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Murderdolls – Joey talks to Kerrang!

2010-03-27T11:29:00.002-04:00

Murderdolls – Joey talks to Kerrang!

Slipknot drummer Joey Jordison has confirmed to U.K.'s Kerrang! magazine that he and Wednesday 13 will return this summer in their horror-punk side-project Murderdolls.

Although the band went on hiatus in January 2004, Joey tells Kerrang! that he and Wednesday are currently working with producer Chris "Zeuss" Harris (Hatebreed, Shadows Fall, 3 Inhes of Blood) on their new album, "Women And Children Last", for a 2010 release.

Kerrang!: What started the ball rolling with regards to playing together again?

Jordison: "It's been an ongoing conversation between Wednesday and I from 2006 until now. We were bored with everything out there, and thought we had something to piss people off and shake things up. Everything is such a product or a fucking formula these days... Fuck formula! Fuck the norm!"

Kerrang!: Apart from Wednesday 13, who else is in the band?

Jordison: "Much like the way [Norwegian black metal bands] Darkthrone or Satyricon make records, Wednesday and I are doing the record ourselves with a couple of very special guests."

Kerrang!: Do you have any plans to hit the U.K. soon?

Jordison: "Oh, we have plans! Just wait and see, U.K.! We love you guys and it will be well worth the wait! If you have a problem finding a band that rocks, if no one else can help, and if you can find them, maybe you can hire The M-Team!"

For the full interview, be sure to pick up a copy of this week's Kerrang! magazine.

For more Murderdolls news go at:

www.murderdollsband.com

www.myspace.com/murderdollsband http://www.facebook.com/pages/Murderdolls/347023905394
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Vote Roadrunner for this year’s Golden Gods Awards!

2010-03-27T11:10:00.003-04:00

Vote Roadrunner for this year’s Golden Gods Awards!

The 2010 Revolver/Epihpone Golden God Awards are coming up quick, and who wins this year is exclusively decided upon by YOU -- the fans!

So if you want Corey Taylor to win Best Vocalist, Dave Mustaine to win Best Guitarist, Megadeth's 'Endgame' to get Album of the Year and/or Rob Zombie to win Best Live Band -- go at:
http://www.goldengodsawards.com/vote.html
right NOW and cast your vote!

Voting is only open until Tuesday, March 30th so don't delay!

Vote Roadrunner, and enter to win a copy of each nominee's latest album at:
http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/freeshit/contest.aspx?contestID=86

GO! VOTE! And WIN!

Good Luck!

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Murderdolls – To Release First New Album In 8 Years!!!

2010-03-26T20:26:00.005-04:00

Murderdolls – To Release First New Album In 8 Years!!!

…Just when you thought all the fun was gone from rock music, you thought wrong, because the inimitable Murderdolls are back, emerging from a dormant period with their middle fingers to the sky, tongues planted firmly in their cheeks and ready to call out those that haunt today's predictable musical landscape. Their first album in eight years, entitled Women and Children Last, is set for release this summer through Roadrunner Records.

Murderdolls are the Frankenstein brainchild of Joey Jordison and partner-in-grime, Wednesday 13. The band sees Joey step away from his day job and masked role behind the kit in Slipknot to playing a low-slung lead guitar, while Wednesday serves as the frontman in their macabre rock 'n' roll circus. The duo are ready to breathe new life into the project with a brand new line-up, while their 'fuck you' attitude, devilish glamour and trademark black sense of humor remain firmly in tact.

Joey and Wednesday are excited to bring back their revamped musical monster, exclaiming, "We don't look at this as a return...this is REVENGE! The music scene today is as boring and stale as it was in 2002, when we first formed the band. This time around, everyone is the enemy!"

Comments Joey, "We've waited eight years to make sure, but this is the perfect time to bring Murderdolls back to the world. We've got nothing to lose and nothing to prove. So raise your fist along with us motherfuckers and sorry if you get a bloody nose along the way. It's about to get ugly! Women and Children Last!!!"

Murderdolls are in an undisclosed Los Angeles studio now, laying down tracks for Women and Children Last. Don't say you haven't been warned.

Here’s some shoot from there…

- Joey and Wednesday -

- That's a nice view! -

- Wednesday -

For more Murderdolls news go at:

www.murderdollsband.com

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Rob Zombie to guest on VH1 classic’s “That Metal Show”!

2010-03-25T22:15:00.003-04:00

Rob Zombie to guest on VH1 classic’s “That Metal Show”!

VH1 Classic's "That Metal Show" is back and ready for another season of celebrating all things hard rock and heavy metal.

Hosted by Eddie Trunk, Jim Florentine and Don Jamieson, "That Metal Show" is a thirty-minute roundtable talk show where legends of rock hang out and discuss their past and current projects, all the while interacting with the metal maniacs that make up the studio audience. Once again, the hosts be settling all metal arguments, trying to "Stump the Trunk," and they will be tracking down artists who vanished from the metal scene.

"That Metal Show" is quite simply the only on-air destination for the greatest genre of music ever created.

Upcoming guests in April:

April 9: Zakk Wylde (Black Label Society, ex-Ozzy Osbourne)

April 12: Lemmy Kilmister (Motorhaed)

April 13: Alice Cooper and Rob Zombie

April 15: Dokken with George Lynch

Want tickets? Here's how! Email thatmetalshow@gothamcasting.com and include a picture, name, phone, email address. Type number of tickets and date of show in subject line of your email — example: "2 tickets 4/12." Also include guest names, if you have any. The producers do let you bring up to two guests. (Additional tickets upon availability only.)

There are no hard tickets — you will be put on a VIP security list upon confirmation.

For more Rob Zombie news go at:

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Devildriver – Guitar lesson videos available!

2010-03-25T22:08:00.002-04:00

Devildriver – Guitar lesson videos available!

Music lesson web site PlayThisRiff.com is now featuring lesson videos from Mike Spreitzer and Jeff Kendrick of Devildriver.

At PlayThisRiff.com you will find the following lesson videos by Devildriver:

* I've Been Sober

* Jeff's Gear

* Jeff's Major And Minor Sweeps

* Jeff's Minor Pattern Warm-Ups

* Jeff's Pedal Tone Exercise

* Jeff's Triplet Feel Licks

* Mike's Picking Hand Exercises

* Mike's Gear* Mike's Warm-Up Licks

* Mike's Pull Off Exercise

* Mikes's Tapping Exercises

The lesson video preview for "I've Been Sober" can be viewed below.

The FREE printable tabs for "I've Been Sober" preview are available at:
http://www.playthisriff.com/public/607.cfm

For the rest of the videos, you can find most of them on that page:
http://74.200.207.76/public/programs/search.cfm
* You must be a member to see the other videos.

For more Devildriver news go at:

www.devildriver.com
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Trivium – Matt Heafy checks in with Decibel on “God of War”!

2010-03-25T22:01:00.003-04:00

Trivium – Matt Heafy checks in with Decibel on “God of War”!

Decibel Magazine has gotten insight from each of our bands featued on the exclusive 6-song EP for God of War 3 entitled God Of War: Blood and Metal, and rounding out the series is Trivium frontman Matt Heafy letting Deciblog readers know where "Shattering The Skies Above" came from.

Writes Heafy, "The original idea came from our bassist, Paolo, who had the verse riff for the song kicking around for a long time and every now and then he would play it in the dressing room or at rehearsals. We knew the riff was cool, we just needed an opportunity to put it to use; so when we were approached by the God of War people, we knew we had the seed of a song idea that we could use to write a song to for the game."

Continues Heafy, "We wanted to keep it new because we have a new drummer (Nick Augusto) in the band and it was a good opportunity to see what we could collectively come up with now that there was a different approach to our drumming. And Nick’s drumming and intensity in the rehearsal room lit a fire under our asses that feels like we haven't had in ages. So we started with just the riff and began jamming the riff as a group at rehearsals, sound checks, dressing rooms, etc. until the song pieced together. Once we had the basic song skeleton we kept revising, adding, and improving it as a group until we knew the song was ready. This was a bit of a different process for us because previously most of our material was written separately and then pieced together in rehearsals. Here, we wrote the song together as a group from the ground up."

As for the recording, Heafy explains, "We then rehearsed the song repeatedly until it could basically play itself and to test it we recorded it at sound check. The next step was recording drums in a local Orlando studio. Once the drums were fully tracked, we then recorded the rhythm guitars, bass, melodies, leads, and vocals all on a portable Pro Tools rig in the spare office of my loft. Who says you need a real studio? We tracked vocals in an open closet that was covered in blankets, rugs, and anything else we could find to deaden the sound a bit. It was a very down-home, back-to-basics way of recording but we loved it. At one point a neighbor below me didn't love Corey’s vocals, screaming “Shut the fuck up!” at hour 10 of a long day of tracking...it was only 8 p.m. mind you."

In conclusion, Heafy confesses, "We feel that “Shattering” is a great snapshot of where we are as a band at the moment. But we’re always trying to evolve so you’ll have to tune into the next record when we have it to see where we’re going."

To read the entire chat go at:
http://decibelmagazine.com/Content.aspx?ncid=362259

For more Trivium news go at:

www.trivium.org
www.triviumworld.com
www.roadrunnerrecords.ca
www.myspace.com/roadrunnerrecordscanada1
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Dragonforce: Herman Li Modena Workshop - video available!

2010-03-25T21:56:00.001-04:00

Dragonforce: Herman Li Modena Workshop - video available!

Video footage of Dragonforce guitarist Herman Li's March 19, 2010 guitar workshop at Lenzotti Strumenti Musicali in Modena, Italy can be viewed below.

For more Dragonforce news go at:

www.dragonforce.com
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Soulfly – Omen artwork available + Marc Rizzo talks about the album!

2010-03-25T20:38:00.003-04:00

Soulfly – Omen artwork available + Marc Rizzo talks about the album!

Julia Neuman of Metal Assault conducted an interview with Soulfly guitarist Marc Rizzo on March 20, 2010 at Alrosa Villa in Columbus, Ohio.

A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below.

Metal Assault: [Soulfly's new album] "Omen" is scheduled for release on May 25. What really stands out about this album for you?

Marc: It's right to the point. There's a real hardcore, punk vibe to the record. Short tunes. This record is kind of different for us and I think the fans are going to like it a lot.

Metal Assault: Which album are you most proud of to date and why?

Marc: The Cavalera Conspiracy record is really special to me because I was such a big fan of Max and Igor [Cavalera, former Sepultura and current Cavalera Conspiracy drummer] when they were in Sepultura. For them to ask me to be a part of that record was really exciting. I think we put out a great record that will stand the test of time.

To read the entire interview go at:
http://metalassault.com/Interviews/032010_Soulfly.php

Now check out the cover artworks for Soulfly's upcoming record, “Omen” for the Regular edition and the Special edition one!

Regular Edition:

Special Edition:

DON’T FORGET: “Omen” hits stores on May 25th, 2010!

For more Soulfly news go at:

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Slipknot drummer to join forces and tour with Rob Zombie this spring and summer!

2010-03-23T22:35:00.002-04:00

Slipknot drummer to join forces and tour with Rob Zombie this spring and summer!

Slipknot drummer Joey Jordison will spend the spring and summer of 2010 pounding the skins for new labelmate Rob Zombie, who is embarking on a very busy touring schedule.

Zombie said, “Joey is an absolutely crushing drummer and I am thrilled to have him as part of the Zombie family. His amazing skills promise to take the live show to a whole new level of insanity.” Jordison also commented, saying, “I am honored, proud and excited to announce that I have joined the ranks as the new touring drummer for Rob Zombie. I’ve been a fan of Zombie’s since the beginning. I’ve toured with them and have always wanted to play for them. When John 5 called me up to ask if I knew any drummers I could recommend, I said, only half-jokingly, ‘Yeah, me!”

Jordison is universally recognized as not only one of the best drummers in hard rock, but as one of the most talented skinsmen in music, period. He will be sitting behind the kit for several appearances and tours throughout the year, namely the “Gruesome Twosome” tour, which features Zombie along with his longtime pal, Alice Cooper, which begins April 26 in Canada and runs through May 5 in Wyoming. Following that historic tour, Jordison will tour alongside Zombie as part of the 2010 Rock Star Energy Drink Mayhem Festival, which Zombie is co-headlining with Korn. That tour kicks off July 10 in Southern California and runs through August 14 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

“This show and set-list is mind blowing, and what better way to kick off than with the ‘Gruesome Twosome’ tour with horror-rock legend Alice Cooper,” Jordison said. “I want to thank all the Slipknot fans for their support and the Rob Zombie fans for welcoming me in. The Demonoid Phenomenon is on its way!”

