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Final Excerpt From SLAYER Biography Now Online
Author Joel McIver has placed a third and final excerpt from his forthcoming book, "The Bloody Reign of Slayer", online at www.joelmciver.co.uk. The excerpt, which features the band and associated personnel discussing the ferocious opening tracks of the classic 1986 album "Reign in Blood", has been...May 23, 2008
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VH1 CLASSIC Celebrates Metal With A Memorial Day Weekend Marathon
This Memorial Day weekend VH1 Classic documents more than 30 years of one of music's most passionate genres with "Metal Weekend". Beginning on Friday, May 23 the network "for classic music lovers" sets the stage for a heavy metal marathon including some of the most memorable concerts, chilling docum...May 20, 2008
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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH: 'We're Psyched About Our First OZZFEST Experience'
Following months of rumors, Ozzfest organizers confirmed earlier this month through a post at the official web site that the festival, a touring event for more than a decade, will transform into a "destination festival" this summer. OZZY OSBOURNE and METALLICA will headline a one-day show on August...May 20, 2008
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Top Heavy Metal Musicians Select Favorite Guitarists Of All Time
Thiago Sarkis of Roadie Crew magazine (web site) organized a poll in which 330 guitarists were asked about their favorite guitarists of all time. Among the participants in the poll were current and former members of such bands as GUNS N' ROSES, KISS, MACHINE HEAD, NIGHTWISH, MEGADETH, SCORPIONS, TES...May 19, 2008
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WITHIN CHAOS, THE DESTRO Added To OZZFEST
WITHIN CHAOS and THE DESTRO have been added to the Texas (Third) Stage at this year's one-day Ozzfest, which is scheduled to take place on Saturday, August 9 at Pizza Hut Park in Dallas, Texas. The festival billing is now as follows: Main Stage: OZZY OSBOURNE METALLICA SERJ TANKIAN HELLYEAH JONATHAN...May 14, 2008
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MEGADETH's 'S**t-Throwing' Fans Threaten To Derail Edmonton Concert; Video Available
A BLABBERMOUTH.NET visitor by the name of Michael Fraser has submitted the following report: "I attended Gigantour last night [Monday, May 12] in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Before MEGADETH even took the stage apparently someone threw a water bottle or some water on the soundboard. From behind the cu...May 13, 2008
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OZZFEST Returns As One-Day Stadium Festival With OZZY OSBOURNE And METALLICA
All eyes and ears will be on Dallas, Texas Saturday, August 9. Ozzfest the original and iconic hard rock festival returns in 2008 as a one-day stadium spectacular that teams Ozzfest founder and namesake OZZY OSBOURNE (in his only U.S. concert appearance this summer) with METALLICA (marking their Ozz...May 13, 2008
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MADONNA Rocks PANTERA During UK Concert
Pop superstar MADONNA paid tribute to "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott by playing what sounds a lot like the main riff to PANTERA's classic song "A New Level" during her May 10, 2008 performance at Radio One's Big Weekend at Mote Park in Maidstone, UK. Watch the footage below. (The "A New Level" riff can be...May 13, 2008
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Dance/Techno Artist MOBY On What Made PANTERA So 'Unrelentingly Dark'
Former punk, metalhead and current mega-selling dance/techno artist MOBY recently spoke to Classic Rock magazine about one of his metal albums of all time PANTERA's "The Great Southern Trendkill" (1996). "The first time I heard PANTERA was [1994 album] 'Far Beyond Driven'," he said. "I always feel w...May 10, 2008
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VINNIE PAUL Vs KID ROCK - STARS Vs. RED WINGS
Dallas, Texas native Vinnie Paul of HEALLYEAH, DAMAGEPLAN and PANTERA fame has challenged "the yankee's rebel son" Kid Rock (born and bred in Detroit, Michigan) to a "friendly wager" surrounding the Dallas Stars/Detroit Red Wings series of the NHL playoffs. Hometown loser in the best of seven series...May 8, 2008
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University Gains Control Of DIMEBAG-Designed 'Razorback' Guitar Line
Ohio.com reports that the University of Arkansas now has licensing control over Razorback electric guitars, commemorating late PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott who was killed during a show in Columbus, Ohio. Two Florida companies created the line and began selling the guitars af...May 8, 2008
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GOD FORBID Officially Endorses BARACK OBAMA For President
GOD FORBID guitarist Dallas Coyle has written the latest entry for his weekly column on MetalSucks, "The Hard R." After last week's controversial post about the 2004 U.S. election and the murder of Dimebag Darrell, this week Dallas addresses his thoughts on the role politics play in music, and how t...May 1, 2008
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Do You Want To Be A HELLYEAH Calendar Girl?
If you think you've got the goods to represent in the HELLYEAH "Calendar Girl" contest, submit your best photo at HellYeahBand.com. A widget to help the group select the January "Calendar Girl" can be found below. HELLYEAH is the new band featuring members of MUDVAYNE, PANTERA and NOTHINGFACE HELLYE...May 1, 2008
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GOD FORBID Guitarist: DIMEBAG's Murder 'Would've Never Happened Anywhere Else In The World'
GOD FORBID guitarist Dallas Coyle has written the latest entry for his weekly column on MetalSucks, "The Hard R." In this installment, Dallas talks about the events that led to and influenced the band's album "Constitution of Treason", including the 2004 U.S. presidential election and the murder of...April 24, 2008
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KING'S X Frontman: 'DIMEBAG Was One Of The Nicest, Kindest, Most Giving People I Ever Knew'
Dave's On Tour recently conducted an interview with KING'S X vocalist Doug Pinnick. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Dave's On Tour: Historically, a lot has been written about the influence of religion in your songwriting and on your band, KING'S X. Looking at your religious background from a di...April 23, 2008
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