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MASTODON Drummer Discusses Songwriting Process
MidWest Excess recently conducted an interview with drummer Brann Dailor of the Atlanta progressive metal band MASTODON. An excerpt from the chat follows below. MidWest Excess: When it comes to songwriting, every instrument somehow has room to breathe while there's a lot going on musically. You neve...September 15, 2008
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EDGUY Extends Deal With NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS
German melodic metallers EDGUY have issued the following update: "EDGUY and their record label Nuclear Blast have just extended their contract for three more albums. Also included in the deal is the release of the live DVD that was filmed in Brazil during the Rocket Ride World Tour two years ago. To...September 13, 2008
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BLACKMORE'S NIGHT: 'Castles And Dreams' DVD Certified Gold In Germany
The "Castles and Dreams" DVD from BLACKMORE'S NIGHT — featuring legendary lead guitarist Ritchie Blackmore and singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Candice Night — has been certified gold in Germany. "Secret Voyage", the latest album from BLACKMORE'S NIGHT, recently entered the German Media Contr...September 12, 2008
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SCAR FOR LIFE: New Single Available For Free Download
"Crawlin'", the new single from SCAR FOR LIFE — the new Portuguese project led by Alex S (VYRUZ, REDSTAINS) — is available for free download at www.scarforlife.com. SCAR FOR LIFE will release its self-titled debut album later this month. "Creating songs from the most vitriolic, groovy assaults to so...September 12, 2008
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VH1 CLASSIC To Celebrate 'RUSH Hashanah' This Month
According to a posting on the RUSH fan site RushIsABand.com, VH1 Classic will air a special dubbed "Rush Hashanah" on September 29 in celebration of the Jewish holiday Rosh Hashanah. The 24-hour tribute to RUSH will include two of the band's concerts — including "Rush In Rio" and "R30" — as well as...September 11, 2008
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ULRICH On 'Death Magnetic' Leak 10 Days Before Release: 'By 2008 Standards, That's A Victory'
METALLICA's new album, "Death Magnetic", started circulating illegally online last week after a French record store mistakenly began selling copies. "By 2008 standards, that's a victory," drummer Lars Ulrich told USA Today. "If you'd told me six months ago that our record wouldn't leak until 10 days...September 11, 2008
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URIAH HEEP Guitarist Talks About Making Of 'Wake The Sleeper'
Greg Prato of GuitarSite.com recently conducted an interview with URIAH HEEP founding guitarist Mick Box. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. GuitarSite.com: How do you compare URIAH HEEP 2008 to earlier versions of the group? Box: Ah, that is a tough one. I would say though that this l...September 10, 2008
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VERTIGO STEPS: Debut Album Artwork Unveiled
Portuguese metal act VERTIGO STEPS, the ambitious offspring of Bruno A (ARCANE WISDOM, UNDERSTREAM, REDSTAINS),has unveiled the cover artwork (see below) for its forthcoming self-titled debut album. The CD was recorded at UltraSoundStudios with Daniel Cardoso. The material shall, according to its a...September 10, 2008
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PARADISE LOST Not Cancelling South American Tour
UK gothic metal pioneers PARADISE LOST, who recently parted ways with drummer Jeff Singer, have announced that they will play their previously announced South American shows in November: Nov. 01 - [to be announced] - Bogota, Columbia Nov. 04 - Discoteca Saquara - Lima, Peru Nov. 05 - Teatro Capoluli...September 9, 2008
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CHRIS CORNELL To Perform On Tonight's 'Fashion Rocks'
Former SOUNDGARDEN and AUDIOSLAVE frontman Chris Cornell will perform his new song "Scream" as part of the TV special "Fashion Rocks 2008" on CBS tonight (Tuesday, September 9). Check your local listings for air times. The charity event was staged at Radio City Music Hall in New York on September 5...September 9, 2008
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MAYHEM Rescheduling Australian Tour
Norwegian black metallers MAYHEM have issued the following update: "As many of you know, the previous Australian tour [which was scheduled to take place late May 2008] was cancelled. MAYHEM was extremely disappointed and outraged for the cancellations. This was COMPLETELY out of the band's control....September 8, 2008
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DESTRUCTION: New Album Lands On German Chart
"D.E.V.O.L.U.T.I.O.N.", the new album from German thrash metal veterans DESTRUCTION, has entered the Media Control chart in the band's home country at position No. 65. The "D.E.V.O.L.U.T.I.O.N." title track is available for streaming on the band's MySpace page. The CD was released on August 22 via A...September 8, 2008
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BURNING THE MASSES: 'Mind Control' Release Date Announced
San Diego, California-based deathcore quintet BURNING THE MASSES will release its debut album, "Mind Control", on October 28 through Mediaskare Records. The CD was produced by Stephen Hawkes (EXOTIC ANIMAL PETTING ZOO) in Seattle and was mixed by Logan Mader (DIVINE HERESY, CAVALERA CONSPIRACY) in L...September 8, 2008
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AMORPHIS To Enter Studio In November
Finnish metallers AMORPHIS will embark on a North American tour in September. Guitarist Esa Holopainen says: "This is our first tour in this region with our latest album, 'Silent Waters'. Tickets are selling well so you can only be happy. We picked SAMAEL and LEAVES' EYES as support acts because we...September 8, 2008
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VADER Confirms Split With Drummer, Guitarist: 'They Played With Us More Like Session Guys'
Veteran Polish death metallers VADER have issued the following update: "We would like to thank to all the participants of our anniversary gig [on August 30 at Stodola Club in Warsaw, Poland]: bands [GRAVE, ROTTING CHRIST, DISMEMBER, GOREFEST, MARDUK, NILE, ENTOMBED and SAMAEL], fans and staff. Thank...September 8, 2008
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