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DEVIN TOWNSEND Says New STRAPPING YOUNG LAD Album Will Have 'Different Aesthetic'
Zoltan Koncsok of Metal Express Radio recently conducted an interview with STRAPPING YOUNG LAD mainman Devin Townsend. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Metal Express Radio: [STRAPPING YOUNG LAD's] "Alien" was your most brutal album to date in my opinion. Where did all that aggression come...January 28, 2006
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OPETH: More Details Surface Regarding 'Live Observation' Performances
Sweden's OPETH have revealed more information about their upcoming special performances, dubbed "Chronology MCMXCIV- MMV - A Live Observation By Opeth", which will take place in select U.S. markets on their upcoming tour. The shows, which are scheduled for New York City's Town Hall (Feb. 23),Chicag...January 27, 2006
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AEROSMITH's TYLER, PERRY Set For SLY AND THE FAMILY STONE Grammy Tribute
According to StarPulse.com, AEROSMITH's Steven Tyler and Joe Perry will be part of an all-star cast of artists are set to come together on one stage in a special tribute to legendary funk band SLY AND THE FAMILY STONE at the 48th annual Grammy Awards. The salute to the band's unforgettable music als...January 26, 2006
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DARKEST HOUR: Live Video Available Online
A live video of DARKEST HOUR performing the track "An Epitaph" on August 31, 2005 in Karlsruhe, Germanyhas been posted online at www.silentstagnation.com. As previously reported, DARKEST HOUR will be filming a video for the song "Sound the Surrender" early next month with director Joseph Pattisall (...January 24, 2006
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DARK TRANQUILLITY: Gates Of Metal Performance To Air On Swedish Radio
On February 2, beginning at 8:00 p.m. CET, a live recording of DARK TRAQUILLITY's set from last year's Gates of Metal festival (recorded the weekend of August 5-6 at Folkets Park in Hultsfred, Sweden) will be broadcasted on the Swedish national channel P3. The show will be streamed at www.sr.se/p3/l...January 21, 2006
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OPETH Announce Special 'Chronology' Performances
Sweden's OPETH will hold several special performances, dubbed "Chronology MCMXCIV- MMV - A Live Observation By Opeth", in select U.S. markets on their upcoming tour encompassing material from each of their albums released throughout their career (1994-2005). These shows will be seated, with no suppo...January 19, 2006
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DARKEST HOUR To Film 'Sound The Surrender' Video
DARKEST HOUR will be filming a video for the song "Sound the Surrender" early next month with director Joseph Pattisall (DROWNINGMAN, J PARIS). The track comes off the group's latest CD, "Undoing Ruin", which was released in June 2005 via Victory Records. The follow-up to 2003's "Hidden Hands of a S...January 17, 2006
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DARKEST HOUR Guitarist Completes Work On New Instructional DVD
DARKEST HOUR guitarist Kris Norris has completed work on his second instructional DVD, which teaches guitar techniques using songs from the band's latest CD, "Undoing Ruin", as examples. "The new and improved DVD is full of tons of new material, so if you already have the first one there's a lot mor...January 16, 2006
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RECKON WITH ONE Call It Quits
Brampton, Ontario-based metallers RECKON WITH ONE are calling it quits. The group's official statement on the matter reads as follows: "After seven years, RECKON WITH ONE is calling it a day. I know to most people this will come as quite a surprise, as we just released a new CD, but it's true. I won...January 14, 2006
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THE DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND: 'Synchestra' To Include Bonus DVD
THE DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND's first single, "Vampira", off the group's upcoming album, "Synchestra", will be added at metal and college radio on January 30-31. A video for "Vampira" has also been shot. A special-edition package of "Synchestra" (due January 31 via InsideOut Music) will include a bonus DV...January 12, 2006
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DARK TRANQUILLITY, THE DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND To Play Virginia Without OPETH
According to the webmaster of the Jaxx concert hall and nightclub in West Springfield, Virginia, DARK TRANQUILLITY and THE DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND will be performing at the venue on Thursday, February 23. The two bands, who will be on tour with OPETH throughout February and March, will play the Jaxx dat...January 10, 2006
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OPETH, DARK TRANQUILLITY, THE DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND: More Tour Dates Announced
Sweden's OPETH will be etaming up with fellow Swedes DARK TRANQUILLITY and Canada's THE DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND for a North American tour beginning in mid-February. Confirmed dates so far include: Feb. 15 - Raleigh, NC @ Lincoln Theatre Feb. 16 - Norfolk, VA @ The Norva Feb. 17 - Towson, MD @ Recher The...January 6, 2006
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DARK TRANQUILLITY, THE DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND To Open For OPETH On North American Tour
Sweden's DARK TRANQUILLITY and Canada's THE DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND have been confirmed as the opening acts for OPETH on their upcoming North American tour beginning in mid-February. Dates so far include: Feb. 15 - Raleigh, NC @ Lincoln Theatre Feb. 16 - Norfolk, VA @ The NorVa Feb. 17 - Towson, MD @ Re...January 1, 2006
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ANGTORIA To Begin Recording Vocals Next Week
ANGTORIA, the new Swedish/British orchestral/metal band formed by female singer Sarah Jezebel Deva (CRADLE OF FILTH, THERION, MORTIIS),composer Chris Rehn (ABYSSOS) and Tommy Rehn (MOAHNI MOAHNA),are currently working on their debut album, "God Has A Plan For Us All", for a tentative April 24, 200...December 31, 2005
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CRADLE OF FILTH Bassist, MY DYING BRIDE Frontman To Guest On ANGTORIA Debut
CRADLE OF FILTH bassist Dave Pybus has laid down bass tracks for the upcoming debut album from ANGTORIA, the new Swedish/British orchestral/metal band formed by female singer Sarah Jezebel Deva (CRADLE OF FILTH, THERION, MORTIIS),composer Chris Rehn (ABYSSOS) and Tommy Rehn (MOAHNI MOAHNA). Comment...December 19, 2005