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VOIVOD Drummer Hopes To Tour In 2008

VOIVOD drummer Michel "Away" Langevin has commented on the rumors that the band is planning to embark on a tour once the group's bassist Jason "Jasonic" Newsted has recovered from his recent shoulder injury. Said Away: "Well, we certainly hope to be able to promote the next album and [last year's] '...

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Former BIOHAZARD Frontman Launches THE SPYDERZ

AVN.com reports that former BIOHAZARD frontman Evan Seinfeld is headed into Pye Studios to record demos with his new band, THE SPYDERZ. Formerly known as WHITE LINE FEVER, the band made its live debut March 11 opening for BUCKCHERRY at the Crazy Donkey in Farmingdale, NY. [Check out a photo of THE S...

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CYNIC Apologizes For MARYLAND DEATHFEST Cancellation

The reunited CYNIC, whose 1993 album "Focus" is regarded as a landmark release in the field of technical/progressive metal, has released a statement to BLABBERMOUTH.NET regarding the cancellation of their appearance at the Maryland Deathfest, which is scheduled to take place May 26-27 at the Sonar i...

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VOIVOD To Enter Studio In The Fall

VOIVOD drummer Michel "Away" Langevin has confirmed that the band will enter the studio this fall to begin recording the follow-up to last year's "Katorz". VOIVOD bassist Jason "Jasonic" Newsted was sidelined last October by injuries to his left shoulder, right bicep and right rotator cuff. The form...

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ANTHRAX: New Audio Interview With SCOTT IAN Available

ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian recently called in "The Jason Lee Show" on Detroit's Rock 107 WIRX. Listen to the interview in podcast form at this location. Scott Ian and fellow ANTHRAX members Charlie Benante (drums) and Frankie Bello (bass) regrouped in Benante's hometown of Chicago three weeks ago t...

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THE AUTUMN OFFERING: Live Video Posted Online

A video clip of Daytona Beach, Florida's THE AUTUMN OFFERING performing the song "The Bonds In Which We Bread" at the Crocodile Rock in Allentown, Pennsylvania during the band's tour with MUSHROOMHEAD has been posted online at Underground Video Television web site. THE AUTUMN OFFERING's sophomore CD...

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Ex-GUNS N' ROSES Guitarist GILBY CLARKE Announces Canadian Solo Dates

Perennial guitarist Gilby Clarke is set to rock Canada! Most recently featured in the hit television show "Rock Star: Supernova" alongside Tommy Lee, Jason Newsted and Dave Navarro, Gilby Clarke is most widely known as an axe-slinger for GUNS N' ROSES during the "Use Your Illusion" tour. After two h...

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SHADOWS FALL's BITTNER Says His Drumming Is 'More Professional' On New Album

Modern Drummer magazine (web site) recently conducted an interview with SHADOWS FALL's Jason Bittner. An excerpt from the chat follows: Modern Drummer: The new SHADOWS FALL album, "Threads of Life", shows musical growth for the band, and your drumming is more fluid and in command than ever. What pro...

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Ex-DROWNING POOL Singer's AM CONSPIRACY Signs With CORPORATE PUNISHMENT

Corporate Punishment Records has announced the signing of Florida's AM CONSPIRACY, the new project featuring former DROWNING POOL vocalist Jason "Gong" Jones. The group's as-yet-untitled debut record, produced by Rae Dileo (FILTER, ARMY OF ANYONE),will hit stores on July 17. For more information, v...

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TRIVIUM: Interview With COREY BEAULIEU To Air On 'Rebel Radio'

An exclusive interview with guitarist Corey Beaulieu of TRIVIUM will air tonight (Friday, March 16) on Chicago's Rebel Radio. The interview was taped at The Rave in Milwaukee, WI on Wednesday, March 14 and will air on Chicago's 1240AM/1470AM starting at midnight. The interview will also be posted on...

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FLAW: Video Of New Song Posted Online

Several video clips from FLAW's reunion show on March 11 at Headliners in Louisville, KY have been posted online at YouTube.com: "Only the Strong" (video) "Do You Remember" (new song) (video) "My Letter" (video) FLAW recently added a new bassist, Van Avery. The band is currently working on material...

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ONE MAN ARMY AND THE UNDEAD QUARTET Offers Fans Chance To Name Band's Mascot

ONE MAN ARMY AND THE UNDEAD QUARTET, the Swedish band featuring former THE CROWN vocalist Johan Lindstrand, and its record label, Nuclear Blast Records, have launched a contest for fans to name the group's mascot. Prizes include Johan's first guitar (which he used to write most of the band's debut C...

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JASON BONHAM On Being Part Of Possible LED ZEPPELIN Reunion: 'It Would Be An Absolute Honor'

The Associated Press reports: At 17, Jason Bonham had a decision to make. He loved motorcycles, and was good enough to become a professional racer, but he also had a legacy to deal with. His father, John Bonham, the legendary drummer for LED ZEPPELIN, had just died a few years before and Jason had g...

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MEGADETH, BUCKCHERRY, SHADOWS FALL, DREAM THEATER Confirmed For U.K.'s DOWNLOAD Festival

MEGADETH, BUCKCHERRY, SHADOWS FALL, DREAM THEATER and TURBONEGRO have been confirmed for the Download festival, set to take place June 8-10 at Donington Park, Leicestershire, England. The festival billing is shaping up as follows (in alphabetical order): BOWLING FOR SOUP BRING ME THE HORIZON BUCKCHE...

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CYNIC Secures New Touring Guitarist

The reunited CYNIC, whose 1993 album "Focus" is regarded as a landmark release in the field of technical/progressive metal, has abandoned plans to utilize the services of AGHORA's Santiago Dobles for its upcoming tour. According to the band, "due to the commitment required for the reunion, it was mu...