Sepultura vs Pavarotti

By Elric on 10:52 AM 26 December 2006

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Sepultura issued this post a couple of days ago concerning the song Sepultura vs Pavarotti - Roots Bloody Roots. Click [Read More] to watch the video.

"For five or six years now, every day we receive e-mails from fans asking about a version of 'Roots Bloody Roots' with Luciano Pavarotti as guest, 'Is it really Sepultura in that song?' Of course not. This version of 'Roots Bloody Roots' was recorded by a German band called J.B.O. And it's probably one of the most popular versions for one of Sepultura's most popular songs."

Contrary to popular belief, it does not contain any of the supposed singers' voices. A video clip of J.B.O. performing the song live has been posted online at YouTube.com.



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155 artists vote for best album of 2006

By Elric on 11:15 AM 24 December 2006

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Imhotep, a metal website posted online the best of 2006 according to 155 musicians. With a quick look, I think Celtic Frost's Monotheist is the album of the year.



Alex Hilbert (Nightmare)

* Jon Oliva’s Pain – Maniacal Renderings
* Iron Maiden – A Matter Of Life And Death
* Trivium – The Crusade




Alex Webster (Cannibal Corpse – Blotted Science)

* Spawn Of Possession – Noctambulant
* Psycroptic – Symbols Of Failure
* Suffocation – Suffocation




Amilcar Christofaro (Torture Squad)

* Krisiun – AssassiNation
* Slayer – Christ Illusion
* Motorhead – Kiss Of Death




Anders Hoyvik Hidle (Tristania)

* Tom Waits – Orphans: Brawlers, Bawlers & Bastards
* My Dying Bride – A Line Of Deathless Kings
* Thom Yorke – The Eraser




Anders Lundstrom (House Of Shakira)

* Audioslave – Revelations
* Foo Fighters – Skin And Bones
* Europe – Secret Society
* The Answer – Rise




Anders Nystrom (Katatonia – Bloodbath – Bewitched – Diabolical Masquerade)

* Celtic Frost – Monotheist
* Madder Mortem – Desiderata
* Daylight Dies – Dismantling Devotion




Andreas "Gerre" Geremia (Tankard)

* Sacred Steel - Hammer Of Destruction
* Courageous - Downfall Of Honesty
* The Haunted - The Dead Eye




Andreas Kisser (Sepultura – Asesino)

* Rainbow – Live In Munich 1977
* Celtic Frost – Monotheist
* Dio – Holy Diver Live (DVD)




Anneke van Giersbergen (The Gathering)

* Editors – The Black Room
* The Killers – Sam’s Town
* Justin Timberlake – Future Sex/Lovesound




Arjen Lucassen (Ayreon – Stream Of Passion – Star One – Ambeon)

* The Beatles – Love
* Katatonia – The Great Cold Distance
* Muse - Black Holes & Revelations




Ben Huggins (Galactic Cowboys)

* Mutemath – Mutemath
* The Killers – Sam’s Town
* Foo Fighters – Skin And Bones




Bill Hudson (Cellador – The Supremacy)

* Dream Theater – Score
* Endless – A Dream At The Sun
* Blind Guardian – A Twist In The Myth




Billy Gould (ex-Faith No More – Brujeria)

* Deftones – Saturday Night Wrist
* Flattbush – Seize The Time!
* Kultur Shock – We Came To Take Your Jobs Away




Blasphemer (Mayhem)

* Celtic Frost - Monotheist
* My Dying Bride- Line of Deathless Kings
* Drudkh -Blood in our Wells




Bob Daisley (Living Loud – Kahvas Jute – ex-Ozzy Osbourne – Black Sabbath – Rainbow – Uriah Heep)

* Kahvas Jute – Wide Open (re-release)
* Kahvas Jute – Then Again – Live At The Basement (DVD)
* Rainbow – Live In Munich 1977




Bumblefoot (Guns N’ Roses – Bumblefoot)

* 24-7 Spyz – Face The Day
* Guthrie Govan – Erotic Cakes




Byron (Bal-Sagoth)

* Deicide – The Stench Of Redemption
* Celtic Frost – Monotheist
* Iron Maiden – A Matter Of Life And Death




Carmine Appice (Vanilla Fudge - Cactus - King Kobra - Travers & Appice - Guitar Zeus)

* Joe Bonamassa - You & Me
* Cactus - Cactus V
* Ian Gillan - Gillan's In
* Ty Tabor - Rock Garden
* Carmine Appice - Ultimate Guitar Zeus




Charlie Benante (Anthrax - ex-S.O.D.)

