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KIRK HAMMETT: From A Pure Musical Standpoint, 'Lulu' Is One Of The Best Things We've Ever Done
Kory Grow of Revolver magazine recently conducted an interview with METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett about "Lulu", the band's collaborative album with former THE VELVET UNDERGROUND frontman Lou Reed. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Revolver: Did you discover any new things about the...November 2, 2011
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Former AC/DC Bassist MARK EVANS Knocks ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME After Snub
Bassist Mark Evans, author of the new book "Dirty Deeds: My Life Inside/Outside Of AC/DC" (Bazillion Points Books),joined AC/DC in 1975 and remained with them through their barroom days, their first international tours, and the majority of the Bon Scott-era albums: "High Voltage", "Dirty Deeds Done...November 2, 2011
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FORBIDDEN Announces New Drummer
San Francisco Bay Area thrashers FORBIDDEN have announced the addition of drummer Sasha Horn (ex-NOVEMBER'S DOOM, AVA INFERI) from Chicago to the group's ranks. Commented FORBIDDEN guitarist Craig Locicero: "There were so many great players throwing themselves out there and we were always encouraged...October 31, 2011
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GLENN HUGHES: Paperback Edition Of 'The Autobiography' Due This Week
Jawbone, a leading independent music book publisher based in London, England, has set a November 1 release date for the paperback edition of Glenn Hughes' (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH, BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION) book, "The Autobiography: From Deep Purple To Black Country Communion". A new video intervi...October 31, 2011
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'Murder In The Front Row' Photographer Interviewed On 'Beast Of The Bay' (Audio)
"Beast Of The Bay" recently conducted an interview with photographer Harald "O." Oimoen about the large-format hardcover photo collection "Murder In The Front Row: Bay Area Bangers And The Birth Of Thrash Metal". The chat is now available for streaming using the audio player below. Legendary San Fra...October 30, 2011
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'Murder In The Front Row' Photographer Talks About 1980s Bay Area Metal Scene
KASC The Blaze 1330 AM (web site) recently conducted an interview with photographer Harald "O." Oimoen about the large-format hardcover photo collection "Murder In The Front Row: Bay Area Bangers And The Birth Of Thrash Metal". The chat is now available for streaming using the SoundCloud player belo...October 28, 2011
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ALICE COOPER To Make Cameo Appearance In TIM BURTON's 'Dark Shadows'
According to the Los Angeles Times, legendary rocker Alice Cooper will make a cameo in Johnny Depp's new vampire film. Alice plays himself in "Dark Shadows", which is set in 1972 Depp's character, the recently revived vampire Barnabas Collins, hires the rock star to play a private ball at his seasid...October 27, 2011
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MARILYN MANSON Voted 'Creepiest Celebrity'
According to Reuters, shock rocker Marilyn Manson has been voted the world's creepiest celebrity in a survey conducted by E-Poll Market Research ahead of the U.S. Halloween holiday on October 31. E-Poll surveyed 1,100 people who ranked celebrities between 1-100, with the lowest scores highlighting c...October 27, 2011
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Former METALLICA Producer Talks About Working On Band's Early Albums
Gianluigi D'Autilia of Ultimate-Guitar.com recently conducted an interview with Danish producer Flemming Rasmussen (METALLICA, RAINBOW, BLIND GUARDIAN, MORBID ANGEL, EVILE). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Ultimate-Guitar.com: I was wondering how you and METALLICA initially made con...October 18, 2011
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METALLICA Frontman On Possibility Of More 'Big Four' Shows: 'We Never Say Never'
Brad Angle of Guitar World conducted an interview with METALLICA's James Hetfield (guitar, vocals) and Kirk Hammett for the magazine's November 2011 issue, which features the "Big Four" of 1980s thrash metal (METALLICA, MEGADETH, SLAYER and ANTHRAX) on the cover. A couple of excerpts from the chat f...October 7, 2011
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P.O.D. Signs With RAZOR & TIE
Razor & Tie has announced the signing of the Christian hard rockers P.O.D. (PAYABLE ON DEATH) to an exclusive, multi-album, worldwide deal. The band's as-yet-untitled new album will see the band reunited with longtime producer Howard Benson who also helmed the group's massive "Satellite" CD and...October 6, 2011
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CLIFF BURTON's Father Thanks Fans For Their Support 25 Years After His Son's Death (Video)
In the video clip below, Ray Burton, the 86-year-old father of late METALLICA bassist Cliff Burton, thanks all of Cliff's fans for the support they have given his son since Cliff's death 25 years ago. Cliff Burton, best known as a heavy metal bass player who made use of distortion and special effect...September 30, 2011
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TANK Begins Work On New Album
Legendary British power metal mercenaries TANK featuring Mick Tucker and Cliff Evans on guitar alongside ex-RAINBOW/YNGWIE MALMSTEEN frontman Doogie White and ex-BRUCE DICKINSON bassist Chris Dale and drummer Dave "Grav" Cavill (ZODIAC MINDWARP) have commenced work on the follow-up to last year's "W...September 30, 2011
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ANTHRAX Guitarist Remembers METALLICA Bassist CLIFF BURTON
ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian has posted the following update on his official blog: "September 27th marked the 25th anniversary of [METALLICA bassist] Cliff Burton's death. "I knew Cliff for three years and in those three years became good friends with him and Kirk [Hammett, METALLICA guitarist], bond...September 29, 2011
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CLIFF BURTON Remembered: Outtakes From REVOLVER's LARS ULRICH Interview
Today marks the 25th anniversary of METALLICA bassist Cliff Burton's death. In remembrance of him, the band's drummer Lars Ulrich gave a personal and emotional account of him in Revolver magazine's January/February "Fallen Heroes" issue. He had so many great stories about Burton, Revolver couldn't f...September 27, 2011
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