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DREAM THEATER's MIKE PORTNOY Explains 'Systematic Chaos'

Morley Seaver of CausticTruths.com recently conducted an interview with DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy. A few excerpts from the chat follow: On the group's songwriting: "I don't know if we've ever had one song that could really sum up what DREAM THEATER is about because there are so many sides t...

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BEATALLICA To Release 'Sgt. Hetfield's Motorbreath Pub Band' In July

Although THE BEATLES certainly had some "heavy" moments ("Helter Skelter", "Revolution" or "I Want You (She's So Heavy)", anyone?),they are certainly not considered a metal band. And on the other side of the coin, METALLICA is not considered a pop band. But then along comes BEATALLICA, and the line...

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DREAM THEATER: More U.S. Tour Dates Announced

DREAM THEATER has announced more dates for its upcoming U.S. tour, which is scheduled to kick off late July. Support at all shows will come from REDEMPTION (the Los Angeles-based progressive metal band led by guitarist/songwriter Nicolas van Dyk and featuring vocal legend Ray Alder of FATES WARNING)...

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INTO ETERNITY Guitarist Comments On Upcoming Tour With DREAM THEATER

Canadian progressive death outfit INTO ETERNITY has been confirmed for a month-long summer U.S. tour alongside the legendary DREAM THEATER. The trek, which kicks off in late July, is the opportunity the group has been waiting for since their inception, and a perfect chance to reach a new, open-minde...

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AXEL RUDI PELL Issues 'Diamond Unlocked' Update

German guitarist AXEL RUDI PELL has issued the following update: "We're in the middle of the recordings of our cover record and it all sounds really cool. Drums, bass, keyboards and rhythm guitars are done. We just started with the recording of the lead guitars and the lead vocals, which will also b...

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SOULFLY: New Song 'After The Slaughter' Available May 1

SOULFLY's official web site has been updated with the following message: "SOULFLY's mainman Max Cavalera is soon coming up with his new recording premiere. In just two weeks, on Tuesday, May 1, 2007, he will release his is latest work is a piece of art created in his aggressive-metal home factory di...

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DREAM THEATER: 'Systematic Chaos' Special-Edition DVD Details Revealed

DREAM THEATER's new album, "Systematic Chaos", will be released on Tuesday, June 5 (date may vary in different countries) through Roadrunner and will be available in two formats: regular-edition CD (cover) and a special-edition CD and DVD (cover). The special-edition DVD will include: * The entire a...

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THE ACTUAL To Support VELVET REVOLVER On U.S. Dates

Los Angeles power trio THE ACTUAL, which is signed to Softdrive Records, the label headed up by VELVET REVOLVER frontman Scott Weiland's (ex-STONE TEMPLE PILOTS),has been confirmed as the support act on VELVET REVOLVER's U.S. tour in May. The dates are as follows: May 03 - Los Angeles, CA - Avalon...

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UNBURIED Forges On As Trio

St. Louis, Missouri-based extreme metal band UNBURIED has parted ways with vocalist Justin Tombed. "There are no hard feelings or bad blood, we will remain brothers beyond the grave," commented guitarist Dreathus Harris. "Instead of finding a new frontman we have taken the initiative to move on as a...

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The Life Burns Tour

Every time the opportunity arises to listen to APOCALYPTICA I can be heard muttering something about having immense respect for the metal-by-way-of-cello group, but not having the patience for it. Then I listen to it and wonder what the hell I was thinking. The band's renditions of tunes by the like...

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SOULFLY Mainman Discusses Upcoming Album

For the past month, SOULFLY mainman Max Cavalera has been holed up inside his home in Arizona writing songs for the band's next album, recording demos, and letting his creativity flow. The following question-and-answer session with Max was posted on the group's official web site, SoulflyWeb.com: Q:...

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STURCH Signs With SWELL CREEK RECORDS

German modern hard rock act STURCH has inked a deal with Swell Creek Records. The label is going to release the band's debut album, "Beauty, Anger & Agression" in September 2007. The first single, "Bless Me with Patience", can be downloaded from the band's MySpace page. STURCH is: Dennis Wendig...

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SCOTT WEILAND Issues Update On SOFTDRIVE RECORDS

VELVET REVOLVER frontman Scott Weiland's (ex-STONE TEMPLE PILOTS) has issued the following update on his record label, Softdrive Records: "Since I last spoke to you all, we have signed a new artist, SOMETHING TO BURN. This will be a great musical partnership. The band is very independent; they have...

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AXEL RUDI PELL Announces Title For 'Covers' CD

German guitar hero AXEL RUDI PELL has set "Diamonds Unlocked" as the title of his upcoming "covers" album, due in September/October via SPV Records. Recording sessions for the effort will begin on April 2. Commented Pell: "We will record 11 songs, ten cover versions and one self-written intro. I saw...

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AEON Prepares To Record New Album

Sweden's AEON has issued the following update: "We are now gearing up to hit the studio this weekend to start recording the follow-up to 2005 Unique Leader release 'Bleeding the False'. 12 new songs of pure hatred are about to be put on tape and it feels fucking great. We will be pushing that red .....