* Tool - 10,000 Days
* Deftones - Saturday Night Wrist
* Foo Fighters - Skin And Bones




Chity Somapala (Civilization One - Red Circuit - ex-Avalon - Invahoe - Moonlight Agony)

* Vanden Plas - Christ 0
* Papa Roach - The Paramour Sessions
* Red Circuit - Trance State




Chris Dale (Bruce Dickinson - Sack Trick - Tribuzy)

* Paul Stanley - Live To Win
* Dio - Holy Diver Live (DVD)
* Twin Zero - The Tomb To Every Hope




Christofer Malmstrom (Darkane - Non-Human Level - ex-Agregator)

* Strapping Young Lad - The New Black
* Slayer - Christ Illusion



Chuck Billy (Testament)

* The Haunted - The Dead Eye




Craig Goldy (Dio - ex-Giuffria - Rough Cutt)

* Evanescence - The Open Door
* Red Hot Chili Peppers - Stadium Arcadium
* Iron Maiden - A Matter Of Life And Death




Craig Locicero (Spiralarms - Forbidden - Manmade God)

* 8mm - Songs To Love And Die By...
* Strapping Young Lad - The New Black
* Thom Yorke - The Eraser



Damnagoras (Elvenking)

* Cradle of Filth - Thornography
* Bullet for my Valentine - The Poison
* Scar Symmetry - Pitch Black Progress
* Slayer - Christ Illusion
* Amon Amarth - With Oden On Our Side




Dan Foord (Sikth)

* Architects - Nightmares




Daniel Libedinsky (Dragonauta)

* Celtic Frost - Monotheist
* Mastodon - Blood Mountain
* Scar Symmetry - Pitch Black Progress
* Krisiun - Assasination
* Sikth - Death Of A Dead Day




Danny Vaughn (Vaughn - ex-Tyketto - Waysted - Flesh & Blood)

* Cheap Trick - Rockford
* Toto - Falling In Between
* Bruce Springsteen - We Shall Overcome: The Seeger Sessions




David Ellefson (F5 - Temple Of Brutality - Killin Machine - Soulfly - ex-Megadeth)

* Cloudscape - Crimson Skies
* Vicious Rumors - Warball
* Lamb Of God - Sacrament




Derrick Ramirez (Dragonlord - ex-Testament)

* Dissection - Reinkaos
* Chrome Division - Doomsday Rock 'N Roll
* Slayer - Christ Illusion



Doc Coyle (God Forbid)


* Trivium - The Crusade
* Lamb Of God - Sacrament
* My Chemical Romance - The Black Parade




Edu Falaschi (Angra - ex-Symbols)

* Sepultura - Dante XXI
* Slayer - Christ Illusion
* Iron Maiden - A Matter Of Life And Death




Eric Peterson (Testament - Dragonlord)

* My Chemical Romance - The Black Parade
* Muse - Black Holes & Revelations
* Mastodon - Blood Mountain




Erik (Watain)

* Dissection – Reinkaos (LP)
* Dissection – Reinkaos (CD)
* Dissection – Reinkaos (MC)



Federico Miranda (Gandhi - Solo)

* David Gilmour - On An Island
* E.S.T. (Esbjorn Svensson Trio) - Tuesday Wonderland
* Wolfmother - Wolfmother



Finn Zierler (Beyond Twilight)

* Slayer - Christ Illusion
* Toto - Falling In Between
* Meshuggah - Nothing (re-release)




Frankie Banali (Quiet Riot - ex-W.A.S.P. - Heavy Bones - Billy Idol)

* Evanescence - The Open Door
* Audioslave - Revelations
* Glenn Hughes - Music For The Divine




Geoff Thorpe (Vicious Rumors)

* Vicious Rumors - Warball
* Slayer - Christ Illusion
* Trivium - The Crusade




George Call (Aska)

* Virgin Steele - Visions Of Eden
* Iron Maiden - A Matter Of Life And Death
* Riot - Army Of One
* Saxon - The Eagle Has Landed Pt. III
* Celtic Frost - Monotheist




Ginger (The Wildhearts - ex-The Quireboys)

* The Bronx - The Bronx
* Mastodon - Blood Mountain
* Graham Coxon - Love Travels At Illegal Speeds




Gonzo Sandoval (Armored Saint)

* Pedestrian - Ghostly Life
* Paul Gilbert - Get Out Of My Yard
* Evanescence - The Open Door




Gothminister (Gothminister)

* Slayer - Christ Illusion
* Deftones - Saturday Night Wrist
* Seigmen - Rockfeller




Gus G. (Firewind - ex-Dream Evil - Mystic Prophecy - Nightrage)

* Firewind - Allegiance
* Mercenary - The Hours That Remain




Gus Monsanto (Adagio - Monkey Bite - ex-Overdose - Angel Heart)

* Venturia - The New Kingdom
* Outworld - Outworld
* Paul Stanley - Live To Win
* Karma - Leave Now!
* Marcus Tardelli - Marcus Tardelli Interpreta Guinga (Unha e Carne)




Harry Hess (Harem Scarem)

* Glenn Hughes - Music For The Divine
* Foo Fighters - Skin And Bones
* The Killers - Sam's Town




Helmuth (Belphegor)

* Belphegor - Pestapokalypse VI
* Celtic Frost - Monotheist
* Unleashed - Midvinterblot




Hendrik J. (Nemesea)

* Evanescence - The Open Door
* Richie Kotzen - Into The Black
* Derek Sherinian - Blood Of The Snake




Hot Rod (Gemini Five - ex-Beautiful Creatures)

* Wounded - 'Til The End
* Deathstars - Termination Bliss
* Paul Stanley - Live To Win



Jaime St. James (Warrant - Black 'N Blue - Solo)

* Warrant - Born Again
* Buckcherry - 15
* Rob Zombie - Educated Horses




Jan Yrlund (Imperia - Satyrian - Angel - ex-Ancient Rites - Lacrimosa)

* Korpiklaani: Tales Along This Road
* Tyr - Ragnarok
* Irina - Ala Riko Kaavaa




Jason McMaster (Broken Teeth - Dangerous Toys - WatchTower)

