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MEGADETH Mainman Discusses GIGANTOUR, UNITED NATIONS And Native Americans

Jan-Mikael Patterson of the Navajo Times recently conducted the following interview with MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine: Navajo Times: Dave, it's great to speak with you. It's an honor and I want to thank you for taking the time to speak with me. Dave Mustaine: It's an honor to speak with you. This...
October 12, 2006
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ARCH ENEMY: New MICHAEL AMOTT Audio Interview Available

ARCH ENEMY guitarist Michael Amott was recently interviewed by Andrew Haug of Triple J's "Full Metal Racket" (based in Australia). Listen to the interview in streaming audio at the Triple J web site: Windows Media, Real Media (NOTE: The Michael Amott interview begins at around the 46-minute mark). C...
October 11, 2006
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OPETH Cancels Plans For South American Tour

Sweden's OPETH has posted the following message on its official web site: "Despite trying to come to South America numerous times, it is with regret that OPETH cannot get to South America this year. [Doing] a proper headline show involves OPETH bringing a lot of equipment with them. New airline exce...
October 8, 2006
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DREAM THEATER Begins Recording New Album, Seeks New Label Home

DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy revealed during an appearance last night (Oct. 6) on the "Friday Night Rocks" radio show on New York's Q104.3 FM that the band has ended its longtime collaboration with Atco/EastWest Records/The Atlantic Group and is currently in talks with several labels about a p...
October 7, 2006
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GIGANTOUR: Photos From Bands Vs. Crew Softball Game Posted Online

On Monday, October 2, Gigantour took a break in Norfolk, VA for a friendly softball game between the bands and the crew. The game took place at Norfolk, Virginia's Harbor Park minor league baseball stadium (150 Park Avenue) on a day off for the fast and furious traveling festival, which kicked off i...
October 5, 2006
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Girls Of GIGANTOUR: Photos Available

Check out the "Girls of Gigantour" — picked from the audience each night to grace the pages of Gigantour.com. The North American installment of Gigantour 2006 kicked off September 6 in Boise, Idaho. The trek features LAMB OF GOD, ARCH ENEMY, OPETH, OVERKILL, THE SMASHUP, INTO ETERNITY and SANCTITY i...
October 4, 2006
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Are You The 'Ultimate GIGANTOUR Fan'?

The following announcement has been posted on the official Gigantour web site: "Orlando, Florida residents: send in your photo and a short paragraph, fifty words or less, telling us why you are the ultimate Gigantour fan! If you are chosen, the Gigantour video crew will come to your home to film you...
October 4, 2006
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ARCH ENEMY Frontwoman To Take Part In Online Chat This Weekend

ARCH ENEMY frontwoman Angela Gossow will take part in an online chat on Saturday (October 7) at 3:00 p.m. EST/12:00 p.m. PST at the Gigantour Chat Room (free registration required). The North American installment of Gigantour 2006 kicked off September 6 in Boise, Idaho. The trek features LAMB OF GOD...
October 3, 2006
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DREAM THEATER Drummer Jams With OVERKILL In New Jersey

DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy joined OVERKILL on stage on Saturday (Sept. 30) during their Gigantour 2006 set at the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, New Jersey to perform the song "Elimination". Portnoy previously performed "Elimination" with OVERKILL at the Sweden Rock Festival in June 2005 a...
October 1, 2006
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Play On Stage With ARCH ENEMY: Contest Details Revealed

One lucky ARCH ENEMY fan will win the chance to play on stage with the band during the October 6 Gigantour stop in Tampa Bay, Florida. Contest details are as follows: "Learn the lead guitar solo for the song 'Ravenous' (the solo at 3:00 - 3:12 in the song),show up at the ESP/Line 6 ...
October 1, 2006
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MEGADETH: Video Of DAVE MUSTAINE Storming Off Stage In Toronto Posted Online

A grainy video of MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine storming off stage during the band's headlining performance at the Toronto, Ontario stop of Gigantour 2006 on September 25 has been posted online at YouTube.com. The following eyewitness account was sent to BLABBERMOUTH.NET within a couple of hours of...
September 30, 2006
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TESTAMENT's CHUCK And ERIC Talk About CLIFF BURTON's Death: Video Available

The makers of "Get Thrashed: The Story of Thrash Metal", the much-anticipated documentary profiling the thrash metal scene of the early Eighties and its impact on the music scene, have posted a 45-second video clip featuring Eric Peterson and Chuck Billy from TESTAMENT discussing getting signed, aud...
September 30, 2006
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ARCH ENEMY Frontwoman Answers Fans' Questions

ARCH ENEMY frontwoman Angela Gossow has posted the following message on her MySpace page: "I was browsing through my 672 unread messages the other day and picked out some questions. While trying to ignore the recurring 'server is busy' failure message I get ALL THE TIME on MySpace. I read all your m...
September 30, 2006
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OVERKILL, Ex-HADES Members To Mix THE CURSED Debut, Film Video

Guitarist Dan Lorenzo (ex-HADES and NON-FICTION) has issued the following update on THE CURSED, his new project also featuring OVERKILL's Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth, bassist Job the Raver (MURDER 1),and drummer Mike Cristi (ex-NON-FICTION): "Blitz is still on Gigantour with MEGADETH and LAMB OF GOD. T...
September 29, 2006
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MEGADETH, LAMB OF GOD, OPETH To Take Part In GIGANTOUR Softball Game

It will be bands vs. crew this Monday, October 2 when Gigantour takes a break in Norfolk, VA for a friendly softball game. The game is taking place at Norfolk, Virginia's Harbor Park minor league baseball stadium (150 Park Avenue) on a day off for the fast and furious traveling festival, which kicke...
September 29, 2006