Dez Fafara Talks About His Sister Illness, NEW DevilDriver, Reformation Of Coal Chamber & More!

Ever since 1994, Bradley James Fafara (A.K.A. Dez Fafara) has been pushing his artistic abilities to the furthest limit possible. Founding member of the Heavy Music powerhouses Coal Chamber and DevilDriver, Fafara is constantly perfecting his music abilities. Just like a true warrior, Fafara knows that the only way to stay on top is to keep on fighting by working hard on his craft and persevering regardless of the obstacles he faces. His latest obstacle? The illness of his sister Kerri, who was recently diagnosed with Breast Cancer. Please help her and the Fafara family out by downloading Dez's newest song "Dark Meadowlark" here: www.dezfafara.com

Currently, DevilDriver is on tour with GWAR, which also features CANCER BARS and LEGACY OF DISORDER (remaining tour dates below)! Last week, this stellar lineup took over the Music Hall Of Williamsburg in Brooklyn, New York. Prior to DevilDriver crushing the crowd's senses despite some serious technical issues due to an unprofessional monitor engineer, we had the chance to speak with Dez Fafara about the NEW DevilDriver album and record deal with Napalm Records, the Coal Chamber reunion and future plans, and much more. Check this interview out, and keep your eyes peeled for the DevilDriver's NEW mascot: ROAD ZOMBIE!



DevilDriver with GWAR, Cancer Bats and Legacy of Disorder (remaining tour dates):

10/22: Charlotte, NC @ Amos' Southend - Tickets 

10/24: New Orleans, LA @ House of Blues - Tickets 

10/25: Austin, TX @ Emo's - Tickets 

10/26: Dallas, TX @ House of Blues - Tickets 

10/27: Houston, TX @ House of Blues - Tickets 

10/28: Oklahoma City, OK @ The Chameleon Room - Tickets 

10/31: Denver, CO @ Summit Music Hall - Tickets 

11/1: Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theater - Tickets 

11/2: Tempe, AZ @ The Marquee - Tickets 

11/3: Santa Ana, CA @ The Observatory - Tickets 

11/4: West Hollywood, CA @ House of Blues - Tickets 

11/5: Santa Cruz, CA @ The Catalyst - Tickets 

11/6: Sacramento, CA @ Ace of Spades - Tickets 

11/8: Boise, ID @ Knitting Factory - Tickets 

11/9: Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater - Tickets 

11/10: Seattle, WA @ Showbox SODO - Tickets 

11/11: Spokane, WA @ Knitting Factory - Tickets 

11/12: Vancouver, BC @ Vogue Theater - Tickets 

11/14: Edmonton, AB @ Edmonton Events Centre - Tickets 

11/15: Calgary, AB @ MacEwan Hall Ballroom - Tickets 

11/16: Saskatoon, SK @ Odeon Events Centre - Tickets 

11/17: Winnipeg, MB @ The Garrick Center - Tickets 

11/18: Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue - Tickets 

11/19: Joliet, IL @ Mojoes - Tickets 

11/20: Grand Rapids, MI @ The Intersection - Tickets 

11/21: Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave - Tickets 

11/23: Detroit, MI @ Harpo's - Tickets 

11/24: Toronto, ON @ Sound Academy - Tickets 

11/26: Millvale, PA @ Mr. Smalls Theater - Tickets

Related links:
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Coal Chamber on MySpace
Dez Fafara's Website
Road Zombie

DEVILDRIVER Announce NEW Label Home - Statement From Dez Fafara Available!

As previously reported, DevilDriver parted ways with Roadrunner Records earlier this year. While the band had plenty of offers on the table, DevilDriver's frontman Dez Fafara has announced that his bands NEW label home is Australia's Napalm Records! Other artists that are part of Napalm's roster are Tÿr, Korpiklaani and Huntress. The band is currently working on the follow up for 'Beast', which was released in February of 2011 via Roadrunner Records. Here is a statement from Dez Fafara:

“I am proud to announce DevilDriver’s NEW partnership with Napalm Records! They have the passion and the drive we as a band were looking for! I’m looking forward to working together on DevilDriver‘s next release! Hail the groove!”

