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10 YEARS Drummer: Drums And Bass Tracks Completed For New Album

Drummer Brian Vodinh of Knoxville, Tennessee's 10 YEARS has issued the following update: "I would like to begin this update by saying that [producer] Rick Parashar [PEARL JAM, NICKELBACK, ALICE IN CHAINS, ROB ZOMBIE] is the man. He's a musical genius and has brought an element to our creations that...

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SLAYER: 'Christ Illusion' Reissue Artwork Revealed

The cover artwork for the upcoming re-release of SLAYER's "Christ Illusion" album, has been posted at the SonyMusicStore. According to MTV.com, the limited-edition set — which is due on July 24 — will contain the previously unreleased cut "The Final Six", as well as an alternate version of "Black Se...

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SLAYER, MACHINE HEAD, MASTODON, CANDLEMASS: Photos From METALTOWN Festival Available

SLAYER, MACHINE HEAD, MASTODON, CANDLEMASS, ENTOMBED and CULT OF LUNA are among the bands that performed at the Metaltown festival Saturday (June 30) in Gothenburg, Sweden. Check out photos from Rockfoto.nu. As previously reported, SLAYER will re-release its "Christ Illusion" album on July 24. The l...

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SLAYER's KERRY KING: 'Norwegian Black Metal Is Sh*t'

SLAYER guitarist Kerry King has slammed the Norwegian black metal scene as "shit," claiming that black metal musicians spend far too much time generating controversy instead of honing their songwriting and musical skills. Speaking to Norway's VG Nett on the eve of the band's appearance at Hovefestiv...

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DEF LEPPARD: 'Downstage Thrust Tour' Opening-Night Setlist Revealed

DEF LEPPARD kicked off its "Downstage Thrust Tour 2007" Wednesday night (June 27) in Cincinnati, Ohio. The group's setlist was as follows: 01. Rocket 02. Animal 03. Excitable 04. Foolin' 05. Mirror, Mirror 06. Let it Go 07. Love Bites 08. Rick Savage solo 09. Rock On 10. Two Steps Behind 11. Bringin...

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DEF LEPPARD Guitarist Talks New Album, Upcoming Tour

Eric Schelkopf of Northwest Herald recently conducted an interview with DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Northwest Herald: This looks to be a long tour, going until the end of September. Are you looking forward to it? Vivian: Yeah, but that's actually...

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SLAYER, ILL NINO: Photos From Switzerland's GREENFIELD FESTIVAL Available

SLAYER, ILL NINO and PORCUPINE TREE are among the bands that performed at the Greenfield Festival on June 15-17 in Interlaken, Switzerland. Check out photos from Metalpics.ch. As previously reported, SLAYER will re-release its "Christ Illusion" album on July 24. The limited-edition set will contain...

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DEF LEPPARD Offers Sneak Peek At New Stage Setup

DEF LEPPARD has offered a "sneak peek" at its new stage setup for the Downstage Thrust Tour 2007. Check it out on the band's official web site. DEF LEPPARD members Joe Elliott, Rick Savage and Vivian Campbell were the featured guests on the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline" on Wednesday, J...

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SLAYER Fan Gets 'Down And Dirty' At GRASPOP METAL MEETING; Video Available

A 21-second video clip of a SLAYER fan getting "down and dirty" during the band's June 24, 2007 performance at the Graspop Metal Meeting in Dessel, Belgium has been posted at YouTube. As previously reported, SLAYER will re-release its "Christ Illusion" album on July 24. The limited-edition set will...

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THE AUDIO CARTEL Featuring MICHAEL SCHENKER's, IAN HUNTER's Sons; New Music Available

Two new songs from THE AUDIO CARTEL — the new band featuring Michael Schenker's (UFO, MSG) son Tyson and Ian Hunter's (MOTT THE HOOPLE) son Jesse — have been posted on the group's MySpace page. Lifelong friends at opposite ends of the Atlantic Ocean, Tyson and Jesse decided it was time to start ...

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UGLY Signs To ROCK RIDGE MUSIC

Detroit-based rock four-piece UGLY has signed with Rock Ridge Music to release its self-titled album on October 9. Born from the blue-collar smoke stacks of Detroit, Michigan, UGLY is stitched from the same thread as infamous Detroit rockers such as IGGY POP, ALICE COOPER, TED NUGENT and KID ROCK. H...

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'Get Thrashed': San Francisco And New York City Screenings Announced

Following successful screenings in eight cities and already taking home three awards, including the SAFILM Grand Prize in San Antonio's Underground Film Festival, the makers of "Get Thrashed: The Story of Thrash Metal" — the much-anticipated documentary profiling the thrash metal scene of the early...

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SLASH Is 'Looking Forward' To Hearing 'Chinese Democracy'

James Wigney of Australia's Herald Sun recently conducted an interview with VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash. A few excerpts from the chat follow: On his current relationship with GUNS N' ROSES frontman Axl Rose: "I'm just glad that he (Axl) is out there doing his thing again. We did...

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ROB ROCK Completes Work On 'Garden Of Chaos'

The official web site of powerhouse heavy metal vocalist ROB ROCK (ex-IMPELLITTERI, DRIVER, JOSHUA) has been updated with the following message: "The new [ROB ROCK solo] album 'Garden of Chaos' is now complete! So far the reaction to the album has been fantastic! Keep an eye out in August/September...

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SHATTERED SOUL Prepares To Record New Album

Pittsburgh-based death/black/thrash metal band SHATTERED SOUL will enter Mudhut studios in Sharon, PA with producer Bill Dodd to record its sixth CD, entitled "Exile of Enemies". The cover artwork will be created by Mike from the band CRAVING GORE and his artwork company Macabre Creations. SHATTERED...