* Danko Jones - Sleep Is The Enemy
* Motorhead - Kiss Of Death
* Slayer - Christ Illusion




Jay Reynolds (Metal Church - Malice - ex-Megadeth)

* Slayer - Christ Illusion
* Beyond Fear - Beyond Fear
* Children Of Bodom - Chaos Ridden Years - Stockholm Knockout Live




Jeff Westlake (Hydrogyn - ex-Titan - Westlake)

* Beyond Fear - Beyond Fear
* Skid Row - Revolutions Per Minute
* Iron Maiden - A Matter Of Life And Death




Jeffrey Nothing (Mushroomhead)

* Slayer - Christ Illusion
* Deadboy & The Elephantmen - We Are Night Sky
* Ministry - Rio Grande Blood




Jens Johansson (Stratovarius - ex-Yngwie J. Malmsteen - Dio)

* Cult Of Luna - Somewhere Along The Highway
* The Haunted - The Dead Eye
* Eyes Of Fire - Prisons




Joakim Jonsson (Skyfire - Axenstar - Skinfected - The Mist Of Avalon - Autumn Dweller)

* Satyricon - Now, Diabolical
* Dim Mak - Knives Of Ice
* The Devin Townsend Band - Synchestra



Joe Lynn Turner (Solo - HTP - ex-Deep Purple - Rainbow)

* Audioslave - Revelations
* Foo Fighters - Skin And Bones
* Red Hot Chili Peppers - Stadium Arcadium




Joe Migz (kHz)

* Celtic Frost - Monotheist
* Lamb Of God - Sacrament
* Slayer - Christ Illusion



Joey Tempest (Europe)

* The Killers - Sam's Town




Johan Edlund (Tiamat)

* Moonspell – Memorial
* Johnny Cash - American 5: A Hundred Highways
* Liv Kristine – Enter My Religion




John J.D. DeServio (Black Label Society - ex-Lita Ford - Vinnie Moore - Pride & Glory)

* Gnarls Barkley - St. Elsewhere
* Black Stone Sherry - Black Stone Sherry
* Black Label Society - Shot To Hell




John K. (Biomechanical - ex-Balance Of Power - Deceptor)

* Strapping Young Lad - The New Black
* Slayer - Christ Illusion
* Iron Maiden - A Matter Of Life And Death




Johnny Hedlund (Unleashed)

* Motorhead - Kiss Of Death
* Grave - As Rapture Comes




Josh Kramer (Saint)

* Mortification - Erasing The Goblin
* Ultimatum - ...'til The End!
* Liberty N' Justice - Soundtrack Of A Soul
* Tool - 10,000 Days




Juan Garcia (Agent Steel - Killing Machine - ex-Abattoir - Evildead)

* Slayer - Christ Illusion
* Ministry - Rio Grande Blood


Jukka Koskinen (Norther - Wintersun)

* Messuggah - Nothing (re-release)
* Hurt - Vol. 1
* Mastodon - Blood Mountain




Julie Kiss (To-Mera)

* Katatonia - The Great Cold Distance
* Opeth - Ghost Reveries (Deluxe 2006 edition)
* Hammers Of Misfortune - The Locust Years




Julie Westlake (Hydrogyn)

* Evanescence - The Open Door
* Beyond Fear - Beyond Fear
* Foo Fighters - Skin And Bones




Karen Cuda (Nashville Pussy - Hemi Cuda)

* Priestess - Hello Master
* Danko Jones - Sleep Is The Enemy
* Planes Mistaken For Stars - Mercy




Keith Fay (Cruachan)

* Korpiklaani - Tales Along This Road
* Celtic Frost - Monotheist
* Johnny Cash - American 5: A Hundred Highways




Kelly Shaefer (Atheist - Neurotica - Unheard - Big Machine)

* The Mars Volta - Amputechture
* Tool - 10,000 Days
* Gnostic - Isolate Gravity (demo 2006)



Kiko Loureiro (Angra)

* Edu Falaschi - Almah
* Freakeys - Freakeys
* Slayer - Christ Illusion
* Tool - 10,000 Days




Kip Winger (Winger - Solo - ex-Alice Cooper)

* Army Of Anyone - Army Of Anyone




Kyle Thomas (Alabama Thunderpussy - Exhorder - Pitts Vs Preps - Floodgate)

* Lamb Of God - Sacrament
* Black Label Society - Shot To Hell
* Brian Posehn - Live In: Nerd Rage




Lars Chriss (Lion's Share)

* Kiss - Kissology Vol. 1 (DVD)
* Rainbow - Live In Munich 1977
* Kiss - Alive! 1975-2000 Box Set




Lars F. Larsen (Manticora)

* Dezperadoz – The Legend And The Truth
* Angra – Aurora Consurgens
* Wuthering Heights – The Shadow Cabinet




Leif Edling (Candlemass - Krux - ex-Trilogy - Abstrakt Algebra)

* Satyricon - Now, Diabolical
* Krux - II
* Death Breath - Stinking Up The Night



Magnus Rosen (HammerFall - ex-Keegan)

* Planet Alliance - Planet Alliance
* Arose - Arose
* HammerFall - Threshold




Manda Ophuis (Nemesea)

* The Gathering - Home
* Evanescence - The Open Door
* Audioslave - Revelations




Marcela Bovio (Stream Of Passion - Elfonia)

