Members:
- Dez - Vocals
- Nadja - Bass
- Meegs - Guitar
- Mikey - Drums

The Roadrunner Records YouTube Channel is blazing along and in celebration we want to offer fans something extra in return. Fans who subscribe before our subscribers reach 9500 will be entered for a chance to win one of three Roadrunner Prize Packs. Don't worry if you're a subscriber already, this includes you, too. Subscribe HERE.

Each prize pack includes the Soulfly 2 CD Special Edition, the Coal Chamber CD/DVD Special Edition, one No Fear of Music Tour T-Shirt, one Black Label Society 8 ball beach ball, one Cradle of Filth Thornography vinyl picture disc, and one Black Label Society/Zakk Wylde sheet music and tab book with bonus CD. Plus, if you've ever entered a Roadrunner contest before, you know we always throw in a little something extra.

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Believe it or not, there were as many people who thought we were April Fooling about the launch of our new Bulletin Board as did the Avril Lavigne gag!

Yeah, yeah, we know a RR BB upgrade was long overdue, but what do y'all take us for? Never mind, don't answer, just get on over there and sign up already, will ya?

You may also have noticed we have an outrageous number of incredible contests (free iPod, free PSP, free V-Cast cellphone, etc.) going on in our Free Shit section, so if you feel lucky (well do ya...punk?) sign up now!

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We have a new page for you to bookmark alongside our main hub here at RoadRunnerRecords.com...

Our newly revamped and relaunched official home on MySpace - come take a look at www.myspace.com/roadrunnerrecords.

Once there, you can join our network of friends, make new ones to talk music and whatever else you please with, and enjoy everything from pictures, to banners, to videos and jukeboxes, to special promotions and prize giveways for all your favorite Roadrunner artists.

We're looking forward to seeing you there and welcome your feedback to help us make Roadrunner's MySpace page the best that it can be.

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This past Thursday (12/15), will go down as one of the greatest shows in Roadrunner's history. Many great artists got together and performed some classic Roadrunner tunes with once in a lifetime dream pairings.

If you missed it, our friends in METAL Injection got you covered. They captured the night in over 200 photos, including photos of members of SLIPKNOT (unmasked), KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, MACHINE HEAD, TRIVIUM, DEICIDE, BIOHAZARD, HATEBREED, HIM and many more. The photos are available for viewing by CLICKING HERE.

Roadrunner United:The All-Star Sessions is in stores now

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Reviews describing last week's concert extravaganza are pouring in - here are some of our favorites:

MTV.com: All-Star Metal Jam Marks 25th Anniversary Of Roadrunner

Reuters: Metal Fans in Heaven at Roadrunner All-Star Gig

New York Times (requires registration): Metal's Faithful Laud a Label and Embrace the Hearing Loss

Billboard: Metal All-Stars Unite at Roadrunner Show

Hollywood Reporter: Roadrunner United

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We wanted to thank all those who joined us at this groundbreaking show - as well as our friends both in the U.S. and abroad who helped spread the word about it.

Happy Holidays from all at Roadrunner Records and here's what we banged our heads to Thursday night at the Nokia Theater, in NYC:

BIOHAZARD's "Punishment"
Evan Seinfeld / Billy Graziadei - vocals
Billy Graziadei - lead guitar
Dino Cazares / Andreas Kisser - rhythm guitar
Evan Seinfeld - bass
Joey Jordison - drums

MADBALL's "Set It Off"
Jamey Jasta - vocals
Andreas Kisser - lead guitar
Dino Cazares - rhythm guitar
Paul Gray - bass
Joey Jordison - drums

LIFE OF AGONY's "River Runs Red"
Keith Caputo - vocals
Andreas Kisser - lead guitar
Dino Cazares - rhythm guitar
Paul Gray - bass
Joey Jordison - drums

OBITUARY's "The End Complete"
Glen Benton - vocals
Andreas Kisser - lead guitar
Dino Cazares - rhythm guitar
Paul Gray - bass
Joey Jordison - drums

MERCYFUL FATE's "Curse of the Pharoahs"
Tim "Ripper" Owens - vocals
Andreas Kisser / James Murphy - lead guitar
Jeff Waters - rhythm guitar
Adam Duce - bass
Joey Jordison - drums

KING DIAMOND's "Abigail"
Tim "Ripper" Owens - vocals
James Murphy - lead guitar
Jeff Waters - rhythm guitar
Paul Gray - bass
Roy Mayorga - drums

