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Video: NEWSTED Working On New Album Tracks

Video footage of NEWSTED, the new band led by former METALLICA, VOIVOD and FLOTSAM AND JETSAM bassist Jason Newsted, "working on new album tracks" at his Chophouse studio in Walnut Creek, California can be seen below. "Metal", the debut EP from NEWSTED, sold around 6,200 copies in the United States...
March 6, 2013
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JASON NEWSTED, MIKE MUSHOK: The Chophouse Porch Jam

Video footage of guitarist Mike Mushok of Massachusetts rockers STAIND and former METALLICA/VOIVOD bassist Jason Newsted jamming together on the porch of Newsted's house in Walnut Creek, California on February 23 can be seen below. "Metal", the debut EP from Jason's new project, dubbed simply NEWSTE...
March 1, 2013
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VOIVOD Frontman Interviewed On 'Rich Davenport's Rock Show' (Audio)

Vocalist Denis "Snake" Belanger of Canadian metal innovators VOIVOD was interviewed on the latest edition of "Rich Davenport's Rock Show". The program can be streamed using the Mixcloud player below. (Note: The Belanger interview begins around the 46-minute mark.) VOIVOD's new album, "Target Earth",...
February 24, 2013
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Audio: JASON NEWSTED Interviewed On 'The Five Count' Radio Show

Former METALLICA, VOIVOD and FLOTSAM AND JETSAM bassist and current NEWSTED frontman Jason Newsted was interviewed on "The Five Count" radio show in Mankato, Minnesota. You can now listen to the chat in the YouTube clip below. "Metal", the debut EP from NEWSTED, sold around 6,200 copies in the Unite...
February 20, 2013
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JASON NEWSTED On His Painkiller Addiction: 'My Heart Almost Stopped A Couple Of Times'

Former METALLICA, VOIVOD and FLOTSAM AND JETSAM bassist and current NEWSTED frontman Jason Newsted was the featured guest on the January 14 edition of the nationally syndicated "Loveline" radio show with hosts Dr. Drew Pinsky and Mike Catherwood. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below (tran...
February 18, 2013
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WACKEN Metal Battle Comes To Canada

The world's most prestigious metal festival, Wacken Open Air, known for its elite lineup of the globe's best metal bands is bringing the largest metal contest on the planet to Canada. Wacken Metal Battle Canada will be recruiting one independent Canadian band to perform at this year's highly celebra...
February 18, 2013
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VOIVOD Frontman Suffering From Diverticulitis; Shows Postponed

Canadian metal innovators VOIVOD have released the following statement: "VOIVOD has had to postpone any shows for the immediate future as Snake [vocalist Denis Belanger] needs four-six weeks rest due to a procedure for diverticulitis, a common digestive disease. This affects the MS Benefit in Ottawa...
February 16, 2013
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JASON NEWSTED Interviewed On KNAC.COM's 'The Vault' (Audio)

Former METALLICA, VOIVOD and FLOTSAM AND JETSAM bassist and current NEWSTED frontman Jason Newsted was recently interviewed by DJ Will of "The Vault" radio show on KNAC.COM. You can now listen to the chat in the YouTube clip below. "Metal", the debut EP from NEWSTED, sold around 6,200 copies in the...
February 15, 2013
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VOIVOD: New Audio Interview With AWAY

Jorge Fretes of Spain's GoetiaMedia.com recently conducted an interview with drummer Michel "Away" Langevin of Canadian metal innovators VOIVOD. You can now listen to the chat in the YouTube clip below. VOIVOD's new album, "Target Earth", sold around 1,500 copies in the United States in its first we...
February 11, 2013
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JASON NEWSTED Says He Became Spiritually Rich From Meeting METALLICA Fans

Katherine Turman of The Village Voice recently conducted an interview with former METALLICA, VOIVOD and FLOTSAM AND JETSAM bassist and current NEWSTED frontman Jason Newsted. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. On NEWSTED's debut EP, "Metal": Jason: "This was created because of the fans...
February 10, 2013
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JASON NEWSTED On METALLICA: 'There Really Isn't Any Negativity At All Between Us Anymore'

Jeb Wright of Classic Rock Revisited recently conducted an interview with former METALLICA, VOIVOD and FLOTSAM AND JETSAM bassist and current NEWSTED frontman Jason Newsted. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Classic Rock Revisited: Are there any feelings, even with a half grin to META...
February 6, 2013
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JASON NEWSTED Interviewed On FULL METAL JACKIE's Radio Show (Audio)

Former METALLICA, VOIVOD and FLOTSAM AND JETSAM bassist and current NEWSTED frontman Jason Newsted was interviewed on the January 25-27 edition of Full Metal Jackie's nationally syndicated radio show. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. To see a full list of stations carryin...
February 6, 2013
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VOIVOD Drummer Interviewed On 'Dropping The Needle' Podcast (Video)

Episode 38 of the "Dropping The Needle" podcast features an interview with drummer Michel "Away" Langevin of Canadian metal innovators VOIVOD. Check it out below. "Dropping The Needle" is hosted by Michael Brandvold from Michael Brandvold Marketing and rock journalist Mitch Lafon. It is described as...
February 5, 2013
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Target Earth

Four years have passed since VOIVOD's last album, "Infini", and seven since the tragic demise of guitarist Denis "Piggy" D'Amour, but the Canadian progressive metal institution clearly has no plans of calling it a career. No strangers to adversity, of course, the band has endured numerous lineup cha...
February 4, 2013
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VOIVOD Frontman Doesn't Rule Out Releasing More Recordings Featuring Late Guitarist

Russia's HeadBanger.ru recently conducted an interview with vocalist Denis "Snake" Belanger of Canadian metal innovators VOIVOD. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. HeadBanger.ru: I have one question about Piggy [Denis D'Amour, the band's guitarist who died in 2005 of colon cancer]. The...
February 4, 2013