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DOWN/KINGDOM OF SORROW Guitarist KIRK WINDSTEIN Tackling 'Personal Demons'

Despite a previous announcement to the contrary, guitarist Kirk Windstein (CROWBAR, DOWN, KINGDOM OF SORROW) will not be rejoining his KINGDOM OF SORROW bandmates for the remaining dates on the group's current tour with GWAR. Commented Kirk: "I have been busting ass for nearly two years straight now...

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METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT Talks 'Old-School Russian Film Footage'

A six-minute video clip of METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett talking about "cool, old-school Russian film footage" has been posted on Metallica TV, METALLICA's official YouTube channel. Watch it below. METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich hinted to RollingStone.com that the band's next album could well come...

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METALLICA's TRUJILLO Holding His Own With Rock Royalty

Alan Sculley of The Vancouver Province reports: Prior to joining METALLICA, bassist Robert Trujillo played with one of the most colorful figures in all of rock history, Ozzy Osbourne, serving as his bassist for seven years. "I've learned how to cater to personalities, I think, pretty well, even when...

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ROBERT TRUJILLO: 'With METALLICA, There's No Shortage Of Creative Energy Or Ideas'

Keith Spera of The Times-Picayune recently conducted an interview with METALLICA bassist Robert Trujillo. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. The Times-Picayune: One of my favorite scenes in "Some Kind of Monster" is when you're offered the METALLICA job and drummer Lars Ulrich casually...

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KINGDOM OF SORROW Featuring KENNY HICKEY: Sayreville Footage Available

Video footage of KINGDOM OF SORROW performing the song "Buried In Black" on October 14, 2008 at the Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, New Jersey can be viewed below (courtesy of Tgod Television). KINGDOM OF SORROW is utilizing the services of TYPE O NEGATIVE guitarist Kenny Hickey for a portion of it...

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METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT Celebrates 46th Birthday; Video Available

METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett celebrated his 46th birthday by performing with the band on November 18, 2008 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Official Metallica.com footage of the onstage festivities can be viewed below. METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich was recently interviewed by Linda Mariano of Australia's Tri...

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IRON FIRE: 'To The Grave' Release Party Announced

Danish metallers IRON FIRE have scheduled a release party for their new album, "To The Grave", on January 9, 2009 at The Rock in Copenhagen, Denmark. According to the band, "It will be possible to buy the new album signed for a special release price, and we will do a live show with some of ...

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METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT Talks About ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME

Bam of NewsOK.com recently conducted an interview with METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett. A few excerpts from the chat follow below. NewsOK.com: One of the things I obviously noticed about this album ["Death Magnetic"] is all those super-fast thrash solos that we haven't heard in a few albums: Was th...

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METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT: 'I Do Hear A Bit Of Clipping' On 'Death Magnetic'

Paul Friswold of the Riverfront Times recently conducted an interview with METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. On the criticism that METALLICA's new album, "Death Magentic", is over-compressed: The music lacks dynamic range, and is marred further by har...

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EXODUS Guitarist Slams 'Death Magnetic' Production

EXODUS guitarist Gary Holt is featured in the latest installment of the "Call & Response" section in Decibel magazine in which a member of a noted extreme band reviews songs from other metal artists as well as those reaching far beyond the metal world. On the subject of METALLICA's "My Apocalyps...

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DOWN: Behind-The-Scenes Footage From Glendale Concert Available

Behind-the-scenes footage from DOWN's October 21, 2008 concert with METALLICA in Glendale, Arizona can be viewed below (clip uploaded by "meade916"). DOWN — the acclaimed New Orleans band featuring CORROSION OF CONFORMITY guitarist/vocalist Pepper Keenan, drummer Jimmy Bower (EYEHATEGOD, SUPERJOINT...

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DOWN: New Performance Footage Posted Online

Fan-filmed video footage of DOWN's recent headlining performances in Spokane and Seattle can be viewed below (clips uploaded by "NoleCore"). DOWN — the acclaimed New Orleans band featuring CORROSION OF CONFORMITY guitarist/vocalist Pepper Keenan, drummer Jimmy Bower (EYEHATEGOD, SUPERJOINT RITUAL gu...

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IRON FIRE: New Album Artwork, Track Listing Revealed

Danish metallers IRON FIRE will release their new album, "To The Grave", via Napalm Records on the following dates: Jan. 7, 2009 - Finland Jan. 9, 2009 - Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Sweden, France, Italy, Benelux Jan. 12, 2009 - Rest of Europe Jan. 27, 2009 - USA, Canada The track listing for the...

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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist JEFF YOUNG To Release Solo Debut In Early 2009

Former MEGADETH guitarist Jeff Young will release his solo debut, "Equilibrium", in early 2009. The CD, which was mixed by Michael Wagener (OZZY OSBOURNE, METALLICA, KING'S X, EXTREME, SKID ROW),will feature guest appearances by the following musicians: * Los Angeles vocal phenom Debby Holiday (JOH...

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METALLICA: Was JASON NEWSTED's Bass On 'Justice For All' Intentionally Turned Down?

METALLICA's classic 1988 album "…And Justice for All" is featured in the December 2008 issue of Decibel (web site) as part of the magazine's ongoing Hall of Fame feature. The Hall of Fame feature highlights influential and pivotal releases in metal history, and "…And Justice for All" has joined the...