ANNIHILATOR's "Alison Hell"
Tim "Ripper" Owens - vocals
Jeff Waters - lead guitar
James Murphy - rhythm guitar
Adam Duce - bass
Roy Mayorga - drums

DEICIDE's "Dead By Dawn"
Glen Benton - vocals
Andreas Kisser - lead guitar
Dino Cazares - rhythm guitar
Paul Gray - bass
Steve Asheim - drums

TRIVIUM's "Pull Harder On The Strings Of Your Martyr"
Robert Flynn / Matthew K Heafy - vocals
Cory Beaulieu - lead guitar
Matthew K Heafy - rhythm guitar
Paolo Gregoletto - bass
Travis Smith - drums

KILLSWITCH ENGAGE's "My Last Seranade"
Jesse Leach / Howard Jones - vocals
Joel Stroetzel - lead guitar
Andreas Kisser - rhythm guitar
Mike D'Antonio - bass
Justin Foley - drums

TYPE O NEGATIVE's "Black No. 1"
Ville Valo - vocals
Andreas Kisser - lead guitar
Dino Cazares - rhythm guitar
Nadja Peulen - bass
Joey Jordison - drums
Rob Caggiano - keyboards

FEAR FACTORY's "Replica"
Matthew K Heafy - vocals
Andreas Kisser - lead guitar
Dino Cazares - rhythm guitar
Adam Duce - bass
Joey Jordison - drums
Rob Caggiano - keyboards

CHIMAIRA's "Pure Hatred"
Jamey Jasta - vocals
Andreas Kisser - lead guitar
Dino Cazares - rhythm guitar
Adam Duce - bass
Joey Jordison - drums

ROADRUNNER UNITED's "Tired And Lonely"
Keith Caputo - vocals
Matt Baumbach - lead guitar
Acey Slade - rhythm guitar
Nadja Puelen - bass
Joey Jordison - drums

STONE SOUR's "Bother"
Corey Taylor / Keith Caputo - vocals

ROADRUNNER UNITED's "The Rich Man"
Corey Taylor - vocals
Robert Flynn - lead guitar
Jordan Whelan - rhythm guitar
Paul Gray - bass
Andols Herrick - drums

ROADRUNNER UNITED's "The Dagger"
Howard Jones / Robert Flynn - vocals
Andreas Kisser / Jeff Waters - lead guitar
Jordan Whelan - rhythm guitar
Adam Duce - bass
Andols Herrick - drums

ROADRUNNER UNITED's "The End"
Matthew K Heafy - vocals
Logan Mader - lead guitar
Dino Cazares - rhythm guitar
Nadja Puelen - bass
Roy Mayorga - drums
Rob Caggiano - keyboards

SOULFLY's "Eye For An Eye"
Brian Fair - vocals
Logan Mader - lead guitar
Dino Cazares - rhythm guitar
Adam Duce - bass
Roy Mayorga - drums

SEPULTURA's "Refuse/Resist"
Robert Flynn - vocals
Andreas Kisser / Scott Ian - lead guitar
Dino Cazares - rhythm guitar
Adam Duce - bass
Roy Mayorga - drums

SLIPKNOT's "Surfacing"
Robert Flynn - vocals
Andreas Kisser - lead guitar
Dino Cazares - rhythm guitar
Adam Duce - bass
Roy Mayorga - drums

MACHINE HEAD's "Davidian"
Robert Flynn / Matthew K Heafy - vocals
Andreas Kisser / Logan Mader - lead guitar
Dino Cazares - rhythm guitar
Paul Gray - bass
Joey Jordison - drums

SLIPKNOT's "Sic"
Corey Taylor - vocals
Andreas Kisser - lead guitar
Dino Cazares / Scott Ian - rhythm guitar
Paul Gray - bass
Joey Jordison - drums

SEPULTURA's "Roots Bloody Roots"
Robert Flynn - lead vocals
Roadrunner United Group and special guests - vocals
Andreas Kisser - lead guitar
Scott Ian - rhythm guitar
Adam Duce - bass
Joey Jordison - drums


Nice huh? If you were there, you know what a special celebration of heavy metal it turned out to be - thanks coming!

If you missed it - DOH!

