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METALLICA's Former Performance Coach: 'They're In Better Shape To Be Successful Creatively'

Peter Rugg of The Pitch magazine's Wayward Blog recently conducted an interview with METALLICA's former performance coach Phil Towle (who was extensively featured in the band's 2004 documentary "Some Kind of Monster"). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. The Pitch: What's your relations...

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SCUM OF THE EARTH Frontman RIGGS On Separation Between Church And State

Former ROB ZOMBIE guitarist and current SCUM OF THE EARTH frontman Riggs' 13-year-old son was reportedly reprimanded by his eighth-grade art teacher for wearing an inappropriate t-shirt in the classroom. The art teacher allegedly insulted the student in front of his peers, dragged him out of class i...

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Listen To 'Death Magnetic' Using METALLICA-Branded Skullcandy Headphones

Skullcandy, a developer of core audio products, has partnered with METALLICA for the band's ninth studio album, "Death Magnetic", which was released on Friday, September 12. The first collaboration of its kind, the partnership introduces METALLICA-branded Skullcandy headphones, Metallica Hesh and Me...

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BRET MICHAELS: 'Rock Of Love Bus' Filming Continues

Fans in Greenfield, Indiana got a sneak peek at the upcoming season of Bret Michaels' hit reality show "Rock Of Love Bus with Bret Michaels" when the production made a stop just 20 minutes south of Indianapolis. This weekend, fans can get another behind-the-scenes look at the show when the buses and...

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KISS iDogs Now Available

Tiger Electronics/Hasbro has unveiled the new KISS iDogs (see image below) — robot dogs decorated in classic KISS bandmember makeup. From their distinctive makeup and costumes, to their monster stadium shows, KISS has inspired generations of frenzied fans. As a tribute to the rock group known as the...

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ROBERT TRUJILLO: METALLICA Has 'A Lot To Offer For The Future'

New Zealand's 3 News has posted video footage of METALLICA talking to the media in Berlin this past Friday, September 12 prior to the band's "Death Magnetic" record-release concert at O2 World. Regarding how the making of "Death Magnetic" was different from what happened during the filming of the "S...

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Former WHITE ZOMBIE Drummer Comments On Upcoming Box Set

Former WHITE ZOMBIE drummer Ivan de Prume has commented on the upcoming release of a WHITE ZOMBIE box set, tentatively due before the end of the year. He said, "Finally, man!! There is so much material before we were signed to Geffen and put out 'La Sexorcisto: Devil Music Vol. 1' [1992] and it show...

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METALLICA's HAMMETT: 'Our Goal Is To Always Write Songs That Are Fun For Us To Play'

Darryl Sterdan of the Toronto Sun recently conducted an interview with METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett. A few excerpts from the chat follow below. Toronto Sun: So, having a new son or making a new METALLICA album — which is the scarier prospect? Hammett: Actually, during the creation of this album,...

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Former QUIET RIOT Drummer FRANKIE BANALI: Insights From A Metal Legend

The Ludwig Drums web site recently conducted an interview with drummer Frankie Banali (QUIET RIOT, FREAKSHOW). An excerpt from the chat follows below. Ludwig: What is your schedule like for the next few months? Frankie Banali: I continue to do sessions. I expect the usual slowdown in November, and t...

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Death Magnetic

So here we are again, more than five years after a whole slew of you ripped me a new one for my enthusiastic review of the last and most controversial METALLICA album ever, 2003's "St. Anger". Unlike many critics — especially in the UK press — who came out equally unabashed in their praise ...

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LORDI Tops Finnish Single Chart

Finnish hard rock monsters LORDI have topped the single chart in their home country with their latest release, "Bite It Like A Bulldog". The song features a powerful bass line and was co-written by the group's mainman Mr. Lordi (real name: Tomi Putaansuu) and bassist Mr. Ox. Check out "Bite It Like...

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WHITE ZOMBIE Box Set Track Listing Revealed

Rob Zombie has revealed the track listing for the much-anticipated WHITE ZOMBIE box set, which is due for release before end of the year. It is as follows: 01. Gentleman Junkie 02. King Of Souls 03. Tales From the Scarecrowman 04. Cat's Eye Resurrection 05. Pig Heaven 06. Slaughter The Grey 07. Eigh...

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ROB HALFORD Talks About Heavy Metal Scene's 'Phobia And Intolerance' Of Gay Community

Jim Otey of Pollstar recently conducted an interview with JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Pollstar: Do you think the fact that you've toured so much and not relied on album sales puts you in a better position to weather some of the changes that ...

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THE BERZERKER Interviewed At UK's BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR; Video Available

British music channel Scuzz TV conducted an interview with Australia's THE BERZERKER at the Bloodstock Open Air 2008 festival, which was held August 15-17 at Catton Hall in Derbyshire, England. Watch the chat below. THE BERZERKER's fifth album, "The Reawakening", is available through the group's own...

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THE BLINDING LIGHT Announces New Label Home

Sioux Falls, South Dakota/Lawrence, Kansas-based hardcore/metal band THE BLINDING LIGHT has inked a deal with Init Records for the release of its new album entitled "June Bug". The CD will feature artwork by Aaron Horkey and is slated for a late fall/early winter release. With two solid releases thr...