Jordison will make his debut with Zombie at the 2010 Revolver Golden Gods Awards, held on April 8, at Club Nokia in Los Angeles. Zombie will be closing out the evening’s awards ceremony with what is sure to be a “must see” performance.

For more Joey Jordison news or Rob Zombie news go at:

www.myspace.com/joeyjordison
www.robzombie.com
www.roadrunnerrecords.ca
www.myspace.com/roadrunnerrecordscanada1
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CrazyTan \m/**\m/

Rob Zombie discuss music & “Hellbilly 2” in radio interview!

2010-03-23T22:30:00.002-04:00

Rob Zombie discuss music & “Hellbilly 2” in radio interview!

Renaissance man Rob Zombie has an eternally full plate in balancing directing movies, TV shows and being a musician. Closing out one busy year last year with the release of his take on Halloween 2, the release of his comic-book-come-to-life animated DVD The Haunted World of El Superbeasto and switching labels to Roadrunner Records, Zombie was perfectly set up for another busy year in 2010.

Having hit the ground running as planned, so far this year Zombie has released his long-awaited album "Hellbilly Deluxe 2", directed an episode of CSI: Miami, announced plans to headline this summer's Mayhem Fest as well as a North American run with Alice Cooper (fittingly dubbed the Gruesome Twosome tour), and announced his next film as Tyrannosaurus Rex.

Catching up with the busy man to discuss all of the above and then some is Boise radio station 100.3 the X.

Listen in on the interview at:
http://media.journalinteractive.com/audio/Rob_Zombie.mp3

For more Rob Zombie news go at:

www.robzombie.com
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Trivium – The making of “Shattering the Skies Above” official trailer!

2010-03-23T22:27:00.001-04:00

Trivium – The making of “Shattering the Skies Above” official trailer!

Coming soon!

The making of "Shattering The Skies Above" with more than 30 minutes exclusive footage.

A three part video series documenting the making of the track will soon follow.

Be sure to check them out.

But for now check out the official trailer right here:

And for those who didn’t see the video for the song…here it is…

For more Trivium news go at:

www.trivium.org
www.triviumworld.com
www.roadrunnerrecords.ca
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CrazyTan \m/**\m/

Dragonforce – Herman Li talks guitars with Metal Injection!

2010-03-23T22:24:00.001-04:00

Dragonforce – Herman Li talks guitars with Metal Injection!

Earlier this winter, Dragonforce guitarist Herman Li stopped in at NAMM in San Diego, CA to showcase his custom guitar and do some signings. While there, the shredder sat down with our friends at Metal Injection for an interview.

Watch the video below.

For more Dragonforce news go at:

www.dragonforce.com
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Soulfly – Atlanta footage available!

2010-03-23T22:12:00.003-04:00

Soulfly – Atlanta footage available!

ATLmetal.com has posted video footage of Soulfly performing the song "Blood Fire War Hate" on March 9, 2010 at the Loft in Atlanta, Georgia.

Watch the clip below.

Soulfly filmed a video for the song "Rise Of The Fallen" during Wednesday, March 17 live performance at the Chance Theater in Poughkeepsie, New York. Directing the clip will be Dale "Rage" Resteghini, who has helmed over 550 music videos since 2003, including clips for such metal bands as Mudvayne, Hatebreed, Anthrax, and Shadows Fall. Rage has also directed videos for some of the biggest names in the hip hop world, including Lil Wayne, Diddy, Snoop Dog, and Ice Cube.

"Rise Of The Fallen" will appear on Soulfly's seventh album,"Omen", which is scheduled for release on May 25 via Roadrunner Records.

Soulfly is currently touring North America with Prong, Incite and Rotting Corpse.

"Omen" was recorded at Edge of The Earth studios in Hollywood, California with co-producer Logan Mader (Machine Head, Divine Heresy, Cavalera Conspiracy, Gojira, Devildriver) and it features guest appearances by The Dillinger Escape Plan frontman Greg Puciato and Prong mainman Tommy Victor.

Of the collaborations, guitarist/vocalist Max Cavalera says, "The first one is a song with Tommy Victor from Prong sharing vocals on a song called “Lethal Injection”. The other is “Rise of the Fallen”, with shared vocals from Greg Puciato, The Dillinger Escape Plan's singer. I also recorded two B-sides with both of my sons playing drums. Igor Cavalera plays on Excel's “Your Life, My Life”, and Zyon Cavalera plays on Sepultura's “Refuse/Resist' cover.”

"Omen" track listing:

01. Bloodbath & Beyond

02. Rise of the Fallen

03. Counter Sabotage

04. Jeffrey Dahmer

05. Lethal Injection

06. Great Depression

07. Mega-Doom

08. Kingdom

09. Off With Their Heads

10. Vulture Culture

11. Soulfly 7

Bonus / B-side tracks:* Four Sticks (Led Zeppelin cover)* Refuse/Resist (Sepultura cover; feat. Max's son Zyon on drums)

* Your Life, My Life (Excel cover; feat. Max's other son Igor on drums)

For more Soulfly news go at:

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Stone Sour – Rumoured for Uproar 2010!

2010-03-23T22:07:00.003-04:00

Stone Sour – Rumoured for Uproar 2010!

According to the Toronto Sun, Disturbed, Avenged Sevenfold and Stone Sour will team up for the Uproar 2010 tour late this summer. So far only one date has been released: August 24 at the Molson Canadian Amphitheatre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

A web site for the trek will soon be launched at www.rockstaruproar.com.

Here’s the other Stone Sour tour dates for this summer:

June 13th - Download Festival, Donington Park, UK

Sat June 5 GER, Nurburgring Rock Am Ring Alternastage

Sun June 6 GER, Bavaria Nurnburg Rock Im Park Alternastage

Thu, June 10 SWE, Sweden Rock Festival, Rock Stage

Fri June 11 AUT, Nickelsdorf - Novarock Festival

Fri 18 SWI, Zurich Sonisphere Festival - Degenaupark

Sat June 19 CZE, Mimon - Sonisphere Festival

Sun June 20 FRA, Nantes Hellfest / http://www.hellfest.fr/

Wed June 23 BUL, Sofia Sonisphere Festival - Levski Stadium

Th June 24 GRE, Athens Sonisphere Festival - Terre Vibe

Fri June 25 TUR, Istanbul Sonisphere Festival - Inonu Stadium

Sun June 27 ROM, Bucharest Sonisphere Festival - La Katarg

Also, having just entered Blackbird Studios in Nashville, Tenn. with producer Nick Raskulinecz to record the follow up to their 2006 smash Come What(ever) May, Stone Sour will be regularly checking in via video to keep their fans updated on their new album's progress.

Watch the band's introduction below.

For more Stone Sour news go at:

http://www.stonesour.com/
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Slipknot - New interview with Paul Gray!

2010-01-27T20:31:00.002-05:00

Slipknot - New interview with Paul Gray!

Ibanez spent some time talking to Paul Gray at NAMM this past weekend.

Here’s a part of it…

Ibanez: What originally inspired you to start playing music?

Paul: I've been a music fan as far back as I can remember. I think the band that actually made me pick up an instrument was Slayer. I saw them on the Hell Awaits tour, and I knew I wanted to do that. So I got a guitar. My first guitar ended up getting traded for meth, not by me but by some friends of mine [laughs]. There were other influences, but that show really was what started it all for me.

Ibanez: I know that you write a lot of the music in Slipknot. How does that process usually work for you?

Paul: I write a lot of stuff at home during the time off. I'll have a bunch of riffs, full songs, and partial pieces put together. When it's getting close to time to record, Joey and I will meet and put some basic songs together just to get something started. Everybody can come in and put their input in on all the ideas, too. We write on the spot, too. Somebody might just be noodling around, and we'll start putting something together based off of that idea. There's no real set way of doing it.

Check out the entire interview at:
http://www.ibanez.com/news?ceId=2761&cat=9

For more Slipknot news go at:

www.slipknot1.com
www.allhopeisgone.com
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CrazyTan \m/**\m/

Cradle of Filth - Paul'S New PRS SE!

2010-01-27T20:28:00.002-05:00

Cradle of Filth - Paul'S New PRS SE!

Paul’s ever popular PRS SE is updated with new pickups and new colors for a filthy new take on his namesake ax. You’ve seen the Emerald Green, now check out the Scarlet Red Burst below.

The double-cutaway mahogany body still has a flame maple veneer and a special arm carve. Additional features include rounded edges on the body, maple neck with ebony fretboard, 24 jumbo frets and the bats in flight inlay. New EMG 89 and 81-TW pickups with coil tapping give the guitar an updated sound, and a tremolo bridge, nickel hardware, push-pull volume, push-pull tone and 3-way toggle switch are also featured.

"More metal than your gran's left hip." Paul Allender

For more news on Cradle of Filth go at:

www.cradleoffilth.com
www.theorderofthedragon.com
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Slipknot – Mick interview at NAMM!

2010-01-27T20:25:00.000-05:00

Slipknot – Mick interview at NAMM!

Check out this interview with Mick Thomson about his new pickups done by Seymour Duncan…

For more Slipknot news go at:

www.slipknot1.com
www.allhopeisgone.com
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CrazyTan \m/**\m/

Trivium Recording Sepultura Cover!

2010-01-27T20:22:00.001-05:00

Trivium Recording Sepultura Cover!

Florida metallers Trivium entered the studio last week to record a new song, entitled "Shattering The Skies Above", as well as a cover version of Sepultura's "Slave New World". According to bassist Paolo Gregoletto, "[guitarist] Corey [Beaulieu] just wrapped up his 'Shattering' solos. Awesome stuff!"

Video footage of Trivium performing the "Slave New World" cover live late last year with Corey Beaulieu handling lead vocals can be viewed below.

For more Trivium news go at:

www.trivium.org
www.triviumworld.com
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Corey Taylor Talks New Stone Sour Album; Video Available!

2010-01-27T20:19:00.003-05:00

Corey Taylor Talks New Stone Sour Album; Video Available!

Guitar Edge's Elliott Politte conducted an interview with Slipknot/Stone Sour frontman Corey Taylor at this year's NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show, which was held January 14-17, 2010 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California.

Watch the chat below.

For more Stone Sour news go at:

http://www.stonesour.com/
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Killswitch Engage – New audio interview available!

2010-01-27T20:16:00.002-05:00

Killswitch Engage – New audio interview available!

Metal Express Radio's U.K. correspondent Mick Burgess recently conducted an interview with Killswitch Engage members Adam Dutkiewicz (guitar) and Howard Jones (vocals).

Next up for Killswitch will be an eight-week U.S. headline tour, their first in support of their new self-titled album. Joining them for this run will be The Devil Wears Prada and Dark Tranquility. The tour kicks off on February 4 in Boston, Massachusetts.

The 13-minute chat is now available for streaming at:
http://www.metalexpressradio.com/interviews/Killswitch_Engaged_Interview2.m3u

For more Kilswitch Engage news go at:

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Slayer, Slipknot, Machine Head, Hellyeah Members Perform KISS Classic At “NAMM Jam”!

2010-01-19T12:29:00.001-05:00

Slayer, Slipknot, Machine Head, Hellyeah Members Perform KISS Classic At “NAMM Jam”!

Video footage of members of Slayer, Slipknot, Machine Head and Hellyeah performing a cover version of KISS's classic "Deuce" during the the "Dean Guitars 2010 NAMM Jam" concert on January 15 at The Grove Of Anaheim in Southern California can be viewed below.

The following musicians took part in the "Deuce" performance:

Corey Taylor (Slipknot, Stone Sour) - Vocals
Robb Flynn (Machine Head) - Guitar
Phil Demmel (Machine Head) - Guitar
Nick Bowcott (Grim Reaper) - Guitar
Bob "Zilla" Kakaha (Hellyeah, Damageplan) - Bass
Dave Lombardo (Slayer) - Drums

For more Slipknot and Machine Head news go at:

www.slipknot1.com
www.allhopeisgone.com
www.machinehead1.com
www.roadrunnerrecords.ca
www.myspace.com/roadrunnerrecordscanada1
http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=RoadrunnerCanada
http://roadrunnerca.media-toolbar.com/

For Slayer go at:
http://www.slayer.net/us/home

And for Hellyeah go at:
www.hellyeahband.com/

CrazyTan \m/**\m/

Trivium – Matt Heafy interview!

