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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH Says He Never Discusses Politics With JAMES HETFIELD

METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich, who has made no secret of his liberal views, was asked in a brand new interview with Vulture if he ever discusses politics with frontman James Hetfield, who has described himself as being somewhat conservative politically. "I swear to you, I talk to James Hetfield abou...

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KIRK HAMMETT: DAVE MUSTAINE Couldn't Let Go Of His Sadness, Anger And Frustration Over Being Fired From METALLICA

Kirk Hammett says that reconnecting with Dave Mustaine at METALLICA's 30th-anniversary shows helped the MEGADETH frontman let go of some of his sadness, anger and frustration over being fired from METALLICA. Mustaine, who was the original lead guitarist of METALLICA, was dismissed from the band by d...

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KORN Frontman: 'A Lot Of The Bands That Are At Our Caliber Of Musicianship Are Dying'

Veteran radio personality Jenn Marino, who in 2014 joined MÖTLEY CRÜE and SIXX:A.M. bassist Nikki Sixx as co-host of "Sixx Sense With Nikki Sixx" and "The Side Show Countdown With Nikki Sixx", recently conducted an interview with KORN frontman Jonathan Davis. You can now listen to the chat below. A...

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CRAIG GOLDY On VIVIAN CAMPBELL: 'He Just Seems Determined To Hold On To A Grudge'

Former DIO and current DIO DISCIPLES guitarist Craig Goldy says that Vivian Campbell "seems determined to hold on to a grudge" three decades after the current DEF LEPPARD axeman was fired from DIO. Cambell, along with drummer Vinny Appice and bassist Jimmy Bain, was part of the original DIO lineup,...

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METALLICA's ROBERT TRUJILLO Reveals CLIFF BURTON Tribute On 'Hardwired... To Self-Destruct'

Before an intimate charity show at Toronto's Opera House this week, METALLICA bassist Robert Trujillo revealed to Exclaim! TV 's Aggressive Tendencies that he had written the opening instrumental section of the band's new song "ManUNkind" in memory of METALLICA's legendary bass player Cliff Burton....

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APOCALYPTICA Celebrates 20th Anniversary Of 'Plays Metallica By Four Cellos' With Exclusive U.K. Shows

On May 10, 1996 Finnish rockers APOCALYPTICA released their epic debut, "Plays Metallica By Four Cellos". The instrumental cello-driven rock opus changed the landscape of heavy music for years to come. To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the album, the group re-released a remastered version with th...

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Watch FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Perform With PHIL LABONTE For First Time

ALL THAT REMAINS frontman Phil Labonte made his live debut with FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH last night (Thursday, December 1) at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Labonte is filling in for regular FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH singer Ivan Moody who "has fallen ill" and is currently receivi...

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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH To Finish U.S. Arena Tour With PHIL LABONTE Of ALL THAT REMAINS On Vocals

With only eight shows to go on their current U.S. co-headlining arena tour with SHINEDOWN, FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH announced today that they have decided to honor their commitment to the fans and finish out the current tour with all that remains vocalist Phil Labonte filling in for FIVE FINGER DEATH...

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METALLICA Plays Intimate Toronto Show For Charity (Video)

METALLICA played a special intimate club show this past Tuesday night (November 29) at the Opera House in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The band, which just released its tenth studio album, "Hardwired... To Self-Destruct", donated the proceeds of its show at the 950-person venue to the Daily Bread Food...

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DJ ASHBA: Why I Turned Down Chance To Be Part Of GUNS N' ROSES Reunion Tour

Former GUNS N' ROSES and current SIXX: A.M. guitarist DJ Ashba says that he walked away from GN'R after a six-year stint with the group because he wanted to focus on doing what he "really love[s] to do." Ashba, who joined GUNS N' ROSES in March 2009 following the departure of Robin Finck and stayed...

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METALLICA: Behind-The-Scenes Footage From Making Of 'Dream No More' Video

Behind-the-scenes footage from the making of METALLICA's video for the song "Dream No More" can be seen below. The clip was directed by Tom Kirk, who previously helmed the band's video for "Moth Into Flame". "Dream No More" is taken from METALLICA's new album, "Hardwired… To Self-Destruct", which de...

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HAMMERFALL Guitarist On Drummer ANDERS JOHANSSON's Departure: It 'Was A Bulls**t Way Of Doing It'

Anthony Morgan of Metal Forces recently conducted an interview with HAMMERFALL guitarist Oscar Dronjak. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. On beginning the writing process in late 2014 for latest album "Built To Last": Oscar: "That was just because I had some inspiration. It wasn't lik...

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METALLICA's JAMES HETFIELD Defends 'Jimmy Fallon' Performance: 'You've Gotta Laugh At Yourselves'

METALLICA performed its classic song "Enter Sandman" using children's musical instruments during an appearance on the November 16 edition of "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon". They were joined by the house band THE ROOTS and host Fallon. Speaking to Spotify's "Metal Talks", METALLICA frontman...

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RUSH Announces Donation To Gord Downie Brain Cancer Research Foundation

Earlier this month, Canadian Music Week announced that the members of RUSH would be the 2017 recipients of the Allan Slaight Humanitarian Spirit Award at Canadian Music Week in April. Part of this prestigious Humanitarian award includes $40,000 to be made to the recipient's charity of choice. The me...

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JAMES HETFIELD On METALLICA's Songwriting Process: 'We're Out For The Best Songs'

METALLICA frontman James Hetfield was recently interviewed by Steffan Chirazi of So What!, the band's official fan-club magazine, about METALLICA's new album, "Hardwired… To Self-Destruct". A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. So What!: It feels to me like it's the first record in maybe...