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EDENBRIDGE Announces New Drummer

Austrian symphonic metal band EDENBRIDGE has announced the addition of drummer Max Pointner (IN SLUMBER, LEGACY OF HATE) to the group's ranks. Max joins EDENBRIDGE as the replacement for Sebastian Lanser, who was no longer able to commit himself to the band "due to his other professional perspective...

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EILERA: 'Fusion' Video Posted Online

French singer EILERA has posted her debut video for the track "Fusion" on YouTube. Watch the clip below. Eilera released her full-length debut, "Fusion", on September 12 through Finnish label Spinefarm Records. The CD was helmed by renowned producer Hiili Hiilesmaa (HIM, APOCALYPTICA, SENTENCED, etc...

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GLENN HUGHES Says His New Solo Album Is 'Better Than Sex'

Legendary vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH) has issued the following update: "Wow, what a year!!!! "It is a time for me to give thanx to my Higher Power, for, one more time, givin' me the gifts to, make music, both on tour and in the studio. "It has also been a time of ...

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DREAM THEATER: MIKE PORTNOY's Drum Kit Being Auctioned

DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy's AMAZING JOURNEY drum kit — the actual kit that he played (and destroyed) at his AMAZING JOURNEY tribute to THE WHO in Whittier, California on May 27, 2006 — is being auctioned on eBay. 100% of the proceeds will benefit Camp Good Days. Although Portnoy did his bes...

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CAVALERA CONSPIRACY: Debut Album Release Date Announced

CAVALERA CONSPIRACY, the new project featuring SEPULTURA founding members Max (guitar, vocals) and Igor Cavalera (drums) alongside vocalist Joe Duplantier (bass) of the French progressive death metallers GOJIRA and SOULFLY guitarist Marc Rizzo, will release its debut album on March 25, 2008 via Road...

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SOULFLY Guitarist: 'Thank God For Coffee And SLAYER'

Aquarian Weekly recently conducted an interview with SOULFLY guitarist Marc Rizzo. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Aquarian Weekly: So, you have a new [solo] CD out now called "The Ultimate Devotion". Why did you choose that title? Marc Rizzo: Well, I think between the first record and no...

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SOULFLY Guitarist To Guest On 'Maximum Threshold'

SOULFLY guitarist Marc Rizzo will guest on the "Maximum Threshold" show on Saturday, December 15. "Maximum Threshold" is an Internet radio show dedicated to presenting up-and-coming hard rock bands and successful bands as well as interviews, news and music reviews. To hear the program, go to Maximum...

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GATES OF WINTER: Debut Album Available For Free Download

Northern Ontario's GATES OF WINTER has issued the following update: "We recently finished our debut album [entitled 'Lux Aeterna'] and it is currently getting pressed right now. Many fans of ours have waited, and waited, for this album, so instead of prolonging the wait, we simply torrented our tune...

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DREAM THEATER, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, MEGADETH, SOULFLY Members Reveal Favorite Albums Of 2007

Members of DREAM THEATER, OPETH, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, MEGADETH, SOULFLY and 3 INCHES OF BLOOD are among the Roadrunner Records artists whose favorite albums of 2007 have been posted on the Roadrunner web site at this location. A few musicians' selections can be found below. Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER...

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MORBID ANGEL Frontman Comments On SOULFLY Guest Appearance

MORBID ANGEL frontman David Vincent has commented on his guest appearance on SOULFLY's upcoming sixth album, due next summer via Roadrunner Records. Said Vincent: "I was really stoked to work with Max [Cavalera, SOULFLY mainman] on his new album. SOULFLY is a great band and Max has been a friend for...

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KRISIUN: Audio Interview With MAX KOLESNE Posted Online

Gino Alache of RockumRadio.com conducted an interview with KRISIUN drummer Max Kolesne this past Tuesday (December 4). Download the chat as an MP3 audio file at this location. KRISIUN recently completed the seventh leg of the band's AssassiNation world tour. In just under two years the group played...

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DREAM THEATER: 'Forsaken' Video Teaser Available

DREAM THEATER's new anime-themed video, "Forsaken", will premiere in early 2008. To whet the fans' appetites, Roadrunner Records is offering a peek at the video's main characters at this location (that's Leo on the left and Alice on the right). DREAM THEATER will be on Xbox LIVE later today (Wedneda...

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DREAM THEATER Blowing Off Steam With 'Crimson Skies'

Progressive rock masters DREAM THEATER will be on Xbox LIVE December 5 playing Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge (and maybe a different title as well) as they blow off some steam after the release of their ninth album, "Systematic Chaos". If you're an Xbox LIVE Gold member, and you want to go up i...

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JADED HEART: 'Hero' Video Posted Online

German melodic hard rock masters JADED HEART have released the video for their song "Hero", taken from the group's latest CD, "Sinister Mind". Watch the clip below. "Sinister Mind" was released on October 19 via Frontiers Records. According to a press release, "the sound on the album is definitely h...

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SOULFLY Guitarist Schedules Solo Performance In New Jersey

SOULFLY guitarist Marc Rizzo has scheduled a performance at the Mexicali Blues Cafe in Teaneck, New Jersey on Saturday, December 8. For more information, go to www.mexicalibluescafe.com. Rizzo's latest solo album, "The Ultimate Devotion", was released on July 31 through Shrapnel Records in the U.S....