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KIRK HAMMETT Confirms JASON NEWSTED Will Perform With METALLICA At ROCK HALL Induction

METALLICA is less than two weeks away from its induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and the band has confirmed that former bassist Jason Newsted will attend the ceremony. Guitarist Kirk Hammett also told The Pulse of Radio that Newsted will perform with the group at the event as well. "Jas...

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CANDLEMASS: Entire New Album Available For Streaming

Swedish/Texan doom legends CANDLEMASS have made their new album, "Death Magic Doom", available for streaming in its entirety on their MySpace page. Due in Europe on April 3 and in North America on May 5 via Nuclear Blast Records, "Death Magic Doom" features the following track listing: 01. If I Ever...

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EXTREME On VH1 CLASSIC's 'That Metal Show'; Video Available

Guitarist Nuno Bettencourt and singer Gary Cherone of reunited Boston hard rockers EXTREME were interviewed on the latest episode of VH1 Classic's hit weekly series "That Metal Show". Watch a clip of their apearance on the program below. "That Metal Show" premiered last season to rave reviews and fe...

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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH On Major Labels, LIVE NATION And 'Guitar Hero'; Video Available

METALLICA was in Austin last week for a not-so-secret show at the South by Southwest music festival designed to promote the Guitar Hero: Metallica, due out this month. The band's drummer, Lars Ulrich, spoke to Todd Martens of the Los Angeles Times and set the record straight on key issues facing the...

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SOIL Signs European Deal With AFM RECORDS

Chicago, Illinois-based heavy rock band SOIL has inked a European deal with Germany's AFM Records. The group's new album is being recorded at Groovemaster Recording Studios in Chicago with Grammy-nominated producer Johnny K (DISTURBED, 3 DOORS DOWN, STAIND, FINGER ELEVEN) and is scheduled for releas...

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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH Talks 'Guitar Hero'

METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich recently spoke to Blender.com about "Guitar Hero: Metallica" (out March 29),which features 28 songs spanning the hard rockers' entire career, plus 21 tracks by the likes of MOTÖRHEAD, LYNYRD SKYNYRD and MASTODON. An excerpt from the chat follows below. Blender.com: How...

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HAMMETT Says JASON NEWSTED Will 'Most Likely' Perform With METALLICA At ROCK HALL Induction

Flea of the RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS will induct METALLICA at the sold-out Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony Saturday, April 4, at Public Auditorium in Cleveland, Ohio. "It's cool that he's not in a heavy metal band but is a well-respected musician you might not expect," METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hamm...

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KING DIAMOND Talks 'Guitar Hero: Metallica'

Destructoid recently conducted an interview with Danish heavy metal singer King Diamond (MERCYFUL FATE, KING DIAMOND) about his involvement with the forthcoming "Guitar Hero: Metallica" game. An excerpt from the chat follows below. Destructoid: I went to see "Guitar Hero" a few weeks ago and I spoke...

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TRUJILLO: 'Where METALLICA Is At Right Now, I Feel It's An Important Time And An Exciting Time'

Patrick Range McDonald of LA Weekly conducted an interview with METALLICA bassist Robert Trujillo earlier today (Friday, March 20) at the Four Seasons Hotel in Austin, Texas, prior to the band's "secret" gig tonight at Stubb's Bar-B-Q as part of the "Guitar Hero: Metallica" showcase during the Texas...

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'Guitar Hero: Metallica' Demo Takes Center Stage On Xbox Live Marketplace

Gamers itching to get a taste of Guitar Hero: Metallica in advance of the game's release need not wait any longer as Activision Publishing Inc. announced that the demo will be available today for free download on Xbox LIVE Marketplace for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microso...

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CANDLEMASS: Limited-Edition 'Death Magic Doom' Box Set Available

Nuclear Blast mailorder is offering a limited-edition CANDLEMASS "Death Magic Doom" box set featuring the legendary Swedish band's new album, an exclusive "Epicus Doomicus Metallicus" poster flag and a numbered certificate of authenticity. Due on April 3, it is limited to 500 copies and available fo...

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Former EMPEROR Frontman Comments On First-Ever Solo Show; More Photos Available

Former EMPEROR vocalist/guitarist Ihsahn performed his first-ever concert as a solo artist, supporting OPETH at Rockefeller in Oslo, Norway on Tuesday, March 10. He stated, "I felt well prepared for the show, and luckily all technical aspects worked out to our advantage, so that the overall experien...

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ANTHRAX Bassist On VH1 CLASSIC's 'That Metal Show'; Video Available

ANTHRAX bassist Frank Bello was interviewed on the latest episode of VH1 Classic's hit weekly series "That Metal Show". Watch a clip of his apearance on the program below. "That Metal Show" premiered last season to rave reviews and featured special guests RUSH, AC/DC, TWISTED SISTER, Lita Ford, Ace...

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'Guitar Hero: Metallica': New Trailer Posted Online

A new trailer for the forthcoming Guitar Hero: Metallica game can be viewed below. Guitar Hero: Metallica is due out in North America on March 29. The track listing for the game is as follows: METALLICA tracks: * All Nightmare Long * Battery * Creeping Death * Disposable Heroes * Dyers Eve * Enter S...

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Former EMPEROR Frontman Performs First-Ever Solo Show; Photos Available

Former EMPEROR vocalist/guitarist Ihsahn performed his first-ever show as a solo artist, supporting OPETH at Rockefeller in Oslo, Norway on Tuesday, March 10. His setlist was as follows: 01. Invocation 02. Called By The Fire 03. Scarab 04. Emancipation 05. Unhealer 06. Misanthrope 07. Thus Spake The...