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MASTODON: New Video Interview With BRANN DAILOR Available
Synthesis.net conducted an interview with drummer Brann Dailor of Atlanta progressive metallers MASTODON at a recent stop on the band's current Rockstar Energy Mayhem Festival tour with SLIPKNOT and DISTURBED. Watch the five-minute chat below. MASTODON bassist and vocalist Troy Sanders recently shot...July 22, 2008
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THE ACACIA STRAIN: First 'Continent' Mini Video Skit Posted Online
Massachusetts heavy hitters THE ACACIA STRAIN have posted the first in a series of five "mini video skits" to promote their new album, "Continent". A new clip will be posted every Monday leading up to the CD's August 19 release through Prosthetic Records. "Continent" is now available online in five...July 21, 2008
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DROID Seeking New Bassist
Long Beach, California-based metallers DROID have issued the following update: "DROID is of now looking for a bass player to be a permanent member of our band, who is willing to commit to our schedule full-time. We are not looking for someone to just be a hired hand or to fill in part-time. There is...July 20, 2008
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THE ACACIA STRAIN: New Video Interview With VINCENT BENNETT Posted Online
Zoran Theodorovic of Capital Chaos conducted an interview with vocalist Vincent Bennett of Massachusetts heavy hitters THE ACACIA STRAIN on June 13, 2008 at The Boardwalk in Orangevale, California (where the band was performing with THE WARRIORS, SINCE THE FLOOD and ALL SHALL PERISH). Watch the six-...July 19, 2008
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MASTODON Shoots Down 'Rasputin' Album Rumors
MASTODON bassist and vocalist Troy Sanders has shot down rumors that the band's as-yet-untitled new album will be a concept record about Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin. Yes, band drummer Brann Dailor drew a mad-eyed image of Rasputin with the band's name tangled into his untamed beard (see below). Yes,...July 18, 2008
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SLAYER Frontman Defends UNHOLY ALLIANCE Bill
Author and journalist Joel McIver spoke to Tom Araya of SLAYER this week for ThrashHits.com about the veteran metallers' forthcoming Unholy Alliance III tour with TRIVIUM, MASTODON and AMON AMARTH. Excerpts from the chat follow: Q: Some people would say that you, SLAYER, are in a position to give sm...July 18, 2008
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MACHINE HEAD On Touring With METALLICA And Upcoming Album; Video Available
Nikki Blakk of San Francisco's 107.7 The Bone radio station conducted an interview with bassist Adam Duce and guitarist Phil Demmel of MACHINE HEAD on July 12, 2008 at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California (where the band was performing as part of the Rockstar Energy Mayhem Festiva...July 18, 2008
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MACHINE HEAD Guitarist, DIMEBAG's Girlfriend Interviewed At DOWNLOAD; Video Available
Scuzz TV conducted an interview with MACHINE HEAD guitarist Phil Demmel and late PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott's girlfriend of 20 years, Rita Haney, at this year's Download festival, which was held June 13-15 at Donington Park, Leicestershire, UK. Watch the chat below. MACHIN...July 17, 2008
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Artist PAUL ROMANO Auctioning Originals Via eBay
Known by many for his contribution to the music scene for creating amazing works of art for album packaging, artist Paul Romano is now releasing a number of originals for sale to the public for the first time ever on eBay. Within this first offering of originals, you will find original works of art...July 16, 2008
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MACHINE HEAD: Multi-Camera Mountain View Performance Footage Available
Bay Area Backstage has posted exclusive multi-camera video footage (with soundboard audio) of MACHINE HEAD's July 12, 2008 performance at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California (as part of the Rockstar Energy Mayhem Festival). Watch the 16-minute clip below. MACHINE HEAD's new video...July 16, 2008
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AMON AMARTH: Complete 'Twilight Of The Thunder God' Details Revealed
Swedish metal powerhouse AMON AMARTH has completed work on its new studio album, "Twilight of the Thunder God", due on September 30 via Metal Blade Records. "Twilight of the Thunder God" was recorded at Fascination Street Studio in Örebro, Sweden and features "10 tracks of AMON AMARTH's menacing bat...July 16, 2008
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'The Art of Screaming!' DVD Now Available
"The Art of Screaming!" an instructional DVD by renowned vocal expert and teacher Susan M. Carr, is available for pre-order from TheArtOfScreaming.com. The key to being ready for the rigors of performing and touring is learning both where the "scream/growl" is actually made and the specific exercise...July 16, 2008
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THE ACACIA STRAIN Announces Record-Release Shows
Massachusetts heavy hitters THE ACACIA STRAIN have announced three Northeast shows to celebrate the release of their latest effort, "Continent" (Prosthetic Records). The dates will immediately follow the band's current European trek with ANNOTATIONS OF AN AUTOPSY and KNIGHTS OF THE ABYSS. THE ACACIA...July 15, 2008
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It's Official: New GUNS N' ROSES Track To Debut In 'Rock Band 2'
Harmonix, the world's premier music video game development company, and MTV Games, a division of Viacom's MTV Networks, along with marketing and distribution partner Electronic Arts Inc., today revealed at the 2008 E3 Media & Business Summit new features for the next evolution of the groundbreak...July 14, 2008
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MACHINE HEAD Bassist's Great Skydiving Adventure
MACHINE HEAD's official forum has been updated with the following message: "Attention all MACHINE HEAD fans who are within driving distance of any of the [Rockstar Energy] Mayhem shows. Adam [Duce; bass] wants to go skydiving on off days, show days, in fact any day over the next seven weeks. So if y...July 11, 2008
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