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CAVALERA CONSPIRACY Plays First 'Official' Concert At Spain's ELECTRIC WEEKEND
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 made its official live debut Friday night (May 30) at the...May 31, 2008
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GOJIRA Drummer Says New Album Will Be 'More Violent And Melodic'
Drummer Mario Duplantier of the French progressive extreme metallers GOJIRA has spoken to Kerrang.com about the progress of the recording sessions for the band's new album, tentatively due in October via Listenable Records. The follow-up to 2005's "From Mars To Sirius" is being tracked in Los Angele...May 29, 2008
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CAVALERA CONSPIRACY: Cover Of POSSESSED's 'The Exorcist' Posted Online
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 has posted two outtakes/b-side tracks from the recording...May 29, 2008
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GOJIRA Frontman Says New Album Is 'More Intense, More Brutal And More Melodic'
Vocalist/guitarist Joe Duplantier of the French metallers GOJIRA recently spoke to Revolver magazine about the recording sessions for the group's new album, tentatively due in October. On the subject of how the new album compares to 2005's "From Mars To Sirius", Duplantier said, "I would say that it...May 25, 2008
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IN FLAMES: New Video Interview With ANDERS FRIDN Available
Nikki Law of Bay Area Backstage conducted an interview with frontman Anders Fridn of the Swedish metal band IN FLAMES on Monday, May 19 at the San Jose State University Event Center. During the interview Anders discussed the recording process for IN FLAMES' latest album, "A Sense of Purpose", life o...May 22, 2008
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Top Heavy Metal Musicians Select Favorite Guitarists Of All Time
Thiago Sarkis of Roadie Crew magazine (web site) organized a poll in which 330 guitarists were asked about their favorite guitarists of all time. Among the participants in the poll were current and former members of such bands as GUNS N' ROSES, KISS, MACHINE HEAD, NIGHTWISH, MEGADETH, SCORPIONS, TES...May 19, 2008
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ANATA Drummer Checks In From Recording Studio
Swedish death metal masters ANATA have entered the studio to begin recording their new album, tentatively due before the end of the year via Earache Records. Commented drummer Conny Pettersson: "Finally the day had come that we had been waiting for so long. Preparation is the key, and if you can be...May 19, 2008
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IN FLAMES 'Riff Lesson' Available
When Gothenburg, Sweden melodic death metal pioneers IN FLAMES came to New York as part of Gigantour 2008, Guitar World's MetalKult had a chance to sit down with guitarists Bjrn Gelotte and Jesper Strmblad for an exclusive riff lesson. Over the next two weeks MetalKult will be airing six lessons in...May 14, 2008
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ANATA Begins Recording New Album
Swedish death metal masters ANATA have entered the studio to begin recording their new album, tentatively due before the end of the year via Earache Records. The band's most recent CD, "The Conductor's Departure" (2006),was recorded at Studio Mega with Valle Adzic (THE CROWN, IMPIOUS, LAKE OF TEARS...May 12, 2008
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IN FLAMES Bassist Checks In From GIGANTOUR
IN FLAMES bassist Peter Iwers has issued the following update from Gigantour 2008: "We are now about four weeks into the tour and we're still very psyched about all the great feedback we have gotten throughout the tour. Right now we're all in the bus trying to determine today's setlist. As you might...May 8, 2008
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IN FLAMES: Behind-The-Scenes Footage From GIGANTOUR Posted Online
Swedish metallers IN FLAMES have posted behind-the-scenes footage from this year's Gigantour. Watch the one-minute clip below. The third installment of the North American Gigantour the acclaimed traveling heavy music festival launched in 2005 by MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine officially launched on...May 6, 2008
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THE NEW DOMINION Signs With NEUROTIC RECORDS
Dutch thrashers THE NEW DOMINION have inked a deal with Neurotic Records. The group's debut album, "And Kindling Deadly Slumber", will be released later in the year. According to the band's official bio, THE NEW DOMINION's musical style can "no longer can be defined as 'just' Gothenburg thrash. Howe...May 5, 2008
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GOJIRA To Open For METALLICA In France
French metallers GOJIRA have been confirmed as the opening act for METALLICA on Thursday, August 14 at Grand d'Arras in Arras, France. METALLICA has not played in France since its 2004 concert at the Parc des Princes and 25,000 people are expected to attend the Arras show. This will also be GOJIRA's...May 5, 2008
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IN FLAMES: Footage Of Quebec City Signing Session Available
Footage of the IN FLAMES autograph session which took place this past Monday, April 28 at HMV Place Laurier in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada can be viewed below (courtesy of "ProgLord4U"). IN FLAMES will embark on a European headlining tour in October. Support on the trek will come from SONIC SYNDICAT...April 30, 2008
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IN FLAMES Members Explain Their 'Sense Of Purpose'; Video Interview Part One
When Swedish metallers IN FLAMES came to New York for a two-day Gigantour stint, Headbanger's Blog hooked up with singer Anders Fridn and drummer Daniel Svensson to talk about the band's new album, "A Sense of Purpose", the tour, the video for "The Mirror's Truth" and their future plans. Click below...April 30, 2008