* Muse - Black Holes & Revelations
* Katatonia - The Great Cold Distance
* Keane - Under The Iron Sea




Mark Jensen (Epica - ex-After Forever)

* God Dethroned - The Toxic Touch
* Lacuna Coil - Karmacode




Martin Briley (Solo - Mandrake - Greenslade - Meat Loaf - Ian Hunter)

* Bob Dylan - Modern Times
* Donald Fagen - Morph The Cat
* Red Hot Chili Peppers - Stadium Arcadium




Mat Sinner (Primal Fear - Sinner)

* Breaking Benjamin - Phobia
* Tribe Of Gypsies - Dweller On The Threshold
* Winger - IV




Mats Haugen (Circus Maximus)

* A.C.T. - Silence
* Toto - Falling In Between
* Beyond Twilight - For The Love Of Art And The Making





Mats Leven (Therion - Krux - Abstrakt Algebra - ex-Yngwie J. Malmsteen - Treat - Southpaw)

* The Knife - Silent Shout
* Strapping Young Lad - The New Black
* Scott Walker - The Drift
* Gnarls Barkley - St. Elsewhere




Matt Bissonette (The Mustard Seeds - Jughead - Joe Satriani - The Squirts - Rick Springfield)

* John Mayer - Continuum




MetalGeorge (The Accursed)

* The Haunted - The Dead Eye
* Dissection - Reinkaos
* In Flames - Come Clarity




Metal Mike Chlasciak (Sebastian Bach - Halford - PainmuseuM - Cans)

* Whitesnake - The Definitive Collection
* PainmuseuM - You Have The Right To Remain Violent




Michael Amott (Arch Enemy - Spiritual Beggars - ex-Carcass - Candlemass - Carnage)

* Wolf - The Black Flame
* Vicious Rumors - Warball
* Europe - Secret Society




Michael Foster (FireHouse)

* Red Hot Chili Peppers - Stadium Arcadium
* All-American Rejects - Move Along




Michael Kiske (Kiske - Place Vendome - ex-Helloween - SupaRed)

* Keane - Under The Iron Sea
* London Symphony Orchestra/Bernard Haitink - Beethoven: Symphonies Nos. 1-9
* Nikolaus Harnoncourt - Handel: Messiah




Michael Sweet (Stryper)

* Keane - Under The Iron Sea
* Foo Fighters - Skin And Bones
* All-American Rejects - Move Along




Mikael Akerfeldt (Opeth - ex-Bloodbath - Katatonia)

* Scott Walker - The Drift
* Tool - 10,000 Days
* Katatonia - The Great Cold Distance




Mikael Stanne (Dark Tranquillity - ex-In Flames)

* Vader - Impressions In Blood
* The Haunted - The Dead Eye
* Tenacious D - The Pick Of Destiny




Mike D'Antonio (Killswitch Engage - Overcast)

* All That Remains - The Fall Of Ideals
* As I Lay Dying - Shadows Are Security (re-release)
* Lamb Of God - Sacrament




Mille Petrozza (Kreator)

* Ignite - Our Darkest Days
* Muse - Black Holes & Revelations
* Slayer - Christ Illusion




Mircea Gabriel Eftemie (Mnemic)

* Suffocation - Suffocation
* Meshuggah - Nothing (re-release)
* Napalm Death - Smear Campaign




Marten Hagstrom (Meshuggah)

* Tool - 10,000 Days




Nergal (Behemoth)

* Hardcore Superstar - Hardcore Superstar
* Slayer - Christ Illusion
* Celtic Frost - Monotheist
* Satyricon - Now, Diabolical
* Black Label Society - Shot To Hell




Nick Van Dyk (Redemption)

* Evergrey – Monday Morning Apocalypse
* Wolverine – Still
* Angra - Aurora Consurgens




Niclas Etelavuori (Amorphis - ex-Kyyria - Moonspell)

* Tool - 10,000 Days
* Strapping Young Lad - The New Black
* KTU - 8 Armed Monkey




Niklas Sundin (Dark Tranquillity - Laethora)

* Anaal Nathrakh - Eschaton
* Firefox AK - Madame, Madame
* Negura Bunget - OM




Nina C. Alice (Skew Siskin)

* Motorhead - Kiss Of Death




Norman Skinner (Imagika - Machine Called Man - Tramontane)

* In Flames - Come Clarity
* Scar Symmetry - Pitch Black Progress
* Poisonblack - Lust Stained Despair




Nygard (Turisas - ex-Cadacross)

* Amorphis - Eclipse
* Christina Aguilera - Back to Basics
* Satyricon - Now, Diabolical
* Vagabond Opera - Vagabond Opera




Oddleif Stensland (Communic - ex-Scariot)

* Katatonia - The Great Cold Distance
* Ihsahn - The Adversary
* In Flames - Come Clarity




Oliver Hartmann (Solo - Empty Tremor - Avantasia - ex-At Vance - Centers)

* Audioslave - Revelations
* James Morrison - Undiscovered
* Red Hot Chili Peppers - Stadium Arcadium




Pasi Pasanen (Swallow The Sun)

* Tool - 10,000 Days
* Isis - In The Absence Of Truth
* Mastodon - Blood Mountain
* Enslaved - Ruun




Pat Mastelotto (King Crimson - Tunisia ex-The Rembrandts - Mr. Mister - XTC)

