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Former EXODUS Singer To Discuss 'Get Thrashed' Documentary On 'Metal Zone'
Former EXODUS/current TENET singer Steve "Zetro" Souza and thrash historian Walter Morgan — who contributed much of the footage seen in "Get Thrashed: The Story of Thrash Metal", the critically acclaimed documentary profiling the thrash metal scene of the early Eighties and its impact on the music s...September 11, 2008
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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH: 'I'm Not A Particularly Accomplished Drummer'
MusicRadar has posted an excerpt from an interview drum magazine Rhythm conducted with METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich. Rhythm: Did Rick Rubin ["Death Magnetic" producer] push you to play the drums better? Lars: "He pushed me to listen to the other guys. We have this tendency towards, 'You start with...September 9, 2008
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METAL CHURCH: Audio Interview With RONNY MUNROE Posted Online
Sonic Excess conducted an interview with METAL CHURCH vocalist Ronny Munroe at the end of last week. Listen to the chat at this location. Fan-filmed video footage of METAL CHURCH's August 14, 2008 performance at Bourbon Street in New Port Richey, Florida can be viewed below. METAL CHURCH has posted...September 8, 2008
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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH: New Japanese TV Interview Available
A Japanese TV interview with METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich conducted in early August can be viewed in two parts below. METALLICA's official web site is currently streaming no less than six full songs from the band's forthcoming "Death Magnetic" album. The tracks, which were all premiered Thursday ni...September 7, 2008
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'Get Thrashed' Documentary Makers To Guest On 'Friday Night Rocks'
Rick Ernst and Rat Skates — director and associate producer, respectively, of "Get Thrashed: The Story of Thrash Metal", the critically acclaimed documentary profiling the thrash metal scene of the early Eighties and its impact on the music scene — will be the featured guests on Eddie Trunk's "Frida...September 6, 2008
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SLASH Talks About 'Guitar Center Sessions, 'Reckless Road'
ARTISTdirect editor Rick Florino conducted an interview with VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash right before Slash's "Guitar Center Sessions" (see video below) Wednesday night (September 3) in Northridge, California. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow. ARTISTdirect: Would you sa...September 5, 2008
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IRONSWORD Prepares To Release 'Overlords Of Chaos'
Portugal's "barbaric metal" trio IRONSWORD will storm back to the metal scene at the end of this month with the release of its third full-length offering, "Overlords of Chaos", via Shadow Kingdom Records. According to a press release, the new CD "continues on with their heavy metal crusade, much mor...September 3, 2008
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JAMES HETFIELD On 'Death Magnetic': 'I Needed To Get Heavy And Scary With Myself Again'
The New York Times has published a brand new article on METALLICA featuring quotes from all four members of the band and Rick Rubin, the producer of their forthcoming "Death Magnetic" album. Rubin had seen "Metallica: Some Kind of Monster", the 2004 documentary about the band's near-breakup and mend...August 30, 2008
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San Jose Mercury News Writer Says METALLICA's New Album 'Rocks'
Shay Quillen of the San Jose Mercury News was one of a number of journalists who were invited to METALLICA's headquarters in San Rafael, California to get a sneak preview of the band's Rick Rubin-produced opus, "Death Magnetic". Quillen writes in his review: "I can report that this album rocks. And...August 29, 2008
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'Get Thrashed: The Story Of Thrash Metal': More Release Dates Announced
Lightyear Entertainment will release "Get Thrashed: The Story of Thrash Metal" on DVD in the U.S. and Japan on September 16, 2008, in the UK on October 20 and in the rest of Europe on September 26. The film covers the evolution, cultural impact, and musical influence of thrash metal, an extreme form...August 29, 2008
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DEF LEPPARD Drummer On RAVEN DRUM FOUNDATION
Metal Edge correspondent Gail Flug spoke with DEF LEPPARD drummer Rick Allen about his side project, the Raven Drum Foundation, the California-based organization which encourages trauma survivors to heal healing through drum circles. A couple of excerpts follows. Metal Edge: How and when did you fin...August 28, 2008
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METALLICA Producer RUBIN On 'Death Magnetic': 'It'll Sound Like This Explosion Of Energy'
A new "fly-on-the-wall" studio clip of METALLICA working on its new album has surfaced on the MissionMetallica.com web site and can be viewed below. The footage, which was apparently taped before the band began tracking "Death Magnetic", features producer Rick Rubin discussing the group's song selec...August 27, 2008
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VENTANA: New Album Samples Posted Online
VENTANA, the Cleveland-based band featuring Rick Thomas of MUSHROOMHEAD on programming and keyboards, Matt Foran on vocals, Kyle Kotarski on guitar, Dan Fox on drums, and John Sustar on bass guitar, has posted new audio samples from its forthcoming debut album, which is currently in its final stages...August 26, 2008
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METAL CHURCH Singer To Perform With AZRAEL'S BANE At The ROCK THE BAYOU Festival
METAL CHURCH vocalist Ronny Munroe will join AZRAEL'S BANE — the Houston, Texas-based melodic power metal band featuring former DISTANT THUNDER drummer Rick Ward — during their appearance at the Rock The Bayou festival on August 29 in Houston, Texas. According to Ronny, "I will be singing their song...August 21, 2008
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GLENN DANZIG Talks 20th Anniversary Tour, Future Plans
Glenn Danzig recently answered a few questions for his official web site. A few excerpts from the chat follow. Q: Tell me what you have planned for this upcoming 20th anniversary tour? Glenn: It will be my first full U.S. tour in three years. There are even two Canadian shows and possibly some dates...August 20, 2008
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