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FLOTSAM AND JETSAM Drummer: 'We're One Of The Better Live Speed Metal Bands Out There'

Blasting-Zone.com recently conducted an in-depth interview with FLOTSAM AND JETSAM drummer Craig Nielsen. Several excerpts follow: Blasting-Zone.com: This ["Dreams of Death"] is your first new studio album since "My God" in 2001. Why such a long wait? Craig: "We lost our deal with Metal Blade. That...

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SHADOWS FALL's BITTNER: European Drum Clinics Announced

SHADOWS FALL drummer Jason Bittner will be participating in the following drum clinics in September: Sep. 25 - Drummer Live in London Sep. 26 - Hamburg @ Amptown Music Sep. 27 - Ibbenbüren @ Musik Produktiv Sep. 28 - Karlsruhe @ Rockshop Commented Bittner: "I was asked to participate in Drummer Live...

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DRY KILL LOGIC To Release New Album Next Spring

DRY KILL LOGIC frontman Cliff Rigano has issued the following update: "No rest for the wicked… After Gigantour ends, we will be embarking on the 'New Level of Aggression II' tour, presented by Vestal, which will run from September 12 through October 25 and take us back around the U.S. one more time....

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NEURAXIS: Another New Song Available For Download

Montreal-based NEURAXIS have posted a second MP3 ("Shatter the Wisdom") from their upcoming fourth album, "Trilateral Progression". Download it at this location. "Trilateral Progression" is scheduled for release on September 13 via Willowtip Records. A European release will follow on Earache Records...

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QUEEN + PAUL RODGERS: 'Return Of The Champions' Track Listing Revealed

QUEEN + PAUL RODGERS, featuring legendary rock icons Brian May and Roger Taylor of QUEEN, and Paul Rodgers of BAD COMPANY and FREE, will release a a live, two-CD set, entitled "Return of the Champions", on September 13 via Hollywood Records. A DVD set of the show, filmed by renowned director David M...

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VOIVOD: More DVD Releases Planned

Legendary Canadian metallers VOIVOD, who will be issuing first DVD in October covering the band's original lineup period (1983-1991),are tentatively planning on releasing two more DVDs during the coming months. "DVOD-2" will contain footage shot during the Eric Forrest era of the band, while "DVOD-...

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SINGLE BULLET THEORY Guitarist, PISSING RAZORS Frontman Join Forces In New Project

SINGLE BULLET THEORY guitarist Matt Difabio has joined forces with PISSING RAZORS frontman Andre Acosta in a brand-new band tentatively dubbed PREFACE. Difabio has issued the following statement regarding his decision to launch the new project: "I have 10 songs written for what I had hoped to be a n...

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Bassist JEFF PILSON Explains Why He's Not Interested In DOKKEN Reunion

Bassist Jeff Pilson (DOKKEN, DIO, FOREIGNER) has posted the following message on his official web site: "Well, it's been a long time. In fact, I'd say I'm wayyyyy overdue at getting everyone up-to-date at what's been going on. I must confess, between traveling, fatherhood, and a host of projects whi...

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SHADOWS FALL Drummer To Take Part In Online Chat

SHADOWS FALL drummer Jason Bittner will take part in an online chat on Tuesday, August 16 at 10:00 p.m. EST / 7:00 p.m. PST at Pro-Mark's homepage at www.promark.com. As previously reported, SHADOWS FALL recently shot a video for the track "Enlightened By The Cold" with longtime director Zach Merck...

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NEURAXIS Complete Work On New Album: Audio Available

Montreal-based NEURAXIS finished mixing and mastering their fourth album, "Trilateral Progression", for a September 13 release via Willowtip Records. A European release will follow on Earache Records. The album was engineered by Yannick St-Amand (DESPISED ICON) and was mixed by Jason Suecof (CAPHARN...

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VICE: One-Off Reunion Scheduled For October

VICE, the long-defunct '80s heavy metal band featuring powerhouse vocalist Rob Rock (ex-IMPELLITTERI, DRIVER, JOSHUA),will reunite for one show only on Saturday, October 8, 2005 in Somers, CT. The four original members, who played 300 dates a year performing original and cover songs, will be joined...

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SINGLE BULLET THEORY: Drummer JOHN SASSO Rejoins The Fold

Philadelphia's SINGLE BULLET THEORY have re-enlisted original drummer John Sasso to the fold. John was the original SINGLE BULLET THEORY drummer and was best known for his work on the group's 2002 release "Route 666" (Crash Music Inc.). The band are currently working on 23 new blistering tracks and...

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DREAM THEATER Drummer To Perform With RUSH Tribute Band At Anniversary Concert

DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy will perform with CYGNUS & THE SEA MONSTERS (a tribute to RUSH — featuring RACER X/ex-MR. BIG guitarist Paul Gilbert, ex-CYNIC bassist Sean Malone and WATCHTWOWER/DANGEROUS TOYS singer Jason McMaster) at a special drumming event to commemorate the The Drum Pad'...

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NEURAXIS: Canadian Dates Announced

After completing work recording the follow-up to the recently repackaged 34-track "Truth Imagery Passage" European release, Montreal-based metallers NEURAXIS have announced the following dates in Canada: Aug. 25 - Riverview, NB @ O'Briens Aug. 26 - Fredericton, NB @ Capital Winters Club Aug. 27 - Ha...

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SHENOAH Call It Quits

SHENOAH, the Cleveland, Ohio-based band featuring former members of CHIMAIRA, RINGWORM and ERASE THE GREY, have officially disbanded. Founders Jason Hager (guitar, ex-CHIMAIRA) and Ben Hollowell (bass, ex-RINGWORM) are currently pursuing YEARS OF FIRE, while Vince DiFranco (guitar, ex-ERASE THE GREY...