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VOIVOD To Release 'Mechanical Mind' Single; Audio Snippet Available
A short preview of "Mechanical Mind", a brand new song from Canadian metal innovators VOIVOD, is available in the YouTube clip below. The track will be released on October 9 (one day earlier internationally) as a digital single and a limited-edition seven-inch single-sided vinyl with a skull etching...September 15, 2012
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IAN GILLAN & TONY IOMMI: 'WhoCares' First-Week Sales Revealed
"WhoCares", the two-disc set of rarities and recordings culled from the careers of DEEP PURPLE's Ian Gillan and BLACK SABBATH's Tony Iommi, sold 700 copies in the United States in its first week of release. The set landed at position No. 52 on the Top New Artist Albums (Heatseekers) chart, which lis...September 5, 2012
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VOIVOD Signs With CENTURY MEDIA RECORDS
Century Media Records has announced the signing of Canadian metal innovators VOIVOD. To coincide with the band's 30th anniversary — the band was founded in late January 1983 — VOIVOD's own company, Iron Gang Factory, has joined forces with global powerhouse Century Media to release the group's new a...September 4, 2012
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VOIVOD Guitarist Performs 'Symphonic' Versions Of METALLICA Classics (Video)
Former MARTYR and current VOIVOD guitarist Daniel Mongrain was invited to perform a 15-song set of METALLICA classics with the Academis Les Estacades symphonic orchestra from his hometown of Trois-Rivières, Quebec, Canada under the direction of Sebastien Lepine (SLP) and longtime friends Martin Carb...July 31, 2012
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CANNIBAL CORPSE, KREATOR, LAMB OF GOD Members Celebrate KATAKLYSM's 20th Anniversary
A five-minute video clip in which members of CANNIBAL CORPSE, KREATOR, LAMB OF GOD, ABORTED, VOIVOD, MAYHEM, KRISIUN, KEEP OF KALLESIN, CRYPTOPSY, DANKO JONES and EQUILIBRIUM congratulate Canadian extreme metallers KATAKLYSM on their 20th anniversary can be seen below. KATAKLYSM released a multidisc...July 7, 2012
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VOIVOD Performs New Song 'Target Earth' In Chicoutimi; Video Available
Fan-filmed video footage of Canadian metal innovators VOIVOD performing the title track of their forthcoming album, "Target Earth", on June 29 at Zone Portuaire de Chicoutimi in Chicoutimi, Quebec, Canada can be seen below. "Target Earth" is tentatively due before the end of the year. The CD was rec...July 5, 2012
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VOIVOD: New Album Title, Band Logo Unveiled
Canadian metal innovators VOIVOD have set "Target Earth" as the title of their new album, to be released before the end of the year. VOIVOD drummer Michel "Away" Langevin has unveiled the band's new logo which will be used on the upcoming CD. Check it out below. "Target Earth" was recorded in Januar...July 4, 2012
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'Shockwave 2012' Tour Officially Canceled
Due to reasons beyond the band’s control, Los Angeles cyber metallers FEAR FACTORY will not take part in the inaugural "Shockwave 2012" tour, which was scheduled to kick off on July 6 in Seattle, Washington. Commented the band in a statement: “We are truly disappointed not to be part of the Shockwav...July 4, 2012
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VOIVOD Pulls Out Of 'Shockwave 2012' Tour
Canadian metal innovators VOIVOD have confirmed that they have dropped off the inaugural "Shockwave 2012" tour, which is scheduled to kick off on July 6 in Seattle, Washington. Commented VOIVOD: "Shockwave tour is no longer as advertised. VOIVOD really wanted to be touring, but the situation was out...July 3, 2012
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IAN GILLAN, TONY IOMMI: Debut WHOCARES Album Samples Available
DEEP PURPLE's Ian Gillan and BLACK SABBATH's Tony Iommi took everybody by surprise in 2011 by releasing a charity single, "Out Of My Mind", renewing the collaboration that led the pair to record an album in 1984, "Born Again", under the BLACK SABBATH moniker. For the occasion, the two rock legends c...June 21, 2012
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IAN GILLAN, TONY IOMMI: Debut WHOCARES Album Details Revealed
DEEP PURPLE's Ian Gillan and BLACK SABBATH's Tony Iommi took everybody by surprise in 2011 by releasing a charity single, "Out Of My Mind", renewing the collaboration that led the pair to record an album in 1984, "Born Again", under the BLACK SABBATH moniker. For the occasion, the two rock legends c...June 21, 2012
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VOIVOD Performs Entire 'Dimension Hatröss' Album At Montreal Concert; Video Available
Canadian metal innovators VOIVOD performed their classic "Dimension Hatröss" album in its entirety on Thursday, June 7 at Sala Rossa in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Fan-filmed video footage of the concert can be seen below. Progressive thrash? Thrashing prog? Call it what you like, "Dimension Hatröss"...June 14, 2012
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VOIVOD To Perform Entire 'Dimension Hatröss' Album At Montreal Concert
Drummer Michel "Away" Langevin of Canadian metal innovators VOIVOD was interviewed for the latest edition of "The Metal File" podcast from Montreal's CHOM-FM. You can now stream the chat using the audio player below. Interview (audio):June 5, 2012
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ASSASSIN To Release 'Chaos And Live Shots' In September
"Chaos And Live Shots", a brand new DVD from German thrashers ASSASSIN, will be released in September. The disc is expected to feature footage of the band's spring 2010 concerts in Japan. Check out a trailer below. ASSASSIN's latest album, "Breaking The Silence", came out in February 2011 via SPV/St...May 24, 2012
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Canada's MARTYR 'Unsure' About Band's Future
French-Canadian technical death masters MARTYR, who feature in their ranks current VOIVOD guitarist Daniel Mongrain, have issued the following update: "After 14 years of great musical adventures, drummer Pat Hamelin has decided to leave the band MARTYR due to personal reasons. We all wish him well....May 20, 2012