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Former VOIVOD Frontman ERIC FORREST Paying Tribute To Late Guitarist PIGGY
Brutalism.com recently conducted an interview with former VOIVOD and current E-FORCE frontman Eric Forrest. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Brutalism.com: How is your health these days? I'm sure all the fans are happy to see you back rocking again. [Forrest was seriously injured in...December 18, 2008
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VOIVOD Bassist Talks Politics: 'The Biggest Terrorist Ever, It's Been The U.S.'
HardTimes.ca conducted an interview with drummer Michel Langevin (a.k.a. Away) and bassist Jean-Yves Theriault (a.k.a. Blacky) of the Canadian metal pioneers VOIVOD at the Trois Rivières Metalfest, which was held November 7-8, 2008 at the Bâtisse Industrielle in Trois-Rivières, Quebec, Canada. The 1...November 16, 2008
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FEAR FACTORY's CHRISTIAN OLDE WOLBERS Says He Turned Down OZZY OSBOURNE Gig
Robert Williams of Metal-Rules.com recently conducted an interview with FEAR FACTORY/ARKAEA guitarist Christian Olde Wolbers. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Metal-Rules.com: If I understand correctly, FEAR FACTORY is temporarily on hiatus so that Burton C. Bell can focus on his sid...November 10, 2008
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METALLICA: Was JASON NEWSTED's Bass On 'Justice For All' Intentionally Turned Down?
METALLICA's classic 1988 album "…And Justice for All" is featured in the December 2008 issue of Decibel (web site) as part of the magazine's ongoing Hall of Fame feature. The Hall of Fame feature highlights influential and pivotal releases in metal history, and "…And Justice for All" has joined the...November 3, 2008
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METALLICA's HETFIELD Says NEWSTED Should Share HALL OF FAME Honor, But Not DAVE MUSTAINE
METALLICA frontman James Hetfield recently spoke to Rolling Stone magazine about the band's nomination for induction into the 2009 Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame in its second year of eligibility, with the band qualifying because it has been recording for 25 years. An excerpt from the chat follows below...November 2, 2008
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VOIVOD: Pro-Shot Footage From Japan Available
Professionally filmed video footage of Canadian metal pioneers VOIVOD performing the song "Voivod" on September 20, 2008 at Club Citta in Kawasaki, Japan can be viewed below. The band was in Japan taking part in the two-night Thrash Domination 2008 event alongside TESTAMENT and FORBIDDEN. VOIVOD mad...November 1, 2008
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METALLICA's '…And Justice For All' Reissued On Vinyl
METALLICA has reissued its classic 1988 album "…And Justice For All" on vinyl as part of the ongoing series that will eventually see the entire catalog available again. "Justice" is now available in North America as a two-disc package for the 33.3 version, and in a box for the four-disc, 180 gram, 4...October 28, 2008
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DOWN's PEPPER KEENAN: 'Death Magnetic' Is 'What METALLICA Is Supposed To Be Doing'
Mia Timpano, a metal writer and broadcaster from Melbourne, Australia, recently conducted a backstage interview with DOWN guitarist Pepper Keenan. The seven-minute chat, which originally aired on the Melbourne radio station 3RRR 102.7 FM, can be streamed and/or downloaded as an MP3 audio file at thi...October 23, 2008
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METALLICA's JAMES HETFIELD: 'We've All Discovered There Is Freedom Through Structure'
RollingStone.com recently conducted an interview with METALLICA guitarist/vocalist James Hetfield. An excerpt from the chat follows below. RollingStone.com: You have been in METALLICA for your entire adult life. Have you ever felt restricted? James: I made myself feel restricted: "I'm tired of argui...September 17, 2008
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LARS ULRICH: 'I'm Probably The World's Biggest METALLICA Fan'
Arwa Haider of London's Metro paper conducted an interview with METALLICA at last month's Kerrang! Awards. "I think we're still kids at heart," drummer Lars Ulrich said. "I'm probably the world's biggest METALLICA fan, so I have to make sure that what we do fires me up. I'm the protector." METALLICA...September 9, 2008
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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH: 'I'm Not A Particularly Accomplished Drummer'
MusicRadar has posted an excerpt from an interview drum magazine Rhythm conducted with METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich. Rhythm: Did Rick Rubin ["Death Magnetic" producer] push you to play the drums better? Lars: "He pushed me to listen to the other guys. We have this tendency towards, 'You start with...September 9, 2008
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METALLICA's ULRICH: It's Difficult To Talk About How Great TRUJILLO Is Without Dissing NEWSTED
Revolver executive editor Brandon Geist has posted Part 3 in "The Best of the Rest" of his recent METALLICA interviews for the magazine's current cover story on the band and its highly anticipated new album, "Death Magnetic". In this installment (the follow-up to last week's interview with guitarist...September 3, 2008
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VOIVOD To Headline Finland's JALOMETALLI Festival; More Montreal Footage Available
Canada's pioneering metal band VOIVOD has been confirmed as the headliner of the 2009 edition of the Jalometalli festival, set to take place in in Oulu, Finland. More information — including the rest of the lineup and the dates for the event — will be announced soon. VOIVOD supported British heavy m...August 18, 2008
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VOIVOD: More Bell Centre Footage Available
Fan-filmed video footage of VOIVOD performing the song "Tornado" Tuesday night (August 12) at Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada (where they supported British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST) can be viewed below (clip uploaded by YouTube user "klimbo666"). The group's setlist was as follows: 0...August 14, 2008
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VOIVOD Opening For JUDAS PRIEST In Montreal; Video Available
Canada's pioneering metal band VOIVOD supported British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST last night (Tuesday, August 12) at Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Fan-filmed video footage of the VOIVOD performance can be viewed below (clips uploaded by YouTube user "gregdarth"). The group's setlis...August 13, 2008
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