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JASON NEWSTED's PAPA WHEELIE Covers VAN HALEN, MOTRHEAD (Video)
Video footage of PAPA WHEELIE, the "stoner punk metal" crew consisting of former METALLICA/VOIVOD bassist Jason Newsted (a.k.a. Jaylor) on guitar/vocals, Steven Wiig (a.k.a. Swiiglor) on drums and Joe Ledesma (a.k.a. Joefus) on bass, performing two songs on November 12, 2011 at Road House Studios in...November 15, 2011
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VOIVOD: First 'Optical Vortex' Episode Released
Canadian metal innovators VOIVOD have released the first in a series of webisodes, dubbed "Optical Vortex", in which they update their fans on the band's current and upcoming activities. In the first webisode, which can be seen below, VOIVOD drummer Michel "Away" Langevin reveals that the group is e...November 14, 2011
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JASON NEWSTED Talks METALLICA, PAPA WHEELIE On 107.7 THE BONE's 'Metal Zone' (Video)
On November 4, "Metal Zone" host Nikki Blakk of the San Francisco, California radio station 107.7 The Bone conducted an interview with PAPA WHEELIE, the "stoner punk metal" crew consisting of former METALLICA/VOIVOD bassist Jason Newsted (a.k.a. Jaylor) on guitar/vocals, Steven Wiig (a.k.a. Swiiglor...November 13, 2011
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METALLICA Drummer Settles Lawsuit Brought By His Former Personal Assistant
According to the Marin Independent Journal, METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich has settled a lawsuit brought by his former personal assistant Steven Wiig for what Wiig said was years of unpaid overtime. Wiig, 38, filed a lawsuit in February claiming that he was employed by Ulrich from 2001 to 2009, somet...November 12, 2011
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KILLING JOKE Confirmed For VOIVOD's 'Au-Del Rel' At ROADBURN
VOIVOD and Roadburn are equally thrilled to announce that seminal post-punk pioneers KILLING JOKE will perform at Roadburn 2012 on Thursday, April 12 as part of the newly expanded Au-del du Rel event. KILLING JOKE was at the top of VOIVOD's wish list as soon as they accepted the curator invitation....November 10, 2011
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VOIVOD To Perform Entire 'Dimension Hatrss' Album At ROADBURN Festival
YOB, RED FANG, BLACK COBRA, PELICAN, BLACK BREATH, CELESTE, CHURCH OF MISERY, TOMBS, ANCESTORS, HORISONT, DRAGGED INTO SUNLIGHT, CHRISTIAN MISTRESS, AUN, LA OTRACINA and BOB WAYNE AND THE OUTLAW CARNIES have been confirmed for next year's edition of the Roadburn festival, set to take place from Thur...October 31, 2011
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VOIVOD To Begin Recording New Album In January
Radio Metal recently conducted an interview with vocalist Denis "Snake" Blanger of Canadian metal innovators VOIVOD. An excerpt from the chat follows below. Radio Metal: Not too long ago, a year or two, you said that you weren't sure you were going to continue under the name VOIVOD without [late VOI...October 27, 2011
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VOIVOD: 'Iron Gang' Song From 'To The Death 84' Available For Streaming
Canadian metal innovators VOIVOD will release their original demo tape from 1984. Entitled "To The Death 84", the set will include material that was recorded in the band's Quebec jam space in January 1984. The lineup for this record includes Snake (Denis Blanger) on vocals, Piggy (Denis D'Amour) on...October 26, 2011
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JASON NEWSTED's PAPA WHEELIE Performs In Concord: Video Available
PAPA WHEELIE, the "stoner punk metal" crew consisting of former METALLICA/VOIVOD bassist Jason Newsted (a.k.a. Jaylor) on guitar/vocals, Steven Wiig (a.k.a. Swiiglor) on drums and Joe Ledesma (a.k.a. Joefus) on bass, played its second-ever concert this past Saturday, October 22 at Time Out bar in Co...October 25, 2011
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VOIVOD Drummer Creates Official Artwork For Next Year's ROADBURN Festival
ULVER, ANEKDOTEN, BONGRIPPER, DOPETHRONE, FLESH PRESS, GNOD, LEAF HOUND, NECROS CHRISTOS, NECRO DEATHMORT and SPIDERS have been confirmed for next year's edition of the Roadburn festival, set to take place from Thursday, April 12 to Sunday, April 15 (the traditional Afterburner) at the 013 venue in...October 18, 2011
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JASON NEWSTED's PAPA WHEELIE Schedules More Dates
PAPA WHEELIE, the "stoner punk metal" crew consisting of former METALLICA/VOIVOD bassist Jason Newsted (a.k.a. Jaylor) on guitar/vocals, Steven Wiig (a.k.a. Swiiglor) on drums and Joe Ledesma (a.k.a. Joefus) on bass, has scheduled the following dates: * Oct. 22 - Time Out Sports Bar - Concord, CA (w...October 14, 2011
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'Canada Is Ready' For Metal Category At Next year's JUNO AWARDS
Sean Palmerston, who handles media relations for Sonic Unyon, the Hamilton, Ontaro, Canada label whose roster includes the heavy likes of UNTIMELY DEMISE, SACRIFICE and AUGURY, spoke to The Canadian Press about this week's announcement that a new category will be added to the Juno Awards (the Canadi...October 1, 2011
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VOIVOD In Pre-Production For New Album; Photos Available
Canadian metal innovators VOIVOD are continuing to write and demo new material for their upcoming album, tentatively due in early 2012. The follow-up to 2009's "Infini" will contain the band's first music to be written with new guitarist Daniel "Chewy" Mongrain (MARTYR) following the passing of orig...September 29, 2011
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CORONER To Headline ROADBURN 2012 Afterburner
Roadburn Festival has announced that CORONER will be bringing its amazingly tight brand of technical thrash metal to the 2012 Afterburner, set for Sunday, April 15 at the 013 venue in Tilburg, Holland. Roadburn Festival 2012, including VOIVOD's curated event, SLEEP, OM, D.USK, VIRUS, THE OBSESSED, H...September 27, 2011
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VOIVOD's 1984 Demo To Be Released On CD, Vinyl
Canadian metal innovators VOIVOD will release their original demo tape from 1984. Entitled "To The Death 84", the set will include material that was recorded in the band's Quebec jam space in January 1984. The lineup for this record includes Snake (Denis Blanger) on vocals, Piggy (Denis D'Amour) on...September 20, 2011
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