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METALLICA Drummer Sued By Former Personal Assistant
According to the Marin Indepedent Journal, METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich is being sued by his former personal assistant Steven Wiig for what Wiig claims was years of unpaid overtime. Wiig, 38, says in his lawsuit that he was employed by Ulrich from 2001 to 2009, sometimes working up to 70 hours a we...February 9, 2011
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'The Big Four: Live From Sofia, Bulgaria' To Premiere On PALLADIA, VH1 CLASSIC In March
According to Elliot Levin of the New York Hard Rock Examiner, footage of the June 22, 2010 Sonisphere cinecast from the Sofia, Bulgaria featuring the "Big Four" of 1980s thrash metal — METALLICA, SLAYER, MEGADETH and ANTHRAX — will premiere on MTV Networks channels Palladia and VH1 Classic this Marc...February 2, 2011
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'Lemmy' Directors Interviewed On FULL METAL JACKIE's Radio Show (Audio)
Greg Olliver and Wes Orshoski — directors/producers of "Lemmy", the long-awaited documentary examining the life and career of MOTÖRHEAD frontman and rock icon Lemmy Kilmister — were interviewed on the January 28-30, 2011 edition of Full Metal Jackie's nationally syndicated radio show. You can now li...February 1, 2011
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METALLICA To Enter Studio In March Or April
Danish tabloid newspaper Ekstra Bladet conducted an interview with METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich last month at the band's headquarters in San Rafael, California. A few excerpts from the chat follow below. (Note: All original Danish-language quotes were translated into English by BLABBERMOUTH.NET.) O...February 1, 2011
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BEFORE THE DAWN: 'Deathstar' Video Released
"Deathstar", the new video from Finnish dark metal masters BEFORE THE DAWN, can be viewed below. The song comes off the band's sixth album, "Deathstar Rising", which is scheduled for release on February 25 via Nuclear Blast Records. Commented BEFORE THE DAWN mainman Tuomas Saukkonen: "It was very in...February 1, 2011
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DIAMOND HEAD, AIRBOURNE, ARCHITECTS Confirmed For U.K.'s SONISPHERE
DIAMOND HEAD, AIRBOURNE, ARCHITECTS and WEEZER have been confirmed for the U.K. edition of the Sonisphere festival, set to take place July 8-10 at Knebworth. Commented DIAMOND HEAD guitarist Brian Tatler: "DIAMOND HEAD have been given the fantastic opportunity of opening for the 'Big Four' [METALLIC...January 31, 2011
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EXCITER Bassist Interviewed On 'Good Time Metal Oldies' (Audio)
On October 21, 2010, Jason Saulnier of the "Good Time Metal Oldies" radio show conducted an interview with bassist Rob "Clammy" Cohen of Canadian thrash metal pioneers EXCITER. You can now listen to the chat below. "Good Time Metal Oldies" airs Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. EST on CIFA 104.1 FM in Nova Sco...January 27, 2011
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BEFORE THE DAWN: Second 'Deathstar Rising' Trailer Released
The second in a series of trailers for "Deathstar Rising", the sixth album from Finnish dark metal masters BEFORE THE DAWN, can be viewed below. The CD is scheduled for release on February 25 via Nuclear Blast Records. "Deathstar Rising" track listing: 01. The First Snow 02. Winter Within 03. Deaths...January 27, 2011
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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH Doesn't Rule Out Additional 'Big Four' U.S. Dates
METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich spoke to RollingStone.com about the U.S. leg of the "Big Four" tour, which unites Eighties thrash metal legends METALLICA, SLAYER, MEGADETH and ANTHRAX on stage for the first time. The single North American gig will take place on Saturday, April 23 at the Empire Polo Gr...January 26, 2011
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LEMMY To Guest On NBC-TV's 'Last Call With Carson Daly'
MOTÖRHEAD frontman and rock icon Lemmy Kilmister will guest on the Monday, January 31 episode of NBC-TV's "Last Call With Carson Daly" (which will actually air the morning of Tuesday, February 1 at 1:35 a.m. EST). For five decades, Lemmy has been a pounding force in heavy metal, both onstage and aft...January 26, 2011
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METALLICA Drummer Explains Decision To Play One 'Big Four' U.S. Show: 'Let's Take Baby Steps'
As first reported on Tuesday (January 25),METALLICA has announced the details of the U.S. leg of the "Big Four" tour, which unites Eighties thrash metal legends METALLICA, SLAYER, MEGADETH and ANTHRAX on stage for the first time. Disappointingly, however, there will only be a single North American...January 26, 2011
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LEMMY Interviewed On 'The Adam Carolla Show' (Audio)
MOTÖRHEAD frontman and rock icon Lemmy Kilmister was interviewed on the January 18, 2011 edition of "The Adam Carolla Show". You can now stream the podcast using the audio player below. ...January 25, 2011
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METALLICA, SLAYER, MEGADETH, ANTHRAX: California 'Big Four' Show Announced
The U.S. edition of the touring rock festival featuring the "Big Four" of 1980s thrash metal — METALLICA, SLAYER, MEGADETH and ANTHRAX — will take place on Saturday, April 23 at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California. Commented METALLICA: "You've probably heard us all say it . . . the vibe was ju...January 25, 2011
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METALLICA, SLAYER, MEGADETH, ANTHRAX: 'Big Four' U.S. Dates To Be Announced Tomorrow
The dates for the U.S. leg of the touring rock festival featuring the "Big Four" of 1980s thrash metal — METALLICA, SLAYER, MEGADETH and ANTHRAX — will be announced on Tuesday, January 25 at 8 a.m. PST. The two-disc DVD release of "The Big Four: Live From Sofia, Bulgaria", containing footage of the...January 24, 2011
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HELL Signs With NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS
U.K. metal legends HELL have inked a deal with Nuclear Blast Records. The band's new album, "Human Remains", will be released on May 13. Cited as a huge indirect influence, and as one of the true founding fathers of occult metal, the band formed in 1982 from the carcasses of U.K. metal bands RACE AG...January 24, 2011
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