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ANTHRAX's SCOTT IAN Says He Was 'Blown Away' When He Heard METALLICA's 1982 Demo

Canada's "The Metal Voice" recently conducted an interview with ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian. You can now listen to the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow. On the heavy metal scene when ANTHRAX was starting out: Scott: "Well, there was no scene. That's the thing. We were just kind of… We were an...

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SLAYER: New Song 'When The Stillness Comes' Available For Streaming

"When The Stillness Comes", the first new song from SLAYER in nearly a year, can be streamed below. The track, accompanied by a live recording of "Black Magic", from the band's 1983 album "Show No Mercy" and recorded live at the 2014 Wacken Open Air festival, will be made available as part of Record...

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SLAYER To Perform At CONVERSE's 'Rubber Tracks Live' Festival

SLAYER is among the artists that will perform at Converse's five-day, multi-genre Rubber Tracks Live festival in Boston, Massachusetts. The event, which will feature five different themed concerts — alternative rock, indie dance, heavy metal, hip-hop and punk — will kick of on Monday, April 27, with...

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INTO ANOTHER Releases New EP 'Omens'

INTO ANOTHER has released a new five-song EP, "Omens". The track listing for the effort is as follows: 01. Crossed 02. The Fray 03. Nocturne No. 11 04. Ominous 05. What Went Wrong Hauntingly ethereal melodies, intricate but memorable hooks, dynamic moods, crunchy riffs and the banshee wail of a meta...

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SLAYER's 'When The Stillness Comes' Single To Be Made Available On Green, White And Bi-Colored Vinyl

"When The Stillness Comes", the first new track from SLAYER in nearly a year, will be available as part of Record Store Day on April 18. The song, accompanied by a live recording of "Black Magic", from the band's 1983 album "Show No Mercy" and recorded live at the 2014 Wacken Open Air festival, will...

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DAVE LOMBARDO's PHILM: Documentary On Making Of 'Fire From The Evening Sun'

Director Rick Kosick has uploaded a seven-minute video documentary about the making of "Fire From The Evening Sun", the second album from PHILM, the band led by former SLAYER drummer Dave Lombardo. Check it out below. PHILM features Lombardo alongside guitarist/vocalist Gerry Paul Nestler (CIVIL DEF...

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SLAYER, KING DIAMOND, HELLYEAH, THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA Set For 'Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival'

The world's biggest heavy music touring festival, the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival enters its eighth year with another fantastic heavy metal and hard rock lineup, featuring 13 bands performing on the Rockstar Energy Drink Main Stage and the Victory Records Stage. The Rockstar Energy Drink M...

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SLAYER Completes Work On Eleventh Album, Sets Six Songs Aside For Follow-Up Effort

Even though SLAYER has only just completed work on its eleventh studio album, the band has already set aside several tracks for the follow-up CD, which is not expected for the next several years. During an appearance on this week's edition of VH1 Classic's "That Metal Show", SLAYER guitarist Kerry K...

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Ex-SLAYER Drummer DAVE LOMBARDO: Video Footage Of Belfast Clinic

Former SLAYER and current PHILM drummer Dave Lombardo held a drum clinic on April 2 at Voodoo in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Check out fan-filmed video footage of his appearance below. Lombardo was effectively fired from SLAYER after sitting out the band's Australian tour in February/March 2013 due t...

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SLAYER's KERRY KING Says JEFF HANNEMAN's Playing Will Not Be Featured On New Album

SLAYER guitarist Kerry King has dismissed as "bullshit" a recent report that claimed the band's late axeman, Jeff Hanneman, was "physically present on one unnamed track" on SLAYER's forthcoming eleventh full-length album, tentatively due in August. In an interview with Revolver magazine, SLAYER bass...

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Mother Of SLAYER Frontman TOM ARAYA Dies

According to a posting on SLAYER bassist/vocalist Tom Araya's wife Sandra Araya's Facebook page, his mother passed away on Thursday, April 2. Sandra Araya writes: "Today is a sad day for our family. Tom's mom, Tina, passed away [on Thursday]. We appreciate all the calls, text and messages. My handso...

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DAVE LOMBARDO Shoots Down GRIP INC. Reunion Rumors

Poland's AntyRadio.pl recently conducted an interview with former SLAYER and current PHILM drummer Dave Lombardo. You can now watch the chat in two parts below. Asked if there is any truth to reports that there will be a resurrected version of Lombardo's GRIP INC. project featuring Casey Chaos from...

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GARY HOLT Says He Would Have 'No Shortage Of Riffs' If He Was Asked To Write For SLAYER

In a brand new interview with Fuse.tv, Gary Holt was asked how his status as the touring guitarist in SLAYER is different from his normal duties in EXODUS. "In EXODUS, I do most of the heavy lifting," he said. "Whereas SLAYER, that would be carried by [bassist/vocalist] Tom [Araya]. [With SLAYER] I...

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New Book 'Iron Maiden: '80 '81' Tells Story Of Legendary Metal Band's Paul Di'Anno Years

By the mid-to-late '80s, IRON MAIDEN was unquestionably one of the biggest heavy metal bands on the planet — regularly headlining arenas and stadiums, each new album rocketing up the charts, and t-shirts sporting their ghastly mascot (Eddie) was one of the most popular fashion statements by metalhea...

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It's Official: LAMB OF GOD's CHRIS ADLER To 'Guest' On New MEGADETH Studio Album

As BLABBERMOUTH.NET exclusively reported as a "rumor" on March 14, it has now been made official that MEGADETH has hired drummer Chris Adler (LAMB OF GOD) to play on the band's new album. MEGADETH has released the following statement announcing the collaboration: "Dave Mustaine, the creative driving...