But if it's any consolation, you can still experience the spirit (and share our hangovers!) from our 25th anniversary concert by entering to win iPods loaded with Roadrunner music, and autographed by Roadrunner United's four team captains.

Click here for details.


Other celebrities who were in the house for this amazing evening of Metal... Max Weinberg (E-Street Band, Conan O'Brien show band leader), David Draiman and John Moyer (Disturbed), Bo Bice (American Idol), Steve Padulla (Thursday), Tera Patrick (porn star), Johnny Kelly and Josh Silver (Type O Negative), Jennifer Arroyo (ex-Kittie), Andy Sneap and Colin Richardson (noted Metal producers), KC Armstrong (ex-Howard Stern Show), John Fattorusso (Five Year Stare, ex-StereoMud), members of Every Time I Die, Unearth and Shadows Fall...

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Yes, we're tooting our own horn a lot about this little shindig, but wouldn't you?

Just in case you've been living under a rock for the past few months, here's what's in store.

Artists confirmed to appear include:
Corey Taylor - Slipknot
Joey Jordison - Slipknot
Paul Gray - Slipknot
Howard Jones - Killswitch Engage
Joel Stroetzel - Killswitch Engage
Mike D'Antonio - Killswitch Engage
Adam Dutkiewicz - Killswitch Engage
Justin Foley - Killswitch Engage
Jesse Leach - ex-Killswitch Engage / current Seemless
Dino Cazares - ex-Fear Factory / Ex Brujeria
Robert Flynn - Machine Head
Adam Duce - Machine Head
Matt Heafy - Trivium
Corey Beaulieu - Trivium
Andreas Kisser - Sepultura
Evan Seinfeld - Biohazard
Billy Graziadei - Biohazard
Glen Benton - Deicide
Steve Asheim - Deicide
Acey Slade - Murderdolls
Matt Baumbach - Vision of Disorder
Tim Williams - Vision of Disorder
Nadja Peulen - fmr. Coal Chamber
Logan Mader - fmr. Machine Head
Keith Caputo - Life of Agony
Roy Mayorga - fmr. Soulfly
James Murphy - ex-Death, ex-Obituary, ex-Testament
Tim 'Ripper' Owens - fmr. Judas Priest / current Iced Earth
Jordan Whelan - Still Remains
Jeff Waters - Annihilator
Scott Ian - Anthrax
Ville Valo - H.I.M.
Brian Fair - Shadows Fall
Jamey Jasta - Hatebreed

Some last-minute ticket quantities have been made available so don't delay in reserving yours right away!

Tickets are available through www.ticketmaster.com, at their outlets across the country and via phone by calling 212-307-7171.

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Dez sez:

First off, lets go back about a month and talk about the shows we did with Gwar. Almost every night was sold out and we in Devildriver would like to thank everyone who came out and supported the tour. We did 56 shows in 60 days and it was a GREAT run. Thanks also go out to the crew that made it all happen, and special thanks go out to GWAR, of course, who treated us with the utmost RESPECT by giving us ample time on stage and NOT limiting the amount of merchandise we were allowed to take with us. We look forward to many more tours together ,and HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

At this moment I'm on the bus in Munich, Germany, where Devildriver is on tour with Lamb of God. It's about 3 in the afternoon, there's plenty of snow on the ground, and it's COLD and DARK. The show tonight will finish our run in Germany and tomorrow we head to Italy!

Here are the dates we have done so far: 6 shows in the UK (Nottingham, Stoke, Manchester, Glasgow, Wolverhampton and London), followed by a day off and gig the next night in Amsterdam. We hit Belgium, and then it was into Germany to do Cologne, Hamburg, Berlin, and tonight, Munich. Stop by our Bulletin Board and you can read the fans' OWN ravings about these dates above.

Needless to say, it has been an amazing tour, and we have been treated like family by the L.O.G. guys and crew. They too have given us ample time on stage as well as NOT limiting our merchandise for this run. HUGE thanks go out to there crew for all their help - it has been greatly appreciated.

Some highlights thus far werre London (where the show was sold out and the crowd response was OFF THE HOOK - we can't wait to come back) and Berlin, where most everyone visited what's left of the WALL and walked around buying touristy shit, pieces of the wall, Russian fur hats, etc...good times.

