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HIRAX: 'Assassins Of War' To Receive European Release

Poland's Selfmadegod Records has set a March 26 Eurpean release date for the five-song mini-album from California thrash metal crossover band HIRAX, entitled "Assassins of War". Recorded at Shiva Industries in Santa Ana, CA with producer John Haddad, the mini-album was released in the United States...

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'Get Thrashed' Thrash Metal Documentary: New Trailer Available

A new trailer for "Get Thrashed: The Story of Thrash Metal", the much-anticipated documentary profiling the thrash metal scene of the early Eighties and its impact on the music scene, has been posted online at this location (Windows Media). "Get Thrashed: The Story of Thrash Metal" will receive its...

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POWDERBURN, FORCE FED, COURSE OF RUIN To Perform At 'Get Thrashed' North American Premiere

POWDERBURN, FORCE FED and COURSE OF RUIN will perform at the North American premiere of "Get Thrashed: The Story of Thrash Metal", the much-anticipated documentary profiling the thrash metal scene of the early Eighties and its impact on the music scene. The free rooftop screening is scheduled for Su...

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'Get Thrashed' Documentary: U.S. Premiere Announced

"Get Thrashed: The Story of Thrash Metal", the much-anticipated documentary profiling the thrash metal scene of the early Eighties and its impact on the music scene, will have its North American premiere on Sunday, March 11 at 8:00 p.m. as part of the 2007 Texas Rock Fest. This will be a free roofto...

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ONCE DEAD: Recording Update

ONCE DEAD, the Christian metal band featuring former members of VENGEANCE RISING alongside HIRAX guitarist Glenn Rogers, has issued the following update: As far as the [new ONCE DEAD] album [entitled 'Visions of Hell'] goes; we have completed the drum tracks and Bryan Jay (our producer) has been wor...

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METALLICA's HAMMETT Talks About Meeting LARS ULRICH And JAMES HETFIELD; Video Available

The makers of "Get Thrashed: The Story of Thrash Metal", the much-anticipated documentary profiling the thrash metal scene of the early Eighties and its impact on the music scene, have posted a video clip of METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett about the San Francisco Bay Area club scene and the first t...

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RESISTANCE Joined By Former HIRAX Guitarist

Los Angeles-based metal band RESISTANCE has announced the addition of former HIRAX guitarist Dave Watson to the group's ranks. According to a press release, "Dave comes to RESISTANCE with a wealth of experience and a ferocious playing style well suited to their brand of metal." RESISTANCE is current...

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INTO ETERNITY To Debut New Video On 'Headbanger's Ball' This Weekend

INTO ETERNITY's video for the track "Severe Emotional Distress" will make its "Headbanger's Ball" debut Saturday night, January 27 on MTV2 at 10:00 p.m. EST/7:00 p.m. PST. The clip, shot by up-and-coming director Kevin Wildt ("Set Your Goals", "The Warriors"),is a conceptual piece with a storyline...

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HIRAX Frontman: 'Thrash Metal Is Back!'

HIRAX are currently rehearsing for their eight-date tour opening for their thrash metal metal brothers DESTRUCTION, which begins on Sunday, January 21, at The Galaxy Theatre in Santa Ana, California. Although HIRAX and DESTRUCTION have never played a show together, HIRAX vocalist Katon W. De Pena an...

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OBITUARY, SADUS, HIRAX Confirmed For Mexico's METAL LEGENDS FEST

OBITUARY, SADUS and HIRAX have been confirmed for the Metal Legends Fest, set to take place May 4, 2007 in Torreón, Coahuila, México. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: Main Stage: OBITUARY TBC SADUS HIRAX Mexican Support Stage: ARMORED (Durango, Mex) HACAVITZ (Queretaro, Mex) CANSERBERI...

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INTO ETERNITY Mainman Comments On DESTRUCTION Tour

INTO ETERNITY will kick off 2007 as direct support to the legendary DESTRUCTION beginning on January 20 at the Seattle Metalfest. This trek also marks the addition of new members Steve Bolognese (ex-BEYOND THE EMBRACE) on drums and Justin Bender on guitars. This is the group's second run for this al...

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HIRAX, ASESINO, NAUSEA, BLOODCUM To Raise Funds For JESSE PINTADO's Family

HIRAX, ASESINO, NAUSEA (L.A.),BLOODCUM, DEMOLITION and INFAMY will take part in a special concert to raise funds for the family of late NAPALM DEATH/TERRORIZER guitarist Jesse Pintado, who passed away at Holland's Erasmus MC hospital on August 27, 2006 due to liver failure. The show will take place...

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SADUS Drops Off DESTRUCTION Tour, INTO ETERNITY Steps In

According to a posting on DESTRUCTION's official web site, veteran San Francisco Bay Area thrashers SADUS have dropped off the upcoming "Thrash Till Death Over North America" tour featuring DESTRUCTION, MUNICIPAL WASTE and HIRAX. "We are still waiting for an official statement from the band and the...

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BLACK SABBATH In The U.K.'s SUN Tabloid

In an almost unprecedented move for a tabloid newspaper, the Sun — the world's biggest-selling English-language newspaper, with over eight million readers a day — has acknowledged the world of heavy metal by reviewing a BLACK SABBATH biography in glowing terms. "Sabbath Bloody Sabbath", the new SABB...

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Photos From SLIPPED DISC In-Store Archives Posted Online

The makers of "Get Thrashed: The Story of Thrash Metal", the much-anticipated documentary profiling the thrash metal scene of the early Eighties and its impact on the music scene, have posted a gallery of Slipped Disc Records "in-store" archives, featuring photos of such artists as MEGADETH, SLAYER,...