2010-01-19T12:17:00.002-05:00

Trivium – Matt Heafy interview!

In a wide-ranging discussion about the lyrics on all four Trivium studio albums, Heafy tells White Noise Metal’s “That BS Dude” Brian Shields he wants fans to know what he’s thinking about the world.

Here’s just a part of the interview:

From the band’s start with “Ember to Inferno”, Heafy says Trivium has been very clear about where it wants to go.

“Every record we’ve had, the album titles have been directly reflective of what we’ve had going on as a band at that time,” Heafy adds. “The idea was to go from that nothingness to something special. We didn’t know when or how or if but we knew we wanted it. It was our goal. That’s what the song was about. It was about creating that vision of ourselves and to really go for it.”

You can read and watch the interview at:
http://www.whitenoisemetal.com/

For more Trivium news go at:

www.trivium.org
www.triviumworld.com
www.roadrunnerrecords.ca
www.myspace.com/roadrunnerrecordscanada1
http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=RoadrunnerCanada

http://roadrunnerca.media-toolbar.com/

CrazyTan \m/**\m/

Stone Sour Drummer Talks Next Album; Video Available!

2010-01-19T12:09:00.001-05:00

Stone Sour Drummer Talks Next Album; Video Available!

Sabian's Paragon Lounge recently conducted an interview with Stone Sour drummer Roy Mayorga about the songwriting processs for the band's next studio and album and his drum set-up.

Regarding the musical direction of Stone Sour's next CD, Mayorga previously said, "It's sounding very different from the last record in every way now that there are five writers, including myself. Some songs are heavy, dark, melodic and with a lot of color. A very well-rounded record this is going to be."

Watch the chat below.

For more Stone Sour news go at:

http://www.stonesour.com/
www.roadrunnerrecords.ca
www.myspace.com/roadrunnerrecordscanada1
http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=RoadrunnerCanada
http://roadrunnerca.media-toolbar.com/

CrazyTan \m/**\m/

Megadeth Members Perform At 'NAMM Jam'; Video Available!

2010-01-19T12:05:00.000-05:00

Megadeth Members Perform At 'NAMM Jam'; Video Available!

Video footage of Megadeth's Dave Mustaine (guitar, vocals), James Lomenzo (bass) and Shawn Drover (drums) performing the song "Symphony Of Destruction" on Friday, January 15 at the Grove of Anaheim in Anaheim, California as part of the "NAMM Jam" can be viewed below.

For more Megadeth news go at:

www.roadrunnerrecords.ca
www.myspace.com/roadrunnerrecordscanada1
http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=RoadrunnerCanada

http://roadrunnerca.media-toolbar.com/

CrazyTan \m/**\m/

Devildriver: New Video Interview Posted!

2010-01-19T09:49:00.003-05:00

Devildriver: New Video Interview Posted!

Christina Rowatt conducted an interview with vocalist Dez Fafara of Santa Barbara, California metallers Devildriver before the band's December 12, 2009 concert in Sydney, Australia with Lamb Of God and High On Fire.

Watch the chat below.

For more Devildriver news go at:

www.devildriver.com
www.roadrunnerrecords.ca
www.myspace.com/roadrunnerrecordscanada1
http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=RoadrunnerCanada

http://roadrunnerca.media-toolbar.com/

CrazyTan \m/**\m/

Killswitch Engage: Second Behind-the-scenes clip from south American tour posted online!

2010-01-19T09:46:00.001-05:00

Killswitch Engage: Second Behind-the-scenes clip from south American tour posted online!

In late October 2009, Massachusetts metallers Killswitch Engage embarked on their first-ever tour of South America. With stops in Brazil, Argentina, Ecuador, Chile and Colombia, the quintet played in front of hungry crowds who were eager to get a rare glimpse of the band in these countries. The trip was documented and Roadrunner Records is releasing a new short clip every Monday over a six-week period. The clips range from behind-the-scenes footage on the tour bus and backstage, interacting with fans, exploring new places, experimenting with fine dining and of course some typical Killswitch Engage shenanigans.

The first clip can be viewed below for those who didn’t see it…

And here’s the second clip…

For more Kilswitch Engage news go at:

www.roadrunnerrecords.ca
www.myspace.com/roadrunnerrecordscanada1
http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=RoadrunnerCanada

http://roadrunnerca.media-toolbar.com/

CrazyTan \m/**\m/

Airbourne: 'No Guts. No Glory.' Special-Edition Digipack Detailed!

2010-01-19T09:39:00.003-05:00

Airbourne: 'No Guts. No Glory.' Special-Edition Digipack Detailed!

Australian hard rockers Airbourne will release their sophomore album, "No Guts. No Glory", on March 8 or 9 (depending where you are in the world) via Roadrunner Records. The special-edition digipack version of the CD will include five bonus tracks and a bottle opener (see image below).

"No Guts. No Glory" special-edition digipack track listing:

01. Born To Kill
02. No Way But The Hard Way
03. Blonde, Bad and Beautiful
04. Raise The Flag
05. Bottom Of The Well
06. White Line Fever
07. It Ain't Over Till It's Over
08. Steel Town
09. Chewin' The Fat
10. Get Busy Livin'
11. Armed And Dangerous
12. Overdrive
13. Back On The Bottle
14. Loaded Gun (bonus track)
15. My Dynamite Will Blow You Sky High (And Get Ya Moanin' After Midnight) (bonus track)
16. Rattle Your Bones (bonus track)
17. Kickin' It Old School (bonus track)
18. Devil's Child (bonus track)

Airbourne recently filmed a video for "No Way But The Hard Way" with director (and SUM 41 drummer) Stephen Martin "Steve" Jocz (Bowling For Soup).

"No Way But The Hard Way" audio stream:

For more news about Airbourne go at:

www.roadrunnerrecords.ca
www.myspace.com/roadrunnerrecordscanada1
http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=RoadrunnerCanada

http://roadrunnerca.media-toolbar.com/

CrazyTan \m/**\m/

Megadeth Takes Top Honors In 'Metal On Metal' Listener Poll!

2010-01-19T09:34:00.002-05:00

Megadeth Takes Top Honors In 'Metal On Metal' Listener Poll!

Megadeth's "Endgame" album took the No. 1 spot in WJCU's "Metal On Metal" annual listener Top 25 countdown show. Slayer's "World Painted Blood" and Heaven & Hell's "The Devil You Know" were close runner-ups for the second and third positions, respectively.

This was the 26th year of the poll, which has become an annual tradition in Cleveland and one of "Metal On Metal"'s most listened to programs.

“I received an incredible response to this year's poll”, says “Metal On Metal” host Bill Peters. “When all was said and done, 1,195 votes were registered.”

“My listeners really look forward to this 'best-of' show each year and I enjoy doing it for them. It's their night to program the show.”

“The list they have put together is very diverse with several surprises. There are some albums on the list I do not play on the program and several of my personal favorites did not make it, but that's okay.”

“My listeners are very knowledgeable and passionate when it comes to their love for the music. I always rave to people around the world just how great they are and this is another reason to prove this fact true.”

“This list holds up to and is better than most lists I have seen. I like it because it comes from the fans, not the so-called music industry insiders who are often out of touch with what the true metal fans like. The fans are the ones buying the music and supporting the bands. Their voices need and deserve to be heard!”

WJCU's "Metal On Metal" can be heard every Friday night from 6:30 p.m to 9:30 p.m. (EST) on 88.7 FM in the Cleveland, Ohio area or streamed worldwide at:
www.wjcu.org

"Metal On Metal"'s top albums of 2009:

01. Megadeth - "Endgame" (Roadrunner)
02. Slayer - "World Painted Blood" (American)
03. Heaven & Hell - "The Devil You Know" (Rhino)
04. Wolf - "Ravenous" (Century Media)
05. Kreator - "Hordes Of Chaos" (SPV)
06. Warbringer - "Walking Into Nightmares" (Century Media)
07. Primal Fear - "16.6 (Before The Devil Knows You're Dead)" (Frontiers)
08. Saxon - "Into The Labyrinth" (SPV)
09. Satyricon - "The Age Of Nero" (Koch)
10. Anvil - "This Is Thirteen" (VH1 Classic)
11. Lick The Blade - "Graveyard Of Empires" (Auburn)
12. Fu Manchu - "Signs Of Infinite Power" (Century Media)
13. Tim "Ripper" Owens - "Play My Game" (SPV)
14. Amorphis - "Skyforger" (Nuclear Blast)
15. Immortal - "All Shall Fall" (Nuclear Blast)
16. Doro - "Fear No Evil" (AFM)
17. Mastodon - "Crack The Skye" (Reprise)
18. Outloud - "We'll Rock You To Hell And Back Again" (Frontiers)
19. Epica - "Design Your Universe" (Nuclear Blast)
20. Alice In Chains - "Black Gives Way To Blue" (Virgin)
21. Iron Fire - "To The Grave" (SPV)
22. Redemption - "Snowfall On Judgment Day" (Century Media)
23. KISS - "Sonic Boom" (Kiss)
24. Baroness - "Blue Record" (Relapse)
25. Suede Brothers - "Ill Knew You" (Bad Breaker)

For more Megadeth news go at:

www.roadrunnerrecordsaboutbands.blogspot.com
www.roadrunnerrecords.ca
www.myspace.com/roadrunnerrecordscanada1
http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=RoadrunnerCanada

http://roadrunnerca.media-toolbar.com/

CrazyTan \m/**\m/

Munity Within: Audio interview with bassist Andrew 'AJ' Jacobs!

2010-01-17T16:11:00.004-05:00

Munity Within: Audio interview with bassist Andrew 'AJ' Jacobs!

On January 11, Rustyn Rose of Metalholic.com conducted an interview with bassist Andrew "AJ" Jacobs of the New Jersey-based sextet Munity Within (formerly Munity).

The chat is now available for streaming in five parts below.

Part 1:

Part 2:

Part 3:

Part 4:

Part 5:

Munity Within's video for the song "Awake" can be viewed below.

The clip was directed by Patrick Kendall, who has previously worked with Megadeth, Incubus and Sugarcult.

"Awake" is the first single from Munity Within's self-titled debut album, which is scheduled for release on February 23 via Roadrunner Records. The CD was recorded at Bieler Bros. Studios in Pompano Beach, Florida with producer Jason Bieler (Sikth, Skindred, Dashboard Confessional, Nonpoint) and was mixed by Jeff Rose and Martin "Ginge" Ford of Nott-In-Pill studios in Newport, Wales, United Kingdom.

"Mutiny Within" track listing:

01. Awake
02. Images
03. Falling Forever
04. Year Of Affliction
05. Forsaken
06. Lethean
07. Oblivion
08. Undone
09. Hours
10. Suffocate
11. Reflections

Check out the cover artwork below.

The initial sessions for the CD took place at Audiohammer Studios in Sanford, Florida with producer Jason Suecof, who has previously worked with All That Remains, God Forbid, Trivium and Devildriver, among many others.

Munity Within recently completed a U.S. tour with Soulfly and Prong and will hit the road with Arch Enemy, Exodus and Arsis as part of the "Tyrants of Evil" North American tour in January/February.

Munity Within is:

Vocals - Chris Clancy
Guitar - Daniel Bage
Guitar - Brandon Jacobs
Bass - Andrew "AJ" Jacobs
Keyboards - Drew Stavola
Drums - Bill Fore

For more information, visit the band's MySpace page at:

http://www.myspace.com/mutinywithin

Or at:
www.roadrunnerrecordsaboutbands.blogspot.com
www.roadrunnerrecords.ca
www.myspace.com/roadrunnerrecordscanada1
http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=RoadrunnerCanada
http://roadrunnerca.media-toolbar.com/

CrazyTan \m/**\m/

Rob Zombie Says he is “very excited” to be working on CSI: Miami!

2010-01-17T11:57:00.001-05:00

Rob Zombie Says he is “very excited” to be working on CSI: Miami!

Filmmaker and musician Rob Zombie will bring his unique style of filmmaking to the streets of Miami on an episode of "CSI: Miami", to be broadcast Monday, March 1 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET/PT) on the CBS television network. The episode begins production today and is Zombie's television directorial debut.

