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ANNIHILATOR Mainman Guests On New OUTCAST Album; Audio Available

Jeff Waters (ANNIHILATOR),Jochem Jacobs (TEXTURES) and Filip Leo (CORPORATION 187) have recorded guest appearances on on the second album from the Paris, France-based death metal band OUTCAST. Entited "Self Injected Reality", the CD contains 10 songs and is scheduled for release in September via Th...

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MEMORY GARDEN: 'Carnage Carnival' Release Date Announced

MEMORY GARDEN the Sweden-based band featuring former ABSKTRAKT ALGEBRA guitarist Simon Johansson will release its new album, "Carnage Carnival", on September 15 via Vic Records. The video for the CD's title track, which was shot in March 2007 with director Owe Lingvall of Village Road Film, can be v...

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DIMENSION ZERO Signs With VIC RECORDS

DIMENSION ZERO the Swedish band featuring IN FLAMES guitarist Jesper Strmblad (on bass),ex-MARDUK vocalist Joakim "Jocke" Gthberg, LUCIFERION/DIABOLIQUE drummer Hans Nilsson, and SOILWORK/PATHOS guitarist Daniel Antonsson has inked a deal with Vic Records. The group's new album, "He Who Shall Not B...

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OVIF: 'Devast' Artwork Unveiled

Montreal thrash metal band OVIF, which features former members of MELODYACT, has unveiled the cover artwork of its debut album, "Devast", tentatively due in July. The CD was recorded with veteran producer Glen Robinson (VOIVOD, GWAR, ANNIHILATOR) and contains 13 songs, five of which are sung in Fren...

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OVIF Completes Mixing Debut Album

Montreal thrash metal band OVIF, which features former members of MELODYACT, has finished mixing its debut album with veteran producer Glen Robinson (VOIVOD, GWAR, ANNIHILATOR). According to the band, "Glen did it once again!! [We] don't think it could have sounded better with anyone else! This thin...

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ANNIHILATOR Mainman Shows Off Private Guitar Collection, Talks Shop

ANNIHILATOR mainman Jeff Waters has set up a page on the band's web site where he shows off his private guitar collection and offers a first look at the new Gibson Jeff Waters Flying Volt model. He also talks Eddie Van Halen, Angus Young and more. Check it out at this location. ANNIHILATOR ...

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ANNIHILATOR Mainman: 'The Labels And The Internet Have Killed Metal Music'

Greece's Rockpages.gr recently conducted an interview with ANNIHILATOR mainman Jeff Waters. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow. Rockpages.gr: What are the main differences of a tour nowadays in comparison with the 80s? Jeff Waters: For the promotion of "Metal", we've done about 100 shows. The...

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MEMORY GARDEN: 'Carnage Carnival' Video Posted Online

"Carnage Carnival", the new video from MEMORY GARDEN the Sweden-based band featuring former ABSKTRAKT ALGEBRA guitarist Simon Johansson can be viewed below. The clip was shot in March 2007 with director Owe Lingvall of Village Road Film. "Carnage Carnival" is the title track of the group's new album...

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TOMMY THAYER: I Bring To KISS 'A More Consistent And Solid Style Of Guitar Playing'

ANNIHILATOR's Jeff Waters recently conducted an interview with KISS guitarist Tommy Thayer for Germany's Guitar magazine. A short excerpt from the chat which can be read in its entirety on ANNIHILATOR's official web site follows. Jeff: Your touring role in KISS obviously demands that you play and be...

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DAVE MUSTAINE's Act Of Kindness

ANNIHILATOR mainman Jeff Waters has posted the following message on the group's official forum: "A friend of mine called me about two young boys who had tix to see Gigantour with their father in Calgary a few weeks ago. Their father Mike died in a car/bike accident only weeks before the show. "These...

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Former MEGADETH Guitarist GLEN DROVER Offering Private Lessons

Former MEGADETH guitarist Glen Drover is offering private lessons at the Strings Attached Music Shop in Streetsville, Ontario, Canada. This comprehensive and highly specialized guitar program will be customized towards the aspiring metal and hard rock lead guitarist. These half-hour lessons are for...

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VOIVOD Singer's PARANOLAND Project Schedules First Live Dates

PARANOLAND, the Montreal, Quebec, Canada-based band featuring vocalist Denis "Snake" Belanger (VOIVOD) and longtime friend, bassist Botcher (AGGRESSION),alongside guitarist Frank Legendre (GROOVY AARDVARK),drummer Matt and guitarist/programmer Fire Lewis, has scheduled the following dates: May 31...

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SHATTER MESSIAH: 'Idolater' Video Posted Online

"Idolater", the new video from SHATTER MESSIAH the Ohio-based band featuring Curran Murphy (guitar; also ex-NEVERMORE/ANNIHILATOR) and Robert Falzano (drums; also ex-ANNIHILATOR) can be viewed below. The song comes off the group's second album, "God Burns Like Flesh", which was released last October...

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OVIF Completes Recording Debut Album

Montreal thrash metal band OVIF, which features former members of MELODYACT, has finished recording its debut album with veteran producer Glen Robinson (VOIVOD, GWAR, ANNIHILATOR). According to the band, "It's already sounding huge so [we] can't wait to see how this will sound after mixing!!" OVIF's...

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BYZANTINE Frontman To Record Thrash Metal Covers Album

BYZANTINE vocalist/rhythm guitarist Chris "OJ" Ojeda has entered the studio to begin recording his solo project, which is a cover album of late '80s and early '90s thrash metal songs that inspired him and his bandmates to form BYZANTINE. "As of right now I have eight songs started and should have th...