* Brian Eno - Compounds + Elements - An Introduction To All Saints Records
* Corinne Bailey Rae - Corinne Bailey Rae
* Humcrush - Hornswoggle
* Anouar Brahem - Le Voyage de Sahar
* Regina Spektor - Begin To Hope




Patrice Guers (Rhapsody Of Fire - Inner Visions)

* Luca Turilli's Dreamquest - Lost Horizons
* Motorhead - Kiss Of Death
* Skin - Fake Chemical State




Patrick Johansson (Yngwie J. Malmsteen - Kinlin - Without Grief - Stormwind - Prey)

* Paul Stanley - Live To Win
* Iron Maiden - A Matter Of Life And Death
* Slayer - Christ Illusion




Patrik Johansson (Astral Doors - Wuthering Heights - Lion's Share - ex-Space Odyssey)

* Astral Doors - Astralism (remixed and remastered edition)
* Wuthering Heights - The Shadow Cabinet
* Motorhead - Kiss Of Death




Paul Gilbert (Solo - Racer X - ex-Mr. Big)

* Def Leppard - Yeah!
* Linus Of Hollywood - Triangle
* Damone - Out Here All Night




Rachel Bolan (Skid Row)

* Damone - Out Here All Night
* Skid Row - Revolutions Per Minute




Raiana (kHz)

* Deftones - Saturday Night Wrist
* Tool - 10,000 days
* The Panic Channel - (One)




Ralf Scheepers (Primal Fear - ex-Gamma Ray)

* Iron Maiden – A Matter Of Life And Death
* Beyond Fear – Beyond Fear
* Tribe Of Gypsies - Dweller On The Threshold




Renato Tribuzy (Tribuzy - ex-Thoten)

* Bruce Dickinson - Anthology
* Slayer - Christ Illusion
* Tribe Of Gypsies - Dweller On The Threshold




Rob Caggiano (ex-Anthrax - Producer: Cradle Of Filth - Dry Kill Logic - Bleeding Through)

* Craft - Fuck The Universe
* Cult Of Luna - Somewhere Along The Highway
* Mutemath - Mutemath




Rob Halford (Judas Priest - Halford - ex-Fight - Two)

* Tool - 10,000 Days
* Iron Maiden - A Matter Of Life And Death
* Slayer - Christ Illusion




Rob Trevino (Helstar - Eternity Black)

* Lamb Of God - Sacrament
* Strapping Young Lad - The New Black




Ronny Hemlin (Steel Attack - Planet Storm - Lack Of Faith)

* Diablo - Mimic 47
* Evergrey - Monday Morning Apocalypse
* Scar Symmetry - Pitch Black Progress




Ronny Munroe (Metal Church)

* Evergrey - Monday Morning Apocalypse




Rudy Sarzo (Dio - ex-Ozzy Osbourne - Quiet Riot - Whitesnake - Yngwie Malmsteen)

* Queensryche - Operation: Mindcrime 2
* Beyond Fear - Beyond Fear
* Dio - Holy Diver Live (DVD)




S.G. (Secrets Of The Moon)

* Tool – 10,000 Days
* Celtic Frost - Monotheist
* Europe - Secret Society




Sabine Edelsbacher (Edenbridge)

* Gandalf - Sacred River
* Survivor - Reach
* Wetton Downes - Icon II Rubicon
* Fair Warning - Brother's Keeper




Sakis (Rotting Christ)

* Slayer - Christ Illusion
* Satyricon - Now, Diabolical
* Celtic Frost – Monotheist




Sander Gommans (After Forever)

* Europe - Secret Society
* Mastodon - Blood Mountain
* In Flames - Come Clarity




Schmier (Destruction - ex-Headhunter)

* Into Eternity - The Scattering Of Ashes
* Scar Symmetry - Pitch Black Progress
* Motorhead - Kiss Of Death
* Kataklysm - In The Arms Of Devastation
* Vicious Rumors – Warball




Serpenth (Belphegor)

* Iron Maiden - A Matter Of Life And Death
* Slayer - Christ Illusion




Shaun Glass (SOiL)

* Re:Ignition - Empty Heart: Loaded Gun
* Stone Sour - Come What(ever) May
* The Haunted - The Dead Eye




Shawn Drover (Megadeth - Eidolon)

* Eidolon - The Parallel Otherworld
* Napalm Death - Smear Campaign
* Wolf - The Black Flame




Sigurd (Belphegor)

* Cannibal Corpse - Kill
* Slayer - Christ Illusion
* Deicide - The Stench Of Redemtation




Simone Simons (Epica)

* Maria Mena - Apparently Unaffected
* The Corpse Bride Soundtrack - Danny Elfman




Snoopy (Gemini Five - Wounded)

* Tool - 10,000 Days
* Krister Linder - Songs From The Silent Years
* Deftones - Saturday Night Wrist
* Thastrom - Skebokvarnsv. 209




Snowy Shaw (Therion - Notre Dame - ex-King Diamond - Mercyful Fate - Memento Mori)

* My Chemical Romance - The Black Parade




Spider One (Powerman 5000)

* Arctic Monkeys - Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not
* Shooter Jennings - Electric Rodeo
* Powerman 5000 - Destroy What You Enjoy




Stefan Fiori (Graveworm - ex-Abigor)