In the episode, the CSI team discovers that a listening device has been covertly planted at a crime scene, capturing a terrifying soundtrack of the murder and, possibly, the voice of the killer. However, when it's revealed the bug was planted by the team's own Jesse Cardoza, the State's Attorney tosses the taped evidence and uncovers accusations of evidence tampering by Jesse on a murder case in Los Angeles. With the integrity of his team at stake, Horatio Caine and Eric Delko travel to Los Angeles to dig into that murder and clear Jesse's name. While in Los Angeles, Horatio find himself face to face with secrets from Jesse's past and a dangerous element within the LAPD.

"As writers, we were really pushing to create an interesting backdrop that could lend to Rob Zombie's visual style," says Marc Dube, co-executive producer. "We thought opening the episode at a macabre party, with Miami attendees all wearing stylized masks (a la 'Eyes Wide Shut') would be a fun kick-off point for Rob do to what he does best — conveying the cruel and creepy underbelly of humanity."

"I am very excited to be working on a show that has such an intense and unique visual angle on the classic crime drama formula and look forward to putting my own bizarre stamp on the world of 'CSI: Miami'," says Zombie.

For more news on Rob Zombie go at:

www.roadrunnerrecordsaboutbands.blogspot.com
www.roadrunnerrecords.ca
www.myspace.com/roadrunnerrecordscanada1
http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=RoadrunnerCanada
http://roadrunnerca.media-toolbar.com/

CrazyTan \m/**\m/

Megadeth's Dave Mustaine interviewed by Harmony Central at NAMM!

2010-01-17T11:52:00.003-05:00

Megadeth's Dave Mustaine interviewed by Harmony Central at NAMM!

Harmony Central conducted an interview with Megadeth mainman Dave Mustaine at the Marshall booth at this year's NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show, which is being held January 14-17, 2010 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California.

Watch the chat below.

Marshall Amplification is introducing the new Dave Mustaine special edition MG microstack guitar amplifier, dubbed the Megastack. The three-piece unit includes a 15-watt compact head with four channels, plus two matching speaker cabinets — one angled and one straight. Each cabinet is loaded with a full-range 10" Celestion speaker. Available in extremely limited quantities in the U.S., the amplifier looks like a compact version of Mustaine's legendary full sized touring rig that he uses with Megadeth.

Mustaine will be signing autographs at the Dean Guitars booth (booth 5466B)

- Friday, January 15 from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
- Saturday, January 16 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

For more Megadeth news go at:

www.roadrunnerrecordsaboutbands.blogspot.com
www.roadrunnerrecords.ca
www.myspace.com/roadrunnerrecordscanada1
http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=RoadrunnerCanada

http://roadrunnerca.media-toolbar.com/

CrazyTan \m/**\m/

Slipknot - Mick and Paul Signing At NAMM!

2010-01-13T22:37:00.003-05:00

Slipknot - Mick and Paul Signing At NAMM!

If you happen to be among those heading to NAMM this weekend, then you are in luck! You will have the chance to meet both Paul Gray and Mick Thomson. Mick and Paul will both be signing at various booths on both Friday and Saturday.

A complete schedule of signings is below, if you are going to be at NAMM make sure to drop by their booths and say hello!

Friday - 1/15/10

2:00pm - Mick will be at the Seymour Duncan booth

2:30pm - Paul will be at the Peavey booth

4:00pm - Mick will be at the Ovation booth

Saturday - 1/16/10

2:00pm - Mick and Paul will both be at the Dunlop booth

3:00pm - Mick and Paul will both be at the Ibanez booth

And for those who didn't see the video for Snuff, here is your chance...

For more Slipknot news go at:

www.slipknot1.com
www.allhopeisgone.com
www.roadrunnerrecords.ca
www.myspace.com/roadrunnerrecordscanada1
http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=RoadrunnerCanada

http://roadrunnerca.media-toolbar.com/

CrazyTan \m/**\m/

Stone Sour enter the studio to record 3rd album!

2010-01-13T22:33:00.001-05:00

Stone Sour enter the studio to record 3rd album!

Grammy nominated rock powerhouse Stone Sour have announced the commencement of work on their third album -- the first in four years. The band will record at Blackbird Studios in Nashville with Grammy Award-winning producer Nick Raskulinecz (Foo Fighters, Velvet Revolver, Rush, Alice In Chains), who also produced 2006’s Gold certified Come What(ever) May.

Frontman Corey Taylor comments, “I cannot wait to make this Stone Sour album. Everything already feels a million times stronger than anything we've done in the past. Plus getting back together with Nick is going to mean monstrous things. This is the year for Stone Sour.”

Stay tuned for more updates from Stone Sour as they get to work on their new record.

For more Stone Sour news go at:

http://www.stonesour.com/
www.roadrunnerrecords.ca
www.myspace.com/roadrunnerrecordscanada1
http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=RoadrunnerCanada
http://roadrunnerca.media-toolbar.com/

CrazyTan \m/**\m/

Tour dates for Killswitch Engage, Devildriver and Munity Within!

2010-01-13T21:54:00.004-05:00

- Here are the coming up tour dates -

Killswitch Engage – tour dates:
With --> Dark Tranquillity and The Devil wears Prada

02 – 04 – 2010 à Boston, MA - House of Blues
02 – 05 -2010 à Atlantic City, NJ - House of Blues
02 – 06 – 2010 à Norfolk, VA – NorVa
02 – 08 – 2010 à Lake Buena Vista, FL - House of Blues
02 – 10 – 2010 à Atlanta, GA – Tabernacle
02 – 11 – 2010 à Charlotte, NC - Amos' Southend
02 – 12 – 2010 à Baltimore, MD – Sonar
02 – 13 – 2010 à Cleveland, OH - House of Blues
02 – 14 – 2010 à Chicago, IL - House of Blues
02 – 15 – 2010 à Chicago, IL - House of Blues
02 – 17 – 2010 à Fargo, ND – Venue
02 – 18 – 2010 à Loop Station, MN - First Avenue
02 – 19 – 2010 à Milwaukee, WI - Eagles Ballroom
02 – 20 – 2010 à Royal Oak, MI - Royal Oak Music Theatre
02 – 21 – 2010 à Indianapolis, IN - Egyptian Room at Murat Center
02 – 23 – 2010 à Tulsa, OK - Cain's Ballroom
02 – 24 – 2010 à Austin, TX - Stubb's Waller Creek Amphitheater
02 – 25 – 2010 à Houston, TX - Warehouse Live
02 – 26 – 2010 à Dallas, TX - Palladium Ballroom
02 – 27 – 2010 à Corpus Christi, TX - Concrete Street Amphitheatre
03 – 01 – 2010 à Albuquerque, NM - Sunshine Theatre
03 – 03 – 2010 à Las Vegas, NV – House of Blues
03 – 05 – 2010 à Tempe, AZ - Marquee Theatre
03 – 06 – 2010 à Los Angeles, CA - Wiltern Theatre
03 – 07 – 2010 à San Francisco, CA - The Warfield
03 – 09 – 2010 à Portland, OR - Roseland Theater
03 – 10 – 2010 à Seattle, WA - Showbox SoDo
03 – 12 – 2010 à Magna, UT - The Great Salt Air
03 – 13 – 2010 à Denver, CO - Fillmore Auditorium
03 – 14 – 2010 à Kansas City, MO - The Midland Theatre by AMC
03 – 15 – 2010 à St. Louis, MO - The Pageant
03 – 16 – 2010 à Nashville, TN - Rocket Town
03 – 18 – 2010 à New York, NY - The Fillmore New York At Irving Plaza
03 – 19 – 2010 à New York, NY - The Fillmore New York At Irving Plaza

03 – 21- 2010 à Wallingford, CT - The Dome

Devildriver – tour dates:
With --> Suffocartion + Goathore and Thy Will Be Done

01 – 13 – 2010 à Vancouver, Canada - Rickshaw Theatre
01 – 15 – 2010 à Grand Junction, CO - Mesa Theatre
01 – 16 – 2010 à Englewood, CO - Gothic Theatre
01 – 18 – 2010 à Maplewood, MN - The Rock
01 – 19 – 2010 à Milwaukee, WI - The Rave
01 – 20 – 2010 à Chicago, IL - House of Blues
01 – 21 – 2010 à Millvale, PA - Mr. Smalls01 – 22 – 2010 à Flint, MI - The Machine Shop
01 – 23 – 2010 à Columbus, OH - Al Rosa
01 – 24 – 2010 à Covington, KY - Mad Hatter Club
01 – 25 – 2010 à Springfield, VA – Jaxx
01 – 26 – 2010 à Norfolk, VA – NorVa
01 – 27 – 2010 à Philadelphia, PA – Polaris
01 – 28 – 2010 à New Haven, CT - Toad's Place
01 – 29 – 2010 à Worcester, MA - The Palladium
01 – 30 – 2010 à Sayreville, NJ - Starland Ballroom
01 – 31 – 2010 à Farmingdale, NY - Crazy Donkey
02 – 01 – 2010 à Montreal, Canada - Club Soda
02 – 02 – 2010 à Toronto, Canada - Opera House
02 – 04 – 2010 à Atlanta, GA - The Masquerade
02 – 05 – 2010 à Orlando, FL - Club Firestone
02 – 06 – 2010 à Fort Lauderdale, FL - Culture Room
02 – 08 – 2010 à Austin, TX - Emo's
02 – 10 – 2010 à Albuquerque, NM - Sunshine Theatre
02 – 11 – 2010 à Tucson, AZ - The Rock

02 – 12 – 2010 à West Hollywood, CA - House of Blues

Mutiny Within – Tour dates:
With --> Arsis + Exodus and Arch Enemy

01 – 20 – 2010 à Towson, MD - Recher Theatre
01 – 21 – 2010 à Philadelphia, PA - Theater of Living Arts
01 – 22 – 2010 à New York, NY - Nokia Theatre
01 – 23 – 2010 à Worcester, MA - The Palladium
01 – 25 – 2010 à Montreal, Canada – Club Soda (to Le Medley before but the location has been taken down!)
01 – 26 – 2010 à Quebec City, Canada – Imperial
01 – 27 – 2010 à Toronto, Canada - Phoenix Concert Theatre
01 – 29 – 2010 à Chicago, IL - House of Blues
01 – 30 – 2010 à Maplewood, MN - The Rock
01 – 31 – 2010 à Winnipeg, Canada - Garrick Centre
02 – 02 – 2010 à Calgary, Canada - MacEwan Hall
02 – 03 – 2010 à Edmonton, Canada - Edmonton Events Centre
02 – 05 – 2010 à Vancouver, Canada - Commodore Ballroom
02 – 06 – 2010 à Seattle, WA – Showbox
02 – 08 – 2010 à San Francisco, CA - Regency Center @ The Grand Ballroom
02 – 09 – 2010 à West Hollywood, CA - House of Blues

For more new on any of those bands go at:

www.roadrunnerrecords.ca
www.myspace.com/roadrunnerrecordscanada1
http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=RoadrunnerCanada

http://roadrunnerca.media-toolbar.com/

CrazyTan \m/**\m/

Trivium frontman getting married!

2010-01-13T21:45:00.003-05:00

Trivium frontman getting married!

Congratulations are in order for Trivium vocalist/guitarist Matt Heafy, who’s been marrying his girlfriend Ashley Howard on January 9th in a ceremony in Orlando, Florida.

Valerie Bastien, a contributing editor to The Voice Connection and RockSource360, conducted an interview with Heafy when Trivium played Toronto, Ontario, Canada in November 2009.

The chat is now available for streaming using the audio player at:

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/rocksourceradio/2009/11/12/interview-with-matt-heafy-from-trivium

For more Trivium news go at:

www.trivium.org
www.triviumworld.com
www.roadrunnerrecords.ca
www.myspace.com/roadrunnerrecordscanada1
http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=RoadrunnerCanada
http://roadrunnerca.media-toolbar.com/

CrazyTan \m/**\m/

Killswitch Engage – interview on Uranium!

2010-01-13T21:42:00.001-05:00

Killswitch Engage – interview on Uranium!

"Uranium", which is exclusively available on Fuse On Demand, recently conducted an interview with Massachusetts metallers Killswitch Engage about making music videos, their latest self-titled album and Slayer.

The full interview is available all January long only on Fuse on Demand.

