On October 31, Metal Blade Records will re-issue one of THE classic albums of its catalogue — FLOTSAM AND JETSAM's mighty "Doomsday for the Deceiver". The album will be re-released as a three-disc-set — two CDs and one DVD. It includes the original version, a remixed version (by the album's original producer, Bill Metoyer), demo ...
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SOULFLY mainman Max Cavalera was recently interviewed by Andrew Haug of Triple J's "Full Metal Racket" (based in Australia). Listen to the interview in streaming audio at the Triple J web site: Windows Media, Real Media (NOTE: The Max Cavalera interview begins at around the one-hour, 38-minute mark). Check out the ...
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Ex-SNOT/SOULFLY guitarist Mikey Doling has announced the formation of his new label GridIron Records. The label is a joint venture between Doling, Kyle Turley (offensive tackle for Kansas City Chiefs), Max Harris and former SNOT manager Nic Adler. "I was on tour with PANTERA and had just got off stage in New Orleans. I'm on ...
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Matthew Hoffman of Hardrock Haven recently conducted an interview with SEPULTURA guitarist Andreas Kisser. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Hardrock Haven: Andreas I read that you were a roadie for SEPULTURA before joining the band. Is that true? Andreas: Well, there was a killer underground metal scene in Brazil back ...
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When Max Cavalera and his brother Igor were reunited in August 2006 for the first time in 10 years, the former SEPULTURA bandmates decided to enter a rehearsal room in Phoenix, Arizona to jam out a few of the group's biggest songs with a view towards the inevitable reunion of the band's classic lineup. The ...
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ARCH ENEMY frontwoman Angela Gossow has posted the following message on her MySpace page: "I collected some mails regarding techniques, problems, nodules, etc. Maybe you got the same questions and find some answers here. Q: I am a fellow female death/black metal singer, who was recently diagnosed with vocal nodules. It's hard for me not ...
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A photo of brothers and former SEPULTURA bandmates Max (guitar, vocals) and Igor Cavalera (drums) — reunited for the first time in 10 years at the 10th annual D-Low Memorial Festival on August 17, 2006 at the Marquee Theatre in Tempe, AZ — has been posted online at SoulflyWeb.com. As previously reported, Igor ...
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SEPULTURA, SWORN ENEMY, DIECAST and SUICIDE SILENCE will team up for a U.S. tour in November/December. The dates are as follows: Nov. 16 - Phoenix, AZ - Marquee Theatre Nov. 17 - Long Beach, CA - The Vault Nov. 18 - Orangevale, CA - The Boardwalk Nov. 21 - Seattle, WA - Studio Seven Nov. ...
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40 BELOW SUMMER has posted a new song, entitled "Relapse", at www.myspace.com/crashmusicinc. "Relapse" is the single from the band's new CD/DVD release, "The Last Dance", which is set to hit stores October 31 via Crash Music. The "The Last Dance" CD features nine tracks of demos and never-before-released tracks. The package will also ...
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Long-running Serbian punk/metal band RITAM NEREDA has just released its new album, "IX", via One Records (Serbian label). Check out the cover artwork at this location. The track listing is as follows: 01. Buldožer 02. Hiljade 03. Tužne oci 04. Razlog 05. Nikad 06. Nedostaješ mi 07. Onkelz 08. Ponos 09. Zajedno 10. ...
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German melodic/epic black metal band SYCRONOMICA has parted ways with bassist Max Marquardt. The Munich-based group is currently seeking a replacement. Serious applications can be sent to [email protected] In other news, audio samples from SYCRONOMICA's upcoming second album, "Gate", have been posted online at the band's MySpace page. "Gate" was recorded at Hellion ...
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Courtney Devores of The Charlotte Observer recently conducted an interview with SOULFLY/ex-SEPULTURA frontman Max Cavalera. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: On his five children (three stepchildren and two biological): "I like to let them...figure out what (they) really like, what kind of music (they) want to follow, and make mistakes." ...
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Vocalist Maurizio Iacono of the Canadian death metallers KATAKLYSM has issued the following update: "I'm very proud to say that this month KATAKLYSM turns 15 years old. We dont feel old; the energy is still in full effect. Some more gray hairs coming. but hey, that's life. It hasn't been easy for us along the ...
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A trailer for the upcoming 40 BELOW SUMMER CD/DVD, "The Last Dance", can be viewed at www.myspace.com/crashmusicinc. "The Last Dance" CD features 13 tracks of demos and never-before-released tracks. The package will also include a special bonus DVD that centers around the group's last show, which took place in September 2005 at the ...
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Christina Fuoco of The Flint Journal recently conducted an interview with SOULFLY/ex-SEPULTURA frontman Max Cavalera. A few excerpts from the chat follow: On the possibility of a SEPULTURA reunion with him on vocals: "There's nothing official but, yeah, I would say today it is much more real than a couple of years ago." ...
