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MASTODON Announce U.S. Headlining Tour

MASTODON have announced a U.S. headlining tour in support of their current release, "Leviathan". MASTODON will launch their "Leviathan" tour beginning March 23 at the House of Blues in New Orleans. The tour is scheduled to conclude on May 21 in the band's hometown of Atlanta, GA, with additional dat...

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MASTODON To Support IRON MAIDEN In Europe

MASTODON are on the verge of securing the support slot on IRON MAIDEN's summer tour in Europe, informed sources have told BLABBERMOUTH.NET. MASTODON also in talks to play the Roskilde festival, set to take place June 30-July 3 in Roskilde, Denmark. Also scheduled to perform at the festival are BLACK...

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Forged by Fire

Greek Guitar God Gus G. (damn, that's a lot of Gs!) never rests. Even after leaving DREAM EVIL to focus more attention on his pride and joy, FIREWIND, he still does time with NIGHTRAGE and MYSTIC PROPHECY. All these bands have benefited greatly from his massive chops; his chunky riffs and ferocious...

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MASTODON To Grace Cover Of KERRANG! Magazine

MASTODON will grace the cover of the February 12, 2005 issue of Britain's Kerrang! magazine. The Atlanta quartet appear as the cover feature of Kerrang! 1043 ("MASTODON - Meet the Best Band on the Planet"). A sneak peak at the issue's cover can be viewed at this location. MASTODON, whose latest albu...

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LOCKUP: Live Album To Receive Japanese Release In March

Toy's Factory Records has set a March 24 Japanese release date for the LOCKUP live album, "Live In Japan". "Live In Japan" was recorded at Club Quattro in Nagoya, Japan on June 28, 2002 and features the following lineup: Shane Embury (NAPALM DEATH) - Bass Jesse Pintado (NAPALM DEATH) - Guitars Thoma...

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DREAM THEATER Drummer Names His Top Albums, Films Of 2004

DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy has posted at the band's official web site a list of his favorite albums and films of 2004. Read on: Mike Portnoy's Top 10 CDs of 2004: 01. MUSE – "Absolution" (Says Mike: "Technically this is a 2003 release — but it is hands down my favorite CD of the ...

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Heavy Metal Musicians Pick Their Favorite Albums Of 2004

A number of hard rock and heavy metal musicians have revealed their favorite albums of 2004 to Shoutweb.com. A sample of the choices follows below: Dave Pybus (CRADLE OF FILTH) 01. GENOCIDE SUPERSTARS – "Hail The New Storm" 02. HANZEL UND GRETYL - "Scheiss Messiah" 03. ZEKE - "'Til The Living End" 0...

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MASTODON's 'Leviathan' Named KERRANG!'s 2004 'Album Of The Year'

MASTODON's latest release "Leviathan" has been named Kerrang! magazine's 2004 "Album of the Year". The year-end Kerrang! list was determined via a poll of the esteemed magazine's editors and contributing writers. "Leviathan" was released on August 31 in North America and September 13 in Europe to fa...

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MASTODON To Tour Europe In February/March

MASTODON have lined up the following European dates during February/March: Feb. 09 - Glasgow, SCO - Cathouse/The Garage Feb. 10 - Northumbria, UK @ Northumbria University Feb. 11 - Birmingham, UK @ Acadamy 2 Feb. 12 - Manchester, UK @ Acadamy 3 Feb. 14 - Sheffield, UK @ Corporation Feb. 15 - Oxford,...

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MOKOMA's Latest CD Named INFERNO Magazine's 'Album Of The Year'

Finnish thrash/metal act MOKOMA's latest album, "Tämän Maailman Ruhtinaan Hovi" ("The Court of This World's Emperor),has been named Inferno magazine's 2004 "Album of the Year". The year-end Inferno list was determined via a poll of the magazine's editors and contributing writers. Inferno is Finland...

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MASTODON's 'Leviathan' Named Revolver Magazine's 'Album Of The Year'

MASTODON's latest release, "Leviathan", has been named Revolver magazine's 2004 "Album of the Year". The year-end Revolver list was determined via a poll of the magazine's editors and contributing writers. "Leviathan" was released on August 31, 2004 to exceptional fan and critical acclaim. The follo...

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Swedish Metal Magazine CLOSE-UP Reveals Top Albums Of 2004

MASTODON's "Leviathan" has been named "Album of the Year" by the critics at Sweden's premiere metal/rock publication Close-Up. In the December/January issue, an array of musicians, including cover stars Robert Flynn from MACHINE HEAD and Anders Fridén from IN FLAMES (view cover here),discuss the mu...

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FIREWIND To Headlne Norway's RJUKAN FESTIVAL

Greek melodic power metal band FIREWIND have been confirmed to headline Rjukan Festival in Norway on December 26. More information is available at this location. As previously reported, FIREWIND recently signed a worldwide deal with Century Media Records. The group's third album, "Forged By Fire", i...

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FIREWIND Signs With CENTURY MEDIA RECORDS

Greek melodic power metal band FIREWIND have signed a worldwide deal with Century Media Records. FIREWIND's third album, "Forged By Fire", is scheduled for release in Europe on January 24, 2005. The band's previous two albums, "Between Heaven And Hell" (2002) and "Burning Earth" (2003),were recorde...

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MASTODON Announce Special London Headlining Performance

Celebrated U.S. quartet MASTODON will display the power and beauty of their revered live show in a just-announced U.K. headlining date. MASTODON will light up London's Garage on Monday, October 25. A direct link to more information on the special MASTODON show is available at this location. MASTODON...