Watch a clip of the episode below.

For more Kilswitch Engage news go at:

www.roadrunnerrecords.ca
www.myspace.com/roadrunnerrecordscanada1
http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=RoadrunnerCanada

http://roadrunnerca.media-toolbar.com/

CrazyTan \m/**\m/

Devildriver frontman interviewed by Metalholic.com, Audio Available!

2010-01-13T21:15:00.004-05:00

Devildriver frontman interviewed by Metalholic.com, Audio Available!

On January 8, Rustyn Rose of Metalholic.com conducted an interview with vocalist Dez Fafara of Santa Barbara, California metallers Devildriver. The chat is now available for streaming in three parts below.

In a recent interview with Metal As Fuck, Fafara stated about the band's plans for its next studio album, "Record five with this band, and I've said it before, even with record five, six, seven, eight and nine, will continue to get better. Not a lot of bands can say that and not a lot of bands have done that. Most bands, by the time they've done that amount of records, they're either over it or they're not giving you the anticipation of the record release that they should. But we want to keep Devildriver fans on their feet. So every two years we're going to release a record and just continue to tour like we do, and we're booked until May 2012. Then we're going to take about six months off. That'll be the most time I've had off in about fourteen years."

Regarding how the band's last album, "Pray for Villains", was received by the fans and the press, Fafara said, "It's been really well received all over the world at this point and we appreciate all the support we've received so far."

He added, "I never have any expectations or perceptions when it comes to [our] art; I just do art for the sake of doing art. I knew that we were stretching the boundaries and growing our sound a little bit — I knew we were going to give [our fans] something with a bit of growth and they were anticipating it. We feel very strongly that we made the right move with our music. As for how it was going to be received or perceived, I'm not that kind of guy. I'm doing it for the love of music, really."

Part 1:

Part 2:

Part 3:

For more Devildriver news go at:

www.devildriver.com
www.roadrunnerrecords.ca
www.myspace.com/roadrunnerrecordscanada1
http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=RoadrunnerCanada

http://roadrunnerca.media-toolbar.com/

CrazyTan \m/**\m/

Killswitch Engage interviewed on Bruce Dickenson’s radio show!

2010-01-13T18:46:00.003-05:00

Killswitch Engage interviewed on Bruce Dickenson’s radio show!

Massachusetts metallers Killswitch Engage were Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson's guest on this past Friday's (January 8) edition of Bruce's weekly BBC 6 Music radio program, dubbed "The Bruce Dickinson Friday Rock Show".

You can now listen to the program for the next five days at:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/b0072kzb/console

For more Kilswitch Engage news go at:

www.roadrunnerrecords.ca
www.myspace.com/roadrunnerrecordscanada1
http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=RoadrunnerCanada

http://roadrunnerca.media-toolbar.com/

CrazyTan \m/**\m/

Slayer cancels tour plan…Tom Araya scheduled for back surgery!

2010-01-08T22:23:00.003-05:00

Slayer cancels tour plan…Tom Araya scheduled for back surgery!

California thrash metal legends Slayer have been forced to cancel all of their immediate tour plans — including the American and Canadian Carnage tour dates with Megadeth and Testament that were set to kick off on January 18, as well as the band's European headline tour scheduled for March and April.

Slayer bassist/vocalist Araya, known for aggressively swinging his long mane of hair while performing, began experiencing back problems while on the band's Australian/New Zealand/Japanese tour last October. In spite of his rapidly increasing pain and discomfort, he carried on with the tour, but immediately upon returning home saw an orthopedic specialist who diagnosed a cervical radiculopathy.

The rocker initially did not want to take the major surgery route, so the specialist recommended a series of minimally-invasive procedures. While those procedures have resulted in some improvement, Araya continues to deal with intermittent bouts of severe pain, numbness and muscle spasms.

Booking agents for both Slayer and Megadeth are already hard at work rescheduling tour dates; tickets already purchased for all shows will be honored at the rescheduled dates.

Sales added, "As unfortunate as this is for so many people — the Megadeth and Testament camps, the concerts' promoters, and, of course, the fans — Tom's health is the number one priority, and this has to happen."

For more info go at: http://www.slayer.net/ca/home

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Devildriver, Suffocation and Goatwhore: Milwaukee concert to be streaming online!

2010-01-08T22:01:00.003-05:00

Devildriver, Suffocation and Goatwhore: Milwaukee concert to be streaming online!

The January 19 concert at The Rave in Milwaukee, Wisconsin featuring Devildriver, Suffocation, Goatwhore and Thy Will Be Done will be streamed live via http://www.theravelive.com/ beginning at 9:00 p.m. EST.

To access the free live concert stream:

1) Click on http://www.theravelive.com/

2) Click on the "Free Signup" button at the upper right of the page

3) Choose the "Fan" option and fill out the information

4) Sign in on January 19 and click the "Live Webcast" tab and you're all set!

5) Mac users may need to download the Windows Media plugin Flip4Mac to watch

According to a recent online post by Devildriver bassist Jon Miller, the California metallers have six songs "in the bag" for the group's forthcoming album, which they "are looking to record sooner than later." He added, "We want to go faster and heavier on this one to answer any question on a 'direction' that we may be undertaking."

Devildriver drummer John Boecklin elaborated further on the status of the songwriting sessions for the band's next CD. Writing on the group's official MySpace blog, Boecklin stated, “On our last record, I would say we stretched as far as we could outside of what we had done in the past, trying new and slower songs with vocal melody like “It's In The Cards” or the rock like feel of songs like “Back With A Vengeance” and "Teach Me To Whispe”. For our latest effort, we feel like musically going for the throat, so to speak.”

“Are we gonna make a death metal album? No! We always have a heavy emphasis on groove and hook. That will not change. We just feel we have a certain anger edge about us and the songs we are writing compared to our last one. It will not be rushed and if you are a fan, you will not be let down!!”

Devildriver's latest CD, "Pray For Villains", sold around 14,600 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 35 on The Billboard 200 chart.

For more Devildriver news go at:

www.devildriver.com
www.roadrunnerrecords.ca
www.myspace.com/roadrunnerrecordscanada1
http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=RoadrunnerCanada

http://roadrunnerca.media-toolbar.com/

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Holidays with Devildriver in Australia!

2010-01-08T21:55:00.003-05:00

Holidays with Devildriver in Australia!

DevilDriver continued to rage through Australia's biggest cities and biggest crowds. Also, it was Miller's birthday in Adelaide!

Happy Birthday to the Bass Legend!

DevilDriver headed back down under for their second time in one year. Alongside Lamb of God, Shadows Fall, and High on Fire.

DevilDriver brings metal and brutality to some of their biggest fans in the world. Beers! River Ferries! Koalas! And much more!

Check out the 2 videos below…

Part 1:

Part 2:

For more Devildriver news go at:

www.devildriver.com
www.roadrunnerrecords.ca
www.myspace.com/roadrunnerrecordscanada1
http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=RoadrunnerCanada

http://roadrunnerca.media-toolbar.com/

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Killswitch Engage: New video interview with Joel Stroetzel!

2010-01-08T21:51:00.002-05:00

Killswitch Engage: New video interview with Joel Stroetzel!

Guitarist Joel Stroetzel of Massachusetts metallers Killswitch Engage was interviewed by Peter Bailey of the Wrexham, Wales, United Kingdom-based "Metalheadz" radio show on December 2, 2009 in Manchester during the "Taste Of Chaos" tour.

Killswitch Engage has contributed a previously unreleased song to the digital extended play (EP) soundtrack for the highly anticipated PlayStation3 (PS3) exclusive videogame "God of War III". The EP, titled "God of War: Blood & Metal", will be released in March via Roadrunner Records as a part of the "God of War III Ultimate Edition", and will also feature four other previously unreleased songs from Roadrunner artists — Trivium, Dream Theater, Opeth and Taking Dawn.

You can now watch the chat below…

For more Kilswitch Engage news go at:

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www.myspace.com/roadrunnerrecordscanada1
http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=RoadrunnerCanada

http://roadrunnerca.media-toolbar.com/

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Dream Theater: New video interview with James Labrie!

2010-01-08T21:47:00.001-05:00

Dream Theater: New video interview with James Labrie!

Sophie K of Total Rock radio conducted an interview with vocalist James LaBrie of progressive metal giants Dream Theater when the band played London, England last October.

Dream Theater's new documentary road video for the single "Wither" was directed by Ramon Boutviseth, who did the same honors for the first clip for "A Rite Of Passage". The "Wither" video was shot on location in the U.K. (London, Manchester), France (Paris, Lille) and Rotterdam (the Netherlands) as part of Dream Theater's September/October 2009 headlining "Progressive Nation" tour reaching 15 countries.

The chat can now be viewed below…

For more Dream Theater go at:

www.roadrunnerrecords.ca
www.myspace.com/roadrunnerrecordscanada1
http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=RoadrunnerCanada

http://roadrunnerca.media-toolbar.com/

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Megadeth mainman to guest on Kufo’s Metalopolis!

2010-01-08T21:31:00.001-05:00

Megadeth mainman to guest on Kufo’s Metalopolis!

Megadeth mainman Dave Mustaine will be interviewed on this Saturday's (January 9) edition of the "Metalopolis" show, hosted by former White Zombie drummer Ivan de Prume, on Portland, Oregon's Rock 101.1 FM KUFO radio station.

Catch "Metalopolis" on the radio if you're in Portland or you can stream the show online at www.kufo.com every Saturday night from 10:00 p.m. to midnight Pacific Standard Time.

For more information, visit www.myspace.com/metalopolis

For more Megadeth news go at:

www.roadrunnerrecords.ca
www.myspace.com/roadrunnerrecordscanada1
http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=RoadrunnerCanada

http://roadrunnerca.media-toolbar.com/

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Slipknot: videos of songs performed live!

2009-10-25T12:25:00.003-04:00

Slipknot: videos of songs performed live!

Check out this high quality video featuring The 9 playing "People=Shit" live during their recent show at the Save on Foods Centre in Victoria, CA.

Videos of Slipknot performing the songs "Vermilion" and "surfacing" from other Canadian shows can be also viewed below.

People = Shit:

Vermillon:

Surfacing:

For more Slipknot news go at:

www.slipknot1.com
www.allhopeisgone.com
www.roadrunnerrecords.ca
www.myspace.com/roadrunnerrecordscanada1
http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=RoadrunnerCanada

http://roadrunnerca.media-toolbar.com/

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Slipknot – Video interview with Corey!

2009-10-25T12:21:00.001-04:00

Slipknot – Video interview with Corey!

Independent music record label Indie Power recently conducted an interview with Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor.

Watch the chat below.

Also available is performance footage from Slipknot's October 23, 2009 concert at the Event Center in San Jose, California.

"I think Slipknot is the best therapy I could ever have wanted in my whole life," Taylor recently told Straight.com. "It continues to allow me to really figure out things about myself. You know, get really macro and let a lot of stuff go. In a lot of ways, the insanity of Slipknot allows me to have the humanity of my real life."

Regarding why Slipknot continues to have a large and devoted fan base more than a decade since the release of the band's self-titled debut, Taylor said, "Too many bands are willing to sell their fan base out to get what they want, monetarily speaking. Too many bands are willing to destroy the foundation of their career just to have a little scratch upfront. And that's just fucking sad. To me, the great thing about having our feet in two worlds is that we never left our original fans behind. We never sold them out — we took them with us. And in doing that, we showed them respect. They were the ones that kept us here when things were dark, when nobody else gave us a chance."

The interview:

Dead Memories:

For more Slipknot news go at:

www.slipknot1.com
www.allhopeisgone.com
www.roadrunnerrecords.ca
www.myspace.com/roadrunnerrecordscanada1
http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=RoadrunnerCanada

http://roadrunnerca.media-toolbar.com/

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Slipknot – Corey interview by Metal Sanaz!

2009-10-24T12:21:00.002-04:00

Slipknot – Corey interview by Metal Sanaz!

Check the video below…

For more Slipknot news go at:

www.slipknot1.com
www.allhopeisgone.com
www.roadrunnerrecords.ca
www.myspace.com/roadrunnerrecordscanada1
http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=RoadrunnerCanada
http://roadrunnerca.media-toolbar.com/

CrazyTan \m/**\m/

Aux TV interviews Devildriver!

2009-10-24T12:15:00.001-04:00

Aux TV interviews Devildriver!

