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DENDURA Parts Ways With Bassist

DENDURA, the female-fronted, progressive metal band from Grand Rapids, Michigan, has parted ways with bassist Jason Stevens. He explained in a statement, "DENDURA is on an exciting and difficult journey; a journey where soul-searching is required and utmost dedication is expected. For those of you t...

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VOIVOD Completing Work On New CD; Band To Release Concert DVD

Canadian metal pioneers VOIVOD have issued the following update: "We are putting finishing touches on the yet-to-be-named new [VOIVOD] record, due this spring. Jason Newsted [a.k.a. Jasonic; ex-METALLICA, FLOTSAM AND JETSAM] ended up playing on all the bass tracks and plans to have Eric [Forrest; fo...

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RAVENS CREED To Begin Recording Debut Album

RAVENS CREED, the "VENOM-worshipping scumbags" featuring ORANGE GOBLIN's Ben Ward, as well as Steve Watson (ex-IRON MONKEY),Jason Graham, and former SABBAT bassist Frazer Craske, will enter the studio at the end of January to begin recording their debut album, "Albion Thunder", for a late spring/ea...

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BEATALLICA Frontman Interviewed; Audio Available

Jason Saulnier recently conducted an interview with Jaymz Lennfield (vocals, guitar) of the Milwaukee-based band BEATALLICA — a satirical mashup act whose hilarious schtick marries the songwriting prowess of THE BEATLES to the deep-throated rock growl of METALLICA. The 11-minute chat is now availabl...

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CAULDRON To Play Toronto This Weekend

Toronto, Canada's CAULDRON has scheduled an all-ages show in the band's hometown on January 3 at The Black Swan Tavern (154 Danforth Ave.). Tickets are $10.00, doors open at 8:00 p.m. BATARDATOR and DEMON THRONE are also on the bill. CAULDRON recently signed a multi-album, worldwide deal with Earach...

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ROB ZOMBIE, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, QUEENSRŸCHE Members To Take Part In SAMSON's NAMM Program

Samson Technologies has a robust and growing artist relations program and will once again showcase this program at NAMM with a range of talented newcomers and seasoned veterans. This year, Samson's all-star schedule will feature over 20 artists from varying genres signing autographs and demonstratin...

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HELL WITHIN Seeks New Bassist

Massachusetts-based metallers HELL WITHIN have issued the following update: "Our bass player Jason is no longer performing with HELL WITHIN and we are now in the market for a new bass player. Anyone interested in auditioning for the position, e-mail [email protected]." Requirements: * Must be over 2...

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PAMELA MOORE, MALICE IN WONDERLAND On 'Maximum Threshold'; Audio Available

Pamela Moore — best known for her performance as Sister Mary on QUEENSRŸCHE's 1988 epic concept album "Operation: Mindcrime" and 2006's epic sequel "Operation: Mindcrime II" — and Norwegian hard rock band MALICE IN WONDERLAND were the featured guests on this past Saturday's (December 27) edition of...

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BLACK LABEL SOCIETY's JOHN 'J.D.' DESERVIO: New Audio Interview Posted Online

Jason Saulnier conducted an interview with BLACK LABEL SOCIETY and CYCLE OF PAIN bassist John "J.D." DeServio on October 11, 2008. DeServio talks about his favorite hockey team, Zakk Wylde's Berserker Sauce, Guitar Hero World Tour, his days touring with Lita Ford, the CYCLE OF PAIN album, bass clini...

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PAMELA MOORE, MALICE IN WONDERLAND To Guest On Tonight's 'Maximum Threshold'

Pamela Moore — best known for her performance as Sister Mary on QUEENSRŸCHE's 1988 epic concept album "Operation: Mindcrime" and 2006's epic sequel "Operation: Mindcrime II" — and Norwegian hard rock band MALICE IN WONDERLAND will guest on tonight's (Saturday, December 27) edition of the "Maximum Th...

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CHIMAIRA Talks To CLEVELAND SCENE About New Album

D.X. Ferris of the Cleveland Scene recently conducted an interview with CHIMAIRA frontman Mark Hunter and rhythm guitarist Matt DeVries about the group's forthcoming fifth album, "The Infection", which is set for release on April 21 via Ferret Music. The new record will arrive in five different vers...

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THE ESSENESS PROJECT Featuring Guitarist STEVE SMYTH: Final Show Of 2008 Scheduled For Tomorrow

THE ESSENESS PROJECT, the band featuring former NEVERMORE/TESTAMENT guitarist Steve Smyth, will play its final show of the year on December 27 at the Last Day Saloon in Santa Rosa, California. Also scheduled to appear are SWEET LEAF (OZZY OSBOURNE/BLACK SABBATH tribute) and MOTOGRUV. THE ESSENESS PR...

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VOIVOD: Footage From TROIS RIVIÈRES METALFEST Available

MetalUniverse.net has posted a video clip of Canadian metal pioneers VOIVOD performing the song "Nothingface" at the Trois Rivières Metalfest, which was held November 7-8, 2008 at the Bâtisse Industrielle in Trois-Rivières, Quebec, Canada. Watch the footage below. VOIVOD made its trimphant return to...

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MISERY INDEX: New Video Interview Available

HardTimes.ca conducted an interview with MISERY INDEX's Sparky Voyles (guitar) and Jason Netherton (bass, vocals) on December 17, 2008 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Watch the 10-minute chat below. MISERY INDEX has just completed a tour of the Midwestern U.S. and Canada alongside THE BLACK DAHLIA MURD...

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BLACK TIDE: New Audio Interview With ZAKK SANDLER Available

The latest holiday episode of "Talking Metal" features an interview host John Ostronomy conducted with BLACK TIDE bassist Zakk Sandler. The podcast can be downloaded at this location. BLACK TIDE filmed a video for the song "Shout" in early October with directors Jason Bergh and David Katzenberg. Exc...