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ANNIHILATOR Mainman Talks About METALLICA, 'Never, Neverland' Connection (Video)
Jeff Waters, the guitarist and leader of Canadian thrash metal pioneers ANNIHILATOR, has posted a three-minute video in which he answers a fan-submitted question about the supposed connection between ANNIHILATOR's "Never, Neverland" song and the track that eventually became METALLICA's breakthrough...September 7, 2011
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ANNIHILATOR's JEFF WATERS Signs New Deal With SONY/ATV MUSIC PUBLISHING
Sony/ATV Music Publishing has extended its deal with Jeff Waters for the music publishing/administration rights to at least eight ANNIHLATOR CDs. This extension comes after the successful partnership of Sony/ATV and ANNIHILATOR's 2007 deal for the 2007 ANNIHILATOR release titled "Metal" as well as o...August 31, 2011
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ANNIHILATOR Mainman Talks MEGADETH (Video)
Jeff Waters, the guitarist and leader of Canadian thrash metal pioneers ANNIHILATOR, has posted a seven-minute video in which he answers fan-submitted questions about his friendship with Dave Mustaine (MEGADETH, METALLICA),MEGADETH's "Rust In Peace" record and being asked to join MEGADETH. You can...August 29, 2011
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MIKE PORTNOY: It's 'Painful' For Me To Hear New DREAM THEATER Music
Former DREAM THEATER and current ADRENALINE MOB drummer Mike Portnoy was interviewed on last night's (Friday, August 5) edition of Eddie Trunk's "Friday Night Rocks" radio show on New York's Q104.3 FM. When asked for his opinion of the DREAM THEATER track "On The Backs Of Angels", the first song to...August 6, 2011
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Reunited SWORD To Record New Studio Album
Reunited '80s Montreal power metallers SWORD (not to be confused with Texas-based luminaries THE SWORD) will hold a band meeting next week to discuss the timeline for the recording and release of the group's third studio album. More information will be made available soon. SWORD played its first sho...July 28, 2011
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CHILDREN OF BODOM Frontman Joins ANNIHILATOR On Stage In Montreal (Video)
CHILDREN OF BODOM's Alexi Laiho joined Canadian thrash metal veterans ANNIHILATOR on stage at the Heavy MTL festival in Montreal, Quebec, Canada on July 24 to perform the ANNIHILATOR song "King Of The Kill". Fan-filmed video footage of his appearance can be seen below. Laiho was a featured guest on...July 26, 2011
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MIKE PORTNOY Says Collaboration With JOHN SYKES Is A 'Real Band,' Not A Side Project
Drummer Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD, ADRENALINE MOB) has joined forces with guitarist/vocalist John Sykes (WHITESNAKE, BLUE MURDER, THIN LIZZY) and an as-yet-undisclosed bassist in a brand new power trio. The project has demoed 12 songs so far at a Los Angeles studio, with Portnoy...July 26, 2011
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JUDAS PRIEST: 'Rock Landmarks: British Steel' Book Due In September
Wymer Publishing has set a September 12 release date for "Rock Landmarks: Judas Priest's British Steel". This book is the second in Wymer's CD-sized series on "landmark" rock albums and documents JUDAS PRIEST's seminal 1981 release "British Steel", a pivotal album in the band's career. JUDAS PRIEST'...July 24, 2011
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VISION OF DISORDER: New Song Available For Streaming
"The Enemy", a brand new song from New York hardcore-metallists VISION OF DISORDER (a.k.a. V.O.D.),can be streamed below. According to guitarist Matt Baumbach, the track will appear on what will be V.O.D.'s next release "once we figure out what the best option will be for it to come out." He added,...July 13, 2011
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ANNIHILATOR In Quebec City: Video Interview, Performance Footage Available
Canadian thrash metal veterans ANNIHILATOR performed at the 2011 edition of the Festival d't de Qubec (Quebec City International Summer Festival) on July 10 at the Imperial Theater. This marked the band's exclusive Canadian appearance this summer, a first for Quebec City and the first show in 18 yea...July 13, 2011
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Reunited SWORD Plays First Show In More Than 20 Years; Photos, Video Footage Available
Reunited '80s Montreal power metallers SWORD (not to be confused with Texas-based luminaries THE SWORD) played their first show in more than 20 years on July 8 in La Baie, Quebec, Canada, in front of a select few hundred screaming fans. According to the Capitale du Metal web site, "The show lasted f...July 10, 2011
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VISION OF DISORDER: New Song To Make Its Online Debut This Week
"The Enemy", a brand new song from New York hardcore-metallists VISION OF DISORDER (a.k.a. V.O.D.),will be released via the band's Facebook page on July 13. According to guitarist Matt Baumbach, the track will appear on what will be V.O.D.'s next release "once we figure out what the best option wil...July 10, 2011
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Ex-DREAM THEATER Drummer MIKE PORTNOY To Make 'Big Announcement' Tomorrow
Former DREAM THEATER/AVENGED SEVENFOLD drummer Mike Portnoy has revealed via Twitter that he will make a "big announcement" tomorrow (Wednesday, June 15). In a June 6 online posting, Portnoy stated about his as-yet-undisclosed new project, "While yes, I am indeed VERY pumped on the potential of this...June 14, 2011
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SYMFONIA Parts Ways With Drummer ULI KUSCH
SYMFONIA the new melodic metal project featuring Timo Tolkki (STRATOVARIUS, REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE) on guitar, Andr Matos (ANGRA, SHAAMAN, VIPER) on vocals, Jari Kainulainen (STRATOVARIUS, EVERGREY) on bass, Mikko Hrkin (SONATA ARCTICA, KOTIPELTO) on keyboards, and Uli Kusch (MASTERPLAN, HELLOWEEN)...June 12, 2011
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ANNIHILATOR Taps CRYPTOPSY Drummer For Upcoming Shows
Canadian thrash metal veterans ANNIHILATOR have tapped CRYPTOPSY drummer Flo Mounier for their summer festival and headline shows. Commented ANNIHILATOR mainman/guitarist Jeff Waters : "Just returned home from a weekend jam with Flo in Quebec. [He is a] fantastic drummer and an honor for us as music...June 7, 2011
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