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SEPULTURA's KISSER Says There Are No Plans For Reunion With CAVALERA Brothers
SEPULTURA guitarist Andreas Kisser has once again denied that the band is considering a reunion of its classic lineup — despite the fact that fans are still clamoring for vocalist/guitarist Max Cavalera and former drummer Igor Cavalera to make their return. "Two years ago, people were pressuring us...October 6, 2009
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TARJA TURUNEN In Munich: Video Available
Video footage of former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen's October 3, 2009 concert in Munich, Germany can be viewed below (courtesy of "eblinternational"). The lineup of Turunen's band for the "Final Storm Tour 2009", which kicked off on September 19 at the Elf Fantasy Fair in Arcen, Netherlands, is a...October 5, 2009
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M.A.N Begins Recording New Album
M.A.N — the group formed out of the ashes of Sweden's TRANSPORT LEAGUE (featuring former MNEMIC frontman Tony Jelencovich) — entered Grand Recordings in Gothenburg, Sweden on September 18 with engineer Svein Jensen to begin laying down 14 songs for the band's third album, entitled "Massive, Audio, N...October 5, 2009
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DREAM THEATER: New Video Interview With MIKE PORTNOY Posted Online
Spencer Matulaitis of PureGrainAudio.com conducted an interview with DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy when the band played the Molson Amphitheatre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on August 14, 2009 as part of the Progressive Nation tour. Watch the chat below. DREAM THEATER's new album, "Black Clouds &...October 4, 2009
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DREAM THEATER Filming 'Wither' Video
According to DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy's webmaster, DREAM THEATER will film footage for the promotional video for the song "Wither" at the following shows: Oct. 04 - Zenith - Paris, France Oct. 06 - Zenith - Lille, France Oct. 07 - Ahoy - Rotterdam, Netherlands Oct. 09 - Apollo - Manchester...October 4, 2009
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MAX CAVALERA: 'I Don't Think SEPULTURA Is Doing All That Good These Days'
Max Cavalera (SOULFLY, CAVALERA CONSPIRACY, SEPULTURA) was a featured guest on the September 19, 2009 edition of "The Classic Metal Show". The chat is now available for streaming using the audio player below. When asked if he thinks SEPULTURA's reputation is being tarnished by the band's current lin...October 3, 2009
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FATES WARNING: 'No Exit'-Era Guitar From FRANK ARESTI Being Auctioned
A customized, one-of-a-kind 1987 Jackson Randy Rhoads Flying V guitar once owned by FATES WARNING guitarist Frank Aresti is currently up for auction on eBay . Aresti used the guitar on the band's classic 1988 recording "No Exit" (mixed by the legendary Max Norman, who worked with Randy Rhoads on bot...October 3, 2009
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OPETH Frontman Checks In From PROGRESSIVE NATION Tour
Guitarist/vocalist Mikael Åkerfeldt of Swedish progressive metallers OPETH has issued the following update: "We're holed up in a sterile 'dressing room' somewhere in Poland. Five shows into the Progressive Nation 2009 tour with DREAM THEATER, us, BIGELF and UNEXPECT. "Things are going well; we've pl...September 30, 2009
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TARJA TURUNEN: Madrid Photos Posted Online
MetalSymphony.com has uploaded photos of former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen's September 27, 2009 concert at Sala La Riviera in Madrid, Spain. Also available are pictures of support act KINGS OF MODESTY and ASPERA. Check them out at this location. Tarja's setlist was as follows: 01. Enough 02. My...September 30, 2009
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DREAM THEATER Drummer Schedules Sydney In-Store Appearance
Mike Portnoy of progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER will make an in-store appearance on Saturday, December 5 at Drummers Dream in Sydney, Australia. The event is scheduled to start at 2:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.drummersdream.com.au. DREAM THEATER recently released the "Wither" EP v...September 29, 2009
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SARAH JEZEBEL DEVA Completes Recording Solo Album, Films New Video
British vocalist Sarah Jezebel Deva — who has toured and/or recorded with CRADLE OF FILTH, THERION, MORTIIS and ANGTORIA — is scheduled to begin mixing her solo album, "A Sign of Sublime", sometime in October. The drums on the CD were laid down by Max Blunos, formerly of the U.K. death metal outfit...September 23, 2009
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DROWNING POOL: Video Interview Posted Online
Road Crew Magazine conducted an interview with DROWNING POOL during the recently completed Crüe Fest 2 tour. The chat can be viewed below. In a recent interview with The Buffalo News, DROWNING POOL drummer Mike Luce said about how the band has grown over the past few years after acquiring lead ...September 22, 2009
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DREAM THEATER Drummer: 'It's Impossible To Please Everybody'
Spiritech of Australia's PyroMusic.net recently conducted an interview with DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. PyroMusic.net: How has the touring for the new record been going? Mike Portnoy: So far, so good. All the touring we did this summer was tot...September 20, 2009
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HEARSE Schedules First-Ever Swedish Concert
HEARSE, the Swedish "death 'n' roll" band featuring former ARCH ENEMY singer Johan Liiva and ex-FURBOWL drummer Max Thornell, will play its first-ever concert in the band's home country on October 24 at Stockholm's Kafé 44. Also scheduled to appear are GENERAL SURGERY and UNCURBED. HEARSE's fifth al...September 17, 2009
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FURBOWL Debut To Be Reissued With Bonus Tracks
Vic Records will re-release the long-out-of-print debut from Sweden's FURBOWL, "Those Shredded Dreams", on October 26. FURBOWL was formed in 1991 when Johan Liiva left CARNAGE and hooked up with his old buddy Max Thornell on drums (both would form HEARSE in the '90s). After a few demos, FURBOWL reco...September 17, 2009
