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DIVINE HERESY Singer: Our Drummer Is 'Far More Technical And Faster' Than RAYMOND HERRERA

Justin Donnelly of Australia's The Metal Forge recently conducted an interview with DIVINE HERESY frontman Tommy Cummings. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: On the recording process for "Bleed The Fifth": "In February 2006, I moved to Los Angeles to be a full time part of this band. The mom...

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Ex-NIGHTWISH Singer Announces Band Lineup For Upcoming Shows

Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen has revealed the lineup of the backing band that will accompany her for the "warm-up concerts" that will take place in November/December in Germany, Russia, Belgium, Finland and other European countries. It will be as follows: Bass: Doug Wimbish Guitars: Alex Sc...

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SOULFLY Guitarist To Guest On SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO Tomorrow

SOULFLY guitarist Marc Rizzo will be interviewed on Sirius Satallite Radio's "Hard Attack" on Tuesday, September 11 at 4:00 p.m. EST. For more information, visit www.sirius.com. As previously reported, Marc will join the rest of SOULFLY in early September in Florida to begin recording the band's six...

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French Symphonic Metal Band FAIRYLAND To Continue As Solo Project

Philippe Giordana, keyboardist/backing vocalist for French symphonic metallers FAIRYLAND, has issued the following update: "I just dove into the song writing phase for the next album, with already one song finished 100% and four more that are at an advanced stage. FAIRYLAND will now present itself a...

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NAPALM DEATH Guitarist Is Looking Forward To Playing China

Justin Donnelly of Australia's The Metal Forge recently conducted an interview with NAPALM DEATH guitarist Mitch Harris. A few excerpts from the chat follow: On the band's latest album, "Smear Campaign": "'Smear Campaign' did surprisingly well. I think a lot of that had to do with the fact that stra...

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SOULFLY To Enter Studio Next Week

According to a posting on SOULFLY's official web site, Max Cavalera (guitar/vocals),Joe Nunez (drums),Marc Rizzo (guitar),and Bobby Burns (bass) are planning to enter the studio early next week to begin recording the band's sixth studio album. The CD will be recorded in Bobby and Tim Lau's studio...

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Ex-ICED EARTH Drummer's BURNING INSIDE Releases New Material

Acclaimed heavy metal drummer Richard Christy (ICED EARTH, DEATH, LEASH LAW, CONTROL DENIED, BURNING INSIDE),who currently works for "The Howard Stern Show", has issued the following update: "I have some great news for BURNING INSIDE fans who've been asking when we're going to have some new materia...

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CAVALERA CONSPIRACY: First Concert Footage Posted Online

CAVALERA CONSPIRACY, the reunion of brothers Max and Igor Cavalera (both former SEPULTURA members),made its official live debut at the 11th annual D-Low Memorial concert this past Friday (August 31) at the Marquee Theatre in Tempe, Arizona. The band performed a total of five songs, including concer...

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MAX CAVALERA: New Video Interview Available

Rockster.tv conducted a interview with SOULFLY/ex-SEPULTURA frontman Max Cavalera before SOULFLY's gig at Germany's Area 4 festival on August 24. Video footage of the chat, which includes discussion of this year's European trek, spirituality, the D-Low Memorial Show and THE CAVALERA CONSPIRACY, can...

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KATAKLYSM Guitarist/Producer Offers New Album Update

Canadian death metallers KATAKLYSM recently entered the studio with producer/guitarist Jean-Francois Dagenais to begin recording their new album, "Prevail". The recording process will last five weeks, with vocalist Maurizio Iacono scheduled to record his vocals in September. Commented Dagenais: "I'm...

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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...