* In Flames - Come Clarity
* Kataklysm - In The Arms Of Devastation
* Bullet For My Valentine - The Poison




Stephen O'Malley (sunn 0))) - Thorr's Hammer - Burning Witch - ex-Khanate)

* Pandit Pran Nath - Midnight:Raga Malkauns
* Jack Rose - Jack Rose
* Daniel (Arcus Incus Ululat) Higgs - Interdimensional Song-Seamstress
* La Monte Young & Marian Zazeela - The Perfectly Tuned Tambura




Steve Asheim (Deicide)

* Slayer - Christ Illusion
* Terrorizer - Darker Days Ahead
* Terrorizer/Napalm Death - In Memory Of Jesse Pintado




Steve Lukather (Toto)

* Isolation - Isolation 2006 (demo)
* Derek Sherinian - Blood Of The Snake
* Joe Satriani - Super Colossal
* Foo Fighters - Skin And Bones




Steve Rowe (Mortification)

* Trivium - The Crusade
* Narnia - Enter The Gate




Steve Smyth (The EssenEss Project - Nevermore - Dragonlord - ex-Testament - Vicious Rumours)

* Iron Maiden - A Matter Of Life And Death
* Muse - Black Holes & Revelations
* Strapping Young Lad - The New Black




Steven Wilson (Porcupine Tree - Blackfield - No-Man)

* Thom Yorke – The Eraser
* Scott Walker - The Drift
* Katatonia - The Great Cold Distance
* Fear Falls Burning & Nadja - We Have Departed The Circle Blissfully
* Squarepusher - Hello Everything




Tchort (Green Carnation - Blood Red Throne - Carpathian Forest - ex-Emperor)

* Harm - Devil
* Green Carnation - The Acoustic Verses
* Pink Floyd - Pulse (DVD)




Thomas Youngblood (Kamelot)

* Tool - 10,000 Days




Tim "Ripper" Owens (Iced Earth - Beyond Fear - ex-Judas Priest)

* Jon Oliva's Pain - Maniacal Renderings
* Trivium - The Crusade
* Beyond Fear - Beyond Fear




Tommy Rehn (Angtoria - ex-Moahni Moahna)

* Cradle Of Filth - Thornography
* Strapping Young Lad - The New Black
* The Kristet Utseende - Sieg Hallelujah
* DragonForce - Inhuman Rampage
* Weird Al Yankovic - Straight Outta Lynwood




Tommy Victor (Prong - Ministry - ex-Danzig)

* Ministry - Rio Grande Blood
* Revolting Cocks - Cocked And Loaded




Tony Harnell (Starbreaker - WestWorld - Morning Wood - ex-TNT)

* Audioslave - Revelations
* Evanescence - The Open Door




Tweak (Kinetik Control)

* Covenant - Skyshaper
* Poisonblack - Lust Stained Despair
* Audioslave - Revelations




Uli Kusch (Mekong Delta - Beautiful Sin - ex-Masterplan - Helloween - Gamma Ray - Holy Moses)

* Muse - Black Holes & Revelations




Vince Levalois (Prototype - ex-Psychosis)

* Sikth – Death Of A Dead Day
* Textures - Drawing Circles
* Lamb Of God - Sacrament




Yenz Leonhardt (Lacrimosa - Iron Savior)

* Escape The Fate - Dying Is Your Latest Fashion
* Slayer - Christ Illusion




Zack Simmons (Goatwhore)

* Celtic Frost - Monotheist
* Hank Williams III - Straight To Hell
* Hacavitz – Venganza

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Twisted Sisters - A Twisted Chrismas and Tarja - Henkays Ikuisuudesta

By Elric on 2:50 PM 20 December 2006

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Do you still searching for gift for this Christmas? Metal Hall eZine has the solution for you. We suggest you to buy something different this year. Try a cd!

Lets start with Twisted Sisters and the album “A Twisted Christmas”. Twisted Sisters decided to release an album with covers in known Christmas songs but also in their own songs! Don’t expect to listen to the classic carols but a combination of Hard Rock and Christmas melodies. The highlight of “A Twisted Christmas” is the combination of “We're not gona take it” and “Oh Come all Ye Faithful”. You can watch the video clip here.

Generally the album continues in same twisted rhythms! The sing “I'll Be Home For Christmas” together with Lita Ford. A hard solo on “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus” while the “Heavy Metal Christmas (12 Days of Christmas)” is really funny.

On the other hand if you think that your gift will not be appreciated, then we suggest you the new cd from Tarja Turunen. Correct, she is the former singer of Nightwish. She couldn’t find any band to join her so she decided to release “Henkays Ikuisuudesta” which contains Christmas songs.

Henkays Ikuisuudesta” has many known and unknown Christmas songs singed in various languages. Generally, the album focuses mainly in the voice of Tarja, which is mainly accompanied by a piano. In other words the exact opposite from Twisted Sisters and “A Twisted Christmas”.

The choise is your...and Merry Christmass

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Axl's Open Letter

By Elric on 8:54 AM 19 December 2006

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Axl Rose issued an open letter to fans. He is talking about the shows that they will be cancelled and more importantly he talks about "Chinese Democracy"

The legendary album is beeing prepared by Axl since 1996 !!! This is one of the few times that Axl talks about the album and the first time he announce a release date, 6 March 2007 !!!

