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TOM ARAYA: Why DAVE LOMBARDO Is No Longer In SLAYER

During a brand new interview with Brian Aberback of New Jersey's Steppin' Out magazine, SLAYER bassist/vocalist Tom Araya was asked about the band's decision to part ways with drummer Dave Lombardo bring back Paul Bostaph. "That whole issue came down to this: Dave had been jamming with us for a whil...

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ANTHRAX Has Seven New Songs Arranged Musically

According to a post on the official web site of ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian, drummer Charlie Benante, bassist Frank Bello and Ian are "working hard" on material for the next ANTHRAX album. Ian writes: "We've had a couple of writing sessions and things are moving along well — fast for us, actually. W...

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JOB FOR A COWBOY Drummer Quits

Drummer Jon "The Charn" Rice has announced his departure from Arizona extreme metallers JOB FOR A COWBOY. "As of this past August, I have decided to part ways with JOB FOR A COWBOY," he told MetalSucks in a statement. "There are a few reasons for this, none of which I'm going to get ...

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SKELETONWITCH: 'Serpents Unleashed' Video Released

The video for the title track of "Serpents Unleashed", the new album from Ohio metallers SKELETONWITCH, can be seen below. Filmed in black and white, the clip features just over two minutes of stylized, in-your-face performance footage produced and directed by Ralph Miller (Turnstyle Fims) and edite...

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ANGRA: 'Angels Cry' Performance Clip From 'Angels Cry 20th Anniversary Tour' DVD

Brazilian melodic metallers ANGRA celebrated the 20th anniversary of the release of their 1993 debut album, "Angels Cry", with a special concert on August 25 at HSBC Brasil in São Paulo, Brazil. As a means of celebrating its successful trajectory, the band took the opportunity to schedule a small to...

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MICHAEL ANTHONY Says WOLFGANG VAN HALEN Is 'A Great Musician'

For Bass Players Only's Jon Liebman conducted an interview with Michael Anthony (VAN HALEN, CHICKENFOOT) before a recent concert with Sammy Hagar in Michigan. You can now watch the chat below. Asked about his thoughts on Wolfgang Van Halen replacing him as the bass player in VAN HALEN, Michael repli...

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SLAYER Kicks Off North American Tour In Las Vegas; Setlist Revealed

Thrash metal legends SLAYER kicked off their North American tour last night (Friday, October 25) at the The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. SLAYER is performing many of the band's most classic and fan-favorite songs, all of which were originally written and released betwe...

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VOLBEAT Drummer Talks To France's RockNLive.org (Video)

On October 25, RockNLive.org conducted an interview with drummer Jon Larsen of Danish/American metal rock 'n' rollers VOLBEAT in Paris, France. You can now watch the chat below. VOLBEAT will release a "tour edition" of its latest album, "Outlaw Gentlemen & Shady Ladies", on November 4. The new v...

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SLAYER To Play 'Old-School Set' On Entire North American Tour

"We're having such a great time rehearsing this 'old-school' set, we've decided to play it on every one of our upcoming tour dates," announced SLAYER's Kerry King. Holed up in Las Vegas rehearsing for its five-week North American tour that kicks off at The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino tomor...

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DEEP PURPLE To Release 'Now What?! Live Tapes' In November

A European version of DEEP PURPLE's latest studio album, "Now What?!", will be released at the end of November. This edition celebrates the success of the CD and the great spirit and excitement of the "Now What?!" tour that keeps bringing joy to many music lovers from country to country. The record...

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Former ICED EARTH Singer MATT BARLOW Talks To THE METAL VOICE About ASHES OF ARES (Video)

The Metal Voice recently conducted an interview with former ICED EARTH and current ASHES OF ARES singer Matt Barlow. You can now watch the chat below. The self-titled debut album from ASHES OF ARES, the band featuring Barlow, Van Williams (ex-NEVERMORE) and Freddie Vidales (ex-ICED EARTH),sold arou...

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'Metal All-Stars' Producers Say Tour Lineup Announcement Was 'Inaccurate And Unconfirmed'

Gabe Reed Productions and Kendra Helms Media, the producers of the previously announced Metal All-Stars tour, have released the following statement to BLABBERMOUTH.NET: "Inaccurate and unconfirmed reports were published yesterday on various Internet outlets regarding the upcoming Metal All-Stars Eur...

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New Names Rumored For 'Metal All-Stars' Tour

** October 24 UPDATE**: Gabe Reed Productions and Kendra Helms Media, the producers of the previously announced Metal All-Stars tour, have released the following statement to BLABBERMOUTH.NET: "Inaccurate and unconfirmed reports were published yesterday on various Internet outlets regarding the upco...

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ASHES OF ARES Singer MATT BARLOW Answers More Fan-Submitted Questions (Video)

Former ICED EARTH and current ASHES OF ARES singer Matt Barlow recently answered a number of questions that were submitted by fans via his official Facebook page. Check out the second part below. The self-titled debut album from ASHES OF ARES, the band featuring Barlow, Van Williams (ex-NEVERMORE) a...

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SLAYER To Play Special 'Old-School Set' At Sunday's Hollywood Palladium Show

To help mark the band's very first performance at the Hollywood Palladium in 25 years, SLAYER will play a special, one-time-only set at their show this Sunday, October 27. According to guitarist Kerry King, Sunday will be "old-school SLAYER night," and the band's setlist will be comprised of songs d...