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OPETH Performs With New Keyboardist At BONNAROO MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL
Swedish progressive metallers OPETH made their live debut with keyboardist Joakim Svalberg (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, GLENN HUGHES) at the 10th annual Bonnaroo Music And Arts Festival on June 10, 2011 on a 700-acre farm in Manchester, Tennessee, 60 miles south of Nashville. When asked by the Artisan News Se...June 12, 2011
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TRIVIUM Says Drummer Change Saved Band
Artisan News Service recently spoke to Corey Beaulieu and Matt Heafy of Florida metallers TRIVIUM (see video below) about how the band's recent drummer change affected the songwriting chemistry within the group and the recording process for TRIVIUM's new album, "In Waves". On the end of TRIVIUM's wo...June 12, 2011
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SOLSTICE Rejoined By Drummer ALEX MARQUEZ
Drummer Alex "Brutalizer" Marquez has rejoined the reunited South Florida death/thrash metal band SOLSTICE. According to the group, "He's leaner, meaner and better than ever!" SOLSTICE will perform at this year's The Goregrowler's Ball on November 18-20, 2011 in San Antonio, Texas and is looking to...June 11, 2011
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HELLFIGHTER: 'Legacy Of Hate' Video Released
"Legacy Of Hate", the new video from HELLFIGHTER, the band formed by ex-members of cult U.K. thrashers XENTRIX, can be viewed below. The clip was helmed by the group's guitarist, Kristian Harvard. HELLFIGHTER released its debut album, "Damnation's Wings", in February via Heavy Metal Records. Accordi...June 8, 2011
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Ninth Annual 'Whole Lotta Love: Led Zeppelin Celebration' Announced
In the 40th anniversary year of LED ZEPPELIN's seminal album "Led Zeppelin IV", CCEntertainment and Tim Woods are proud to present the epic concert event Whole Lotta Love: Led Zeppelin Celebration, touring Australia this September. Featuring some of the country's finest rock artists, Whole Lotta Lov...June 7, 2011
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AMORPHIS' 'The Beginning Of Times' Cracks German Top 20
"The Beginning Of Times", the new album from Finnish melancholic dark rock/metal icons AMORPHIS, entered the German Media Control chart at position No. 16 the best chart position ever scored by an AMORPHIS album in that country. As previously reported, "The Beginning Of Times" landed at position No....June 7, 2011
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AMORPHIS To Support NIGHTWISH In California
Finnish melancholic dark rock/metal icons AMORPHIS will be direct support for NIGHTWISH at the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, California on January 21, 2012. Also appearing on the bill will be DOMMIN. Tickets are on sale now through Ticketmaster. "The opportunity of playing exclusive show wi...June 6, 2011
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OPETH, KATATONIA: More North American Tour Dates Announced
Swedish progressive metallers OPETH will embark on a North American headlining tour in September with support from fellow Swedes KATATONIA. The dates are as follows: Sep. 19 - The Palladium @ Worcester, MA Sep. 20 - Webster Theater @ Hartford, CT Sep. 21 - Webster Hall @ New York, NY Sep. 22 - Webst...June 6, 2011
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OPETH Working With Keyboardist JOAKIM SVALBERG; U.S. Dates With KATATONIA Announced
According to the French edition of Rock Hard magazine, keyboardist Joakim Svalberg (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, GLENN HUGHES) has been rehearsing with Swedish progressive metallers OPETH for the past few weeks, but has not yet been made an official member of the band. A photo of Svalberg in the studio with OP...June 2, 2011
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AMORPHIS's New Album Tops Finnish Chart
"The Beginning Of Times", the new album from Finnish melancholic dark rock/metal masters AMORPHIS, landed at position No. 1 on the official chart in the band's home country. Released on May 27 via Nuclear Blast Records, "The Beginning Of Times" is described as "the most challenging AMORPHIS album so...June 2, 2011
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CHICKENFOOT: New Photos From The Studio Posted Online
CHICKENFOOT, the rock supergroup featuring former VAN HALEN singer Sammy Hagar and bassist Michael Anthony, guitarist Joe Satriani and RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS drummer Chad Smith, returned to the studio last month to resume work on its sophomore album, which is expected to arrive before the end of the...June 2, 2011
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OPETH: 'Heritage' Cover Artwork Unveiled
Swedish progressive metallers OPETH will release their tenth album, "Heritage", on September 20 via Roadrunner Records. The CD was produced by OPETH vocalist/guitarist Mikael kerfeldt and was recorded earlier this year at Atlantis studios (formerly Metronome studios) in Stockholm. Mixing duties were...June 1, 2011
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ALICE COOPER On Growing Up (Video)
Jian Ghomeshi of CBC's cultural affairs show "Q" recently conducted an interview with legendary rocker Alice Cooper. A six-minute clip of the conversation can be seen below. Due next year, Cooper's long-awaited new album, "Welcome 2 My Nightmare", features the original "Nightmare" tandem of Steve Hu...June 1, 2011
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TERROR: New Video Interview Posted Online
TheMetalUnion.com conducted an interview with the Los Angeles hardcore/metal band TERROR on May 29 at the Wonderland Ballroom in Revere, Massachusetts. You can now watch the chat below. TERROR's fifth album, "Keepers Of The Faith", sold around 2,500 copies in the United States in its first week of r...May 31, 2011
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JOE SATRIANI Says New CHICKENFOOT Album Is 'Heavier And Better Than First One'
CHICKENFOOT, the rock supergroup featuring former VAN HALEN singer Sammy Hagar and bassist Michael Anthony, guitarist Joe Satriani and RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS drummer Chad Smith, returned to the studio earlier this month to resume work on its sophomore album, which is expected to arrive before the end...May 30, 2011
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