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AEON Frontman Undergoes Surgery
Sweden's AEON has issued the following update: "We are sorry to say that we have to cancel the Höstmörker gig in Sundsvall, Sweden. Tommy [Dahlström, vocals] suffered from an almost broken appendix... and he had to undergo surgery. He is alive and well but he needs to take it easy for two weeks or s...October 27, 2006
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PHENOMENA Triple-CD Digipack To Arrive In December
Escape Music has announced the forthcoming release of a triple-CD digipack which combines the first three PHENOMENA albums. These three classic recordings include an all-star cast of musicians that include Glenn Hughes, Brian May, Ray Gillan, Scott Gorham and Don Airey, plus many others. All three a...October 23, 2006
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MAX CAVALERA Recalls His Most Surreal Moment On Stage
SOULFLY/ex-SEPULTURA mainman Max Cavalera told The West Australian that it was an Indonesian tour in the mid-'90s that the Brazilian-born, U.S.-based singer-songwriter and producer rates as his most surreal moment on stage. "There were 20,000 people at this show and the kids started throwing flip-fl...October 21, 2006
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PAUL GILBERT To Appear On VH1's 'Hottest Pets'
On Monday, October 23, guitarist Paul Gilbert (RACER X, ex-MR. BIG) will be appearing on the new VH1 show called "Hottest Pets". "I can't get on TV by playing guitar, but I can get on playing with my alligator lizard," jokes Gilbert. For more information on the program, click here. Paul Gilbert rece...October 20, 2006
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MAX CAVALERA Says SEPULTURA Reunion Will Probably Happen Next Year
Cameron Edney recently conducted an interview with SOULFLY/ex-SEPULTURA mainman Max Cavalera. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Q: Max, let's start with news on Bobby Burns [bass]. How is he doing? Max: Ah, he's getting better, it came on so sudden. It happened just before the tour started and we...October 20, 2006
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MAX MIDSUN: 'Max The 1st' Cover Artwork Revealed
The cover artwork for MAX MIDSUN's upcoming release "Max The 1st" has been posted online. A brand new track, called "Plaguedoctor's Mask", has also been made available for download. You can find both the artwork and the new song at the group's official MySpace page. Due on October 30 through Morning...October 17, 2006
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KEEP OF KALESSIN: Back On The Road In Norway
Having just returned from drilling their technical black metal into the unsuspecting eardrums of metal fans all over Europe as SATYRICON's special guests, KEEP OF KALESSIN are back on the road in their native Norway: Oct. 19 - Hulen, Bergen, NOR Oct. 20 - Tribute, Sandnes, NOR Oct. 21 - Garage, Oslo...October 16, 2006
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SEPULTURA: Photos From Brazil's LIVE 'N' LOUDER Festival Posted Online
SEPULTURA's official web site has been updated with photos from the group's appearance at the Live 'N' Louder festival on Saturday, October 14 in São Paulo, Brazil. Check them out at this location. The group's setlist was as follows: 01. Dark Wood of Error 02. Refuse/Resist 03. Convicted in Life 04....October 16, 2006
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MAX And IGOR CAVALERA Reunited After 10 Years: More Photos Available
Several photos of brothers and former SEPULTURA bandmates Max (guitar, vocals) and Igor Cavalera (drums) playing together and hanging out for the first time in 10 years at the 10th annual D-Low Memorial Festival on August 17, 2006 at the Marquee Theatre in Tempe, AZ have been posted online at this l...October 12, 2006
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Original FLOTSAM AND JETSAM Drummer Recounts Band's History
On October 31, Metal Blade Records will re-issue one of THE classic albums of its catalogue — FLOTSAM AND JETSAM's mighty "Doomsday for the Deceiver". The album will be re-released as a three-disc-set — two CDs and one DVD. It includes the original version, a remixed version (by the album's original...October 12, 2006
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DREAM THEATER: 'Score' DVD Certified Platinum!
DREAM THEATER's "Score" two-DVD set has been officially certified platinum by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America). The set, which sold more than 14,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 1 on Billboard's Top Music Video chart, contains...October 11, 2006
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MAX CAVALERA Talks About Reunion With Brother IGOR: Audio Available
SOULFLY mainman Max Cavalera was recently interviewed by Andrew Haug of Triple J's "Full Metal Racket" (based in Australia). Listen to the interview in streaming audio at the Triple J web site: Windows Media, Real Media (NOTE: The Max Cavalera interview begins at around the one-hour, 38-minute mark)...October 11, 2006
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Former SNOT/SOULFLY Guitarist Launches Record Label
Ex-SNOT/SOULFLY guitarist Mikey Doling has announced the formation of his new label GridIron Records. The label is a joint venture between Doling, Kyle Turley (offensive tackle for Kansas City Chiefs),Max Harris and former SNOT manager Nic Adler. "I was on tour with PANTERA and had just got off sta...October 11, 2006
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MEGADETH Splits With Manager, U.S. Booking Agent
MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has posted the following message in the "Forums" section nof the band's official web site: "Gigantour 2006 is now officially in the books in the North American phase. It was a great success, but there were some casualties along the way. Some didn't really hurt the show...October 11, 2006
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DREAM THEATER Drummer Says There Are 'No Hard Feelings' Between Him And QUEENSRŸCHE Singer
DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy has commented on the current status of his feud with QUEENSRŸCHE frontman Geoff Tate over Tate's alleged "bashing" of DREAM THEATER following the two bands' co-headlining tour in the summer of 2003. (See previous BLABBERMOUTH.NET stories: Story#1, Story#2, Story#3....October 10, 2006