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Ex-METALLICA Bassist JASON NEWSTED Explains Why He Had To Step Away From Music Scene

Former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted was interviewed on the August 29 edition of the SiriusXM satellite radio show "Eddie Trunk Live". A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On his decision to shut down the NEWSTED band in early 2014 and go silent for mo...

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KORN's MUNKY Says Making 'The Serenity Of Suffering' Album Was 'Challenging'

Jake Serd of Centrill 74 Entertainment and 94.9 K-Rock (WRHK) recently conducted an interview with KORN guitarist James "Munky" Shaffer. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On what he would attribute KORN's longevity to: Munky: "I think [it's] just the...

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METALLICA: Go Behind The Scenes Of Making Of 'Hardwired' Video

A typical high school gymnasium in San Rafael, California gave up its basketball tactics and talents for new temporary hosts on Tuesday, August 16 when METALLICA descended on the space to shoot a real "smash-and-grab" first video for the forthcoming album, "Hardwired…To Self-Destruct". According to...

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LARS ULRICH: 'No Reason' METALLICA Can't Keep Playing For Years

According to The Pulse Of Radio, METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich told Rolling Stone that even though the members of the band are all in their 50s, he doesn't see them retiring at any time soon. Ulrich remarked: "The only unknown is the physical element of it. If the arms and legs and knees and shoulde...

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JASON NEWSTED Says New METALLICA Song Is 'Great', Hints At Possible Collaboration

Ex-METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted has praised the group's new song and has hinted at reconnecting with his former bandmates on a future project. METALLICA earlier in the month released the track "Hardwired", the first single from the group's upcoming tenth studio album, "Hardwired...To Self-Destruc...

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KORN Guitarists Want To Tour With Younger Bands

According to The Pulse Of Radio, KORN guitarists Brian "Head" Welch and James "Munky" Shaffer told Alternative Press in a new interview that they're interested in touring with some of the younger, up-and-coming bands on the heavy rock scene. Welch said: "I would love like to do something next year…...

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Video: DOWN Returns To Live Stage At PSYCHO LAS VEGAS Festival

Fan-filmed video footage of DOWN's August 26 performance at the Psycho Las Vegas festival in Las Vegas, Nevada can be seen below. Philip Anselmo recently shot down speculation that DOWN was done after the band was forced to cancel a number of shows earlier in the year because he was filmed giving a...

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Why Ex-METALLICA Bassist JASON NEWSTED Postponed Plans To Write A Memoir

In a brand new interview with For Bass Players Online, former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted was asked if he has considered writing an autobiography. He responded: "As the NEWSTED thing was winding down, I had a book offer. I was just about in; they wanted to send money for the advance, and I ...

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METALLICA's ROBERT TRUJILLO On 'Hardwired...To Self-Destruct': 'I Think This Album Sounds Crushing'

METALLICA bassist Robert Trujillo spoke with City Pages about the band's tenth studio album, "Hardwired...To Self-Destruct", which will be released on November 18 via Blackened Recordings. Asked if the disc's first single, "Hardwired", is indicative of the new album's direction, Trujillo said: "I th...

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GODSMACK Frontman SULLY ERNA: Second And Third Webisodes For 'Hometown Life' Solo Album

Sully Erna — founder, vocalist, guitarist and songwriter for the multi-platinum rock band GODSMACK — will release a new solo album, "Hometown Life", on Friday, September 30 via BMG. Composed by Sully on piano and acoustic guitar and produced in his New Hampshire studio, "Hometown Life" offers a depa...

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SCORPIONS: 'Forever And A Day' Film To Receive DVD, Blu-Ray Release In September

Lifting the lid on life inside one of the world's greatest rock bands, on September 30 Eagle Rock Entertainment will release "Forever And A Day" by SCORPIONS on 2DVD, 2Blu-ray, Digital Documentary and Digital Concert. This revealing and compelling film tells the incredible official story of the SCOR...

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LARS ULRICH On 'Hardwired...To Self-Destruct': 'I'm Pretty Sure It Sounds Like METALLICA'

METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich spoke to StarTribune.com about the band's tenth studio album, "Hardwired...To Self-Destruct", which will be released on November 18 via Blackened Recordings. Regarding the musical direction of the long-awaited follow-up to 2008's "Death Magnetic", Ulrich said: "I don't...

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SIXX:A.M.: 'Prayers For The Damned' Lyric Video

The official video for "Prayers For The Damned", the title track of the new double album from SIXX:A.M., can be seen below. The first volume of "Prayers For The Damned" was released on April 29 via Eleven Seven Music. SIXX:A.M. is the band featuring MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx alongside ex-GUNS N...

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SCORPIONS: 'Live In Munich 2012' Concert Film To Be Released On DVD, Blu-Ray, Digital

Celebrating their 50th anniversary in 2015, the SCORPIONS are one of the most successful rock bands to come out of Continental Europe. On September 30, their never-before-released, jaw dropping and emotional final concert of the "Sting In The Tale" world tour will be released as the concert film "Li...

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THE ANSWER Reveals 'Solas' Album Details; New Song 'Beautiful World' Streaming

Northern Irish rockers THE ANSWER will release their new album, "Solas", on October 28 via Napalm. The CD was produced by Andy Bradfield and Avril Mackintosh, who previously worked with THE ANSWER on their 2006 album "Rise". "Solas", which is the Gaelic (Irish language) word for "light," is also the...