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Former AGGRESSION Guitarist: 'PIGGY Was One Of The Greatest Persons You Could Ever Meet'
Denis "Sasquatch" Barthe, former guitarist for the classic '80s Quebec-based "speed metal" act AGGRESSION (currently in CRADLE TO GRAVE) has issued the following statement regarding the passing of VOIVOD guitarist Denis "Piggy" D'Amour: "I am very sad and feel very empty right now. Piggy was one of...August 28, 2005
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THE END RECORDS On PIGGY: 'We Are Devastated By Tragic Passing Of True Legend'
The staff of The End Records, who recently inked a deal with VOIVOD to release their next studio album, has issued the following statement regarding the passing of VOIVOD guitarist Denis "Piggy" D'Amour: "We are all devastated by the tragic passing of a true legend, our beloved Denis D'Amour, a.k.a....August 28, 2005
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CRISIS Guitarist: 'PIGGY Was A True Pioneer And Visionary'
CRISIS guitarist Afzaal Nasiruddeen has issued the following statement regarding the passing of VOIVOD guitarist Denis "Piggy" D'Amour: "The metal world lost a legend last night. A guitar player that stood head and shoulders above the vast majority of copycat metal axemen, Piggy was a true pioneer a...August 27, 2005
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DECEASED Frontman Says He Is 'Really Devastated' By VOIVOD Guitarist's Passing
DECEASED frontman King Fowley has issued the following statement regarding the passing of VOIVOD guitarist Denis "Piggy" D'Amour: "One of the most devastating things ever for me! "I have been the biggest VOIVOD fan since my first time ever hearing them 20+ years ago. They've always been my favorite...August 27, 2005
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KATAKLYSM: PIGGY Was 'The Nicest Guy You Could Meet'
Canadian death metallers KATAKLYSM have issued the following statement regarding the passing of VOIVOD guitarist Denis "Piggy" D'Amour: "It's with great sadness that we have learned today that Denis (a.k.a. 'Piggy') has passed away. The impact of his guitar influence was felt worldwide. His work in...August 27, 2005
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Former VOIVOD Bassist: 'PIGGY Was A Mentor And A Hero For Many Of Us'
Former VOIVOD bassist Jean-Yves Theriault (a.k.a. Blacky) has issued the following statement regarding the passing of VOIVOD guitarist Denis "Piggy" D'Amour: "Life does not always turn out the way you expect. Mine and the lives of many of my friends from Jonquiere were certainly influenced by one sp...August 27, 2005
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VOIVOD Guitarist Is 'Very Ill'
VOIVOD's official web site has been updated with the following message: "Our good friend and guitar hero Denis D'Amour (a.k.a. Piggy) is very ill. We are helping Denis in every way that we can to feel comfortable while he fights to get healthy. Denis is a very private person and does not want to mak...August 24, 2005
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Awaken the Guardian (reissue)
While their eternal doppelgangers QUEENSRŸCHE did more to popularize "thinking man's metal", and onetime disciples DREAM THEATER turned prog-metal into a cottage industry, FATES WARNING are no less deserving of their place in progressive metal history. Their 1986 set, "Awaken the Guardian", hit a pi...August 21, 2005
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VOIVOD: More DVD Releases Planned
Legendary Canadian metallers VOIVOD, who will be issuing first DVD in October covering the band's original lineup period (1983-1991),are tentatively planning on releasing two more DVDs during the coming months. "DVOD-2" will contain footage shot during the Eric Forrest era of the band, while "DVOD-...August 17, 2005
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JASON NEWSTED: 25 New VOIVOD Songs And Counting
Greg Prato of Billboard.com recently spoke to former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted about his current musical projects, which include the veteran Canadian group VOIVOD, the bluesy/psychedelic outfit HEARD OF ELEMENTS, and PAPA WHEELIE. Regarding the upcoming VOIVOD studio album — the group's first...August 5, 2005
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VOIVOD Sign With THE END RECORDS
Legendary Canadian metallers VOIVOD, now featuring former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted (a.k.a. Jasonic),have inked a U.S. deal with The End Records. The band will enter the studio in the fall of 2005 to begin recording their 11th studio album, tentatively due in early 2006. Drummer Michel Langev...July 28, 2005
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NASHVILLE PUSSY Sign With SPV RECORDS
NASHVILLE PUSSY have inked a deal with Steamhammer/SPV Records. The group's new album, "Get Some", was produced by Daniel Rey (RAMONES) and mixed by Glen Robinson (VOIVOD, ANNIHILATOR). The CD, which features a cover version of IKE & TINA TURNER's "Nutbush City Limits", is scheduled for release...July 12, 2005
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Former VOIVOD Frontman Preparing To Lay Down Vocals For New PROJECT: FAILING FLESH CD
Former VOIVOD/current E-FORCE bassist/vocalist Eric Forrest will spend a week in Virginia September 7-15 finalizing his contributions to the new PROJECT: FAILING FLESH album, "The Conjoined", with Kevin 131 (GARDEN OF SHADOWS, TWISTED TOWER DIRE, BRAVE, WHILE HEAVEN WEPT) and Tim Gutierrez (instrume...July 11, 2005
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NAPALM DEATH, VOIVOD, BRUTAL TRUTH Featured On DIE KREUZEN Tribute Album
Legendary Milwaukee punk/hardcore kings DIE KREUZEN have beeen honored by an Erosion Records tribute compilation featuring both local Wisconsin and national artists, including VOIVOD, NAPALM DEATH and BRUTAL TRUTH. Liner Notes were written by Thurston Moore of SONIC YOUTH and the disc is packaged in...July 10, 2005
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VIO-LENCE: 'Eternal Nightmare" Reissue To Include Bonus Live Disc
Megaforce Records will be reissuing VIO-LENCE's classic debut album, "Eternal Nightmare", with a live bonus CD on June 28, 2005. The bonus disc was recorded on December 14, 2001 at Slim's in San Francisco and was mixed by Chris Hanson (TECHNOCRACY, THE SERVANTS, M.I.R.V., RIVERRED) of Redcar Lane Pr...June 27, 2005
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