I have to say that I already heard some demo versions of some songs and they are really good with fresh ideas.

Here is the whole letter from Axl:


"An open letter to our fans:

Guns N’ Roses regrets to announce that the following concert tour dates have been cancelled:

January 10th Sacramento
January 11th Bakersfield
January 13th Reno
January 16th San Diego

Due to the schedule of these particular shows valuable time needed by the band and record company for the proper setup and release of the album "Chinese Democracy" would be lost. Rather than delay the album yet again all involved have decided to remove these shows from GNR’s schedule. We sincerely hope our fans understand and we apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused anyone. Tickets may be refunded at local point of purchase.

To say the making of this album has been an unbearably long and incomprehensible journey would be an understatement. Overcoming the endless and seemingly insanity of the obstacles faced by all involved, not withstanding the emotional challenges endured by everyone: the fans, the band, our road crew and business team has at many times seemed for all like a bad dream where one wakes up only to find they are still in the nightmare and unfortunately this time it has been played out for over a decade in real life.

The true ongoing behind-the-scenes triumphs and casualties are much more complicated than any negative speculation that media or otherwise has managed to hit upon. For much of the time some form or another of legalities have been taking place that really the best way to deal with publicly was to keep our mouths shut in an attempt to ensure the best outcome and especially one that wouldn’t jeopardize the band or the album. One can easily point to how others have done things or how they themselves feel that they would were they in the same situations but without full knowledge of the various dynamics and circumstances involved, again these types of comments or commentary are uninformed, outside, generally useless and often hindering speculation.

When I agreed to do our recent North American tour I agreed with the understanding that I and my manager Merck Mercuriadis were in full agreement as to our strategy, touring plans and most importantly that any and all things needed to release the album at the latest by Dec. 26th were to be in place. Unfortunately this turned out not to be the case and not only do I regret to say that again the album will not be released by the end of the year but that though many things went extremely well and were very exciting there were in our opinion unnecessary and avoidable complications on our tour having to do with the tour routing, scheduling and album and video plans that played hell on all involved especially our crew. This was compounded by an overall sense of a lack of respect by management for the band and crew and each individual’s particular expertise that has resulted unfortunately in the end of both Guns and my relationship in having a management or sense of band involvement with Merck Mercuriadis.

In regard to a release date for the album itself certain minor and by that I do mean minor things and or additions as well as contract negotiations need to be completed and barring any unforeseen complications these things have now been adequately scheduled. Both the band and I along with our record company feel that this record deserves the proper setup and promotion not the '13 Tuesdays left' and 'it may just appear in your record store' approach offered by management. We believe this strategy may have been used in order for management to sell this latest tour to the various promoters. We feel that if this was so, this was obviously unfair to them. The stress of dealing with this situation has been considerable for everyone as well as to the band themselves as a whole but that this was more importantly in our opinion something utterly insane to do to our fans. Our apologies and please know we have been laboring over this with management for the entire North American tour.

It takes approximately 8 weeks for an album to hit the shelves once it has been turned in to the record company. For whatever reasons it appears it may have been mistakenly inferred by management that this could be condensed to three. That being said this is not a promise, a lie or a guarantee but we do wish to announce a tentative release date of March 6th. This is the first time we have done this publicly for this album. Any and all other dates have been made up by others for their own reasons. We would like to assure the fans that though tentative everything in our power will be done to meet this date. Once it is finalized and official you will be notified. If we are delayed for unseen reasons you will also be notified as soon as possible in regard to a new date and the album will be released as shortly thereafter as is possible. We thank you for your patience.

In the end it’s just an album and one that I, the band, our record company and all involved believe and feel is a true Guns N’ Roses album. Ultimately the public will decide and regardless of the outcome our hearts, lives and our passion has been put into this project every step of the way. If for no other reason we feel those elements alone merit your consideration. We do hope you can hold on just a bit longer and if not we hope you would please feel free to take a break and we’ll be more than glad (if you so choose) to see you again later.

Once again, our sincere apologies and our deepest thanks, Guns N’ Roses would also like to thank all the fans who attended the 70 concerts in 21 different countries for their support in 2006. All the best to each and every one of you over this holiday season, thank-you and God bless.

Sincerely,
Axl Rose "

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Sabbat Reunion Tour

By Elric on 7:09 PM 17 December 2006

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U.K. thrashers Sabbat played a reunion show at Rock City in Nottingham last night (Saturday Dec. 16) as a warm-up for their support slot on the Cradle Of Filth U.K. tour. The line-up was the same as 1989's "Dreamweaver"

Martin Walkyier - Vocals
Andy Sneap - Guitar
Simon Jones - Guitar
Fraser Craske - Bass
Simon Negus - Drums

The group's setlist was as follows:

01. A Cautionary Tale
02. Hosanna In Excelsis
03. The Clerical Conspiracy
04. Behind The Crooked Cross
05. I For An Eye
06. The Best Of Enemies
07. For Those Who Died
08. The Church Bizarre

A review and photos can be found at www.rockersdigest.com.

Following Tour Dates:

Dec. 17 - Manchester, UK @ Academy
Dec. 18 - Birmingham, UK @ Academy
Dec. 19 - London, UK @ Astoria

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Band members left Trail Of Tears

By Elric on 12:51 PM 16 December 2006

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I just got my hands into the promo of the upcoming album by Trail of Tears called "Existentia" and then... the bad news arrived.

