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JAMES MURPHY On Loss, Progress, And Inspiration
Guitarist/producer extraordinaire James Murphy (TESTAMENT, DEATH, OBITUARY) has issued the following update: "Hi everyone. I'm sorry for dropping out. I've been dealing with my grandmother's illness and passing. Several weeks ago she was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor, quite large and inoper...September 1, 2005
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VOIVOD To Return To Studio This Month To Complete 'Definitive' New Album
VOIVOD singer Denis "Snake" Belanger has told the Quebec newspaper Le Soleil that the band will return to the recording studio in late September to resume work on their 14th album, tentatively due in early 2006 via The End Records. Only hours before he slipped into a coma last week due to complicati...September 1, 2005
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HOLY MOSES To Dedicate Next Show To VOIVOD's PIGGY
Long-running German thrashers HOLY MOSES have posted the following message on their official web site: "We got the sad message that Piggy of VOIVOD died. You maybe know, that Sabina [Classen, vocals] was a huge fan of VOIVOD and painted the VOIVOD logo as a huge patch on her jacket! We will dedicate...September 1, 2005
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Former CANCER Guitarist Pays Tribute To VOIVOD's PIGGY
Former CANCER guitarist Rob Engvikson (currently in DANELAW) has issued the following statement regarding the passing of VOIVOD guitarist Denis "Piggy" D'Amour: "I was very saddened to hear of the passing of Denis 'Piggy' D'Amour from VOIVOD. VOIVOD is a band I've always loved from the early days of...August 31, 2005
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METAL BLADE RECORDS Owner Pays Tribute To VOIVOD's Fallen Guitarist
Metal Blade Records CEO/owner Brian Slagel has issued the following statement regarding the passing of VOIVOD guitarist Denis "Piggy" D'Amour: "When I first heard the original VOIVOD demo and then their first album for us and their debut as well, 'War and Pain', I knew they would be a great band for...August 31, 2005
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SIRIUS Hard Attack Beams VOIVOD's PIGGY Into Space
The "Bloody Roots" metal history show on Sirius Satellite Radio's Hard Attack channel will honor VOIVOD guitarist Denis "Piggy" D'Amour on Tuesday (Aug. 30 at 9:00 p.m. EST) and Friday (Sept. 2 at 1:00 p.m. EST),playing a full hour of classic VOIVOD songs, plus VOIVOD covers by DECEASED and DAHLIA...August 30, 2005
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VOIVOD To Complete New Album As A Tribute To Fallen Guitarist
VOIVOD drummer Michel "Away" Langevin has told Montreal's La Presse that the group are planning on releasing an album of new material written prior to the passing of VOIVOD guitarist Denis "Piggy" D'Amour. "Denis asked us to utilize the tracks he had recorded [during the pre-production process for t...August 29, 2005
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VOIVOD Drummer: 'It Will Be A Hard Task For Me To Cope' With PIGGY's Passing
VOIVOD drummer Michel "Away" Langevin has issued the following statement regarding the passing of VOIVOD guitarist Denis "Piggy" D'Amour: "Last week has been very tough on me, as I spent it at the hospital with Denis. We had been musical partners since 1979 in high school, and it will be a hard task...August 29, 2005
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CRYPTOPSY On PIGGY's Passing: 'A Quebec Legend Is Gone But Not Forgotten'
Canadian death metallers CRYPTOPSY have issued the following statement regarding the passing of VOIVOD guitarist Denis "Piggy" D'Amour: "Wow, it seems like all the greats leave us at a young age. Having had the pleasure to tour and be friend with such a man was a great honor. A Quebec legend is gone...August 29, 2005
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VOIVOD's PIGGY: Funeral Services Scheduled
A viewing for late VOIVOD guitarist Denis "Piggy" D'Amour will be held at the following location/times: St-Dominique Church 2551, rue Saint-Dominique, Jonquière, Quebec Canada G7X 6J6 Tél. : 418-547-4704 Tuesday, August 30: 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 31: 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.; 7:00 p...August 29, 2005
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Ex-FORBIDDEN Guitarist: PIGGY Was One Of 'Greatest Innovators'
Former FORBIDDEN/MANMADEGOD and current SPIRALARMS guitarist Craig Locicero has issued the following statement regarding the passing of VOIVOD guitarist Denis "Piggy" D'Amour: "First off, I must say how saddend by the passing of Piggy (Denis). My heartfelt condolences to his family and his band memb...August 29, 2005
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PIG DESTROYER Guitarist: News Of PIGGY's Passing Is 'Absolutely Crushing'
AGORAPHOBIC NOSEBLEED/PIG DESTROYER guitarist Scott Hull has issued the following statement regarding the passing of VOIVOD guitarist Denis "Piggy" D'Amour: "I can't think of a band that has meant more to me for as long as VOIVOD has. The news of Piggy passing away from colon cancer on Friday, Augus...August 29, 2005
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Renowned Cover Artist Remembers VOIVOD's PIGGY
Renowned album-cover artist Ioannis (FATES WARNING, DEEP PURPLE, BLUE ÖYSTER CULT, DREAM THEATER, UFO, KING CRIMSON) has issued the following statement regarding the passing of VOIVOD guitarist Denis "Piggy" D'Amour: "In the early summer of 1989 on my second job for Mechanic Records after finishing...August 29, 2005
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Former GORGUTS Guitarist: PIGGY Was 'A True Genius'
Former GORGUTS guitarist Steeve Hurdle has issued the following statement regarding the passing of VOIVOD guitarist Denis "Piggy" D'Amour: It is with sadness that this morning I heard the terrible news. The great Piggy is gone... Denis D'Amour is still my biggest influence in mastery of guitars. "To...August 29, 2005
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OPETH Mainman: 'VOIVOD Was One Of My Absolute Favourite Bands'
OPETH frontman Mikael Åkerfeldt has issued the following statement regarding the passing of VOIVOD guitarist Denis "Piggy" D'Amour: "The members of OPETH send their condolences to the family and friends of the recently deceased Denis 'Piggy' D'Amour, guitarist of classic Canadian band VOIVOD. R.I.P!...August 29, 2005
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