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Original FLOTSAM AND JETSAM Drummer Recounts Band's History

On October 31, Metal Blade Records will re-issue one of THE classic albums of its catalogue — FLOTSAM AND JETSAM's mighty "Doomsday for the Deceiver". The album will be re-released as a three-disc-set — two CDs and one DVD. It includes the original version, a remixed version (by the album's original...

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MARILYN MANSON: 'This Is Halloween' Song Posted Online

MARILYN MANSON's version of the song "This Is Halloween" is featured on the two-disc reissue of "The Nightmare Before Christmas" soundtrack (due October 24) along with new spins on the songs from the Tim Burton film by FALL OUT BOY, PANIC! AT THE DISCO and FIONA APPLE. Check out Manson's track at my...

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MARILYN MANSON To Perform On 'Tonight Show With Jay Leno'

According to MTV.com, MARILYN MANSON will make his "Tonight Show With Jay Leno" debut October 31, performing the timely "This Is Halloween". Manson's version of the song is featured on the two-disc reissue of "The Nightmare Before Christmas" soundtrack (due October 24) along with new spins on the so...

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METALLICA: Video Of CLIFF BURTON Memorial Stone Unveiling Posted Online

A 46-second video clip of the Sept. 30, 2006 unveiling of the memorial stone dedicated to late METALLICA bassist Cliff Burton at the Gyllene Rasten restaurant/bar in Dörarp (outside Ljungby),Sweden has been posted online at YouTube.com. It was on September 27, 1986 — 20 years ago — that Burton died...

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METALLICA's HETFIELD: I Have A Feeling That CLIFF BURTON Likes What We're Doing

METALLICA frontman James Hetfield spoke to the Swedish newspaper Dagens Nyheter about the "memorial day" that was held Sept. 30, 2006 for late METALLICA bassist Cliff Burton at the at Gyllene Rasten restaurant/bar in Ljungby, Dörarp, Sweden. (Check out pictures at this location.) It was on September...

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METALLICA: CLIFF BURTON 'Memorial Day' Photos Posted Online

A "memorial day" for late METALLICA bassist Cliff Burton was held yesterday (Saturday, September 30) at the at Gyllene Rasten restaurant/bar in Ljungby, Dörarp, Sweden. It was on September 27, 1986 — 20 years ago this past Wednesday — that Burton died in a tragic bus accident in Sweden, just over th...

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TESTAMENT's CHUCK And ERIC Talk About CLIFF BURTON's Death: 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 45-second video clip featuring Eric Peterson and Chuck Billy from TESTAMENT discussing getting signed, aud...

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TIAMAT Mainman Remembers Late METALLICA Bassist CLIFF BURTON

TIAMAT frontman Johan Edlund has issued the following message: "Time flies indeed. Twenty years ago I was 15 years old and had just watched METALLICA live for the first time. They were supported by ANTHRAX and both bands were great. It was one of these classic ANTHRAX stagediving mosh shows and META...

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FLOTSAM AND JETSAM Drummer Explains European Tour Cancellation

As BLABBERMOUTH.NET first reported yesterday, FLOTSAM AND JETSAM has now officially cancelled its previously announced European tour which was set to take place in November. Here is the statement from drummer Craig Nielsen: "Just checking in to explain the European tour cancellation, as the agents w...

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MARILYN MANSON: Projects Galore

Rolling Stone magazine reports that Marilyn Manson will begin filming his movie project, "Phantasmagoria: The Visions of Lewis Carroll", in just a few weeks in Paris, France. In addition, he will celebrate the Halloween opening of his new L.A. art gallery, located at the nearly satanic address of 66...

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METALLICA: CLIFF BURTON 'Memorial Day' To Be Held In Sweden

A "memorial day" for late METALLICA bassist Cliff Burton has been scheduled for Saturday, September 30 at the at Gyllene Rasten restaurant/bar (web site) in Ljungby, Dörarp, Sweden. It was on September 27, 1986 — 20 years ago this Wednesday— that Burton died in a tragic bus accident in Sweden, just...

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FLOTSAM AND JETSAM: European Tour Cancelled?

According to a posting on the web site of the Burgerweeshuis venue in Deventer, Holland, FLOTSAM AND JETSAM's previously announced European tour, which was scheduled to take place in November, has been cancelled. There is currently no word if the trek — which was slated to include a Nov. 3 date in D...

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FEAR FACTORY Frontman Says Label's Decision To Include U2 Cover On Last Album 'Sucked'

FasterLouder.com.au recently conducted an interview with FEAR FACTORY frontman Burton C. Bell. A few excerpts from the chat follow: On touring Australia: "Australia has been a type of phenomenon throughout our history. Aussies like our style of music and we've had the opportunity to play in front of...

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Ex-SUM 41 Guitarist's BROWN BRIGADE Project Prepares To Hit The Road

BROWN BRIGADE, the new metal band featuring ex-SUM 41 guitarist Dave "Brownsound" Baksh and his cousin Vaughn Lal (bass),has issued the following update: "As quiet as our web presence has been lately, we have not! Go to our MySpace to check out tracks from our forthcoming EP. As well as Dave Browns...

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JOE SATRIANI To Guest On INDIE 103.1 FM's 'Chaos' Tonight

Legendary guitarist Joe Satriani will be the special guest tonight (Wednesday, September 20) on Indie 103.1 FM's "Chaos" metal show with host Full Metal Jackie. Joe will be calling in talk about a benefit concert he and Steve Vai are organizing for friend and music industry veteran Cliff Cultreri on...