Aux TV interviewed DevilDriver in Canada a couple of weeks back. Dez talks about gigging (and encourages all you parents to drop your kids off at the metal shows), plus you get some good live footage of the band performing and an insight into why they keep touring.

Check it out now…

For more Devildriver news go at:

www.devildriver.com
www.roadrunnerrecords.ca
www.myspace.com/roadrunnerrecordscanada1
http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=RoadrunnerCanada

http://roadrunnerca.media-toolbar.com/

CrazyTan \m/**\m/

Soulfly and Non Fiction interview!

2009-10-24T12:07:00.002-04:00

Soulfly and Non Fiction interview!

The latest episode of "Talking Metal" features interviews hosts Mark Strigl and John Ostronomy conducted with Max Cavalera of Soulfly and Cavalera Conspiracy as well as Non-Fiction's Dan Lorenzo and Mike Cristi.

You can download the whole interview at:
http://www.captaint.com/talkingmetal/talkingmetaleps286.mp3

or listen to it at:
http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=129178

For more news on Soulfly or Cavalera Conspiracy go at:

www.roadrunnerrecords.ca
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http://roadrunnerca.media-toolbar.com/

CrazyTan \m/**\m/

Megadeth Guitarist Chris Broderick interviewed on Australia's '1700'!

2009-10-24T12:04:00.001-04:00

Megadeth Guitarist Chris Broderick interviewed on Australia's '1700'!

Barbara of Melbourne, Australia's "1700" conducted an interview with Megadeth guitarist Chris Broderick when the band played the Festival Hall in Melbourne on October 9 with Slayer. Watch the chat in two parts below.

Part 1:

Part 2:

For more Megadeth news go at:

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Vote for Slipknot in round 2 of the UK Festival Awards!

2009-10-22T21:25:00.001-04:00

Vote for Slipknot in round 2 of the UK Festival Awards!

Thanks to all of your votes Slipknot have made it onto the shortlist for "Best Headline Performance" in the UK Festival Awards.

Now they need you to vote once again and help them bring home the title.

Head over and vote Slipknot for "Best Headline Performance":
http://www.festivalawards.com/

Final voting ends on 4th November…so go NOW!!!

For more Slipknot news go at:

www.slipknot1.com
www.allhopeisgone.com
www.roadrunnerrecords.ca
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http://roadrunnerca.media-toolbar.com/

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Slipknot – Photo gallery from Vancouver and Portland show!

2009-10-22T21:17:00.002-04:00

Slipknot – Photo gallery from Vancouver and Portland show!

Check out some of the pictures took during Slipknot show in Vancouver on October 15th and from Portland show on October 13th.

- James -

- Joey -

- Corey -

- Chris -

- Paul -

- Mick -

- Joey -

- James -

Check them all at:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/telemov/sets/72157622606603044/

For more Slipknot news go at:

www.slipknot1.com
www.allhopeisgone.com
www.roadrunnerrecords.ca
www.myspace.com/roadrunnerrecordscanada1
http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=RoadrunnerCanada

http://roadrunnerca.media-toolbar.com/

CrazyTan \m/**\m/

99.3 The Fox Rocks Interview with Corey Taylor!

2009-10-22T21:14:00.001-04:00

99.3 The Fox Rocks Interview with Corey Taylor!

99.3 The Fox Rocks has recently conducted an interview with Corey Taylor before Slipknot's show in Vancouver, CA. #8 co-hosted The FOX 6 O'Clock Rock Report with Todd and Danger.

Watch the videos below.

Part 1:

Part 2:

Part 3:

http://roadrunnerca.media-toolbar.com/

CrazyTan \m/**\m/

Slipknot – New interview with Paul!

2009-10-22T21:08:00.002-04:00

Slipknot – New interview with Paul!

Paul took some time to talk to the folks at Fast Forward Weekly in Canada to preview the band's show in Calgary.

Check out the interview to read a lot about Paul that you probably didn't know, including his love of hockey growing up and how he feels it's his “secret Canadian side.”

Read the entire interview at:
http://www.ffwdweekly.com/article/music/music-previews/slipknots-secret-canadian-side-4612/

For more Slipknot news go at:

www.slipknot1.com
www.allhopeisgone.com
www.roadrunnerrecords.ca
www.myspace.com/roadrunnerrecordscanada1
http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=RoadrunnerCanada

http://roadrunnerca.media-toolbar.com/

CrazyTan \m/**\m/

Slipknot - Corey Interviewed by The Vancouver Sun!

2009-10-18T18:18:00.001-04:00

Slipknot - Corey Interviewed by The Vancouver Sun!

Corey Taylor recently took some time out to sit down and talk with The Vancouver Sun to preview Slipknot's upcoming show in the area.

Head over now to take a look in this great interview where Corey really reflects on the bands early days:
http://www.vancouversun.com/entertainment/Iowa+Slipknot+somehow+survives/2103666/story.html

For more Slipknot news go at:

www.slipknot1.com
www.allhopeisgone.com
www.roadrunnerrecords.ca
www.myspace.com/roadrunnerrecordscanada1
http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=RoadrunnerCanada

http://roadrunnerca.media-toolbar.com/

CrazyTan \m/**\m/

Slipknot - New Photos From Auburn Show!

2009-10-18T17:57:00.002-04:00

Slipknot - New Photos From Auburn Show!

There is a new group of photos up now from the Slipknot show at White River Amphitheater on 10/10/09! Thanks to Ronn Dunnett for the great shots!

Here’s some of them:

- Joey -

- Shawn -

- James -

- Chris -

- Joey -

To see them all go at:
http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewPicture&friendID=3646959&albumId=2997451&page=6
and
http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewPicture&friendID=3646959&albumId=2997451&page=7

For more Slipknot news go at:

www.slipknot1.com
www.allhopeisgone.com
www.roadrunnerrecords.ca
www.myspace.com/roadrunnerrecordscanada1
http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=RoadrunnerCanada

http://roadrunnerca.media-toolbar.com/

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Slipknot – Corey’s interview on Rock 101 Kufo!

2009-10-18T11:03:00.003-04:00

Slipknot – Corey’s interview on Rock 101 Kufo!

On Tuesday, October 13, Slipknot/Stone Sour frontman Corey Taylor took over the "Cort And Fatboy" show on Portland's Rock 101 KUFO, picking all the music played on the radio station from 3:00 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. Corey talked about his love of many kinds of music, his extensive comic collection, his karaoke preferences, his taste for chicken, his video game skills, his opinion on the state of rock music and his deep feelings for Dave Grohl.

Here is the list of songs Corey played on KUFO:

* "Check My Brain" – Alice in Chains

* "And We Danced" - The Hooters

* "You're In Love" - Ratt

* "Jessie's Girl" - Rick Springfield

* "Snuff" - Slipknot

* "Beat It" - Michael Jackson

* "Pennyroyal Tea" - Nirvana

* "Monkeywrench" - Foo Fighters

* "State of Love and Trust" - Pearl Jam

* "Sex on Fire" – Kings Of Leon

* "Know Your Enemy" – Green Day

* "Your Love" - The Outfield

Corey will get hitched to his fiancée Stephanie in November 2009. This will be Taylor's second marriage.

Taylor, 35, has two children: A daughter named Angie, born in 1992, and a son named Griffin, born in 2002, whom he had with his first wife, Scarlett.

Taylor divorced Scarlett — whom he married on March 11, 2004 in a small ceremony at the Botanical center in Des Moines, Iowa — in early 2007. In the November 2008 issue of Revolver magazine, he is quoted as saying, "After I got sober, I realized my relationship wasn't right for me. My wife and I had damaged each other too much."

Corey Taylor on the "Cort And Fatboy" show on Portland's Rock 101 KUFO can be listen at:
http://www.kufo.com/pages/5431756.php?contentType=4&contentId=4862901

For more Slipknot news go at:

www.slipknot1.com
www.allhopeisgone.com
www.roadrunnerrecords.ca
www.myspace.com/roadrunnerrecordscanada1
http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=RoadrunnerCanada

http://roadrunnerca.media-toolbar.com/

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Devildriver.com has a new face...

2009-10-18T11:01:00.001-04:00

Devildriver.com has a new face…

Roadrunner Records and Devildriver are proud to present the new DevilDriver.com!

Go now to see the new face of DevilDriver.com, and to test out all of the new features available:

- Interact with other DevilDriver fans using your own private profile.

- Watch videos and hear music from the new album Pray For Villains, which is in stores now.

- Discuss everything DevilDriver in the brand new forum, and much more!

For more Devildriver news go at:

www.devildriver.com
www.roadrunnerrecords.ca
www.myspace.com/roadrunnerrecordscanada1
http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=RoadrunnerCanada

http://roadrunnerca.media-toolbar.com/

CrazyTan \m/**\m/

Cradle of Filth frontman talks 'A Black Metal Bible'!

2009-10-18T10:51:00.003-04:00

Cradle of Filth frontman talks 'A Black Metal Bible'!

Mr. Drew of the horror-centric web site BloodyGoodHorror.com recently conducted an interview with vocalist Dani "Filth" Davey of British extreme metallers Cradle of Filth about "The Gospel of Filth: A Black Metal Bible", the new book written by Dani and music journalist Gavin Baddeley.

"The Gospel of Filth: A Black Metal Bible" serves both as a chronology of the band and their influences, as well as a complete study of the occult and man's obsession with it throughout history. Each chapter is filled with parallels between the occult and themes found in horror, heavy metal, black metal, comic books, literature, and just about every other facet of popular culture. Many luminaries in each field are showcased or interviewed. I recently had the opportunity to talk to Dani concerning the book, and his career as a whole.

A couple of excerpts from BloodyGoodHorror.com's interview with Dani Filth follow below.

BloodyGoodHorror.com: How did it feel to finally finish "Gospel of Filth" so many years after its inception? Did you feel it was complete?

Dani: It was on the cusp of massive relief even up to a few days ago when it finally managed to claw its way down to the printers! One of the main problems we had to face was the fact that each chapter adopts a Cradle album as its initial springboard (so, for example, the chapter entitled "Cruelty and The Beast" concerns itself with crime and serial killer chic), so the longer the book was taking, the more chapters were being added to accommodate the next Cradle of Filth excretion. We were writing albums quicker than chapters in the book at one laborious stage! That said though, the book is a literal tome. Serving as a modern day black grimoire, it covers all areas of the dark-side and the occult and infuses this with accounts from real life practitioners, be they musicians, actors, writers, historians, serial killers or real-life vampires, the grisly facts are always expertly corroborated and then fleshed out.

BloodyGoodHorror.com: Did Gavin approach you, or did you seek him out to help assemble all the pieces?

Dani: You know it's over five years ago now, down the long, winding road of painstaking research and too much absinthe, that, if memory serves me well, Gavin and I actually met at a very fruity Black Mass in Chelsea, London.

BloodyGoodHorror.com: You have a clear fascination and understanding of the occult and all the other subjects compiled in the book. But "Gospel of Filth" also had a kind of tongue-in-cheek view of the subject matter. Is occult study a simple curiosity for you, or is it something you regard very seriously?

Dani: I used to be very serious about the occult, sitting on the other side of the fence to the one I scratch my arse on now. As I've hit my thirties and now bedecked with family, I find myself exploring everything in life a little more vividly and with so much on one's (often busy and bloodstained) hands, there just isn't the time to indulge fully in the daily labors of magic and mind-play. I see myself as more of a Van Helsing-type character now, an obsessed vampiric good guy with inside information on the dark. Possibly with a cape. Haven't decided.

BloodyGoodHorror.com: There is a panoply of impressive accounts and interviews from celebrities, musicians, horror icons, and cultural authorities from all walks of life. Dario Argento, James Hetfield, Nick Holmes, Tom Araya, and countless others. How did these people come to be involved in the project? Did you go to them, did they come to you, or both?

Dani: A bit of both. For example, we have excerpts from possibly the last ever interview with Anton La Vey, which is something that Gavin undertook a few years back naturally, and in contrast with that, the Dario Argento interview came into existence due to me having sung the credit song on his recent "Mother Of Tears" movie.

BloodyGoodHorror.com: You've mentioned in the past that horror films occasionally serve as inspiration for Cradle of Filth. What films stick out in your memory, and which are your favorites? Have you seen any recently that pique your interest?

