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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist CHRIS POLAND Checks In

Former MEGADETH guitarist Chris Poland has posted the following message in the "Megadeth Alumni" section of the band's official web site: "Just checking in! Met up with Glen Drover [current MEGADETH guitarist] a couple of weeks ago and had some fun playing some MEGADETH tunes in my studio. I sure wo...

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MEGADETH Drummer To Take Part In Online Chat Tomorrow

MEGADETH drummer Shawn Drover will take part in an online chat tomorrow (Tuesday, October 3) at 5:00 p.m. EST/2:00 p.m. PST at the Gigantour Chat Room (free registration required). The lyrics to the new MEGADETH song "Washington Is Next", taken from the group's upcoming "United Abominations" album,...

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DEICIDE Booted Out Of Their Industrial-Zone Practice Space

According to an Earache Records press release, Floridian death metal legends DEICIDE were practicing in their industrially zoned practice space, surrounded by sonically booming concrete factories, when they were surprisingly bombarded by Florida's Pasco County Sheriff's department and asked to leave...

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VITAL REMAINS 'Too Evil' For Bedford

Scheduled to kick off their East Coast tour tomorrow (Saturday, Sept. 30) in Bedford, NH with DISMEMBER, GRAVE, DEMIRICOUS and WITHERED, VITAL REMAINS was notified yesterday that they were not welcome to perform at the first show. VITAL's guitarist, Tony Lazaro states, "We were scheduled to play wit...

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ARCH ENEMY Frontwoman: 'It Feels So Good When Music Has The Power To Turn Back The Clock'

Vocalist Angela Gossow of ARCH ENEMY — who are touring North America as part of Gigantour 2006 (also featuring LAMB OF GOD, OPETH, OVERKILL, THE SMASHUP, INTO ETERNITY and SANCTITY in addition to the headliner MEGADETH) — has posted the following message on her MySpace page: "Playing a show in these...

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DAVE MUSTAINE: Montreal College Shooter 'Was Not Worthy Of Being A MEGADETH Fan'

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine defended his lyrics during a Montreal concert Wednesday night (Sept. 27),saying Dawson College gunman Kimveer Gill was "not worthy of being a MEGADETH fan," according to CBC News. In his blog posted on VampireFreaks.com, Gill, who described himself as a huge MEGADETH...

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GODSMACK: More Headlining Tour Dates Announced

GODSMACK has revealed details for the second leg of their 2006 North American tour. The trek is in support of the group's latest CD, "IV", which debuted at the #1 spot on The Billboard 200 chart and has sold 611,000 copies in the United States to date, according to Nielsen SoundScan. BREAKING BENJAM...

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SKINLAB: 'The Beatdown Is Definitely Back!'

Acclaimed San Francisco Bay Area metallers SKINLAB have issued the following update: "SKINLAB rehearsed again on Sunday, September 24 and the beatdown is definitely back. The band plowed through a medley of oldies which included: 'When Pain Comes to Surface', 'Know Your Enemies', 'No Sympathy (For t...

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INTO ETERNITY Session Guitarist Quits In Toronto; Band Vows To Continue Touring

Guitarist Tim Roth of Canada's progressive metal band INTO ETERNITY, which is currently taking part in the North American installment of Gigantour 2006, has issued the following update: "Being on the road with MEGADETH, this band has had multiple highs and spiraling lows as well. My best friend Dave...

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DEICIDE Guitarist SANTOLLA Postpones Solo Concerts In Ecuador

DEICIDE guitarist Ralph Santolla (ex-ICED EARTH, DEATH) has issued the following update: "I'm gonna have to push back my guitar concerts in Quito [Ecuador] [which were originally scheduled to take place late November] until next year. I need some very important information from the promoter that I h...

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DEICIDE: Australian Dates Announced

DEICIDE will return to Australia and New Zealand for the first time in 12 years in support of its latest full-length release, "The Stench of Redemption". The following dates have been announced: Dec. 11 - Per - Heat Nightclub Dec. 12 - Adelaide, HQ Nightclub Dec. 13 - Melbourne, The Hi Fi Bar Dec. 1...

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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE, GLEN DROVER To Guest On MTV Canada's 'MTV Live'

MEGADETH's Dave Mustaine and Glen Drover will appear on MTV Canada's "MTV Live" today (Monday, September 25) at 5:00 p.m. More information is available at MTV.ca. The North American installment of Gigantour 2006 kicked off September 6 in Boise, Idaho. The trek features LAMB OF GOD, ARCH ENEMY, OPETH...

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TIGERTAILZ Bassist Hospitalized; Temporary Replacement Announced

Reunited U.K. rockers TIGERTAILZ have updated their official web site with the following message: "After weeks of struggling with acute stomach pain Pepsi Tate [bass] was admitted into hospital earlier this week. Following a detailed medical examination, Pepsi has been diagnosed with a severe stomac...

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VOIVOD Frontman: JASON NEWSTED Is 'All About Challenge And Fun'

Patrick Rennick of MetalReview.com recently conducted an interview with Michel "Away" Langevin and Denis "Snake" Belanger of VOIVOD. A few excerpts from the chat follow: MetalReview.com: What were your initial reactions when you heard the material that [late guitarist] Piggy had recorded for [the ne...

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ARCH ENEMY Frontwoman Says Band's Last Two Albums Were 'Too Harmless'

ARCH ENEMY frontwoman Angela Gossow has posted the following message on her MySpace page: "Hello from Gigantour!!! We are still alive and kickin'. "Today we played Milwaukee, the Eagles Ballroom. Great crowd but not the best sound. It's a huge, echoing hall, not necessarily the best set up for a lot...