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PEGAZUS: 'Ready For A Much Bigger, Better And Totally Rockin' 2008'
Guitarist Johnny Stoj of the long-running Australian heavy metal band PEGAZUS has issued the following update: "2007 turned out to be a very awkward and testing time for the band. Vocalist Rob Thompson suffered the unfortunate personal loss of his young daughter, Allanah, who passed away in the midd...January 10, 2008
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IGOR CAVALERA On CAVALERA CONSPIRACY: 'It Sounds Old-School, But New In Its Own Way'
"The CAVALERA CONSPIRACY is about a sense of being unleashed," says vocalist/guitarist Max Cavalera (SOULFLY, ex-SEPULTURA). "You bottle a monster for ten years and then let it out. It's explosive, and we waited a long time for this beast to be set free." It's true. The wait is over. And the time is...January 10, 2008
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CAVALERA CONSPIRACY: New Single Sample Available
An audio sample of "Sanctuary", the first single from CAVALERA CONSPIRACY — the new project featuring SEPULTURA founding members Max (guitar, vocals) and Igor Cavalera (drums) alongside vocalist Joe Duplantier (bass) of the French progressive death metallers GOJIRA and SOULFLY guitarist Marc Rizzo —...January 10, 2008
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CHEVELLE Already Working On New Material
The Pulse of Radio reports: CHEVELLE plans to hit the road again as the Chicago trio continues to support its 2007 album, "Vena Sera". The band has been home since early December and drummer Sam Loeffler told The Pulse of Radio that they've started working on new material at frontman Pete Loeffler's...January 9, 2008
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BRAND NEW SIN Parts Ways With Singer
Vocalist Joe Altier has left Syracuse, New York's BRAND NEW SIN to "pursue other interests." The remaining members of the group are still intact and will continue to write and perform. BRAND NEW SIN last year parted ways with Century Media Records. BRAND NEW SIN's acclaimed album "Tequila" was recor...January 9, 2008
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Former CANDIRIA Members Launch HOPE KILLS FEAR
New York-based rock act HOPE KILLS FEAR, featuring former CANDIRIA vocalist Carley Coma and drummer Ken Schalk, is currently recording material with producer Mike Barile (E.TOWN CONCRETE, CANDIRIA, 40 BELOW SUMMER) at Barile's Sweetfire Studios in Brooklyn, NY. Commented Coma: "We're focusing on wri...January 9, 2008
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DEF LEPPARD: More North American Tour Dates Announced
DEF LEPPARD, Britain's greatest arena rock band, is set to play a series of headline shows in spring of 2008 — as part of a 2008 World Tour. This year's outing includes 19 dates, kicking off on March 27 in Greensboro, NC and ending on April 26 in Chula Vista, CA. The tour is being ...January 9, 2008
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SHADOWS FALL, JOB FOR A COWBOY, SLIPKNOT, MASTODON: More NAMM Appearances Detailed
Ibanez Guitars and Tama Drums have announced their signing schedules for the 2008 Winter NAMM show in Anaheim, California. All appearances are subject to change. Signings will be at the Hoshino USA Inc. booth (#4634) in Hall C. Friday, January 18: 12 Noon: Dino Cazares (DIVINE HERESY, ASESINO) Ravi...January 9, 2008
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'Black Metal' RAY WALLACE: A Heavy Metal Life Filled With Love
Marc Weisblott of Toronto's Eye Weekly reports: Ray Wallace, who died on Nov. 27, 2007, from complications arising from a brain aneurysm at age 45, was defying stereotypes for as long as anyone on the local heavy metal scene knew him. For one, he was as friendly as the music he lived for ...January 8, 2008
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WARMACHINE Frontman Says Band Is 'Very Able And Willing' To Tour With MEGADETH In Europe
Vocalist/guitarist Joe Di Taranto of Toronto's WARMACHINE — which finished first in the recent "Who Will Support MEGADETH In Europe?" poll, conducted via TheLiveLine.com, with 21% of the vote — has issued the following statement: "I have to address a matter that I am very unhappy about. [MEGADETH ma...January 8, 2008
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CRUACHAN Confirmed For Belgium's NEPHEREX FEST II
Irish folk metal band CRUACHAN has been confirmed for Nepherex Fest II, set tot take place April 30, 2008 in Dendermonde, Belgium. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: CRUACHAN WAYLANDER THEUDHO WAPENSPRAAK & DRINKGELAG VINTERNATT HULDREFOLK KLAUWAERT CRUACHAN last year parted ways wit...January 8, 2008
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RUSH: 2008 'Snakes & Arrows' Tour Update
RUSH fan site RushIsABand.com has posted an updated list of concerts for the 2008 leg of the "Snakes & Arrows" tour, featuring venues for which there are known dates, and also the venues that are pending. However, it should be noted that all of these dates should be considered "official" until t...January 7, 2008
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Ex-DIO Guitarist TRACY G: New Audio Interview Available
A new 30-minute audio interview with ex-DIO/WWIII guitarist Tracy G has been posted at The Musician's Voice. Tracy talks about forming his GOADED project as well as writing and recording the group's new CD. He also chats about his studio/live guitar rigs, his past CD catalog, and his experience in D...January 7, 2008
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SOULFLY's MARC RIZZO Offering Guitar Lessons
SOULFLY guitarist Marc Rizzo is offering guitar lessons out of his hometown in New Jersey. Says Rizzo, "I'm accepting all levels of ability, from beginner to advanced. If you want to learn how to shred, flamenco finger picking or just your basic scales, contact me if you can get to New Jersey. Lesso...January 7, 2008
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LED ZEPPELIN Reunion Named 'Hottest' Event Of 2007
Jason Gregory of Gigwise.com reports that LED ZEPPELIN's reunion concert at the O2 Arena in London has been crowned the hottest event of 2007. The concert, which saw the veteran band play together for the first time since 1988, beat sporting events and BARBARA STREISAND to the top spot. "Last year's...January 7, 2008
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