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DREAM THEATER: Vancouver Concert Filmed For Upcoming DVD
DREAM THEATER last week kicked off the Progressive Nation 2008 tour, also featuring OPETH, BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME and 3. DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy has posted the following update on the Progressive Nation web site: "Welly, welly, welly, my fellow prog fans... Progressive Nation 2008 is f...May 9, 2008
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SIX FEET UNDER Begins Recording New Album
Florida-based death metallers SIX FEET UNDER have issued the following update: "We have entered Morrisound Studios here in Tampa to begin recording our new CD!! It feels like coming back home!! Chris Carroll is at the helm, laying down the new tracks. Also, our old friend Bill Metoyer is helping out...May 9, 2008
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NIKKI SIXX To Be Honored By COVENANT HOUSE; Widget Available
A widget promoting Covenant House California's ninth annual Awards Gala which will be held tonight (Friday, May 9) at the Beverly Hilton Hotel can be found below. This year's honorees include musician and author Nikki Sixx (MTLEY CRE). The gala will feature a live and silent auction and entertainmen...May 9, 2008
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CARCASS To Headline South Africa's WITCHFEST
According to Make Some Noise, reactivated British extreme legends CARCASS have been confirmed as the headliners of the Witchfest 2008, set to take place September 26-27 in South Africa. More details will be announced on May 15. CARCASS recently posted a trailer for "The Pathologist's Report" DVD doc...May 9, 2008
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HATEBREED to Once Again Headline STILLBORN FEST
Connecticut-based hardcore/metal band HATEBREED has confirmed that it will once again headline the annual Stillborn Fest, set to take place on the East Coast between December 26 and December 30. More details will be made available soon. Deryk Thomas of Perth, Western Australia's "Anger Management" m...May 8, 2008
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ARMORED SAINT Bassist Is 'Expecting A Totally Sick Show' In Mexico City
ARMORED SAINT/FATES WARNING bass player Joey Vera has issued the following update: "For the first time ever, SAINT will be playing in Mexico City on Saturday, May 31st at Circo Volador. Also on the bill is L.A.'s own thrashers FUELED BY FIRE. We're very excited about playing in South America for the...May 8, 2008
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Ex-STRATOVARIUS Leader TIMO TOLKKI Responds To Former Bandmates
Ex-STRATOVARIUS leader and current REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE mastermind Timo Tolkki has issued the following statement in response to comments released earlier today by his former STRATOVARIUS bandmates regarding the circumstances surrounding the group's break-up: "I am very surprised about this. But m...May 7, 2008
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Former STRATOVARIUS Members: 'TIMO TOLKKI's Main Motivation Was Greed'
Former STRATOVARIUS members Timo Kotipelto (vocals),Jens Johansson (keyboards),Lauri Porra (bass) and Jrg Michael (drums) have issued the following joint statement: "Timo Tolkki published a statement on April 2 this year. The other members of STRATOVARIUS would now like to set the record straight....May 7, 2008
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HATEBREED: New Audio Interview With JAMEY JASTA Posted Online
Deryk Thomas of Perth, Western Australia's "Anger Management" metal radio show recently conducted an interview with Jamey Jasta of HATEBREED and KINGDOM OF SORROW. The audio interview can be heard at this location. HATEBREED recently signed a "multi-tiered, worldwide deal with KOCH Records. As part...May 7, 2008
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SEVERED SAVIOR Parts Ways With Drummer, Pulls Out Of CENTRAL ILLINOIS METALFEST
San Francisco-based death metallers SEVERED SAVIOR have parted ways with drummer Troy Fullerton. As a result, the group has cancelled its appearance at the Central Illinois Metalfest, which is scheduled to take place July 18-20 at the Canopy Club in Urbana, Illinois. Replacing them on the bill is Al...May 6, 2008
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LACUNA COIL's SCABBIA: 'We Are Putting Together The Best Album Of Our Career'
LACUNA COIL singer Cristina Scabbia has posted the following message on her MySpace page: "We had a band meeting this afternoon. It's been so weird... While we were discussing about music and stuff, it happened I found myself staring at each one of the boys: Maus [Biazzi; guitar], Marco [Coti Zelati...May 5, 2008
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NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS And MySpace Team Up For Worldwide Band Contest
Nuclear Blast Records is offering YOUR metal band the chance to sign a worldwide record deal! In a unique contest in collaboration with MySpace, unsigned metal bands from around the world will have the opportunity to win a contract with one of the leading labels for (extreme) metal music. How can yo...May 5, 2008
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GOJIRA To Open For METALLICA In France
French metallers GOJIRA have been confirmed as the opening act for METALLICA on Thursday, August 14 at Grand d'Arras in Arras, France. METALLICA has not played in France since its 2004 concert at the Parc des Princes and 25,000 people are expected to attend the Arras show. This will also be GOJIRA's...May 5, 2008
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BLACK TIDE Announces European Tour Dates
Miami-based metallers BLACK TIDE have announced their upcoming European tour schedule. The band will play throughout Europe in the month of June, appearing at Germany's Rock Am Ring, France's Hellfest, Italy's Gods of Metal, and the UK's Download festivals. BLACK TIDE bassist Zakk Sandler comments:...May 2, 2008
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UK's DAMNATION FESTIVAL Moves To University Of Leeds
Damnation Festival will return to darken Leeds, UK's doorstep on Saturday, November 22, 2008, promising to be the metal event of the year. The festival will move into the stunning three-room venue University Of Leeds, as it continues to expand as the UK's finest independent metal showcase. Following...May 2, 2008
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