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MESHUGGAH Guitarist: 'If People Have A Hard Time Explaining What We Do, That's A Good Thing'
BigMusicGeek.com recently conducted an interview with MESHUGGAH rhythm guitarist Mrten Hagstrm. Several excerpts from the chat follow. BigMusicGeek: What was the main inspiration behind the title "ObZen"? Mrten Hagstrm: "Basically Tomas (Haake),our drummer, and I were sittin' around one night havin...June 9, 2008
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DIO: Lahti Concert Footage Available
Fan-filmed video footage of DIO, the band fronted by the legendary heavy metal vocalist Ronnie James Dio (HEAVEN AND HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW),performing RAINBOW classics "Temple of the King" and "Kill the King" on June 7, 2008 at the Water & Rock Festival in Lahti, Finland can be viewed be...June 8, 2008
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KAM LEE Joins SKINCRAWLER
Vocalist Kam Lee (DENIAL FIEND, MASSACRE, DEATH, MANTAS) has joined SKINCRAWLER, the project conceived by Grossera of Razorback Records as a way to pay tribute to the origins of extreme music. "A genuine appreciation for HELLHAMMER was a must for making a band like this see the light of day," accord...June 8, 2008
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SLIPKNOT, MACHINE HEAD, CHILDREN OF BODOM: More Tour Dates Announced
SLIPKNOT has issued the following update: "SLIPKNOT is proud to announce their triumphant return to Europe beginning this November. SLIPKNOT will headline throughout Europe, with MACHINE HEAD and CHILDREN OF BODOM in tow, making for a truly brutal evening of music! This tour also marks the band's fi...June 6, 2008
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PARADISE LOST: 'The Anatomy Of Melancholy' DVD Lands On German Chart
PARADISE LOST's new DVD, "The Anatomy Of Melancholy", has entered the German Media Control chart at position No. 42 (German chart rules allow music DVDs to enter album charts). An e-card for "The Anatomy Of Melancholy" can be accessed at this location. On April 12, 2007, PARADISE LOST played a sold-...June 6, 2008
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SLIPKNOT, MACHINE HEAD, CHILDREN OF BODOM: Milan Date Announced
SLIPKNOT, MACHINE HEAD and CHILDREN OF BODOM will team up for a European tour this fall. According to the Italian rock metal webzine Groovebox.it, the trek will make a stop in Milan on November 18 the PalaSharp. As previously reported, the three bands will also perform at the Zenith de Paris venue i...June 6, 2008
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CEREMONIAL CASTINGS: 'Into The Black Forest Of Witchery' Demo To Be Re-Released
American "deathphonic black metal" warriors CEREMONIAL CASTINGS have issued the following update: "By popular demand we have decided to remaster our 'Into The Black Forest Of Witchery' demo and re-release it with new artwork and 3-to-4 bonus tracks. The bonus tracks will include a new recorded versi...June 5, 2008
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ENEMY IS US: New Album Preview Available
The second album from the Swedish melodic thrash/death metal band ENEMY IS US, titled "Venomized", is available for preview at Music-Scan.de. Due on June 10 in the U.S. through Tribunal Records and on June 13 in Europe through Bastardized Recordings, "Venomized" contains 11 tracks co-engineered by D...June 3, 2008
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Former STRATOVARIUS Members Reportedly Decide Against Carrying On Without TOLKKI
Former STRATOVARIUS and current REVOLUTION RENASISSANCE mainman/guitarist Timo Tolkki has issued the following update: "Just thought you might want to hear this and end the speculations. "Today I made an interview with a biggest heavy metal magazine Rock Hard in Germany with a longtime journalist fr...May 30, 2008
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STRAPPING YOUNG LAD: New '1994-2006 Chaos Years' Trailer Available
"1994-2006 Chaos Years", the "best-of" set by STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, entered the official Finnish album chart at No. 32 upon its release in late March. Celebrating one of the most innovative metal bands ever, this release contains the legacy of Devin Townsend and his bandmates Gene Hoglan, Byron Strou...May 30, 2008
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SLIPKNOT, CARCASS, DRAGONFORCE Confirmed For Japan's LOUD PARK 08 Festival
SLIPKNOT, CARCASS and DRAGONFORCE are among the confirmed bands for the Loud Park 08 festival, set to take place October 18-19 at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama City, Japan. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: SLIPKNOT CARCASS SONATA ARCTICA DRAGONFORCE APOCALYPTICA OBITUARY MESHUGGAH...May 30, 2008
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DIO: Footage From Last Night's Concert In London Posted Online
Fan-filmed video footage of DIO's May 28, 2008 concert at the Astoria in London, England can be viewed below (courtesy of "jimitenderstix"). DIO, the band fronted by the legendary heavy metal vocalist Ronnie James Dio (HEAVEN AND HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW),kicked off its short European tour Tues...May 29, 2008
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BARREN CROSS 'Is Officially 100% Back'
Vocalist Michael Drive (a.k.a. Mike Lee) of the Christian metal band BARREN CROSS has issued the following update (excerpts only): "First and foremost; I am happy to announce: BARREN CROSS is officially, 100% BACK! "There has been great healing done in the band, and we are being raised up to an enti...May 29, 2008
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DIO Kicks Off European Tour: Setlist Revealed; Photos Available
DIO, the band fronted by the legendary heavy metal vocalist Ronnie James Dio (HEAVEN AND HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW),kicked off its short European tour last night (Tuesday, May 27) at the Academy in Birmingham, England. The group's setlist was as follows: 01. Holy Diver 02. Killing the Dragon 03....May 28, 2008
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REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE Parts Ways With FRONTIERS RECORDS
REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE the new band featuring former STRATOVARIUS mastermind Timo Tolkki appears to have parted ways with Frontiers Records. Commented Tolkki: "Yesterday I finally got confirmation that we are able to do this. They [Frontiers] simply were not the right label for us. That became absol...May 28, 2008
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