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X JAPAN Mainman Issues Statement Regarding Former Bassist's Passing
X JAPAN mainman Yoshiki has released the following statement regarding the passing of the band's former bassist Taiji Sawada: "Receiving the news of Taiji's death has left me speechless. I don't know how to cope with the loss yet. "Playing at the Nissan Stadium together last year brings memories as...July 18, 2011
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METALLICA: Tuning-Room Jam, Meet-And-Greet Footage From Gothenburg
Official Metallica.com footage of METALLICA's pre-show meet-and-greet, tuning-room jam and performance at the July 3 "Big Four" concert at Ullevi stadium in Gothenburg, Sweden can be viewed below. The "Big Four" bands of 1980s thrash metal METALLICA, MEGADETH, SLAYER and ANTHRAX played the second sh...July 12, 2011
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METALLICA Warms Up For SONISPHERE In Back of Truck (Video)
The members of METALLICA warmed up for their headlining appearance at the U.K. edition of the Sonisphere festival on Friday, July 8 by running through a few tunes in the back of a truck outside the press area. Check out a short video clip below. Although METALLICA is currently completing work on a s...July 11, 2011
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METALLICA, LOU REED Reportedly Tap Famed Photographer ANTON CORBIJN For Album Cover
METALLICA and legendary singer and former VELVET UNDERGROUND frontman Lou Reed have reportedly tapped Dutch photographer, music video and film director Anton Corbijn to take a picture for the cover of their upcoming collaborative album. According to the Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet, Corbijn and Ree...July 6, 2011
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METALLICA: Professionally Filmed Video Footage Of Gothenburg Concert Available
Professionally filmed video footage of METALLICA's July 3 performance at Ullevi stadium in Gothenburg, Sweden can be viewed below. (Note: This footage was originally broadcast on the Swedish TV channel SVT.) The "Big Four" bands of 1980s thrash metal METALLICA, MEGADETH, SLAYER and ANTHRAX played th...July 5, 2011
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New DREAM THEATER Drummer: 'MIKE PORTNOY Is Not Coming Back' To The Band
Radio Metal recently conducted an interview with Mike Mangini, the new drummer of progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Radio Metal: It is clear in the "Spirit Carries On" documentary that you were the one who wanted to be in the band the most. Do ....July 4, 2011
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WOLF Parts Ways With Guitarist, Announces Replacement
Swedish metallers WOLF have parted ways with guitarist Johannes "Axeman" Losbck and have replaced him with Simon Johansson (ABSTRAKT ALGEBRA, BIBLEBLACK, MEMORY GARDEN). Simon previously played with WOLF in 2009 when they supported W.A.S.P. for four shows. Commented Axeman: "It's with a heavy (metal...July 4, 2011
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MEGADETH Bassist Says 'Most' Of New Album Is 'Full-On, In-Your-Face Thrashing'
Martin Carlsson of Expressen TV conducted an interview with MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson prior to today's (Sunday, July 3) "Big Four" concert at Ullevi stadium in Gothenburg, Sweden. You can now watch the chat below. A few excerpts follow. On the first show of the current "Big Four" European tour...July 3, 2011
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SAXON: U.S. Tour Dates Announced
British heavy metal legends SAXON have scheduled the following U.S. tour dates: Sep. 28 West Hollywood, CA - The Key Club Sep. 29 - Santa Rosa, CA - The Last Day Saloon Sep. 30 - Sacramento, CA - The Boardwalk Oct. 01 - Santa Clara, CA - The Avalon Oct. 02 - Santa Ana, CA ...July 1, 2011
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NIKKI SIXX: VINCE NEIL Didn't Write Negative Comments In 'Tattoos & Tequila' Autobiography
In a brand new interview with Broward-Palm Beach New Times, MTLEY CRE bassist Nikki Sixx spoke about CRE frontman Vince Neil's negative portrayal of Sixx in the singer's autobiography, "Tattoos & Tequila: To Hell and Back with One of Rock's Most Notorious Frontmen", which came out last year. Whe...June 29, 2011
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LOU REED Says His Collaboration With METALLICA Is 'Maybe The Best Thing Done By Anyone, Ever'
Legendary singer and former VELVET UNDERGROUND frontman Lou Reed recently spoke to New York Magazine about his collaboration with METALLICA on songs he'd written for "Lulu", a theatrical production of stories by German author Frank Wedekind, which is currently running in Berlin. When asked if there...June 29, 2011
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ANVIL Frontman Says Band's Current Success Is 'Incredibly Rewarding And Fulfilling'
Victoria Holdsworth of Leeds Music Scene conducted an interview with guitarist/vocalist Steve "Lips" Kudlow of Canadian metal legends ANVIL before the band's June 24 concert at Newcastle, England's O2 Academy. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Leeds Music Scene: How does it feel after...June 29, 2011
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METALLICA Extends Worldwide Agreement With UNIVERSAL MUSIC PUBLISHING
According to MusicWeek, Universal Music Publishing has extended its worldwide agreement with METALLICA to cover the bands back catalog and new material. The major first started representing the band in 1988, and the deal excludes North America and Japan. Universal Music Publishing president of Europ...June 29, 2011
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Early Recordings From KING DIAMOND Drummer MATT THOMPSON Available For Free Download
Auspicious Records has announced the release of multiple recordings from early-'90s progressive power metal band AUTUMN SILENCE, three of which feature KING DIAMOND/SHAOLIN DEATH SQUAD drummer Matt Thompson. You can download them for free at this location. "In 1995, I did a project with my friend Ri...June 28, 2011
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Czech Republic's SEVEN Signs With NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS
Czech heavy metal act SEVEN has inked a deal with Nuclear Blast Records. The band's new album, "Freedom Call", will be released on September 2. "We are very delighted to announce that the new record is being released under the Nuclear Blast label, which is one of the biggest and most professional la...June 27, 2011
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