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MAX CAVALERA Says SEPULTURA Reunion Should Include Members From Band's 'Death Metal' Days

SOULFLY mainman Max Cavalera recently spoke to Holland's Toazted about his new project with his brother Igor (tentatively dubbed THE CAVALERA CONSPIRACY) and the much-rumored reunion of the classic SEPULTURA lineup. Asked for his thoughts on the possibility of him playing with his former SEPULTURA b...

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ACHERON Parts Ways With Rhythm Guitarist, Seeks Replacement

After playing the of the Gathering of the Bestial Legion III festival in Hollywood, California earlier in the month, ACHERON parted ways with hired rhythm guitarist Jason Phillips. A replacement guitarist is currently being sought. For more information, visit the band's MySpace page. ACHERON is curr...

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RONNIE JAMES DIO: 'If You're Going To Be Successful, You've Got To Be Unique'

Jim Catalano of The Ithaca Journal recently conducted an interview with legendary heavy metal vocalist Ronnie James Dio (DIO, BLACK SABBATH, HEAVEN AND HELL, RAINBOW). A few excerpts from the chat follow: On growing up in Central New York, relying on a blue-collar ethos to build his music career: "T...

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SOULFLY's MARC RIZZO Shreds In 'Rock On' Video By MONTANA & DJ UNK

SOULFLY guitarist Marc Rizzo appears in the newest music video for hip hop stars MONTANA & DJ UNK. Rizzo is seen in the first eight seconds doing a blistering shred solo. The video was shot in July in Los Angeles, CA by prominent music video director Dale "Rage" Resteghini, known for videos by H...

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SACRED REICH Pulls Out Of 11th Annual D-LOW MEMORIAL Concert

Reunited Arizona thrashers SACRED REICH have cancelled their appearance at the 11th annual D-Low Memorial concert, set to take place August 31 at the Marquee Theatre in Tempe, Arizona. "Wiley [Arnett, guitar] wrecked his dirt bike while out riding and broke a few ribs," explained bassist/vocalist Ph...

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SOLAR FRAGMENT Confirmed For Greece's DEUTSCHE ASSAULT FESTIVAL

SOLAR FRAGMENT has been confirmed for the Deutsche Assault Festival, set to take place November 24 at AN Club in Athens. Also scheduled to appear are PARADOX, MAD MAX, ZED YAGO and WIZARD. Several Greek acts are also expected to be added to the event. Tickets are 25 euros. ...

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MEGADETH Mainman Issues GIGANTOUR Update

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has issued the following update via the Gigantour.com web site: "Today is Monday and there is one week left before we leave for Alaska. We will come home after that for 16 days and then it is off to the Pac Rim, and eventually to Australia, to start this awesome line-u...

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GIRLSCHOOL Performs At KELLY JOHNSON Tribute Concert

U.K.-based music journalist Dave Ling has issued the following report on the tribute to late GIRLSCHOOL guitarist Kelly Johnson which was held on August 20 at the Rock N Roll Kabaret at the Soho Revue Bar in London, England: "[Monday] night I visited London's Soho Revue Bar for a tribute event to ho...

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MAX CAVALERA Contemplating Surprising Former SEPULTURA Bandmates With Phone Call

SOULFLY/ex-SEPULTURA frontman Max Cavalera spoke to Björn Gieseler of the German radio station Radio T on Sunday, August 19 about his current project with his younger brother (and former SEPULTURA bandmate) Igor (tentatively dubbed THE CAVALERA CONSPIRACY) and the possibility of a reunion of the cla...

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THREE To Support SCORPIONS

Woodstock, NY-based band THREE (3) will support the SCORPIONS on the following dates: Sep. 09 - Edmonton, AB - Shaw Conference Center Sep. 10 - Calgary, AB - Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium Sep. 12 - Vancouver, BC - Orpheum Theater Sep. 14 - Kelseyville, CA - Konocti Harbor Sep. 15 - Universal C...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Never Gets Tired Of Being Called 'Ex-JUDAS PRIEST Singer'

Ruben Mosqueda of Pivotal Rage recently conducted an interview with ICED EARTH/ex-JUDAS PRIEST frontman Tim "Ripper" Owens. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Pivotal Rage: How do you feel about your ICED EARTH records as opposed to your recordings with JUDAS PRIEST or BEYOND FEAR? Owens: Well, I'...

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SOULFLY Mainman Discusses THE 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 has tentatively changed its name to THE CAVALERA CONSPIRACY from the previous...

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SOULFLY: Pro-Shot Footage From Belgium's PUKKELPOP Festival Available

SOULFLY performed at the Pukkelpop festival in Belgium on August 16. The group's setlist was as follows: 01. Babylon 02. Prophecy 03. Seek'n'Strike 04. Roots Bloody Roots 05. Jumpdafuckup / Bring It 06. Fire 07. Mars 08. Refuse/Resist 09. Porrada 10. Drum Jam 11. Bleed / Tree of Pain (with Max Caval...

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New MAX CAVALERA Video Interview Posted Online

Hungary's metal broadcast "Kettõnégy" has uploaded a video interview with SOULFLY/ex-SEPULTURA frontman Max Cavalera conducted on August 10, 2007 prior to SOULFLY's appearance at the Sziget Festival in Budapest, Hungary. Watch the interview footage below. As previously reported, INFLIKTED — the new...

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THREE Films 'All That Remains' Video

Woodstock, NY-based band THREE (3) shot a video this past week for their song "All That Remains", which is the first single off their new album, "The End Is Begun", released on July 24. The video was directed and shot by acclaimed director David Brodsky (GWAR, STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, HELMET) and his cr...