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SLAYER To Embark On South American Tour In September
According to the web site of the concert promotion agency Evenpro, SLAYER will play a number of South American dates in September. The trek is expected to include the following stops: Sep. 1, 2, 3, 6: Brazil Sep. 9: Chile Sep. 12-13: Argentina Sep. 15: Colombia Sep. 17: Venezuela SLAYER's new album,...July 18, 2006
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Former MERAUDER Bassist Joins BLOODCLOT
Former MERAUDER bassist Rick Lopez has replaced Craig Setari (SICK OF IT ALL) in BLOODCLOT, the new band featuring former BIOHAZARD drummer Danny Schuler, ex-CRO-MAGS frontman John Joseph, and former SPUDMONSTERS/BIOHAZARD guitarist Scott Roberts. Check out the BLOODCLOT demo tracks "Burn Babylon Bu...July 15, 2006
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WET ANIMAL To Film New Video At Free Chicago Concert
WET ANIMAL, the Illinois-based quartet featuring TROUBLE members Rick Wartell (guitar) and Jeff "Oly" Olson (drums),has announced two Chicago dates in early August. The band will try out new material they are currently writing for their second album, and will also play many favorites from their deb...July 15, 2006
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BLACK SABBATH, JUDAS PRIEST And METALLICA Are 'Greatest Heavy Metal Bands Of All Time'
An MTV panel of heavy metal "experts," consisting of "nine die-hard, longtime fans," recently came together to compile a list of the "Greatest Heavy Metal Bands of All Time." "In part one [of the process], we reached out to the most passionate and knowledgable metal fans working at MTV and asked the...July 14, 2006
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SLAYER: More Footage From The Studio Posted Online
Previously unseen footage of SLAYER in the studio recording their upcoming album, "Christ Illusion", has been made available at the Warner Bros. web site: Quicktime: 200k, 450k, 700k Windows Media: 220k, 300k, 450k, 700k "Christ Illusion" is SLAYER's first new studio ...July 11, 2006
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DAVID ELLEFSON Talks About Early Days Of MEGADETH Featuring SLAYER's KING: Video Available
The makers of "Get Thrashed", the much-anticipated documentary profiling the thrash metal scene of the early Eighties and its impact on the music scene, have posted a 93-second video clip featuring former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson talking about the early days of MEGADETH when SLAYER guitarist...July 8, 2006
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New METALLICA Producer Spotlighted In USA TODAY
METALLICA's new producer Rick Rubin, who has previously worked with such artists as SLAYER, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS and AUDIOSLAVE, is spotlighted in a new article on USAToday.com. Declared by Rolling Stone the most successful producer in any genre, Rubin is the oracle of audio, a studio savant whose...July 7, 2006
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METALLICA: All Nine 'Escape From The Studio '06' Concerts Available For Download
According to a posting on METALLICA's official web site, all nine shows from the band's recent European "Escape From The Studio '06" tour are now available for download via the LiveMetallica.com web site. "Check out Berlin with the first-ever performance of 'The New Song' or maybe Donington, which i...July 1, 2006
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SLAYER's KING Says RICK RUBIN's Collaboration With METALLICA Was 'Slap In The Face'
Richard Bienstock of Guitar World magazine (web site) recently conducted an interview with SLAYER members Kerry King and Jeff Hanneman. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Guitar World: Rick Rubin is credited as executive producer on the [new SLAYER] record ["Christ Illusion"] — why not have him pr...July 1, 2006
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AEROSMITH, CHEAP TRICK Members Pay Tribute To American Football
World Entertainment News Network is reporting that AEROSMITH guitarist Joe Perry, CHEAP TRICK star Rick Nielsen and members of BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN's E STREET BAND have formed a supergroup with country maverick Hank Williams Jr. to pay tribute to American football. The unnamed group, which also feature...June 30, 2006
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EXODUS Guitarist: 'Emo' Bands Have Taken All The Testosterone Out Of Heavy Metal
Ellen Gager of Midwest Excess recently conducted an interview with EXODUS guitarist Gary Holt. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Midwest Excess: You guys have assembled quite a lineup of accomplished musicians over the years that have come and gone, and come and gone. How is the band dynamic now?...June 29, 2006
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METALLICA: First European 'Escape From The Studio '06' Concerts Available For Download
According to a posting on METALLICA's official web site, the first five shows from the band's European "Escape From The Studio '06" tour are now available for download via the LiveMetallica.com web site. "Check out Berlin with the first-ever performance of 'The New Song' or maybe Donington, which in...June 26, 2006
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DEF LEPPARD Head Out On Highway In U.S.
DEF LEPPARD has already taken their live show on the road throughout Europe this summer, and now they're ready to rock the United States. On Friday (June 23) at the Tweeter Center in Camden, NJ, DEF LEPPARD begins a three-month jaunt all over the States with their co-headliner, JOURNEY. The band is...June 23, 2006
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AMERICAN HEARTBREAK: New Album To Receive Japanese Release
San Francisco-based rockers AMERICAN HEARTBREAK have announced that their sophomore album will be released in Japan through Big M.F./ B-Gram Records on July 26. The CD had previously received a North American release on April 18 through the Century Media rock imprint Liquor & Poker Music. The Ja...June 18, 2006
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METALLICA's JAMES HETFIELD: New Album Is 'Coming Along Exactly As It Should'
METALLICA took part in a press conference on June 13, 2006 prior to their concert at Tallinn Song Festival Grounds in Estonia. On the subject of the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's new album, guitarist/vocalist James Hetfield said, "It coming along exactly as it should. We're not...June 18, 2006
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