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HACKNEYED Checks In From The Studio

German death metal lunatics HACKNEYED have entered Weltraumstudios in Munich with producer Corni Bartels (DIE ÄRZTE, KILLERPILZE, END OF GREEN, MEGAHERZ etc.) to begin recording their new album, "Burn After Reaping". Commented drummer Tim: "The last few days meant nothing but hard work to us and we...

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Working Class Rock Star

As LAMB OF GOD's Randy Blythe bluntly states on "Working Class Rock Star" about those desiring to "make it" in the hard scrabble world of extreme (or perhaps eclectic in the case of TUB RING) music: "you better be prepared to eat shit and suffer; otherwise, you're a punk-ass" (or words to that effec...

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OPETH Frontman Issues Post-South American Tour Update

Guitarist/vocalist Mikael Åkerfeldt of Swedish progressive metallers OPETH has issued the following update: "Where have you been all my life??? "Buenos Aires? I love you! Yeah, kinda fell in love with the city...absolutely stunning! I could definitely see myself and my fam having a few weeks on holi...

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JASON NEWSTED Talks About METALLICA's ROCK HALL Induction; Video Available

Ken of MetalFanzine.net conducted an interview with former METALLICA and current VOIVOD bassist Jason Newsted on Sunday, April 5 after Jason was inducted, along with the current members of METALLICA and the band's late bassist Cliff Burton, into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Watch the five-minute...

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Updated: METALLICA Performs With Two Bassists At ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME; Video Available

METALLICA played "Master Of Puppets" and "Enter Sandman" at tonight's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, with the band's former bassist Jason Newsted and his replacement, Robert Trujillo, both taking part in the performance (the group played as a five-piece). They also led a "surprise ja...

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METALLICA's Private Party In Cleveland; Photos, Video Footage Available

Jimmy Page (LED ZEPPELIN),Flea (RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS),Joe Perry (AEROSMITH),Charlie Benante (ANTHRAX) and Scott Ian (ANTHRAX) are among the musicians who attended METALLICA private party last night (Friday, April 3) at the House of Blues in Cleveland, Ohio ahead of the band's induction into the...

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SAXON Frontman Performs With METALLICA In Paris; Video Available

Vocalist Biff Byford of British heavy metal legends SAXON joined METALLICA on stage earlier tonight (Thursday, April 2) at Palais Omnisport de Bercy in Paris, France to perform the SAXON classic "Motorcycle Man". Watch fan-filmed video footage of the performance below. METALLICA's second-ever gig wa...

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METALLICA: London Photos, Video Footage Available

METALLICA played a headlining concert last night (Saturday, March 28) at the O2 Arena in London, England. Support at the show came from MACHINE HEAD. Check out photos at this location. METALLICA's setlist was as follows: 01. That Was Just Your Life 02. The End Of The Line 03. Harvester Of Sorrow 04....

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ALICE COOPER, KISS Guitar Legends To Guest On 'Metal Lessons Radio'

This week's edition of "Metal Lessons Radio", a theme-based hard rock and metal show, will feature Dick Wagner (ALICE COOPER, LOU REED) and Bob Kulick (Grammy Award-winning producer, and guitarist). Dick Wagner first came to international attention with the success of LOU REED's 1974 live record "Ro...

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PAUL STANLEY: New KISS Album To Be Released In September

KISS guitarist/vocalist Paul Stanley has told Brazil's O Dia Online that the band's new LP will be released in September. He also described it as "a classic KISS album" and a throwback to the "Destroyer" and "Love Gun" songwriting style bit with modern production. KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons...

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METALLICA Performs 'My Apocalypse' For First Time; Pro-Shot Footage Available

METALLICA played the "Death Magnetic" track "My Apocalypse" for the first time last night (Wednesday, March 25) at the LG NEC Arena in Birmingham, England. Professionally filmed video footage of the performance (courtesy of Metallica.com) can be viewed below. As previously reported, METALLICA also i...

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METALLICA: Digital Box Set Pushed Back Two Weeks

METALLICA has announced a new release date for its digital "box set" called "The Complete Metallica" that will feature the band's entire 163-track recorded catalog. According to the band's official web site, the package will now be available exclusively through iTunes beginning on April 14, before s...

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METALLICA Performs 'My Apocalypse', 'Hole In The Sky' In Birmingham

METALLICA performed the "Death Magnetic" track "My Apocalypse" for the first time last night (Wednesday, March 25) at the LG NEC Arena in Birmingham, England. The band also included a cover of the BLACK SABBATH classic "Hole In The Sky" in its set, and dedicated the track to the "godfather of riffs"...

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PAUL STANLEY: New Album 'Sounds Very Much Like Early Classics, Though Sonically Miles Beyond'

KISS guitarist/vocalist Paul Stanley has told legendary rock photographer Ross Halfin that the band is "well on the way" recording its new studio album. According to Halfin, Stanley said "it sounds unmistakeably and very much like the early classics, though sonically miles beyond." KISS bassist/voca...

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METALLICA Performing At SXSW: Pro-Shot Footage Available

Official Metallica.com footage of METALLICA's "secret" gig this past Friday night (March 20) at Stubb's Bar-B-Q in Austin, Texas as part of the "Guitar Hero: Metallica" showcase during the Texas capital's annual South By Southwest music and media festival can be viewed below. According to Jake Coyle...