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SEPULTURA Comment On Drummer IGOR CAVALERA's Departure

The remaining members of SEPULTURA — Andreas Kisser (guitar),Paulo Xisto Pinto Jr. (bass),and Derick Green (vocals) — have issued the following statement regarding the departure of drummer Igor Cavalera: "Since the beginning of SEPULTURA the ideas of the band were based on the open mindedness, a s...

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GENERAL SURGERY Announce New Bassist, Rejoin Forces With Vocalist MCWILLIAMS

Legendary Swedish grindcore merchants GENERAL SURGERY have announced the addition of bassist Dr. Van Touminen (FINGERSPITZENGEFÜHL, THE GROKENBERGERS) to the group's ranks. Touminen will be taking over the bass duties once the group's current four-stringer Glenn Sykes moves back to the U.S. in the f...

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MEGADETH Drummer: New Album Will Be Worth The Wait

MEGADETH drummer Shawn Drover has posted the following message in the "Forums" section of the band's official web site: "Less than one day now until the FIFA World Cup football (soccer here in North America) kick-off in Germany — something that I am really looking forword to myself. Since I am from...

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THANATOS Seek New Label Home

Long-running Dutch death/thrash metal band THANATOS have posted the following message on their official web site: "Bad luck seems to persecute THANATOS. During the recordings of their fifth full-length album, 'Justified Genocide', in the Excess studios in Rotterdam, Holland, the band found out that...

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CELTIC FROST has had one of the strangest and more controversial career arcs in recent metal history. Rising out of the ashes of Swiss act HELLHAMMER in 1984, FROST centered largely around singer and guitarist Tom Gabriel Fischer (a.k.a. Tom Warrior) and bassist Martin Eric Ain. Early releases such...

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EYES OF FIRE Part Ways With Keyboardist, Seek Replacement

Orange County ambient-metal quintet EYES OF FIRE have parted ways with keyboardist Pete Truax. "He was released of all his duties within the band and will no longer be representing the band in any way, shape, or form," the group write on their web site. "Unfortunately, Pete's disrespect for fellow b...

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HIBERNUS MORTIS Call It Quits

South Florida cult death metal act HIBERNUS MORTIS have officially called it quits. Drummer Cesar Placeres' statement on the matter reads as follows: "It's with sad regret I have to announce that we are calling it quits. I don't wanna get too sappy, even though it does make me kind of at a loss for...

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ANNIHILATOR Mainman JEFF WATERS Releases Signature Guitar

Europe's Ran Guitars have announced a new collaboration with ANNIHILATOR guitar legend Jeff Waters. ANNIHILATOR has been a strong and consistent force in heavy metal since the release of their classic 1989 debut "Alice In Hell". ANNIHILATOR mainman Jeff Waters has been on a short list of players who...

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VISCERAL BLEEDING Part Ways With Guitarist, Announce Replacement

Swedish death metallers VISCERAL BLEEDING have parted ways with guitarist Marcus Nilsson. Marcus commented: "It's been an interesting and exhilarating ride, that's for sure, but I feel my lack of commitment to the band at this point will likely only hold the other guys back. I therefore step aside t...

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RUSH Hope To Release New Studio Album In Early 2007

Canadian rock legends RUSH are hoping to release a new studio album early next year, to be a followed by an extensive tour. Speaking to MoreSugar.com, RUSH bassist/vocalist Geddy Lee said, "With a bit of luck we will have an album out early in 2007 and then go out on the road maybe next spring ...

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DEEP PURPLE Guitarist's 'Lesson In Humility'

DEEP PURPLE guitarist Steve Morse has posted a lengthy message in the "Notes from the Road" section of his official web site. An excerpt from his latest entry follows: "Just before this trip [to Australia and New Zealand], I had the great pleasure of taking my son to a concert with Joe Satriani and...

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DIECAST Announce New Rhythm Section, Prepare To Record New CD

DIECAST have set "Internal Revolution" as the title of their highly anticipated new album, which is currently set for a September 19 release via Century Media Records. The group will hit the studio with acclaimed producer Zeuss (HATEBREED, SHADOWS FALL) next week, and this will also serve as their f...

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OCTAVIA SPERATI Part Ways With Drummer, Seek Replacement

Norwegian metal band OCTAVIA SPERATI have posted the following message on their official web site: "Unfortunately, Kikken [drums] decided to leave OCTAVIA a while ago, as he could not find the time for two bands. We wish him all luck in the future! "We are now working on the material for our next re...

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OMNIUM GATHERUM Part Ways With Vocalist, Label

Finnish melodic death metallers OMNIUM GATHERUM have parted ways with vocalist Antti Filppu. "This is very unfortunate, but everyone considers this as the only way if OMNIUM GATHERUM is going to continue as a band," the group write on their web site. "Other members of OMNIUM GATHERUM thank Antti for...

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W.A.S.P. Part Ways With Guitarist DARRELL ROBERTS

W.A.S.P.'s management has confirmed to BLABBERMOUTH.NET that guitarist Darrell Roberts has left the band. Roberts, who joined W.A.S.P. in 2001 before the "Unholy Terror" American tour to replace Chris Holmes, is in the process of putting together a four-piece group that he will be fronting. "I am lo...