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JUDAS PRIEST Singer Says Band Therapy Is 'Not A Bad Idea'

JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford recently offered the Chicago Tribune his take on some of the issues that have kept the band apart and finally brought them back together: On Tim "Ripper" Owens: Rob Halford: "We have a lot of respect for each other. Tim was very professional, and very supportive abo...

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BACKYARD BABIES To Support VELVET REVOLVER In Europe

Sweden's BACKYARD BABIES will support VELVET REVOLVER at the following European dates: Aug. 22 – Cologne, GER @ E-Werk Aug. 25 – Munich, GER @ Eiserhalle Aug. 31 – Glasgow, UK @ Academy Sep. 02 – London, UK @ Hammersmith Sep. 07 – Paris, FRA @ Bataclan Sep. 09 – Barcelona, SPA @ Razzamatazz Sep. ...

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Director Of Thrash Metal Documentary Speaks To TERRORIZER Magazine

Director Rick Ernst, a longtime freelance producer for MTV and mastermind behind "Get Thrashed", the upcoming documentary chronicling the rise and evolution of thrash metal during the 1980s and its enduring influence in later years, recently spoke to Terrorizer magazine about his film and thrash met...

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DAMN 13 Added To SLIPKNOT/HATEBREED Show In Toronto

Toronto "hardcore rawk" band DAMN 13, featuring ex-MONSTER VOODOO MACHINE vocalist Adam Sewell and ex-IGNORANCE NEVER SETTLES guitarist Mike 13, have been added to the upcoming SLIPKNOT/HATEBREED show at the Corel Centre in Ottawa this coming Wednesday (August 18). DAMN 13 have just completed their...

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METALLICA Drummer Says It's 'Exciting' To Think About Follow-Up To 'St. Anger'

In a brand-new interview with Indystar.com, METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich was asked if it's too early to ask what the vision is for the next studio recording. "It's exciting to think about," he replied. "We're 15 months into the 'St. Anger' touring cycle, and we have three months left. It's been a g...

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LARS ULRICH Says METALLICA's Decision To Be Accessible To Fans Comes From Punk Roots

METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich recently spoke to the Star Tribune about the band's $4.3 million documentary "Metallica: Some Kind of Monster" and the band's upcoming book, "So What! The Good, The Mad and The Ugly", due on August 17 through Broadway Books. Several excerpts from the interview follow: Q...

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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH Explains His Passion For Art

METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich recently spoke to Launch Radio Networks about one of the most talked-about scenes in the new documentary, "Metallica: Some Kind Of Monster" — a sequence in which Lars auctions off his massive art collection for millions of dollars. Until now, not many fans have known ab...

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KIRK HAMMETT Says He's Always Been The 'Nice Guy' In METALLICA

In an in-depth interview with Electricbasement.com, METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett conceded that the group's new documentary, "Metallica: Some Kind of Monster", pushed the limits on documenting the band's recent activity, such as the infighting, therapy and more. "To be truthful I think it is all...

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KIRK HAMMETT Says 'Things Are A Lot More Real' In METALLICA Camp Nowadays

METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett recently told the Reno Gazette Journal that the band underwent a "paradigm shift" thanks to the therapy sessions documented in the METALLICA movie "Metallica: Some Kind of Monster". For example, band member James Hetfield used to curse at crowd members from the stage...

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CORROSION OF CONFORMITY: GALACTIC Drummer To Guest On New Album

CORROSION OF CONFORMITY guitarist Woody Weatherman has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "[Bassist] Mike Dean and myself just rolled back up that long road from New Orleans to Raleigh after about a week and a half of solid recording down there. [Guitarist/vocalist] Pepper...

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METALLICA's HETFIELD Says 'Too Much Magic' Happens Between Bandmembers To Call It Quits

In his review of METALLICA's documentary "Metallica: Some Kind of Monster", Chicago Sun-Times film critic Roger Ebert expressed surprise at the fact that the band are still playing together after going through what was arguably two of the most difficult years of the group's existence during the maki...

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METALLICA's HETFIELD Talks About DAVE MUSTAINE

In a brand-new interview with ElectricBasement.com, METALLICA frontman James Hetfield spoke about the band's latest endeavour, the "Some Kind of Monster" feature documentary. Asked about the inclusion of a scene in which METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich sits down with MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine for...

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Former KYUSS Bassist Talks About Appearing In METALLICA's 'Monster' Movie

Bassist extraordinaire Scott Reeder (ex-KYUSS, UNIDA) has posted the following update on his current activities: "Been real busy with all kinds of stuff... GOATSNAKE's 'Trampled Under Hoof' is done — available now at www.SouthernLord.com , but the official release date is August 10th. I'm doing a co...

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METALLICA: More Book Signing Details Revealed

More details have been announced regarding METALLICA's "So What: The Good, The Mad, and The Ugly" book signing in Minnesota on August 16. To get your book signed, you must get a special wristband, which will be available at the following locations: Sam Goody 1300 Southdale Center Edina, MN 55435 (61...

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DISTURBED Debut New Bassist At Hometown Gig

DISTURBED played their first show with new bassist John Moyer (ex-THE UNION UNDERGROUND) on Saturday at the House Of Blues in their hometown of Chicago, according to Launch Radio Networks. The band also debuted two new songs, titled "Hell" and "Monster", which will most likely appear on the group's...