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MARTY FRIEDMAN To Headline 'Guitar Universe 2012' European Tour
Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman will embark on the "Guitar Universe 2012" European tour in October. Support on the trek will come from Israel's Yossi Sassi (ORPHANED LAND) and France's Stéphan Forté (ADAGIO). Commented Marty: "Yossi and I became friends on my 2011 solo tour. We came up with...July 12, 2012
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GOJIRA Frontman: Why We Support Sea Shepherd (Video)
Guitarist/vocalist Joseph Duplantier of French progressive metallers GOJIRA recently spoke to U.K.'s Metal Hammer magazine about the band's continuing efforts to support marine conservation organization Sea Shepherd. You can watch the chat below. During a 2010 appearance on Full Metal Jackie's natio...July 9, 2012
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GOJIRA: Video Interview Posted Online
Musica Metal conducted an interview with French progressive metallers GOJIRA after their May 14 performance at Stadio Friuli in Udine, Italy as the support act for METALLICA. You can now watch the chat below. GOJIRA's fifth album, "L'Enfant Sauvage", sold almost 11,000 copies in the United States in...July 8, 2012
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GOJIRA's 'L'Enfant Sauvage' Cracks U.S. Top 40
"L'Enfant Sauvage", the fifth album from French progressive metallers GOJIRA, sold almost 11,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 34 on The Billboard 200 chart. The band's previous CD, "The Way Of All Flesh", opened with 4,200 units back in 2008 to la...July 4, 2012
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GOJIRA's 'L'Enfant Sauvage' Cracks French Top 10
"L'Enfant Sauvage", the fifth album from French progressive metallers GOJIRA, has entered the official chart in the band's home country at position No. 7 (No. 17 on the digital chart). The band's previous CD, "The Way Of All Flesh", debuted at No. 28 back in 2008. "L'Enfant Sauvage" (which translate...July 3, 2012
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SLIPKNOT Kicks Off 'Mayhem' Festival Without JIM ROOT; Video Footage Available
SLIPKNOT kicked off its headlining stint at this year's Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival yesterday (Saturday, June 30) at San Manuel Amphitheater in San Bernardino, California without guitarist Jim Root, who is out of action while recovering from a burst appendix. The band's setlist was as foll...July 1, 2012
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SLIPKNOT Guitarist To Miss MAYHEM Shows Due To Burst Appendix
SLIPKNOT has released the following statement: "We're sorry to announce that our brother Jim Root [guitar] will not be performing with us at [Rockstar Energy Drink] Mayhem [Festival] today in San Bernardino due to serious health issues. Jim has been seriously sick for the past two weeks and went to...June 30, 2012
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SLIPKNOT's CLOWN Says PAUL GRAY Will Never Be Replaced
On Friday, June 29, Robert Herrera sat down with SLIPKNOT mastermind/percussionist M. Shawn "Clown" Crahan during his book signing at Book Soup in Hollywood, California. Clown talked about his photo book, "The Apocalyptic Nightmare Journey"; Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival; and future plans fo...June 30, 2012
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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist MARTY FRIEDMAN Interviewed On 'The Danko Jones Podcast' (Audio)
Canadian rocker Danko Jones recently down to talk about KISS with none other than legendary ex-MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman for this week's edition of "The Danko Jones Podcast". You can now listen to this spirited discussion about the hottest band in the land using the SoundCloud player below....June 28, 2012
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FEAR FACTORY Guitarist Defends Decision To Utilize Drum Machine On 'The Industrialist'
ReGen Magazine recently conducted an interview with guitarist Dino Cazares of Los Angeles cyber metallers FEAR FACTORY. You can now watch the chat below. When asked about FEAR FACTORY's decision to embrace drum-machine technology completely on the band's new album, "The Industrialist", Dino said, "T...June 27, 2012
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GOJIRA Frontman On Touring With METALLICA: 'They Make Us Feel Important'
Guitarist/vocalist Joseph Duplantier of French progressive metallers GOJIRA was recently asked by U.K.'s Metal Hammer magazine what it's like to be touring with their heavy metal heroes METALLICA. "We ignore it," Duplantier laughed. "'Cause otherwise we would have a heart attack or something. I don'...June 26, 2012
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GOJIRA Explains 'L'Enfant Sauvage' Album Cover
A short video clip in which French progressive metallers GOJIRA explain the cover artwork of their fifth album, "L'Enfant Sauvage", can be seen below. "L'Enfant Sauvage" (which translates to "The Wild Child") features 11 tracks of mind-bending, thunderous metal. The CD was recorded at Spin Recording...June 25, 2012
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GOJIRA: 'L'Enfant Sauvage' Track-By-Track Breakdown Part 2 (Video)
The second in a series of video clips in which guitarist/vocalist Joseph Duplantier of French progressive metallers GOJIRA, gives a track-by-track breakdown of the band's fifth album, "L'Enfant Sauvage", can be seen below. The CD, which is available for streaming in its entirety at Australia's TheMu...June 22, 2012
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GOJIRA: 'L'Enfant Sauvage' Track-By-Track Breakdown Part 1 (Video)
The first in a series of video clips in which guitarist/vocalist Joseph Duplantier of French progressive metallers GOJIRA, gives a trakc-by-track breakdown of the band's fifth album, "L'Enfant Sauvage", can be seen below. The CD, which is available for streaming in its entirety at Australia's TheMus...June 21, 2012
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GOJIRA: Entire New Album Available For Streaming
"L'Enfant Sauvage", the fifth album from French progressive metallers GOJIRA, is available for streaming in its entirety at Australia's TheMusic.com.au web site. The CD will be released on June 26 via Roadrunner Records. "L'Enfant Sauvage" (which translates to "The Wild Child") features 11 tracks of...June 19, 2012