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METALLICA's JAMES HETFIELD: DAVE MUSTAINE 'Is Not In This Band For A Reason'

On September 28, 2009, METALLICA guitarist/vocalist James Hetfield was interviewed by Cindy Scull of the Dallas/Ft. Worth, Texas radio station 97.1 The Eagle Rocks. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. On rumors that METALLICA was assembling a tour that would feature the "Big Four" of th...

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FEAR FACTORY: Colombia Date Announced

The new band calling itself FEAR FACTORY — featuring original FF members Dino Cazares (guitar) and Burton C. Bell (vocals) alongside bassist Byron Stroud (who played on the last two FEAR FACTORY albums in addition to touring and recording with STRAPPING YOUNG LAD and ZIMMERS HOLE) and legendary drum...

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TRIVIUM To Be Supported By CHIMAIRA, WHITECHAPEL On U.K. Tour

Cleveland, Ohio metallers CHIMAIRA will be the "special guests" on TRIVIUM's March 2010 headlining tour of the U.K. WHITECHAPEL and one other band (to be confirmed) will also support. Tickets are on sale now for the "Into The Mouth Of Hell We Tour" shows, priced £16.50 regionally and £18 for London...

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M.A.N Begins Recording New Album

M.A.N — the group formed out of the ashes of Sweden's TRANSPORT LEAGUE (featuring former MNEMIC frontman Tony Jelencovich) — entered Grand Recordings in Gothenburg, Sweden on September 18 with engineer Svein Jensen to begin laying down 14 songs for the band's third album, entitled "Massive, Audio, N...

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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH Talks To Orlando's 101.1 WJRR; Audio Available

Orlando, Florida radio station 101.1 WJRR conducted an interview with METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich before the band's October 3, 2009 concert at the St. Pete Times Forum in Tampa. Lars answered questions about his celebrity wife, the persistent rumors of a possible "Big Four" tour, making an impact...

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FLYLEAF: 'Memento Mori' Track Listing Revealed

A&M/Octone recording group FLYLEAF has set a November 10 release date for "Memento Mori", the follow-up to the band's hit 2005 self-titled debut. To record "Memento Mori", the Belton, Texas-based quintet again teamed with producer Howard Benson, who — in addition to FLYLEAF's debut — is known fo...

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PETER CRISS Comments On KISS' Nomination For Induction Into ROCK HALL

Former KISS drummer Peter Criss has commented on the band's nomination for induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. He writes on his web site, "I would like to thank the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame for the nomination and recognition of the original KISS. As a founding member, I am deeply ...

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FEAR FACTORY To Play Argentina In December

The new band calling itself FEAR FACTORY — featuring original FF members Dino Cazares (guitar) and Burton C. Bell (vocals) alongside bassist Byron Stroud (who played on the last two FEAR FACTORY albums in addition to touring and recording with STRAPPING YOUNG LAD and ZIMMERS HOLE) and legendary drum...

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KISS Nominated For ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME Induction

According to The New York Times, KISS is among a dozen finalists for induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. After being snubbed for years — the band has been eligible for the honor since 1999 — KISS has finally been nominated, along with ABBA, DONNA SUMMER, GENESIS, THE STOOGES, THE ...

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CLIFF BURTON Biographer Announces U.K., Italian Signings

U.K.-based author Joel McIver will be reading from his recent book, "To Live Is To Die: The Life And Death Of Metallica's Cliff Burton" (pictured below) at two Milan and London locations. The first event takes place in Milan this coming Saturday (September 27),the 23rd anniversary of Burton's death...

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METALLICA Performs 'The Shortest Straw' For First Time In 12 Years; Video Available

METALLICA performed the song "The Shortest Straw" for the first time since 1997 last night (Saturday, September 19, 2009) at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Professionally filmed video footage of the performance can be viewed below (courtesy of Metallica.com). The band's complete setlis...

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Bringer Of Plagues

It seems that Dino Cazares has been through a lot of shit with the guys he jams with, doesn't it? First there's the controversial split with FEAR FACTORY, then there was the highly publicized brawl/break-up with original DIVINE HERESY singer Tommy "Vext" Cummings and now we have the earth-shattering...

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CYCLE OF PAIN/BLACK LABEL SOCIETY Bassist Interviewed; Audio Available

MetalMonthly.com recently conducted an interview with CYCLE OF PAIN/BLACK LABEL SOCIETY bassist John "J.D." DeServio. The chat is now available for streaming at this location. "14 Devils", the new video from CYCLE OF PAIN, can be viewed below. The clip includes footage from CYCLE OF PAIN's recent Bl...

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M.A.N Claims To Be First Metal Band Ever To Incorporate 'Full Scale Quarter Tone System'

M.A.N — the group formed out of the ashes of Sweden's TRANSPORT LEAGUE (featuring former MNEMIC frontman Tony Jelencovich) — has tapped Ulrich Wild (WHITE ZOMBIE, STAIND, STATIC-X, DEFTONES, PANTERA, LIMP BIZKIT) to mix the band's third album, "Massive, Audio, Nerve". The band will enter Grand Recor...

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CYCLE OF PAIN: '14 Devils' Video Available

"14 Devils", the new video from CYCLE OF PAIN — the band featuring BLACK LABEL SOCIETY bassist John "J.D." DeServio — can be viewed below. The clip includes footage from CYCLE OF PAIN recent Black Label Bash tour dates with BLACK LABEL SOCIETY. The self-titled debut album from CYCLE OF PAIN was rele...