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Willowtip Records has uploaded the cover art to the highly anticipated second full-length album from Virginia's melodic death metallers ARSIS, entitled "United in Regret". It can be viewed at this location. In addition, a sample MP3 of the track "Lust before the Maggots Conquest" has been posted online here. Recorded at ...
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40 BELOW SUMMER has scheduled two shows in support of their upcoming CD/DVD release, "The Last Dance", set to hit stores via Crash Music on October 31. On November 1, the band will be making an in-store appearance at Vintage Vinyl Records in Fords, NJ. Then on November 4 the band will play a show ...
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Former PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott has posted the following message on the Big Vin Records MySpace page: "The Hard Rock [Café] 35th anniversary party was off the chain!!! Yes, the Hard Rock always does it top-notch and this was no different... lots of drinkin' and rockin'... MÖTLEY CRÜE kicked some major ass and it ...
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BISS, the German/Swiss hard rockers featuring KROKUS singer Marc Storace and guitarist Ralf Heyne, will release their fourth album, "Xtension" on November 17 via AOR Heaven. Completed by bassist Lars Wilke and drummer Carsten Witte, the four-piece powerhouse outfit from Münster, Germany once again delivers "a high-class album for any fan of KROKUS, ACCEPT and ...
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SEPULTURA's official web site has been updated with links to video footage of the band's entire two-song performance on the Brazilian TV show "Programa do Jô" on September 7, 2006: "Crown & Miter" (Video) "Convicted in Life" (Video) Also available are pictures from the band's September 16, 2006 concert in Vitória, ...
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Metal Heaven has announced the third round of their free promotional sampler series "Listen Up". Every customer who places an order through the company's web site for at least 50 euros gets a free copy of the promo sampler "Listen Up Vol. 3", containing brand new and unreleased tracks from RIOT, BISS, SOUL DOCTOR, MAD ...
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Former PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott has announced the details of his upcoming Canadian promotional tour to promote his Pearl signature snare drum, REBEL MEETS REBEL and "DimeVision - Vol 1: That's The Fun I Have" (the recently released DVD tribute to late PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott). He will be making the following in-store ...
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SOULFLY's official web site has been updated with the following message: "Last week, one of our own, Bobby Burns [SOULFLY bassist] suffered a mild stroke and was immediately hospitalized. He was ordered to remain under the care of a doctor until he was fully recovered, and although we are happy to report that he has ...
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SOULFLY bassist Bobby Burns suffered a mild stroke Thursday (Sept. 14) and will remain in a doctor's care until he is fully recovered. There is no word yet as to who will take his place on SOULFLY's upcoming U.S. tour, which is scheduled to kick off Monday (Sept. 18) in San Diego. Burns is expected ...
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On SOULFLY's upcoming U.S. tour with FULL BLOWN CHAOS, INCITE, SCARS OF TOMORROW and WICKED WISDOM — which begins September 18 in San Diego — fans will have the chance to get up close and personal with guitarist Marc Rizzo before many of the shows. Marc will be holding a number of free guitar clinics ...
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Former SEPULTURA drummer Igor Cavalera made a special appearance Friday night (September 8) with hardcore Brooklyn "death rapper" NECRO at B.B. King Blues Bar & Grill in New York City. According to a review at LivingForMetal.com, Igor "joined [NECRO] onstage during the fourth song of the set... for a freestyle type of song where Igor ...
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Air Guitar World Championships took place in Club Teatria, Oulu, for the 11th time. Japan's strong presence produced a world champion and this year Ochi "Dainoji" Yosuke gets a chance to spread the gospel of air guitars. Yosuke outplayed the other skillful contestants with his simplistic but extremely classy air guitarring. The five finalists who ...
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A video of SEPULTURA performing the song "Convicted in Life" live on the Brazilian TV show "Programa do Jô" Thursday night (September 7) has been posted online at YouTube.com. SEPULTURA's appearance on "Programa do Jô" marked the TV debut of the band's new drummer, Jean Dolabella (ex-UDORA), who replaced founding member Igor Cavalera ...
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SOULFLY mainman Max Cavalera (ex-SEPULTURA) will phone into Sirius Satellite Radio's Hard Attack next week from his Arizona home for an exclusive interview with Jose Mangin about his recent reunion with brother and former SEPULTURA bandmate Igor Cavalera. Listen in to hear all about Max and Igor coming back together after 10 years, the D-Low ...
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Dutch metal outfit VENGEANCE has lined up the following dates during the coming weeks: Sep. 15 - Zoetermeer, Netherlands at Boerderij (with ELEKTRO VAN KLOOSTER) Sep. 16 - Baarlo, Netherlands at Shiwa (with STORMRIDER) Sep. 19 - Paris, France at La Locomotive * Sep. 20 - Pratteln, Switzerland at Z7 * Sep. 21 - München, ...
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