Official Statement from Ronny Thorsen:

"The following lines are written in the attempt to clarify the news that have been circulating over the past few days.

On 26 Nov., Trail of Tears completed a 10-day tour of Mexico, a tour which was in large parts ridden with logistical problems and resulted in a severe financial loss for everyone involved. As a result, I was called to the band hotel in the morning of November 28 for a meeting by the other members. Upon my arrival, I was told that because of the situation the other members had decided to end the band effective immediately. This decision was made without my consultation or approval, and thus it is left for me to clarify that Trail of Tears has not disbanded. The band will continue in a new shape and formation.

Though I am very disappointed by the decision of the other band members, the decision to leave a band is an individual choice that I completely respect. However, due to the short notice of these departures, I am forced to cancel the upcoming X-Mas Tour in support of Trail of Tears' forthcoming release "Existentia". My sincerest apologies are extended to the fans and those behind the scenes.

Despite the current situation, I want to thank the leaving members for the amazing times we shared in the past. I will always consider you my brothers, friends, and family. Great chapters have been written and more are in the making. This is not the end..."

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Nicko's Diaries

By Elric on 12:29 PM 14 December 2006

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Iron Maiden fan site Maiden Norway.com has posted the second part of Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain's tour diary entry from Barcelona, Spain. Read it at this location.

Also you can find interviews, live photos and tour dates from their world tour

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Van Halen: Dave Come Back !!!

By Elric on 10:37 AM 12 December 2006

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Eddie Van Halen recently spoke to Guitar World Magazine. This quote is an excerpt from the interview featured in the new issue, and posted on a David Lee Roth fan site:

"I'm telling Dave. 'Dude get your ass up here and sing, witch! Come On!'. As it stands right now, the ball is in Dave's court. Whether he wants to rise to the occasion is entirely up to him, but we're ready to go.

Wolfgang breathes life into what we're doing. He brings youthfullness to something that's inherently youthful. He's only been playing bass for 3 months, but it's spooky. He's locked tight and puts an incredible spin on our dookie. The kid is kicking my ass! He's spanking me now, even though I never spanked him. To have my son follow in my footsteps on his own, without me pushing him into it, is the greatest feeling in the world."

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Heaven And Hell update

By Elric on 2:40 PM 07 December 2006

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Heaven and Hell — the new band featuring legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (Dio, Black Sabbath, Rainbow) alongside original Black Sabbath members Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler, plus drummer Vinny Appice (Dio, Black Sabbath) — has been confirmed for next year's Sweden Rock Festival, set to take place June 6-9, 2007 in Solvesborg, Sweden.

The festival billing is shaping up as follows:

HEAVEN AND HELL
BLIND GUARDIAN
MOTORHEAD
REO SPEEDWAGON
THE AUSTRALIAN PINK FLOYD SHOW
TROUBLE
KREATOR
UDO
SUZI QUATRO
GOV'T MULE
HARDCORE SUPERSTAR
BLACK OAK ARKANSAS
THUNDER
THE ANSWER
AXEL RUDI PELL
CIRCUS MAXIMUS
RANDY PIPER'S ANIMAL
TOKYO DRAGONS
ELDRITCH
LION'S SHARE
FALCONER

An exclusive New York City concert date for Heaven and Hell in the spring of 2007 has already been booked but the exact details have not yet been revealed. Additional U.S. dates are being scheduled for late summer 2007.

As previously reported, Dio recently revealed to Classic Rock magazine that Heaven and Hell will likely headline next year's Monsters of Rock festival in England.

In addition, the group is recording a few new songs for a Dio-era Black Sabbath best-of that should come out next year.

Ozzy Osbourne has sent his best wishes to Heaven and Hell, while adding that the classic Black Sabbath lineup — including drummer Bill Ward — will release a new album and mount a tour late next year.

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Sully's memoirs

By Elric on 12:09 PM 03 December 2006

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Someone left this one as comment in Godsmacks review. (Next time leave a name m8 ;) So, here it is, the full story. Sounds interesting especially for die-hard fans.

"Been Smacked a few times? Worn out your share of Godsmack T-shirts? Maybe your iPod is full of Godsmack songs and you know the lyrics to all your favorites by heart. Did you ever think how cool it would be to sit down with Sully and hear about the inspirations behind those songs?

Welcome to The Paths We Choose, the official site of Godsmack lead singer Sully Erna’s new book. Set to be released on February 7, The Paths We Choose will break new ground into America’s view of the rocker. Die hard fans who enjoy getting “Smacked” at every opportunity and casual readers looking for a would-be future rocker’s view of suburban America will find The Paths We Choose to be compelling.


This site will offer a unique glimpse into The Paths We Choose, including special content only available here, pre-orders of autographed books, extra interviews and media from Sully, and much more. Come back to see the changes."

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Mastodon VideoClips

By Elric on 7:09 PM 02 December 2006

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If you haven't listened to Mastodon so far, then it's your loss for sure. They play a mix of prog-heavy/thrash metal. I know that still I have not reviewd "Blood Moutain", their new studio album, but it kicks asses for good. Probably is one of the top five albums of the year. I found on the net three video clips from "Blood Mountain". Take a look here.


Mastodon - Colony Of Birchmen




Mastodon - Capillarian Crest




"Mastodon - Crystal Skull - live"




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