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METALLICA To Headline SONISPHERE Festivals In U.K., Spain, Sweden, Finland, Holland, Germany
METALLICA will headline a series of European festivals throughout June and July dubbed "Sonisphere." According to veteran festival promoter Stuart Galbraith — whose CV includes previous work on events like the U.K.'s Download and Monsters Of Rock festivals — several events are being staged throughou...February 8, 2009
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METALLICA Wins 'Best Metal' GRAMMY For 'My Apocalypse'
METALLICA was honored with a Grammy in the "Best Metal Performance" category in the pre-telecast ceremony at the 51st annual Grammy Awards, which are being held tonight (Sunday, February 8) at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. METALLICA was nominated for the track "My Apocalypse", from the band's 2...February 8, 2009
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SLIPKNOT, DISTURBED, IN FLAMES Members Discuss 'Moshpit' Phenomenon; Video Available
Norwegian national television channel NRK aired a report on the moshpit phenomenon as part of its "Lydverket" music program. The eight-minute segment, which includes interviews with members of SLIPKNOT, IN FLAMES and DISTURBED, can be viewed below. According to Wikipedia, "moshing, or slamming, refe...February 7, 2009
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TRIVIUM Announces Japanese Tour
Florida-based metallers TRIVIUM will embark on a Japanese headlining tour in May with special guests BLACK TIDE. Tickets go on sale February 28. Confirmed dates are as follows: May 06 - Osaka, Japan - IMP Hall May 07 - Nagoya, Japan - Diamond Hall May 09 - Yokohama, Japan - Studio Coast May 10 - ...February 7, 2009
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SLIPKNOT, LACUNA COIL To Play Belgium's GRASPOP METAL MEETING
According to Ashladan.be, SLIPKNOT and LACUNA COIL will perform at the 14th edition of the Graspop Metal Meeting, set to take place June 26-28, 2009 on the festival grounds of the Boeretang in Dessel, Belgium. The festival biling is shaping up as follows: ANTHRAX BLIND GUARDIAN DAGOBA DEVILDRIVER DI...February 6, 2009
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METALLICA, SLIPKNOT Confirmed For Portugal's OPTIMUS ALIVE! Festival
METALLICA and SLIPKNOT are among the first confirmed artists for the Optimus Alive! 09 festival, set to take place July 9-11, 2009 at Passeio Marítimo de Algés in Oeiras, Portugal. This eco-friendly event (recycling is vital to the festival's ethos) starts at 5:00 p.m. every evening. Last year's Opt...February 6, 2009
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THE SORROW Bassist: CHIMAIRA 'Did Some Stuff' On Tour That 'We Didn't Appreciate That Much'
A new audio interview with bassist "Tobi" Tobias Schedle of Austrian metallers THE SORROW conducted by Vassil Varbanov of Bulgaria's Tangra Mega Rock is available for download at this location (MP3, 2.5 MB). An excerpt from the chat follows below. Tangra Mega Rock: You are from Austria — a country w...February 5, 2009
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COREY TAYLOR Says New STONE SOUR Will Get Underway This Year
According to The Pulse of Radio, SLIPKNOT frontman Corey Taylor caused a stir last month when he revealed plans to make his first solo album sometime in the next year. The biggest question for fans was what would happen with Taylor's other group, STONE SOUR, whose last effort, "Come What(ever) May",...February 5, 2009
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SHAWN CRAHAN: 'SLIPKNOT Is A Culture'
Cathy A. Campagna of The Aquarian Weekly recently conducted an interview with SLIPKNOT percussionist Shawn Crahan. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. The Aquarian Weekly: What was it like when you heard [SLIPKNOT's new album] "All Hope Is Gone" went No. 1? Crahan: Well, for me, not to...February 5, 2009
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KORN, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, MARILYN MANSON Confirmed For ROCK AM RING/ROCK IM PARK Festival
KORN, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, MARILYN MANSON, DRAGONFORCE and LIMP BIZKIT are among the newly confirmed bands for this year's Rock am Ring and Rock im Park festivals, set to take place June 5-7, 2009 in the German towns of Nürburgring and Nürnberg, respectively. The festival billing is now shaping up as...February 4, 2009
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TRIVIUM: 'Throes Of Perdition' Director's Cut Video Posted Online
The "director's cut" version of the video for the unedited song "Throes Of Perdition" from Florida metallers TRIVIUM can be viewed below. The track comes off the band's latest album, "Shogun", which has sold 66,000 copies in the United States since its late September release, according to Nielsen So...February 4, 2009
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SLIPKNOT Interview To Air On WSOU 89.5 FM
SLIPKNOT will be interviewed today (Wednesday, February 4) on the WSOU 89.5 FM radio station in South Orange, New Jersey beginning at around 4:00 p.m. EST. The band will discuss its new album, "All Hope Is Gone", and tour with COHEED AND CAMBRIA and TRIVIUM. To listen to the program live via the Int...February 4, 2009
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DISTURBED: New Video Interview With DRAIMAN, DONEGAN Available
Possum of Altitude recently conducted an interview with David Draiman (vocals) and guitarist Dan Donegan (guitar) of Chicago heavy rockers DISTURBED. Part 1 has the boys discusses their rivalries and releationships with other heavyweight bands like SLIPKNOT. In part 2, David talks about defiling him...February 4, 2009
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SLIPKNOT Confirmed For Denmark's ROSKILDE Festival
SLIPKNOT has been confirmed for the Roskilde festival, set to take place July 2-5, 2009 in Roskilde, Denmark. There are also warm-up events which run from Saturday, June 28 until the start of the festival. Also scheduled to appear are MADNESS and COLDPLAY. SLIPKNOT percussionist Chris Fehn told Kans...February 4, 2009
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MALEVOLENT CREATION: Asian, Australian Dates Announced
Florida death metallers MALEVOLENT CREATION will embark on a headlining tour of Asia and Australia this spring. Confirmed dates are as follows: March 21 - Jakarta (Indonesia) Viky Sianipar Music Hall March 22 - Bandung (Indonesia) [to be confirmed] March 24 - Singapore - The Substation March 27 - Sy...February 3, 2009
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