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METALLICA Drummer Says Working With Bassist ROBERT TRUJILLO Has Been 'Completely Effortless'
METALLICA recently spoke to MTV News about bassist Robert Trujillo's contributions to the band's forthcoming LP "Death Magnetic", which lands in stores September 12 and features "The Day That Never Comes" as its first single. "It's difficult to praise Rob without insinuating that there was something...August 6, 2008
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DIMEBAG Tribute At OZZFEST To Include PINK FLOYD Cover By JERRY CANTRELL, SCOTT IAN
The upcoming all-star tribute to fallen PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN guitarist and Texas native "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott as part of the Saturday, August 9 one-day stadium spectacular at Dallas' Pizza Hut Park will include an acoustic performance of the PINK FLOYD classic "Wish You Were Here" featuring Jerry C...August 4, 2008
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OZZFEST 2008: Stage Times Announced
The stage times have been announced for this year's Ozzfest one-day stadium spectacular, which is scheduled to be held Saturday, August 9 at Dallas' Pizza Hut Park. They are as follows: Main Stage: METALLICA 9:45 - 11:15 OZZY OSBOURNE 8:00 - 9:15 SERJ TANKIAN 6:45 - 7:45 HELLYEAH/Dimebag Tribute 5:3...August 3, 2008
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METALLICA Members Staying In Different Countries While Touring Europe
According to Bang Media, each member of METALLICA stays in a hotel in a different part of Europe during concerts, they have revealed, flying in to the venue shortly before their show is due to begin. They just finished performing at several festivals over the summer and while guitarist Kirk Hammett...August 2, 2008
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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist JEFF YOUNG Taking Leave Of Absence From Teaching At Musician's Institute
Former MEGADETH guitarist Jeff Young has issued the following update: "First off, I wish to thank everyone for their interest in private guitar instruction. I didn't expect such an overwhelming response! And thanks again for your patience regarding my delayed response. I will be taking a leave of ab...July 26, 2008
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Today Marks 25th Anniversary Of METALLICA Debut
The Pulse of Radio reports: Friday (July 25) marks the 25th anniversary of the release of METALLICA's debut album, "Kill 'Em All". Originally issued on July 25, 1983 through the independent label Megaforce Records, "Kill 'Em All" was recorded in two weeks on a miniscule budget in upstate New York. A...July 25, 2008
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METALLICA: New Video Interview With KIRK HAMMETT, ROBERT TRUJILLO Available
METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett and bassist Robert Trujillo were interviewed on Wednesday, July 23 prior to the band's sold-out concert at the 25,000-capacity Cotroceni Football Stadium in Bucharest, Romania. Watch the interview below (courtesy of MetalheadTV.com). METALLICA's upcoming ninth studio...July 24, 2008
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METALLICA, SLAYER, ALICE IN CHAINS, ANTHRAX Members Confirmed For OZZFEST's DIMEBAG Tribute
Hard-rocking music fans headed to this year's Ozzfest will experience a special one-time only all-star tribute to fallen PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN guitarist and Texas native "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott as part of the Saturday, August 9 one-day stadium spectacular at Dallas' Pizza Hut Park. The tribute to "Dim...July 23, 2008
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DOWN: Budapest Concert Cancelled
DOWN — the acclaimed New Orleans band featuring CORROSION OF CONFORMITY guitarist/vocalist Pepper Keenan, drummer Jimmy Bower (EYEHATEGOD, SUPERJOINT RITUAL guitarist),bassist Rex Brown (ex-PANTERA),guitarist Kirk Windstein (CROWBAR),and vocalist Philip Anselmo (SUPERJOINT RITUAL, ex-PANTERA) — h...July 23, 2008
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PHILIP ANSELMO: New Video Interview Available
Götz Kühnemund of Germany's Rock Hard magazine conducted an interview with DOWN/ex-PANTERA frontman Philip Anselmo at the Roadburn festival on April 17, 2008 in Tilburg, Holland. Watch the chat in two parts below. DOWN is the acclaimed New Orleans band featuring Philip Anselmo, CORROSION OF CONFORMI...July 21, 2008
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METALLICA Guitarist KIRK HAMMETT Welcomes Addition To Family
According to a posting on METALLICA's official web site, the group's guitarist Kirk Hammett and his wife Lani (photo) welcomed a healthy baby boy named Vincenzo Kainalu on June 28. The couple also has a 22-month-old son named Angel Ray Keala Hammett (born on September 29, 2006). Kirk and Lani got ma...July 15, 2008
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Rare Footage From Pre-CROWBAR Band SHELL SHOCK Posted Online
Rare video footage of the legendary New Orleans '80s punk/hardcore pioneers SHELL SHOCK, whose lineup included Kirk Windstein (DOWN, CROWBAR) and Jimmy Bower (DOWN, EYEHATEGOD, CROWBAR),performing the song "Lost In Reality" on July 15, 1988 can be viewed below. Kirk Windstein joined SHELL SHOCK in...July 14, 2008
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JACKNIFE Finishes Filming 'A Plague Of People' Video
Dallas, Texas-based band JACKNIFE has shot a video for the title track of its sophomore album, "A Plague of People". The clip is expected to be released before the end of the month. "A Plague of People" is scheduled for release in August via Battle Flag Records. The CD was recorded at Skyline Studio...July 8, 2008
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CROWBAR, EYEHATEGOD To Play 20th-Anniversary Show In New Orleans
CROWBAR guitarist/vocalist Kirk Windstein (also of DOWN) has issued the following update: "Big news for NOLA [New Orleans, Louisiana] fans!!! CROWBAR and EYEHATEGOD will be teaming up for a 20th anniversary show together. Both bands are regarded as the pioneers of the NOLA underground sound. The sho...July 3, 2008
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KINGDOM OF SORROW Announces More Tour Dates
KINGDOM OF SORROW the band featuring Jamey Jasta (HATEBREED) and Kirk Windstein (DOWN, CROWBAR) has announced more U.S. tour dates in support of its self-titled debut album. The group will perform a number of shows throughout August as it joins the Rockstar Mayhem Tour in the Northeast, in addition...June 30, 2008
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