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SLAYER's PAUL BOSTAPH On Internet Criticism: 'People Are Pretty Brutal With Their Opinions Sometimes'

SLAYER drummer Paul Bostaph spoke to Billboard.com about the differences between when he first initial replaced founding drummer Dave Lombardo in 1992 and his return to the group in 2013. "It was very intimidating [that first time around. But] The Internet did not exist," he said. "There was no soci...

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SLAYER's KERRY KING On GHOST: 'I Love The Imagery, I Just Hate The F**king Music'

In a recent interview with Artisan News, SLAYER guitarist Kerry King was asked for his opinion of the Swedish occult rockers GHOST, who share management with SLAYER and have toured with King's band in the past. "Dude, I love the imagery… I love it," King responded (see video below). "I just hate the...

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PAUL BOSTAPH On Rejoining SLAYER: 'Why Wouldn't I? I Missed It'

In a brand new interview with Alibi.com, SLAYER drummer Paul Bostaph was asked why decided to rejoin the band again in 2013 after previously leaving the group twice. He responded: "Why wouldn't I? I missed it. I love this style of music. I played with some other great bands, but this particular band...

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SLAYER's KERRY KING On 'Repentless': 'Some Of These Songs Are Classics Already'

SLAYER guitarist Kerry King says that he expects to get some flak from the band's followers for releasing a new studio album without two of SLAYER's founding members, but believes that "the die-hard fans are gonna love it." Due on September 11, SLAYER's new CD, "Repentless", will mark the band's fir...

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METAL CHURCH: Snippet Of New Song 'Suffer Fools' Featuring Vocalist MIKE HOWE

A rough audio snippet of returning METAL CHURCH singer Mike Howe working on lyrics for the new song "Suffer Fools" — to be included on the band's forthcoming album — can be streamed using the SoundCloud widget below. The track features the lineup of Howe, Kurdt Vanderhoof (guitar),Jeff Plate (drums...

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CARCASS To Join Forces With NAPALM DEATH, OBITUARY, VOIVOD For 'Deathcrusher' European Tour

Reactivated British extreme metal pioneers CARCASS will embark on the "Deathcrusher" tour alongside NAPALM DEATH, OBITUARY, VOIVOD and HEROD. This vociferous lineup will be hitting Europe this fall. CARCASS bassist/vocalist Jeff Walker comments: "Off the back of touring the U.S. with OBITUARY and Au...

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ARCH ENEMY's MICHAEL AMOTT 'Would Love' To Have JEFF LOOMIS Involved In Songwriting Process For Next Album

Kaaos TV conducted an interview with guitarist Michael Amott of Swedish / Canadian / American metallers ARCH ENEMY before the band's June 19 performance at the Nummirock festival in Nummijärvi, Finland. You can now watch the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET)....

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KERRY KING: One Of JEFF HANNEMAN's Last Decisions In SLAYER Was To Get PAUL BOSTAPH Back

SLAYER guitarist Kerry King says that the band's late axeman Jeff Hanneman played a major part in the group's decision to welcome back drummer Paul Bostaph following Dave Lombardo's exit more than two years ago. Lombardo was effectively fired from SLAYER after sitting out the band's Australian tour...

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Video: SLAYER Performs New Songs 'Repentless' And 'When The Stillness Comes' Live For First Time

SLAYER performed two new songs — "Repentless" and "When The Stillness Comes" — live for the first time at the opening show of this year's Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival on Friday, June 26 at Sleep Train Amphitheater in Chula Vista, California. Fan-filmed video footage of the concert can be se...

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SLAYER's KERRY KING Says There Is A Lack Of Guitar Heroes In Today's Heavy Metal Scene

SLAYER's Kerry King says that there is a distinct lack of guitar heroes in the hard rock and heavy metal scene, with many of today's musicians lacking the "vibe" that is needed to inspire others. King, who co-founded SLAYER in 1981 with fellow guitarist Jeff Hanneman, bassist/vocalist Tom Araya and...

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KERRY KING Wants To 'Make A Legit Offer' To GARY HOLT To Become Official SLAYER Band Member

In a brand new interview with OC Weekly, SLAYER's Kerry King was asked if there has been discussion about solidifying guitarist Gary Holt's presence in the band full-time at some point in the not-too-distant future. "That's something I definitely want to address sooner than later," Kerry said. "We j...

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SLAYER's KING Says HANNEMAN's Song 'Piano Wire' Was Missing 'Some Pizzazz' Before Being Re-Recorded For 'Repentless'

SLAYER's eleventh studio album, "Repentless", which will be released on September 11 via Nuclear Blast, will include a re-recorded version of "Piano Wire", a previously unfinished song from the "World Painted Blood" sessions written by the band's late guitarist Jeff Hanneman. SLAYER guitarist Kerry...

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VIVIAN CAMPBELL's LAST IN LINE Won't Release Debut Album Before 2016

The release date of the much-anticipated debut album from LAST IN LINE — the band featuring DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell alongside fellow founding DIO members Vinny Appice, Jimmy Bain and Claude Schnell, plus singer Andrew Freeman, who has previously fronted HURRICANE and LYNCH MOB — has be...

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SLAYER's KERRY KING: 'I Would Have Loved For GARY HOLT To Have Been More Involved With Writing'

SLAYER guitarist Kerry King and bassist/vocalist Tom Araya spoke to Jason Roche of LA Weekly about "Repentless", the band's first CD to be recorded after the passing of SLAYER's co-founding guitarist Jeff Hanneman in 2013. "Me and Jeff, our relationship was that we would have dialogue and communicat...

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LINKIN PARK's MIKE SHINODA Releases New FORT MINOR Single And Video 'Welcome'

It's been nearly ten years since artist and producer Mike Shinoda — founder of LINKIN PARK — released "The Rising Tied", the debut studio album from his solo project FORT MINOR. Inspired by his unforgettable experiences over the past decade and the artist within, Mike has just released a brand new F...