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Ex-SEPULTURA Drummer IGOR CAVALERA Calls DJ Project MIXHELL 'A Continuation Of My Career'

MIXHELL — the DJ/hip hop/electro project featuring former SEPULTURA and current CAVALERA CONSPIRACY drummer Igor "Iggor" Cavalera and his wife Laima Leyton — was interviewed by Jasna Manzoni on May 22, 2009 at the Springnine festival in Graz, Austria. Watch the chat below. Also available is MIXHELL'...
July 13, 2009
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SEPULTURA Guitarist Says Sharing Stage With SOULFLY Was 'Weird'

SEPULTURA and SOULFLY (featuring former SEPULTURA frontman Max Cavalera) shared the stage for the first time ever at the Devilside Festival on June 28, 2009 at Landschaftspark in Duisburg-Nord, Germany. Also appearing on the bill were MOTÖRHEAD, MISFITS, SODOM and CRO-MAGS, among others. In a pre-sh...
July 13, 2009
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SOULFLY Guitarist MARC RIZZO Interviewed; Video Available

Bunch TV conducted an interview with SOULFLY guitarist Marc Rizzo when the band played the Devilside Festival on June 28, 2009 at Landschaftspark in Duisburg-Nord, Germany. Watch the chat below. Regarding the songwriting process for the next SOULFLY album, the band's mainman Max Cavalera said in a r...
July 13, 2009
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NEIL PEART, LARS ULRICH, MIKE PORTNOY Honored At This Year's 'Drummies'

RUSH drummer Neil Peart has garnered his third consecutive victory as "Drummer Of The Year" in this year's Drummies. He was also named "Best Progressive Drummer." Enter Music Publishing, publishers of hip, drum magazines worldwide, conducts the Drummies every year, with voting open to anyone from Fe...
July 12, 2009
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SEPULTURA Frontman Talks About His Influences, Living In Brazil; Video Available

"Under Your Skin", which describes itself as "an exploration on the cultural diversity of music and artists from around the globe," has posted an interview with SEPULTURA frontman Derrick Green in which he talks about his work, influence and the move to Brazil. Watch the chat in two parts below. SEP...
July 11, 2009
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SOULFLY, INCITE, PRIMER 55 To Perform At 13th Annual 'D-Low Memorial' Concert

The 13th annual "D-Low Memorial" will take place on Friday, August 14 at the Marquee Theatre in Tempe, Arizona. Bands that are confirmed to perform at the event include SOULFLY, INCITE and PRIMER 55. The "D-Low" show is held every year in memory of SOULFLY mainman Max Cavalera's stepson, Dana Wells,...
July 11, 2009
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The Future Of SPV RECORDS

Hanover, Germany-based record company SPV (Schallplatten Produktion und Vertrieb GmbH) submitted an application to commence insolvency proceedings on May 25 — roughly equivalent to Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. In response to this, on May 27, the District Court of Hanover appointed the attorney...
July 9, 2009
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DREAM THEATER Drummer Interviewed In Paris; Video Available

France's U-Zine.net recently conducted an interview with drummer Mike Portnoy of progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER. Watch the 18-minute chat below. According to Billboard.biz, DREAM THEATER's "Black Clouds and Silver Linings" has topped the pan-European album chart. The set jumps 14-1 in Finlan...
July 5, 2009
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SEPULTURA: Kosice Show Canceled

Brazilian/American thrashers SEPULTURA have issued the following update: "Unfortunately, the promoter canceled our show in Kosice (Slovakia) on July 2, stating that he was unable to pay us. We were very sorry to hear this as we were looking forward to play for you guys. The fans who bought tickets f...
July 3, 2009
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DREAM THEATER Drummer Interviewed By Sweden's MMonline

Jakob Herrmann of MMonline conducted an interview with drummer Mike Portnoy of progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER at this year's Sweden Rock festival, which was held June 3-6, 2009 in Sölvesborg. Watch the chat at this location. According to Billboard.biz, DREAM THEATER's "Black Clouds and Silve...
July 3, 2009
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DREAM THEATER's 'Black Clouds' Tops European Chart

According to Billboard.biz, DREAM THEATER's "Black Clouds and Silver Linings" has topped the pan-European album chart. The set jumps 14-1 in Finland and debuts at No. 3 in Germany and Holland, No. 4 in Hungary, No. 5 in Italy, No. 9 in France and No. 23 in the United Kingdom, the band's best ...
July 3, 2009
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JASON NEWSTED: 'I Don't Think It's Proper For SEPULTURA To Go On Without The CAVALERAS'

Former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted, who made a guest appearance on SEPULTURA's 1998 album "Against", believes that it's not "proper" for the Brazilian metal band to carry on without either of the founding Cavalera brothers (Max and Igor; on guitar/vocals and drums, respectively). During a guest...
July 2, 2009
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SEPULTURA: Pro-Shot Footage From Germany's DEVILSIDE FESTIVAL Available

Professionally filmed video footage of Brazilian/American thrashers SEPULTURA performing at the Devilside Festival on Sunday, June 28, 2009 at Landschaftspark in Duisburg-Nord, Germany can be viewed below (courtesy of Bunch TV). Also appearing on the bill were SOULFLY, MOTÖRHEAD, MISFITS, SODOM and...
July 2, 2009
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DREAM THEATER: 'Black Clouds & Silver Linings' First-Week Chart Positions Revealed

The new album from DREAM THEATER, entitled "Black Clouds & Silver Linings", has registered the following first-week chart positions: Australia: #16 Canada: #5 Finland: #14 Germany: #3 Italy: #5 Norway: #7 Switzerland: #9 The Netherlands: #3 UK: #23 USA: #6 "Black Clouds & Silver Linings" sol...
July 1, 2009
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DREAM THEATER Drummer Interviewed At France's HELLFEST; Video Available

Romania's Metalhead TV conducted an interview with drummer Mike Portnoy of progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER at this year's Hellfest, which was held on June 19-21, 2009 in Clisson, France. Watch the six-minute chat below. DREAM THEATER's latest album, "Black Clouds & Silver Linings", has ta...
July 1, 2009