Tomorrow we start 2 dates in Italy: Milan and Trevisto. We finish off the tour by playing 2 dates in Austria (Saltzburg and Vienna), before doing our own headlining dates in Frankfurt, Germany and Paris, France, with The Agony Scene - both shows are SOLD OUT!!! In fact, we've been sharing a bus with The Agony Scene, and I look forward to seeing what this young band will do in the future.

The vibe on this tour has been one of a kind for me. I've really never toured with a more friendly bunch of people in my life. All the thanks in the world go out to Lamb of God and their crew for showing such graciousness to us - here's looking forward to more tours in the future with this GREAT band...Happy Holidays!

I'd also like to thank Roadrunner Records in the UK for all their hard work promoting DevilDriver. Your belief in this band shows by the hard work your staff has been doing to get the band out there - THANKS!!!

What else? We can't wait to come home for Christmas. The band flies home on Dec. 22nd and will take a well-deserved 3 weeks off before going out on tour with In Flames, Trivium and Zao, in the U.S. - click here for dates.

BE ADVISED: we're the 2nd up on a 4-band bill, and will be on stage every night between 8 and 8:30. So get there early if you want to see us.

We've toured with In Flames before in Europe, and are very excited to see are friends this January for a MONSTER of a tour. Also be on the lookout for a new video that will capture us in a live setting. It will be out by Feb. 1st and I think you'll all love what weve done. It's shaping up to be the best to date, and shows you guys what touring is like for US.

Thats it for now...HAIL!

~ DEZ FAFARA


For more things Devildriver, visit www.devildriver.com.

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The lineup for the Roadrunner 25TH Anniversary concert at the Nokia Theater in NYC on 12/15/05 is now official.

Until now a closely-guarded secret list of metal luminaries, the rumors that have been circulating within the rock community and on many websites are being confirmed as this new information is brought to light...

Boasting one of the most impressive line-ups ever assembled on one stage, the concert will feature over 35 artists who will perform 24 classic Roadrunner songs ranging from the King Diamond era, all the way through the recently released Roadrunner United album.

The different combinations of artist collaborations are staggering, however, at least one seminal Roadrunner band will reunite with their original, core line-up.


Confirmed artists include:
Corey Taylor - Slipknot
Joey Jordison - Slipknot
Paul Gray - Slipknot
Howard Jones - Killswitch Engage
Joel Stroetzel - Killswitch Engage
Mike D'Antonio - Killswitch Engage
Adam Dutkiewicz - Killswitch Engage
Justin Foley - Killswitch Engage
Jesse Leach - ex-Killswitch Engage / current Seemless
Dino Cazares - ex-Fear Factory / Ex Brujeria
Robert Flynn - Machine Head
Adam Duce - Machine Head
Matt Heafy - Trivium
Corey Beaulieu - Trivium
Andreas Kisser - Sepultura
Evan Seinfeld - Biohazard
Billy Graziadei - Biohazard
Glen Benton - Deicide
Steve Asheim - Deicide
Acey Slade - Murderdolls
Matt Baumbach - Vision of Disorder
Tim Williams - Vision of Disorder
Nadja Peulen - fmr. Coal Chamber
Logan Mader - fmr. Machine Head
Keith Caputo - Life of Agony
Roy Mayorga - fmr. Soulfly
James Murphy - ex-Death, ex-Obituary, ex-Testament
Tim 'Ripper' Owens - fmr. Judas Priest / current Iced Earth
Jordan Whelan - Still Remains
Jeff Waters - Annihilator
Scott Ian - Anthrax
Ville Valo - H.I.M.
Brian Fair - Shadows Fall
Jamey Jasta - Hatebreed

Tickets are available now through www.ticketmaster.com, at their outlets across the country and via phone by calling 212-307-7171.



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Three new participants have been announced to participate in Roadrunner's 25th Anniversary Concert, taking place at the Nokia Theater in Times Square on Thursday, December 15th.

These are none other than former Judas Priest and current Iced Earth singer Ripper Owens, Shadows Fall vocalist Brian Fair, and Seemless singer Jesse Leach - ex-Killswitch Engage (could a KSE original member reunion be in the works???)

Already confirmed participants include Jamey Jasta of Heatbreed and MTV2's Headbangers Ball, Scott Ian of Anthrax and members of Slipknot, Killswitch Engage, Trivium, Machine Head, Sepultura, Soulfly, Biohazard, Life of Agony and more.

Tickets are available now through www.ticketmaster.com, at their outlets across the country and via phone by calling 212-307-7171.



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