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VOIVOD: New Prototype Trailer for 'Voivod: The Nuclear Warrior' Official Video Game Released

The universe of VOIVOD expands beyond music. Chaosmonger Studio, in close collaboration with the legendary Canadian metal band, has unveiled the Prototype Trailer V2 for "Voivod: The Nuclear Warrior", the first official video game inspired by VOIVOD's distinctive blend of sci-fi, metal, and surreali...

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ANNIHILATOR's JEFF WATERS Is Selling U.K. Estate, Studio, Guitar And Pedal Collection

ANNIHILATOR leader Jeff Waters, who moved to the United Kingdom from his native Canada back in 2018, and his business partner, entrepreneur and wife Angie are selling their Durham, U.K. estate/house, studio building/loft, all studio equipment as well as Jeff's extensive guitar and equipment collecti...

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VOIVOD: Official Biography 'Always Moving - The Strange Multiverse Of Voivod' To Be Released In November

A new book, "Always Moving - The Strange Multiverse Of Voivod", celebrates the extraordinary 40-plus-year career of Canada's cosmic metal visionaries VOIVOD. Author Jeff Wagner draws from exclusive interviews with band members, managers, producers, record label reps, family, peers, and musicians pro...

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MIKE MANGINI On His 'Classy' Response To Being Dismissed From DREAM THEATER: 'It Was A Pretty Simple Reaction By Me'

In a new interview with Ollie Winiberg of Drummer's Review, Mike Mangini was asked about his October 2023 departure from DREAM THEATER. Mangini, who has been with the progressive metal band for 13 years, was dismissed from DREAM THEATER in order to make way for the return of the group's original dru...

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TONY DOLAN Talks Upcoming Music From VENOM INC.: 'It Feels Like A New Beginning'

In a new interview with Stefan Nilsson of Roppongi Rocks, VENOM INC. bassist/vocalist Tony "Demolition Man" Dolan confirmed that there are plans for the band to release a follow-up to its second album, "There's Only Black", which came out in 2022. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "Yes,...

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VENOM INC.'s TONY DOLAN Rules Out Another Reunion With MANTAS And ABADDON: 'I'm Much Happier Not Being Oppressed By Them'

In a new interview with Soundterror, VENOM INC. bassist/vocalist Tony "Demolition Man" Dolan spoke about the circumstances that led to Jeff "Mantas" Dunn's announcement last December that the guitarist was officially out of the band. Tony said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "Mantas, he'd had...

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Watch: VOIVOD Performs With Orchestre Symphonique De Québec

Canadian sci-fi metal innovators VOIVOD performed with the Orchestre Symphonique De Québec, conducted by Dina Gilbert, on June 4 at Grand Théâtre de Québec in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. The show was recorded for a possible album. Fan-filmed video of last night's concert can be seen below. The setl...

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VOIVOD's Performance With Orchestre Symphonique De Québec To Be Recorded For Live Album

Canadian sci-fi metal innovators VOIVOD will perform with the Orchestre Symphonique De Québec, conducted by Dina Gilbert, on June 4 at Grand Théâtre de Québec in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. The show will be recorded for a possible album. "The problem with making a record is that you have to pay a l...

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Former VENOM Drummer ANTONY 'ABADDON' BRAY Is Putting Finishing Touches On 'The View From The Metal Throne' Book

Former VENOM drummer Antony "Abaddon" Bray is putting the finishing touches on a book, "The View From The Metal Throne - The Story Of Abaddon & Venom", with Greek journalist Andreas Andreou (Metal Hammer Greece). The book, which is nearly completed, will include a foreword by Metal Blade Records...

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VOIVOD Receives Honorary Doctorate From Université Du Québec À Chicoutimi

On April 26, 2025, Canadian sci-fi metal innovators VOIVOD were honored with an honorary doctorate (honoris causa) from UQAC (Université du Québec à Chicoutimi). Founded in 1969, the UQAC is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Chicoutimi...

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Official VOIVOD Video Game, 'The Nuclear Warrior', Is In The Works

VOIVOD's official video game, "Voivod: The Nuclear Warrior", created by Chaosmonger Studio, is now live on Kickstarter. Dive into a dystopian, sci-fi adventure inspired by VOIVOD's legendary albums. Battle monstrous bosses, explore surreal landscapes, and experience an authentic Voivodian universe w...

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ANNIHILATOR's JEFF WATERS To Release Second AMERIKAN KAOS Album, 'All That Jive', In April

On April 4, 2025, Metal Department will release the sophomore album from AMERIKAN KAOS, "All That Jive". AMERIKAN KAOS is the "secret love child" of guitar virtuoso Jeff Waters, best known from ANNIHILATOR, which he has been working on since 2019. AMERIKAN KAOS marks a significant shift in the music...

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SWANS Announce Summer/Fall 2025 North American Tour

SWANS, who recently announced their seventeenth studio album, "Birthing", arriving May 30 via Young God Records/Mute, have confirmed their first North American tour in support of the highly anticipated release, launching on September 4 in Philadelphia. Tickets go on sale this Friday, March 21 at 10...

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SWANS Announce 17th Studio Album 'Birthing'

SWANS have announced details of their seventeenth studio album, "Birthing", due for release in North America on May 30 via Mute/Young God Records. "Birthing" will be released on triple vinyl (in a brown chipboard sleeve),double CD (in a brown chipboard digipack) and digitally. Initial pressings of...

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Former ANNIHILATOR Singer COBURN PHARR Dead At 62

Former ANNIHILATOR vocalist Coburn Pharr has died at the age of 62. Pharr sang on ANNIHILATOR's critically acclaimed and best-selling 1990 release "Never, Neverland", which included such classics as "Road To Ruin", "I Am In Command", "Reduced To Ash" and "Phantasmagoria". Earlier today (Tuesday, Feb...