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SLAYER 'Candy Jar' Can Be Yours In Time For Valentine's Day
Just in time for Valentine's Day, California thrash metal legends SLAYER have released a special "candy jar" via their official webstore. The jar measures 3.5 inches tall by 2 inches wide and comes with SLAYER logo printed in red. The candy comes in red and black pieces, each with such terms of ende...February 11, 2012
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ILL NIÑO Preparing To Enter Studio
New Jersey/New York's ILL NIÑO is prearing to enter the studio to begin laying down its sixth full-length album for a summer release via Victory Records. The recording sessions will begin next month in Hoboken, New Jersey; Austin, Texas; and Denver, Colorado. Commented ILL NIÑO frontman Cristian Mac...February 10, 2012
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ALICE COOPER To Appear On PAUL MCCARTNEY Tribute Album
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Alice Cooper, HEART, ELO's Jeff Lynne and Steve Miller have been added to the list of artists contributing songs to Paul McCartney tribute album, featuring covers of classic compositions from Sir Paul's catalog with THE BEATLES and WINGS and from his solo career....February 10, 2012
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KREATOR: 'Phantom Antichrist' Album Artwork Unveiled
German thrash metal veterans KREATOR will release their new album, "Phantom Antichrist" on June 1 in Europe and June 5 in North America via Nuclear Blast Records. The CD is currently being recorded at Fascination Street Studios in Örebro, Sweden with renowned producer Jens Bogren (OPETH, KATATONIA,...February 10, 2012
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CRYSTAL VIPER: New Album To Feature Guest Appearances By VADER, HELL Members
Polish female-fronted traditional heavy metal act CRYSTAL VIPER will release its new album, "Crimen Excepa", in Europe on April 27 and in the U.S. on April 24 via AFM Records. The concept effort about holy inquisition, black magic and witches, where fiction is mixed with historical facts, was produc...February 9, 2012
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LAMB OF GOD Frontman: We Sound More Like A SLAYER Rip-Off Than A PANTERA Rip-Off
During a brand new interview with Canada's Exclaim.ca, vocalist Randy Blythe of Richmond, Virginia metallers LAMB OF GOD was asked about the persistent comparisons between his band and metal heavyweights PANTERA. "Phil [Anselmo] is a great vocalist and PANTERA were a great band, but they're PANTERA...February 8, 2012
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Singer KORY CLARKE Quits TROUBLE
After four years and a minimal amount of touring and no record deal or album release date in sight, singer Kory Clarke (of WARRIOR SOUL fame) has decided to leave Chicago doom metal legends TROUBLE to start a new project with guitarist Russ Strahan (PENTAGRAM, LAND OF DOOM) called THE BONES OF CHILD...February 7, 2012
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SYSTEMATIC: The 'Reunion' Interview (Video)
SYSTEMATIC, the Bay Area hard rockers and former protégés of METALLICA's Lars Ulrich, played a one-off headlining show on August 20, 2011 at Slim's in San Francisco. The concert celebrated the 10-year anniversary of the "Somewhere In Between" album and featured the band's original lineup of Tim Nard...February 6, 2012
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HOLY GRAIL Checks In From the Studio
California-based traditional metal revivalists HOLY GRAIL, who have spent the past couple of months in the studio with Grammy-award winning producer Matt Hyde (SLAYER, CHILDREN OF BODOM) working on the follow-up to 2010's "Crisis In Utopia", have confirmed a string of U.S. dates in March. The shows...February 6, 2012
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TESTAMENT Guitarist Says He 'Was Expecting To Be Publicly Flogged' By Jazz Community
Dave Reffett of GuitarWorld.com recently conducted an interview with TESTAMENT/ALEX SKOLNICK TRIO guitarist Alex Skolnick. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. GuitarWorld.com: Who were your musical heroes growing up, and what has it been like to meet and/or play with several of them? Al...February 6, 2012
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SLAYER Frontman Talks About Next Album In New Interview
Jenn Selby of The Quietus spoke with SLAYER bassist/vocalist Tom Araya last week and asked him about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's next album. "We've had a few drawbacks, but we are attempting to work on the new material," Araya said. "Kerry [King, guitar] and Dave [Lombard...February 6, 2012
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SLAYER's KERRY KING: We Are Looking To Hit The Studio In March (Video)
Artisan News caught up with SLAYER guitarist Kerry King last month at the first-ever Rock & Roll Roast at The Grove in Anaheim, California and asked him about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's next album (see video below). "We go back out [on the road] May 25 in Europe, the...February 6, 2012
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METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT Joins EXODUS On Stage At 'Bonded By Baloff' Concert; Video Available
METALLICA/ex-EXODUS guitarist Kirk Hammett, former EXODUS axeman Rick Hunolt and original EXODUS bassist Jeff Andrews all joined the current lineup of EXODUS on stage last night (Saturday, February 4) at a special concert to mark the 10-year anniversary of former EXODUS singer Paul Baloff's passing....February 5, 2012
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SLAYER Guitarist Says Songs For Next Album Are Sounding 'Really Refreshing And Energetic'
Guitarist Kerry King of California thrash metal legends SLAYER recently spoke to U.K.'s Metal Hammer magazine about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's next album, which they hope to begin recording within the next few weeks. "Currently, we're taking a break, but I am very excite...February 4, 2012
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SLAYER Autographed Motorcycle Helmets Now Available
SLAYER, the Grammy-winning, undisputed kings of thrash/punk/metal, in 2008 joined forces with O'Neal USA, one of the leading manufacturers of motorcycle and BMX accessories, to produce a limited edition of SLAYER helmets that feature the band's distinguished and celebrated artwork. The helmets launc...February 4, 2012
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