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SLIPKNOT's MICK THOMSON Talks About His Guitar Rig

An "unmasked" Mick Thomson of SLIPKNOT recently walked Bryan Kehoe and DunlopTV through his guitar rig on stage in Los Angeles and talked about the advantages of the new Carbon Fiber Max Grip Jazz III pick he has been testing for Jim Dunlop USA. The special-edition CD/DVD reissue of SLIPKNOT's self-...

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SEPULTURA Mourns Passing Of Former Soundman

Brazilian/American thrashers SEPULTURA have released the following statement: Our thoughts and love goes out to Nino Notaro's family. "Nino Notaro — 'Peixe', as we used to call him — was SEPULTURA's F.O.H. [front-of-house audio engineer] for more 10 years, during 'Arise', 'Chaos A.D.', 'Roots', 'Aga...

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PRONG Mainman To Guest On New SOULFLY Album

PRONG mainman Tommy Victor spent last Friday (November 20) with Max Cavalera and SOULFLY in the studio collaborating on the song "Lethal Injection" for SOULFLY's upcoming album, "Omen". Max and Tommy split vocal duties on the track. Commented Victor, "We had a great time on tour with SOULFY last fal...

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SOULFLY Recording SEPULTURA, EXCEL Covers As Possible B-Sides/Bonus Tracks

SOULFLY entered Edge Of The Earth studios in Hollywood, California on November 6 with producer Logan Mader (MACHINE HEAD, DIVINE HERESY, CAVALERA CONSPIRACY, GOJIRA, DEVILDRIVER) to begin recording its new album, tentatively titled "Omen", for an early 2010 release. The second video update from the...

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SEPULTURA: European Tour Dates Announced

Brazilian thrashers SEPULTURA have scheduled the following European shows in 2010: Apr. 02 - Stuttgart, Germany - LKA Apr. 04 - Marmande, France - Garorock Fest Apr. 05 - Mulhouse, France - Noumatrouf Apr. 16 - Aarhus, Denmark - Royal Metal Fest Apr. 23 - St. Malo, France - Omnibus Apr. 24 - Magny L...

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THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN Frontman To Guest On New SOULFLY Album?

THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN frontman Greg Puciato has revealed via Twitter that he has been writing and recording a "duet" with Max Cavalera (SOULFLY, CAVALERA CONSPIRACY, SEPULTURA),presumably to be included on the forthcoming SOULFLY album, which is currently being recorded in Los Angeles. Puciato...

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CAVALERA CONSPIRACY Contemplating Remix Album

CAVALERA CONSPIRACY drummer Igor Cavalera has told AOL's Noisecreep that the band hopes to release another album by next summer once he and brother Max Cavalera (guitar, vocals) find time to work on some new material. "Max is so busy with SOULFLY, and MIXHELL [Igor's electronic duo, also featuring h...

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ACHERON: 'I Am Heathen' Video Released

"I Am Heathen", the new video from cult black/death metal act ACHERON, can be viewed below. This is the first professionally filmed music video the band has done in its 20-plus years of existence. Commented frontman Vincent Crowley: "The video is about embracing the life of being a heathen. Many peo...

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DREAM THEATER Singer Interviewed In Milan

Italian web site SpazioRock.it conducted an interview with vocalist James LaBrie of progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER when the band played Milan, Italy with OPETH, BIGELF and UNEXPECT on October 26, 2009. The chat can be viewed below. DREAM THEATER recently released the "Wither" EP via online r...

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DREAM THEATER Keyboardist: 'The Music Business Is Really In A Weird State Right Now'

Justin Donnelly of Blistering.com recently conducted an interview with DREAM THEATER keyboardist Jordan Rudess. A few excerpts from the chat follow below. On the band's new album, "Black Clouds & Silver Linings": "The reaction from most people to 'Black Clouds & Silver Linings' has been kind...

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Former SEPULTURA Drummer Discusses MIXHELL Project

Former SEPULTURA and current CAVALERA CONSPIRACY drummer Igor "Iggor" Cavalera and his wife, Laima Leyton, recently spoke to AOL's Noisecreep about their DJ/hip hop/electro project MIXHELL. When asked if SEPULTURA and CAVALERA CONSPIRACY fans will like MIXHELL, Igor — who plays live drums in MIXHELL...

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DREAM THEATER: 'Wither' Video Released

DREAM THEATER's promotional video for the song "Wither" can be viewed below. Footage for the clip was shot at the following shows on the band's recently completed European tour: Oct. 04 - Zenith - Paris, France Oct. 06 - Zenith - Lille, France Oct. 07 - Ahoy - Rotterdam, Netherlands Oct. 09 - Apollo...

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SOULFLY Drummer Talks About Next Studio Album

Sick Drummer Magazine recently conducted an interview with SOULFLY drummer Joe Nunez. A couple of exerpts from the chat follow below. Sick Drummer Magazine: What's the latest with the new SOULFLY record? How far along are you guys? Joe: Max [Cavalera, guitar/vocals] has put together the songs and pi...

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DREAM THEATER: New Video Interview With JAMES LABRIE Available

Holland's FaceCulture recently conducted an interview with vocalist James LaBrie of progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER. Watch the chat in four parts below. DREAM THEATER's promotional video for the song "Wither" will make its online debut this morning (Wednesday, November 18). Footage for the cl...

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ACHERON: 'I Am Heathen' Video To Make Its Online Debut This Weekend

"I Am Heathen", the new video from cult black/death metal act ACHERON, will make its online debut via YouTube this Saturday, November 21. This is the first professionally filmed music video the band has done in its 20-plus years of existence. Commented frontman Vincent Crowley: "The video is about e...