Markus Riedler (Napalm Records CEO) commented the following:

“We are extremely excited to have this outstanding band on our label roster. DevilDriver are a true Metal monster full of primal energy and more than ready to conquer the world with their upcoming album that will be released in the fall of 2013. Join the Metal brotherhood and get ready for the world’s largest circle pit!”

Related links:
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DEVILDRIVER Forced To Cancel Australian Tour With SIX FEET UNDER & DARKEST HOUR Due To Dez Fafara's Health Condition - Statement Available!

This just in from DevilDriver's camp: "Sorry to inform everyone that the upcoming DevilDriver Australian tour is cancelled." To this DevilDriver's guitarist Jeff Kendrick added, "Dez has pneumonia and we will NOT be coming to Australia tonight to start the upcoming tour with Six Feet Under and Darkest Hour. My apologies to all you guys but there is nothing we can do."

“I’ve NEVER cancelled a tour before. EVER… I have Pneumonia and I’m restricted from flying for at least 2 weeks. So unfortunately we have to cancel our Australian tour. I respectfully apologize to all our Australian fans, Six Feet Under; Darkest Hour and the folks at SW touring who worked so hard to put this tour together. Thank you for your support. We’ll make it up to you on the next tour.” – Dez Fafara

Ticket holders can go back to the point of purchase for a refund.

The affected dates are as follows:

05/04 Brisbane, AUS – The Tivoli
05/05 Sydney, AUS – The Hi Fi
05/06 Melbourne, AUS – Billboard
05/07 Adelaide, AUS – Fowlers Live
05/09 Perth, AUS – Capitol

Please keep Dez Fafara in your thoughts and prayers! Stay tuned for more information!



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Dez Fafara Talks About METALLIANCE Tour, Label Shopping, COAL CHAMBER, BORN FROM THE STORM & More!

Ever since 1994, Bradley James Fafara (A.K.A. Dez Fafara) has been pushing his artistic abilities to the furthest limit possible. Founding member of the Heavy Music powerhouses Coal Chamber and DevilDriver, Fafara is constantly perfecting his music abilities. Just like a true warrior, Fafara knows that the only way to stay on top is to keep on fighting by working hard on his craft and persevering regardless of the obstacles he faces.

Currently, DevilDriver is headlining the 2012 METALLIANCE Tour, which also features DYING FETUS, JOB FOR A COWBOY, 3 INCHES OF BLOOD, THE FACELESS, IMPENDING DOOM, and WRETCHED! Last week, this stellar lineup took over the Gramercy Theatre in New York City. Prior to DevilDriver crushing the crowd's senses, we had the chance to speak with Dez Fafara about the present and the future of DevilDriver (who are label shopping at the moment), the Coal Chamber reunion and future plans, his side project with Mark Morton (LAMB OF GOD) called BORN FROM THE STORM, and much more. Check out this awesome interview out!



Video and Photo credit: Steve Lars from Creative Ventures International & Steve Lars on Facebook

Metalliance Tour, featuring Dying Fetus, DevilDriver, The Faceless, Job For A Cowboy, 3 Inches Of Blood, Impending Doom, and Wretched (Remaining Tour Dates).

- 3/27: St Paul, MN @ Station-4
- 3/28: Winnipeg, MB @ Garrick Centre
- 3/29: Regina, SK @ Riddell Centre
- 3/30: Edmonton, AB @ Edmonton Events Centre
- 3/31: Vancouver, BC @ Rickshaw Theater
- 4/01: Seattle, WA @ Studio Seven
- 4/02: Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theater
- 4/05: Oakland, CA @ The Pound
- 4/06: Hollywood, CA @ The Music Box
- 4/07: Tempe, AZ @ Marquee Theater
- 4/09: Denver, CO @ The Summit Music Hall
- 4/10: Omaha, NE @ Sokol Auditorium
- 4/11: Des Moines, IA @ 7 Flags Event Center
- 4/13: Memphis, TN @ New Daisy Theater
- 4/15: Lawrence, KS @ Granada Theater
- 4/16: Tulsa, OK @ Cain's Ballroom
- 4/19: Dallas, TX @ House Of Blues
- 4/20: Austin, TX @ Emo's East
- 4/21: Houston, TX @ House Of Blues

Video and Photo credit: Steve Lars from Creative Ventures International & Steve Lars on Facebook

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