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MEGADETH Begins Recording New Album

MEGADETH has commenced the recording process for its twelfth studio album at the band's own Vic's Garage studio in San Marcos, California. "I laid down drum tracks for the first two songs [on Wednesday, January 7], which I am happy to say, turned out quite well," drummer Shawn Drover writes in an on...
January 8, 2009
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DEVILDRIVER Re-Signs With ROADRUNNER RECORDS

Santa Barbara, California's DEVILDRIVER, the group fronted by former COAL CHAMBER singer Dez Fafara, has re-signed with Roadrunner Records after previously issuing three full-length albums through the label. In addition, the band has secured a new management company in the shape of Davis Entertainme...
January 8, 2009
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SOULFLY Guitarist MARC RIZZO: WSOU Interview, Acoustic Performance To Air Today

Guitarist Marc Rizzo (SOULFLY, CAVALERA CONSPIRACY) will be in the studios of WSOU FM for an interview and acoustic performance today, Thursday, January 8 at 3:30 p.m. EST. You can listen to the program live at 89.5 FM or online at www.wsou.net. Rizzo will perform at the Metro Art Fest at Mexicali B...
January 8, 2009
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MEGADETH's SHAWN DROVER: 'Like A Kid In A Candy Store'

MEGADETH is in the final stages of the songwriting process for the band's new album, which is tentatively expected later this year via Roadrunner Records. The CD is once again being helmed by acclaimed British producer Andy "Undie" Sneap, who produced MEGADETH's last album, "United Abominations" (Ma...
January 6, 2009
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MACHINE HEAD, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, MEGADETH Members Reveal Favorite Albums Of 2008

The official Roadrunner Records web site has been updated with top-album picks for 2008 from a number of artists that are signed to the label, including members of MACHINE HEAD, MEGADETH, DEVILDRIVER, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE and TRIVIUM. A few of the selections follow below. The entire list can be found a...
January 6, 2009
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MEGADETH's MUSTAINE Talks GIGANTOUR, Coffee; Video Available

"Uranium", which is exclusively available on Fuse On Demand, sat down with Dave Mustaine of MEGADETH to talk about the band's history, Gigantour and Mustaine's brand of coffee. The full interview is available all January long only on Fuse on Demand. Watch a clip below. Fuse on Demand is available on...
January 6, 2009
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LAMB OF GOD To Film New Video This Friday

Richmond, Virginia metallers LAMB OF GOD will film a new music video on Friday, January 9 in the band's hometown. The group says, "We need fans who are willing to get slammed around for 12 hours. Please email [email protected] if interested. If selected, you will receive the address, times, etc....
January 6, 2009
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LAMB OF GOD: 'Wrath' Track Listing Revealed

Richmond, Virginia metallers LAMB OF GOD have finalized the track listing for their fifth album, "Wrath", due in North America via Epic on February 24. The CD will be issued in other territories through Roadrunner Records. "Wrath" was produced by Josh Wilbur and was recorded in studios in New York,...
January 5, 2009
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DELAIN: Germany, Austria, Switzerland Headlining Dates Announced

DELAIN — the Dutch gothic rock/metal project founded by ex-WITHIN TEMPTATION keyboardist Martijn Westerholt (brother of WITHIN TEMPTATION's Robert Westerholt) — will embark on a headlining tour of Germany, Austria and Switzerland in April. Dates for the trek, which is being sponsored by the German m...
January 5, 2009
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SLIPKNOT Frontman To Release Solo Album

World Entertainment News Network reports that SLIPKNOT/STONE SOUR frontman Corey Taylor plans on taking a break from performing with the two bands so he can put out a solo album. Taylor wants to release an LP of his own material and has even built up a catalog of over 40 songs under consideration fo...
January 4, 2009
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SOULFLY: 'Moses' Performance Clip From 'Conquer' Bonus DVD Posted Online

Video footage of SOULFLY performing the song "Moses" on July 13, 2005 at Stodola in Warsaw, Poland — featuring a guest appearance by Nemanja "Coyote" Kojic of the Serbian metal band EYESBURN — can be viewed below. The clip was released as part of SOULFLY's "Conquer" special edition CD/DVD album, whi...
January 3, 2009
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MEGADETH's MUSTAINE Issues Studio Update

MEGADETH is in the final stages of the songwriting process for the band's new album, which is tentatively expected later this year via Roadrunner Records. The CD is once again being helmed by acclaimed British producer Andy "Undie" Sneap, who produced MEGADETH's last album, "United Abominations" (Ma...
January 3, 2009
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DREAM THEATER's PORTNOY: 'Death Magnetic' Is METALLICA Album I've Been Waiting 20 Years For

DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy writes: "Roadrunner asked me for my Top 10 album list back in November (with comments) for their artist/employee year-end wrap up. For whatever reason, they never posted anybody's lists this year — so I figured I'd share it here so it doesn't go to waste." Portnoy'...
January 2, 2009
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TESTAMENT Takes Top Honors In 2008 'Metal On Metal' Listener Poll

TESTAMENT's "The Formation Of Damnation" album took the No. 1 spot in WJCU's "Metal On Metal" annual listener Top 25 countdown show. The album beat out second-place finisher, METALLICA's "Death Magnetic", by a 36% margin on the recently broadcast program (see chart below). "The Top 25 countdown show...
January 2, 2009
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MEGADETH Bassist Looking Forward To European Tour, Laying Down Tracks For New Album

MEGADETH bassist James Lomenzo has issued the following update: "James here checking in after a long holiday trip up through northern California. Did pretty much what all you do for the holidays, visit with family and friends. It was quite nice to be away from computers and such and just focus on wh...
January 2, 2009