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MEGADETH, LAMB OF GOD, ARCH ENEMY Photo Gallery Available

TalkingMetal.com has posted its photo gallery from the Sept. 30 Gigantour 2006 stop at the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, NJ. The gallery includes images of members of LAMB OF GOD, ARCH ENEMY, MEGADETH, OVERKILL, and OPETH. It can be viewed at this location. ...

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OPETH Mainman: 'We Don't Want To Be Different For The Sake Of Being Different'

The Irish Times recently conducted an interview with OPETH mainman Mikael Åkerfeldt. A few excerpts from the chat follow: On the band's wider ange of influences: Mikael: "I don't see the point of playing in a band and going just one way when you can do everything. It would be impossible for us ...

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DARK TRANQUILLITY: Studio Update

Swedish melodic death metallers DARK TRANQUILLITY have issued the following update: "Just a quick update on the studio progress. We're now roughly three weeks into the recording of our 8th (or is it 9th? Depends on how you count...) full-length offering, and everything has more or less proceeded acc...

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PARADISE LOST Prepares To Record New Album

U.K. gothic metal pioneers PARADISE LOST will soon enter the studio with producer Rhys Fulber and mixer Mike Fraser to begin recording their as-yet-untitled eleventh album. The band will embark on a U.K. tour with OPETH in November. After the live dates, the group is planning to record their new alb...

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ARCH ENEMY: Video Of MICHAEL AMOTT's Australian In-Store Appearance Available

A short video clip of ARCH ENEMY guitarist Michael Amott's in-store appearance on Saturday, October at Billy Hyde Music in Brisbane, Australia to demonstrate Krank amplifiers and ESP guitars has been posted online at youTube.com. ARCH ENEMY recently completed the North American installment of Gigant...

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KATATONIA Vocalist Talks About Touring North America For First Time

Many of us can think of a fair number of "good" heavy music bands, but when the term "great" is uttered, only a few come to mind. Many would agree that bands like OPETH, TOOL, and MASTODON fall into the latter category. Unless you've missed out on the raw emotion, beautiful heaviness, doom-laden atm...

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GLENN DANZIG To Guest On ALICE COOPER's Radio Show

Glenn Danzig will be Alice Cooper's special guest on Cooper's radio show "Nights with Alice Cooper" airing on Friday, October 27. The program is a classic-rock format and is nationally syndicated on the United Stations Radio Networks. Air times differ, so make sure to check out NightsWithAliceCooper...

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IN FLAMES Bassist Says Meeting RONNIE JAMES DIO Has Been An Inspiration

IN FLAMES bassist Peter Iwers has posted the following message in the "Peter's Corner" section of the band's official web site: "Hey all, sitting here in my hotel room in Frankfurt where I slept longer than I ever have before. I was so jetlagged because of us going to Japan for five days and then .....

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ARCH ENEMY Guitarists Shred It Up In Perth: Video Available

A short video clip ARCH ENEMY guitarists Michael Amott and Fredrik Åkesson shredding it up last night (Tuesday, October 17) at Club Capitol in Perth, Australia has been posted online at YouTube.com. ARCH ENEMY just completed the North American installment of Gigantour 2006. The trek featured LAMB OF...

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OPETH: London Show To Be Filmed For Possible DVD

OPETH frontman Mikael Åkerfeldt has issued the following update: "Back home finally! "We had a great time in North America [on the Gigantour]... did some nice shows, especially Philadelphia, since that was our only headline gig. It felt good to sweat a little and parts of the show was like... magic!...

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OPETH: Italian Dates Announced

Sweden's OPETH has added four Italian dates to its upcoming European tour. They are as follows: Dec. 15 - Milan, ITA @ Live Club Dec. 16 - Ravenna, ITA @ Kojak Dec. 17 - Rome, ITA @ Alpheus Dec. 18 - Treviso, ITA @ New Age As previously reported, the special-edition deluxe version of OPETH's ...

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ARCH ENEMY Guitarist Schedules Australian In-Store Appearances

ARCH ENEMY guitarist Michael Amott will be making several in-store appearances in Australia to demonstrate Krank amplifiers and ESP guitars. Entry is free and the first 100 people through the door will receive a signed poster. These in-store signings are taking place on the same days as the ARCH ENE...

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DANZIG Taps Former SAMHAIN Bassist For 'Blackest Of The Black' Tour

DANZIG has tapped former SAMHAIN bassist Steve Zing for its upcoming West Coast-only edition of the "Blackest of the Black" tour, which will kick off on November 17 in Seattle, WA. Headliner DANZIG — Glenn Danzig (vocals),Zing, and TYPE O NEGATIVE's Johnny Kelly (drums) and Kenny Hickey (guitar) —...

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MEGADETH Mainman Discusses GIGANTOUR, UNITED NATIONS And Native Americans

Jan-Mikael Patterson of the Navajo Times recently conducted the following interview with MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine: Navajo Times: Dave, it's great to speak with you. It's an honor and I want to thank you for taking the time to speak with me. Dave Mustaine: It's an honor to speak with you. This...

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ARCH ENEMY: New MICHAEL AMOTT Audio Interview Available

ARCH ENEMY guitarist Michael Amott 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 Michael Amott interview begins at around the 46-minute mark). C...