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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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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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New Music From MOONSPELL, ICED EARTH, UNLEASHED, Featured In SPV Audio Podcast #5
SPV Audio Podcast #5, hosted by Freeman, contains news, tour info, and new music from MOONSPELL, ICED EARTH, UNLEASHED, SPOCK'S BEARD, and AMASEFFER. The podcast, which also contains news about ALICE COOPER and MOTRHEAD, has a contest which you can enter by sending an email with your contact info to...June 24, 2008
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VELVET REVOLVER, AEROSMITH Members To 'Save The Planet'
According to MyrtleBeachOnline.com, VELVET REVOLVER bassist Duff McKagan; Tom Hamilton and Joey Kramer of AEROSMITH; Robin Zander and Rick Nielsen of CHEAP TRICK; Frank Beard of ZZ TOP; and Andrew WK are among the musicians who are expected to participate in the inaugural Save the Planet Invitationa...May 25, 2008
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Top Heavy Metal Musicians Select Favorite Guitarists Of All Time
Thiago Sarkis of Roadie Crew magazine (web site) organized a poll in which 330 guitarists were asked about their favorite guitarists of all time. Among the participants in the poll were current and former members of such bands as GUNS N' ROSES, KISS, MACHINE HEAD, NIGHTWISH, MEGADETH, SCORPIONS, TES...May 19, 2008
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SPOCK'S BEARD: 'Live' DVD Preview Available
Los Angeles-based progressive rockers SPOCK'S BEARD will release a concert DVD, simply entitled "Live", this summer via InsideOut Music. The footage was shot by D'iMages on May 25, 2007 at De Boerderij in Zoetermeer, The Netherlands. The group's setlist was as follows: 01. On A Perfect Day 02. In Th...May 15, 2008
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DREAM THEATER: Vancouver Concert Filmed For Upcoming DVD
DREAM THEATER last week kicked off the Progressive Nation 2008 tour, also featuring OPETH, BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME and 3. DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy has posted the following update on the Progressive Nation web site: "Welly, welly, welly, my fellow prog fans... Progressive Nation 2008 is f...May 9, 2008
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MIKE PORTNOY, NEAL MORSE, PAUL GILBERT Join Forces For THE OSMONDS Cover
DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy has collaborated with former SPOCK'S BEARD frontman Neal Morse and guitarist Paul Gilbert (ex-MR. BIG, RACER X) on a cover of THE OSMONDS' "Crazy Horses". The track, which will appear on Morse's forthcoming solo album, features Portnoy on drums and lead vocals. Rel...April 27, 2008
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MOB RULES Confirmed For UK's BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR Festival
German metallers MOB RULES have been confirmed for this year's Bloodstock Open Air festival, set to take place August 15-17, 2008 at Catton Hall in Derbyshire, England. The festival billing is now shaping up as follows: AT THE GATES CLOUDSCAPE COMMUNIC DIMMU BORGIR ELUVEITIE EVILE HELLOWEEN KATAKLYS...February 15, 2008
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DREAM THEATER, OPETH, 3, BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME: Tour Dates Announced
New York progressive metal pioneers DREAM THEATER are set to unveil their maiden voyage of "Progressive Nation", a package tour they will headline that will also feature the talents of OPETH, 3 and BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME. The tour is the brainchild of DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy, who expla...February 7, 2008
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STRYPER Frontman: New Album To be Mixed In February
STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet has issued the following update: "I took some time off during the holidays to spend time with [wife] Kyle, [and children] Michael and Ellena. It was long overdue and something that I needed to do — do nothing. I grew a beard down to my feet, gained 100 pounds from all...January 16, 2008
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THE BLACK CROWES Frontman Talks 'Warpaint'
THE BLACK CROWES frontman Chris Robison has told RollingStone.com that the group's new album, "Warpaint" — which is due on March 4 via the CROWES' own Silver Arrow label — is the complete package of the Georgia-born CROWES' passions and influences — the Delta blues, Dixie soul and early-Seventies cl...January 11, 2008
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MOB RULES To Enter Studio In May
German metallers MOB RULES have issued the following update: "The year 2007 comes to an end in giant strides and MOB RULES looks back at successful and extremely eventful 12 months. The Northern German band roamed Scandinavia and has jumped an exultant gig at the Bay Area Rock festival in San Franci...December 30, 2007
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ROBERT PLANT Awarded 'Beard Of The Year'
BBC News reports that LED ZEPPELIN singer Robert Plant has the beard of the year, according to the Beard Liberation Front, an informal network of beard wearers. Liverpool football manager Rafael Benitez came second, with third place shared by entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson and cricketer Monty Pane...December 29, 2007
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DREAM THEATER Keyboardist Records Holiday Classics
DREAM THEATER keyboardist Jordan Rudess has recorded a set of four holiday classics as an online feature release, entitled "Jordan's Holiday Seasonings". These solo piano performances were recorded December 20 in Jordan's living room on his beloved Steinway D, and recorded direct to Korg's amazing M...December 24, 2007
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