalera conducted on August 10, 2007 prior to SOULFLY's appearance at the Sziget Festival in Budapest, Hungary. Watch the interview footage below. As previously reported, INFLIKTED — the new project featuring SEPULTURA founding members Max (guitar, vocals) and Igor Cavalera (drums) alongside ...
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Woodstock, NY-based band THREE (3) shot a video this past week for their song "All That Remains", which is the first single off their new album, "The End Is Begun", released on July 24. The video was directed and shot by acclaimed director David Brodsky (GWAR, STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, HELMET) and his crew at MyGoodEye. ...
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Fan-filmed video footage of SOULFLY's performance at this year's Brutal Assault festival, which took place August 9-11 at the Old Army Fortress Josefov in Jaromer, Czech Republic (Jaromer is situated 130 km east of Prague, 20km north from Hradec Kralove), has been posted at YouTube. Watch the clips below. As previously reported, SOULFLY has been ...
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San Diego, California-based heavy metal band CAGE has parted ways with drummer Mikey Neil. Now the search is on for a new drummer to fill the big shows that Neil leaves behind. CAGE is currently seeking the ultimate heavy metal monster drummer that has the musical chops; looks; attitude, the ultimate double-bass drum kit and ...
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SEPULTURA frontman Derrick Green has dismissed persistent talk of a reunion of the band's classic lineup as "just rumors," insisting that the the only people who are constantly pushing for the reformation are music industry professionals who "wanna make a lot of money very fast." Speaking to a German radio station on August 1, 2007, ...
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Vassil Varbanov of Bulgaria's Tangra Mega Rock recently conducted an interview with SEPULTURA guitarist Andreas Kisser. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Tangra Mega Rock: How has the tour been so far? Andreas: Great! This is the third time we're in Europe for the "Dante XXI" album and the reactions have ...
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Andreas Feuerstein of MusigReview.com spoke to SOULFLY/ex-SEPULTURA frontman Max Cavalera on Sunday (August 12) prior to SOULFLY's show at Event Center in Hohenems, Austria. Watch the 10-minute interview below. As previously reported, INFLIKTED — the new project featuring SEPULTURA founding members Max (guitar, vocals) and Igor Cavalera (drums) alongside vocalist Joe Duplantier (bass) ...
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