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METALIUM Commence Work On New Album
Germany's METALIUM have commenced the songwriting process for the follow-up to last year's "Hero-Nation Chapter III", tentatively due in late 2003 through Massacre Records. "The boys gathered in the past weeks to listen to the songs (as you should know meanwhile ALL musicians in METALIUM are writing...April 6, 2003
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Swedish Journalist: METALLICA's 'St. Anger' Is 'Brutal As Hell!'
Writer Martin Carlsson from Sweden's premiere rock/metal publication Close-Up has filed an exclusive report on five songs from METALLICA's upcoming album "St. Anger" (due out on June 10) on the magazine's web site, www.closeupmagazine.net. He told BLABBERMOUTH.NET: "The songs are brutal as hell, qui...March 31, 2003
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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH Keeps Quiet When It Comes To Politics
Unlike many of his musician counterparts who have chosen to publicly speak out against the Bush administration's foreign policy, METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich — who usually has no problem yapping away on a variety of subjects — draws the line when it comes to offering his political views. When asked...March 22, 2003
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CARNAL FORGE To Tour With Childhood Idols
Swedish thrashers CARNAL FORGE are currently preparing to embark on The 2003 Metal Gods Tour, a multi-band package featuring HALFORD, co-headliners TESTAMENT, IMMORTAL, PAIN MUSEUM, and AMON AMARTH. The trek is set to kick off on April 25 at the House Of Blues in Chicago. CARNAL FORGE bassist Lars L...March 21, 2003
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METALLICA To Work With PUSHEAD On 'St. Anger' Cover
METALLICA are leaning towards using their old friend Pushead to design the cover for their forthcoming album, "St. Anger", drummer Lars Ulrich revealed during an interview with Canadian radio station 97.7 HTZ FM. In addition, Ulrich offered two more working songtitles for the upcoming CD: "All Withi...March 20, 2003
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ROBERT TRUJILLO: How I Found Out I Got The METALLICA Gig
New METALLICA bassist Robert Trujillo recently spoke to Kerrang! magazine about his addition to the group and his decision to leave OZZY OSBOURNE's band in order to hook up with the San Franciscian metal pioneers. When asked how he found out he got the gig, Robert said, "METALLICA called me [in late...March 20, 2003
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JASON NEWSTED: 'LARS ULRICH Can Kiss My Ass'
Ex-METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted has hit out at Lars Ulrich for stating in a recent radio interview that Newsted seemed "lost" by accepting the job as OZZY OSBOURNE's new four-stringer. "If Lars was good enough he would have joined OZZY, too," Jason told Greek magazine Rock On. "Lars can kiss my a...March 20, 2003
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Kerrang: METALLICA's 'St. Anger' Is Band's Finest Effort To Date
METALLICA's forthcoming effort, "St. Anger", is nothing short of "the finest thing [the band] have put their name to," according to the latest issue of Britain's Kerrang! magazine, which recently had an opportunity to preview a couple of the cuts set to appear on the CD. "The volume is intoxicating,...March 19, 2003
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OZZY On JASON NEWSTED: I'm 'Fucking Thrilled' He's Joining The Band
OZZY OSBOURNE unveiled his new lineup with a special media showcase/press conference Monday (March 17) at the group's North Hollywood, California rehearsal space. New bassist Jason Newsted (formerly of METALLICA) joined Osbourne, guitarist Zakk Wylde, and drummer Mike Bordin for a blinding four-song...March 18, 2003
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LARS ULRICH: 'METALLICA Have Never Sounded So Good'
The April 3, 2003 issue of Rolling Stone magazine features a short write-up on METALLICA recent bassist addition, former SUICIDAL TENDENCIES/OZZY OSBOURNE veteran Robert Trujillo, and includes a couple of quotes from drummer Lars Ulrich and Trujillo about the auditioning process that led to Robert b...March 17, 2003
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METALLICA's ULRICH: New Album Is '70 Minutes Of Complete Aggro, Out-Of-Control Earspank'
METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich gave an interview to Seattle radio station 107.7 The End last week in which touched upon a number of topics, including the group's upcoming Summer Sanitarium 2003 Tour, the addition of bassist Robert Trujillo to the band's ranks, the departure of Jason Newsted, and the...March 11, 2003
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RAUNCHY In Pre-Production For Sophomore CD
Denmark's RAUNCHY started pre-production for their sophomore album at singer Lars Vognstrup's home studio this past weekend. According to the band, "We completed one song and have 8 more tracks to go which we plan to record within the next few months." Pictures from the session can be seen here. The...February 25, 2003
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It's Official: ROBERT TRUJILLO Joins METALLICA!
As first predicted here last week, METALLICA have officially announced the addition of bassist Robert Trujillo to the group's ranks. Trujillo, a former member of SUICIDAL TENDENCIES and OZZY OSBOURNE, fills the slot left vacant by the departure of Jason Newsted. "We've all known, and have been huge...February 24, 2003
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TYKOON: KISS Cover Posted Online
TYKOON, the freshly-launched Stockholm band that features in its ranks guitarists Tommy Denander and Lars Chriss (LION'S SHARE),vocalist Geir Rönning (TOTO, PRISONER),bassist Andy Loos (GLORY) and drummer Peter Carr, have posted an MP3 clip of their version of KISS' "Easy As It Seems", at this loc...February 23, 2003
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METALLICA: SANITARIUM Schedule To Accommodate Working Fans
METALLICA have made every effort to accommodate their fans who have to work during the week when devising the touring schedule for the upcoming Summer Sanitarium 2003. "We learned last time around that booking stadium shows on weekdays...not a great thing," METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich said. "Not t...February 14, 2003
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