Dani: Don't get me started! I don't really have an absolute favourite and there are just so many thousands I like. In fact that's my touring bad habit... buying DVDs, especially in the States on a day-off Best Buy and Wal-Mart run, to while away the lonely nights on the bus. Recent favorites however would have to be films like "Antichrist", "Martyrs", "District 9", "Pandorum", "Dead Snow", "Monsters Versus Aliens", "Coraline", "Dorian Gray", "Meatball Machine" and "Mum And Dad".

BloodyGoodHorror.com: You were in the horror film "Cradle of Fear" in 2001, and then were a voice actor in 2003's "Dominator", but haven't appeared since. You've said in prior interviews that you very much enjoyed acting. Have you closed the door on that part of your career, or can horror fans expect to see you again?

Dani: I was acting?!!!! We were actually due to undertake a sequel to "Cradle Of Fear", but seeing as the cast and crew all were on deferred payments until the film made money (to keep the outlaying costs low), and now that it's been done like that once it won't happen again and hefty investors have been a tad shy of late. I'd love to do something again, but it'd have to be done right. I've got some great ideas for scripts and the suchlike, however the band and subsequent career have kept me pinned to the wall for the past few years.

Read the entire interview from BloodyGoodHorror.com.

For more news on Cradle of Filth go at:

www.cradleoffilth.com
www.roadrunnerrecords.ca
www.myspace.com/roadrunnerrecordscanada1
http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=RoadrunnerCanada

http://roadrunnerca.media-toolbar.com/

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Soulfly’s Max Cavalera video interview in Sacramento

2009-10-18T10:42:00.003-04:00

Soulfly’s Max Cavalera video interview in Sacramento!

Capital Chaos conducted an interview with Max Cavalera (Soulfly, Cavalera Conspiracy, ex-Sepultura) when Soulfly performed at The Boardwalk in Orangevale, California on October 3, 2009. During the chat, which can be viewed below, Max addresses criticism from Blabbermouth.net users regarding his dreadlocks (watch around the 3:50 mark in the clip below).

As previously reported, Max can now be reached via TheLiveLine, a service launched by Megadeth mainman Dave Mustaine that enables musicians to connect to their audience over the phone. Get updates on Max and leave messages for him by calling (888) 716-5450.

For more information, go at:
http://theliveline.com/EntertainerProfile.aspx?entertainerId=147662

Regarding the songwriting process for the next Soulfly album, Max said in a recent interview, "I am working on new songs with Marc [Rizzo, guitar], a little bit. We're thinking about making the songs a little shorter, so if you can imagine maybe a little bit like Minor Threat mixed with [Slayer's] 'Reign In Blood' mixed with Soulfly, with still some world music, but much smaller, and the songs not so long — shorter. It'll be more aggressive than [last year's] 'Conquer' [album] even, because it'll be shorter — it'll be like when Slayer did 'Reign In Blood', [that] kind of thing. I don't know why some interviewers talked to me and said that they thought that the album was gonna be less aggressive, more like [2000's] 'Primitive', which I don't know where it came from, because I never said that. In fact, I just started working on the album on this tour, so it's only been a month. But this is the official news right now — it's gonna be more aggressive, faster, shorter."

For more news on Soulfly or Cavalera Conspiracy go at:

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Airbourne – First video update from the studio!

2009-10-18T10:37:00.003-04:00

Airbourne – First video update from the studio!

Australian hard rockers Airbourne are currently recording their second album for a tentative early 2010 release via Roadrunner Records.

The first in a series of video updates from the studio can be viewed below.

Regarding the CD's musical direction, drummer Ryan O'Keeffe previously stated, "I guess the best way to say would be, the first [album] was sort of left and right, and the second one's gonna take you further left and further right."

Airbourne's video for the song "Runnin' Wild" — featuring a special cameo by Motorhead mainman Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister — was shot with director Nathan Cox, who has previously worked with Queens of the Stpne Age, Marilyn Manson and Linkin Park, among others. The track is the title cut of the group's debut album, which landed at No. 106 on The Billboard 200 chart in the U.S. after shifting 7,000 units in its first week of release.

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Megadeth Performs Instrumental Version Of '1,320'' In Adelaide - Video Available!

2009-10-13T20:34:00.001-04:00

Megadeth Performs Instrumental Version Of '1,320'' In Adelaide - Video Available!

Megadeth played a full set earlier tonight (Sunday, October 11) at the Thebarton Theatre in Adelaide, Australia after co-headliners Slayer were forced to cancel their appearance due to vocalist Tom Araya suffering from severe laryngitis.

Megadeth's setlist was as follows:

1. Set The World Afire

2. Wake Up Dead

3. Hangar 18

4. Skin O' My Teeth

5. She-Wolf

6. Kick The Chair

7. In My Darkest Hour

8. Devil's Island

9. Head Crusher

10. Washington Is Next

11. Rattlehead

12. Sweating Bullets

13. Tornado Of Souls

14. Symphony Of Destruction

15. Mechanix

16. Peace Sells

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17. 1,320' (instrumental version)

18. Holy Wars

Fan-filmed video footage of the instrumental version of "1,320", which was performed for the first time ever in Adelaide, can be viewed below...

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Trivium Official Bootleg Series Available Now!

2009-10-13T20:28:00.001-04:00

Trivium Official Bootleg Series Available Now!

For the first time ever Trivium has taken their live show experience and made their own official "bootleg" soundboard recordings available to everyone all over the world!

Every US show from the Into The Mouth of Hell We Tour 2009, is available for download at:
http://live.trivium.org/

Go there to see all available shows and set lists. Each show is only $9.99 USD, and is delivered in a high-quality, DRM-FREE MP3 format that will make you feel like you were there on stage with the band! These shows will only be available for a limited time, so get your shows now while you can.

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Dream Theater, Anthrax , Dragonforce and other members photographed in 3D - Gallery Available!

2009-10-13T20:00:00.005-04:00

Dream Theater, Anthrax , Dragonforce and other members photographed in 3D - Gallery Available!

Italian photographer Paolo Bianco has uploaded a gallery of musicians (including members of Dream Theater, Anthrax, Katatonia, Dragonforce and Backyeard Babies) photographed with cutting-edge 3D technology, to give the viewer the feeling that the devil's horns or the middle fingers are right "in your face" and popping out of the PC screen.

The photos can be viewed on Musica Metal at:
http://musicametal.blogosfere.it/2009/10/i-musicisti-escono-dallo-schermo-ed-invadono-casa-vostra-ecco-le-foto-in-3d.htmlIn -casa-vostra-ecco-le-foto-in-3d.html

In order to correctly the see photos, a pair of 3D blue/red glasses is required.

Commented Bianco: "I've been working on this project for quite some time, and every interview I did in person, would end with the question 'Can I please take a photo of you to turn into a 3D object?' — which was met by the musicians with quizzed looks on their faces, but quite some interest too. Finally, I have a small gallery to share with the world. I hope you like them!"

Here some of the pictures and a video on how on make 3D glasses:

- Fred: Dragonforce -

- Scott: Anthrax -

- Mike: Dream Theater -

Now the video…

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Dave Mustaine: Video interview with 3 News New Zealand!

2009-10-13T19:54:00.003-04:00

Dave Mustaine: Video interview with 3 News New Zealand!

3 News conducted a really in depth interview with Dave Mustaine while Megadeth were in New Zealand recently.

You can check it out now at:
http://www.3news.co.nz/Full-interview-with-Dave-Mustaine/tabid/312/articleID/124061/cat/707/Default.aspx

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Vote Slipknot for Best Headline Performance!

2009-10-07T21:24:00.002-04:00

Vote Slipknot for Best Headline Performance!

Slipknot have been nominated for Best Headline Performance in the UK Festival Awards for their epic show at Download!

Make sure to head over at:
http://www.festivalawards.com/
and VOTE!!!

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Machine Head records cover of Pantera’s “Fucking Ostile”!

2009-10-07T21:20:00.002-04:00

Machine Head records cover of Pantera’s “Fucking Ostile”!

Guitarist/vocalist Robb Flynn of San Francisco Bay Area metallers Machine Head has issued the following update:

"After two-and-a-half years of touring, we're (finally) two months into a three-month break, and let me tell you, it's been awesome!!! I've been out camping/wakeboarding a ton, Adam [Duce, bass] is taking flying lessons and just did his first brief solo flight, Dave's [McClain, drums] hanging in Alameda enjoying his new Yamaha drum kit (amazing!) and was hanging in L.A. with the Korn dudes and his longtime buddy Ross Robinson [producer and McClain's former Catalepsy bandmate, and Phil [Demmel, guitar] was most recently 'best man' at his best friend Shack's wedding. We've also found time to hop into Trident Studios with Juan Urteaga and record a Pantera tune for a b-side. We're doing 'Fucking Hostile'!!! Dave is done with drums (nailed it on the second take!), and I finished guitars yesterday and got vocals in the bag. Phil comes in tomorrow, then Adam, then it'll be mixed and mastered by the end of the week. Mike Sloat has been documenting, so we'll probably have video snippets up when the whole thing gets closer to release. We also just announced our sole U.S. headline date on November 6 in NY, so FUCKIN' A!!! Come make a road trip to N.Y. for some raging metal!!!"

Machine Head will team up with Megadeth, Slayer and Suicide Silence for the "Canadian Carnage East" tour beginning on November 8 in Moncton…yeah Montreal is November 11th (you shouldn’t miss that!!!). A U.S. tour with Megadeth and Suicide Silence will follow starting November 14 in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

For more Machine Head news go at:

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Interview with Corey Taylor!

2009-10-07T21:17:00.001-04:00

Interview with Corey Taylor!

Corey Taylor recently sat down with ArtistDirect.com to talk about everything he has going on right now. Everything from The Smokeout and Trinity of Terrors to his love of comic books!

Check out the interview at:
http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/interview-corey-taylor-of-slipknot-stone-sour/6153227

Also, Slipknot will perform on ABC-TV's "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" on Friday, October 30 (which will actually air the morning of Saturday, October 31)…DON’T MISS THAT!!!

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New interview with Corey Beaulieu!

2009-10-07T21:11:00.003-04:00

New interview with Corey Beaulieu!

Musicianstop Magazine's Sahra Joelle conducted an interview with guitarist Corey Beaulieu of Florida metallers Trivium when the band played the Majestic Theatre in Ventura, California on October 2, 2009. Watch the eight-minute chat below.

In a recent interview with The Daily Rock, Trivium guitarist/vocalist Matt Heafy stated about the songwriting process for the band's next album, "Yeah, we have some stuff — not as a whole band, but each individual guy has maybe ten to twenty songs. I have done about fifteen, but I have gotten rid of all but six because I kept the good ones as I kept going on, the newer songs I was writing were stronger and better so I got rid of the ones that weren't as good. Paolo [Gregoletto, bass] has a bunch of songs, like twenty or so, but he keeps cutting back as well. Everyone keeps writing as many as they can, but then cutting back the weak ones and not worrying about trying to make them better songs. . . We have all loose ideas right now. Musically, it is getting closer to finishing a more realized idea but lyrically and generally, with the entire record not being written and purely in the developmental stages, we are thinking of it as something that we want to be recognized by any kind of fan, whether you like metal or not, whether you speak English or not, 'cause we are definitely a band that travels internationally around. I have done a style of words that is almost hard to interpret even if you speak English, so I'm not saying we are dumbing ourselves down, but I want it to be universally translatable no matter where we are. I don't know how to make that happen, but we definitely want it to sound like Trivium but with the best possible songs. We always try to keep true to what our heart is as a band but we want to diversify, and not diversify for the sake of ourselves, but to find where we are going as a band. Nowadays, we know more of what is right for our sound. If we look across all four records, we know what kind of parts should be there for the next thing and what shouldn't be there."

Trivium has announced that they are one of the first major acts to team up with entrepreneurial Australian company Posse in the U.K. Posse is a peer-to-peer ticketing method that rewards fans for actively promoting concerts. The partnership enables fans to recommend and sell tickets for Trivium gigs in the U.K. via their personal blogs, websites, or social networking profiles. Trivium is thrilled to chart new territory by aligning with Posse for the majority of their March 2010 U.K. tour giving fans the opportunity to help make a difference as well as getting something back.

Now the video interview…

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Dragonforce new video interview posted!

2009-10-07T21:04:00.002-04:00

Dragonforce new video interview posted!

Fret12.com recently conducted an interview with guitarists Herman Li and Sam Totman of British extreme epic power metallers Dragonforce. Watch the entire interview at:
http://www.fret12.com/df_media.html#yt_video

Two of the clips are available below.

Dragonforce's massive final leg of the "Ultra Beatdown" tour kicked off last month in the USA with special guests Sonata Arctica. The band will be hitting cities across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, South America, mainland Europe and finishing up in the U.K. Joining Dragonforce in the U.K. will be Swedish power metallers Sabaton, tech-metal lords Sylosis and rising stars Glamour of the Kill.

Herman and Sam talk about recording:

Herman and Sam talk about how they got started:

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Slipknot To Headline Cypress Hill's Smokeout Festival!

2009-09-01T10:56:00.002-04:00

Slipknot To Headline Cypress Hill's Smokeout Festival!

Slipknot have been confirmed as the headline act at the return of the Cypress Hill Smokeout! The Smokeout takes place Friday, October 23 and Saturday, October 24 at the San Manuel Amphitheatre and festival grounds in San Bernardino, CA. The event returns for the first time as an epic two-day mind opening experience encompassing a music festival and cannabis expo featuring Cypress Hill, headlined by Slipknot and hosted by Cheech and Chong.

The full line-up for the Smokeout to date includes:

Slipknot(appearing 10/24), Deftones, Cypress Hill, Sublime (Bud Gaugh, Eric Wilson and Rome), Pennywise, Redman & Method Man, Goodie Mob (featuring all original members Cee-Lo, Khujo, T-Mo, Big Gipp), Bad Brains, Geto Boys (Scarface, Willie D, Bushwick Bill), Immortal Technique, Kottonmouth Kings, Heiroglyphics (Del Tha Funky Homosapien, Casual, Pep Love, Domino, Souls of Mischief; Opio, A-Plus, Phesto, Tajai), K’Naan, Living Legends (Aesop, Bicasso, Eligh, The Grouch, Luckyiam, Murs, Scarub, Sunspot Jonz), B Real, Mix Master Mike, Devin The Dude, DJ Muggs, Dirty Heads, Swollen Members w/Moka Only, Big B, Afrika Bambaataa, DJ Reza, Lenny V, Barry Weaver and Shortdawg Tha Native and more to be announced.

In addition to the music portion, fans can experience the Smokeout Cannabis Cup and Medical Marijuana Expo which includes an infamous V.I.P. (Very Important Pot smoker) private party, a 420 Movie Night highlighting classic cannabis themed films and a glass art showcase. There will also be a wide range of guest speakers and celebrity appearances focused on cannabis education, legal workshops and grow tips, in addition to massive munchie gardens, vendor village and surprise performances. A full schedule of activities will be unveiled at a later date.

Ticket pre-sale begins Friday, September 4 at 10:00am. On-sale to the general public is slated for Saturday, September 12 at 10:00am.

Visit www.smokeoutfestival.com for more info.

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Cradle of Filth Frontman Interviewed By Terrorizer Magazine!

2009-08-31T22:18:00.002-04:00

Cradle of Filth Frontman Interviewed By Terrorizer Magazine!

Jenn Selby of Terrorizer magazine conducted an interview with vocalist Dani "Filth" Davey of British extreme metallers Cradle of Filth prior to the band's performance at this year's Bloodstock Open Air festival, which was held August 14-16, 2009 at Catton Hall in Derbyshire, England.

Watch the seven-minute chat below.

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Machine Head to tour Europe with Hatebreed, Bleeding Through and All Shall Perish!

2009-08-31T21:42:00.002-04:00

Machine Head to tour Europe with Hatebreed, Bleeding Through and All Shall Perish!

Since the release of "The Blackening" in March of 2007, San Francisco Bay Area metallers Machine Head have toured incessantly, playing more than 300 shows in support of the Grammy-nominated album. And while this three-year-long album cycle has seen Machine Head share U.S. and European stages as main support to Metallica, Slipknot, Slayer, Marilyn Manson and Megadeth, headline the Jägermeister stage on the Rockstar Energy Mayhem Festival, and headline the legendary Wacken Open Air festival to over 85,000 people, it hasn't seen them on a full-fledged headline tour, playing full-length sets. Until now.

Starting January 23, 2010, "The Black Procession" will tear through Europe, alongside brethren in heaviness Hatebreed, Bleeding Through, and All Shall Perish, for what promises to be night-after-night of unbridled power! Machine Head singer/guitarist Robb Flynn says, "After three years of touring we are beyond stoked to finish this tour cycle on our own terms, with our show, our stage, our production, our control, and we're lucky enough to bring three of our favorite bands along with us, it's going to be fucking massive!!!"

Machine Head have also decided to do things a little differently for the fans this time around and will be playing two or more intimate shows in 3,000-4,000-seat venues instead of the massive arena shows fans have grown accustomed to. Bassist Adam Duce adds, "Having done arenas now since The Black Crusade as well as the Metallica and Slipknot tours, we thought it would be killer to give the fans a chance to have a couple different setlists, and mix things up a bit. It's gonna be fun for us to see which gems we dig up!!!"

Hatebreed vocalist Jamey Jasta says, "Machine Head and Hatebreed on the same stages across Europe?!?! This will be the heaviest and most pit-inducing tour of 2010. Make no mistake, if you miss this show, I feel sorry for you!"

Brandan Schieppati, vocalist for Bleeding Through says, "Machine Head is a band we have all looked up to for years. We consider it an honor to share the stage with our friends in Machine Head. This will be amazing!"

And Eddie Shall Perish from heavy up-and-comers All Shall Perish adds "This tour will be legendary! We are beyond honored to be a part of this epic event; these bands have all been huge influences to our music and our devotion to this scene. Machine Head are hometown heroes and Robb Flynn has been championing our new album all over the world and we couldn't be more thankful to Machine Head for wanting us to be on this insane tour! We also can't wait to destroy Europe with all our friends in Hatebreed and Bleeding Through! Fuck yeah, this tour kills!!!"

"The Black Procession" will mark the end of the touring cycle for "The Blackening", making it the ABSOLUTE last chance you'll have to catch Machine Head live before they hunker down to write their next album! So grab your tickets early, because you KNOW you don't want to miss this show!

The dates are as follows:

Jan. 23 - Germany, Stuttgart - Schleyerhalle
Jan. 25 - Germany, Offenbach - Stadhalle
Jan. 26 - Germany, Hamburg - Grosse Freiheit
Jan. 29 - Norway, Oslo - Rockefeller
Jan. 30 - Sweden, Stockholm - Arenan
Feb. 03 - Denmark, Copenhagen - Tap 1
Feb. 04 - Holland, Amsterdam - Heineken Music Hall
Feb. 05 - Belgium, Brussels - Forest National
Feb. 06 - France, Paris - Zenith
Feb. 08 - Switzerland, Zurich - Volkshaus / Sportznetrum
Feb. 09 - Italy, Milan - Alcatraz
Feb. 10 - Austria, Vienna - Gasometer
Feb. 12 - Germany, Munich - Zenith
Feb. 13 - Germany, Leipzig - Haus Avensee
Feb. 14 - Germany, Koln - Palladium
Feb. 16 - UK, Plymouth - Pavilion
Feb. 18 - UK, London - Academy Brixton
Feb. 21 - UK, Birmingham - Academy Birmingham
Feb. 23 - UK, Glasgow - Academy Glasgow
Feb. 26 - UK, Manchester - Manchester Apollo

Professionally filmed video footage of Machine Head performing the song "Halo" on August 2 at the Sonisphere festival at the legendary Knebworth Park, United Kingdom can be viewed below.

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Killswitch Engage interview with Adam Dutkiewicz!

2009-08-31T21:26:00.003-04:00

Killswitch Engage interview with Adam Dutkiewicz!

The Toronto Sun has posted an interview done by phone with KSE’s guitarist Adam Dutkiewicz. The title of the article is: “Engaging personality: Metal guitarist's self-deprecating humour a switch from the norm”…interesting!

Here’s few parts of it…

Toronto Sun: The band seems to get a lot of flak from metal purists for not being heavy enough.

Adam: “Yeah, there's metal fans that just want ripping guitar parts all the time and complete aggression. And I can't speak for the band, but I like having different elements in our material. I listen to all styles of music. Not just metal. So all the metalheads who say I'm not a real metalhead, well, maybe I'm not. But everyone's got their own thing, man. You won't catch me calling down anyone.”

Toronto Sun: How's your back? I understand you've had a chronic problem.

Adam: “Yeah, I've had several surgeries. I had disc herniations in 2007 -- pretty terrible extreme ones where I lost sensation below the waist actually. I couldn't walk. It was terrifying. I pretty much wrote off the band. I was pretty wrecked for half a year, maybe a little more. It was a pretty lengthy recovery. But lately I've been feeling very good. And now I wear a back brace onstage just to keep the lumbar stable.”

To read the entire article, go at:
http://www.torontosun.com/entertainment/music/2009/08/31/10683716-sun.html

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Slipknot: To resume touring in October!

2009-08-29T11:40:00.001-04:00

Slipknot: To resume touring in October!

Slipknot bassist Paul Gray has issued a statement on MySpace regarding the cancellation of the band's U.S. tour.

The Iowa-based nine-piece cancelled 11 concerts that were scheduled to take place between August 22 and September 5 due to a "severe medical emergency" suffered by drummer Joey Jordison.

“Dear maggots, let me begin by saying we are VERY SORRY we had to cancel this leg of the tour,” Gray writes. “As you know, touring is our life; getting in front of you guys and playing keeps this band ALIVE. So it hurts us and much as you that we had to do this.”

“There are PERSONAL issues in the band that NEED to be taken care of for us to continue touring. Let me emphasize JOEY IS NOT DEAD/DYING, **HE IS FINE**.”

“We have been working hard for the last year and a half on the All Hope Is Gone touring cycle and it catches up to you, as I said earlier, but I am very sorry. We had to cancel to the two-week run but are desperately trying to make those shows up in our October tour.”

“We are not canceling our October tour, the band is not breaking up, we are all alive. I am setting the record straight.”

“If you don't hear it from one of us in this band, then it is bullshit. We are human and shit happens and that's how life goes, but we are making the best of it right now, as should you.”

“We will be on the road in October and hopefully we will see you there.”

“For everyone that has sent emails/messages thank you VERY much, They do mean a lot to us.”

“Hang in there we will see you soon.”

CrazyTan \m/**\m/

Cradle of Filth, Satyricon and others interviewed on Metalheadz!

2009-08-29T11:22:00.005-04:00

Cradle of Filth, Satyricon and others interviewed on Metalheadz!

Cradle if Filth, Satyricon, The Haunted, Turisas and Wolf were interviewed by Peter Bailey of the Wrexham, Wales-based "Metalheadz" show at this year's Bloodstock Open Air festival, which was held August 14-16, 2009 at Catton Hall in Derbyshire, England.

You can listen to the interviews below...(click on "Songs" tab to launch audio).

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Dragonforce TV – Episode 4!!!

2009-08-29T11:20:00.001-04:00

Dragonforce TV – Episode 4!!!

The fourth episode of Dragonforce TV has been posted.

Check it out now!

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Slipknot: Corey Taylor Talks 10 Years on Bruce Dickinson's Radio Show!

2009-08-29T11:17:00.001-04:00

Slipknot: Corey Taylor Talks 10 Years on Bruce Dickinson's Radio Show!

Corey Taylor was the special guest on August 28th edition of BBC 6 Music Rock Show presented by Bruce Dickinson.

If you missed it, don’t worry below you will find the link to listen it…

Corey talked about 10 years of Slipknot. He also talked about the humble beginnings of the band right up to this year's Download headlining appearance and playing MSG.

Here’s the direct link:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00m9ylh/Bruce_Dickinson_Friday_Rock_Show_28_08_2009

Enjoy!

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Opeth: New video interview with Mikael Åkerfeldt!

2009-08-29T11:13:00.002-04:00

Opeth: New video interview with Mikael Åkerfeldt!

Austria's Stormbringer.at webzine conducted an interview with guitarist/vocalist Mikael Åkerfeldt of Swedish progressive metallers Opeth at this year's Brutal Assault festival, which was held August 6-8, 2009 in Pevnost, Josefov, Czech Republic.

Watch the chat below…

Opeth will take part in the European installment of Dream Theater's Progressive Nation tour, set to take place throughout September, October and November 2009.

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