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MESHUGGAH Guitarist: JAMES HETFIELD's 'Rhythm Chops Are Incredible'
Ultimate-Guitar.com recently conducted an interview with MESHUGGAH guitarist Mrten Hagstrm. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Ultimate-Guitar.com: Which guitarists influenced your style the most when you first started playing guitar? Mrten Hagstrm: I first started playing, at least seriousl...March 25, 2008
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DEFIANCE Bassist Robbed At Gunpoint
Last Friday (March 14),bassist Mike Kaufmann of the San Francisco thrashers DEFIANCE was robbed at gunpoint by six guys at the West Oakland BART station (Bay Area Rapid Transit; rail service which connects San Francisco with the East Bay). Commented Kaufmann: "I was barely able to escape and I'm VE...March 17, 2008
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EXODUS Thrash Classics 'Impact Is Imminent'And 'Force Of Habit' Back In Print
Caroline Records has set a March 11 release date for two classic remastered EXODUS albums — "Impact Is Imminent" (originally released in 1990) and "Force Of Habit" (originally released in 1992) — as limited-edition Japanese-style mini-vinyl CDs, offering a scaled down replica of the original vinyl r...February 28, 2008
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NONPOINT Drummer Comments On Performing With MACHINE HEAD
South Florida's NONPOINT is currently on the road with MACHINE HEAD, HELLYEAH and BURY YOUR DEAD as part of the More Balls, More Volume, More Strength Tour. NONPOINT drummer Robb Rivera has issued the following update: "Man, are we exhausted. We are on our way to The Rock in Maplewood, MN to do show...February 16, 2008
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Drummer PAUL BOSTAPH On TESTAMENT, SLAYER, EXODUS And FORBIDDEN Reunion
UK's Terrorizer magazine recently conducted an interview with legendary Bay Area thrash drummer Paul Bostaph (TESTAMENT, ex-SLAYER, EXODUS, FORBIDDEN, SYSTEMATIC). On rejoining TESTAMENT: "I got a phone call from Chuck [Billy, TESTAMENT frontman]'s wife Tiffany — I'm really good friends with Chuck a...February 15, 2008
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ROBB FLYNN: 'If It Weren't For SLAYER, There Would Be No MACHINE HEAD'
MACHINE HEAD frontman Robb Flynn has issued the following update: "'We're number 2! We're number 2! We're number 2!' That's what us and the SHADOWS FALL guys were jokingly chanting at the Grammy after-party last night. Yeah it was disappointing, but man, we've joined an elite group of Grammy 'losers...February 12, 2008
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DUBLIN DEATH PATROL: Modesto Date Announced
DUBLIN DEATH PATROL (DDP) — the new band featuring TESTAMENT singer Chuck Billy and former EXODUS vocalist Steve "Zetro" Souza — will perform at the Fat Cat Music House Modesto, California on March 2. The band is also scheduled to play the Hard Rock Live in Mexico City on March 6. Also slated to app...January 30, 2008
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First New DEFIANCE Song In 15 Years Posted Online
Reunited Oakland, California thrashers DEFIANCE, best known for their seminal late '80s/early '90s Roadrunner releases "Void Terra Firma" and "Beyond Recognition", have posted a new song, entitled "The Voice", on their MySpace page. The track is a rough mix from the group's sessions at Trident Studi...January 18, 2008
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HATCHET Seeks New Drummer
Bay Area thrashers HATCHET have issued the following update: "Due to personal and musical differences we have decided to part ways with our original drummer Slave. That being said, we are actively seeking a new permanent drummer to fill our lineup. We are looking for a talented, serious musician, wh...January 15, 2008
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DUBLIN DEATH PATROL: Mexico City Show Rescheduled
The Mexico City date for DUBLIN DEATH PATROL (DDP) — the new band featuring TESTAMENT singer Chuck Billy and former EXODUS vocalist Steve "Zetro" Souza — has been rescheduled for March 6, 2008 at the Hard Rock Live. Also slated to appear is METAL CHURCH. DUBLIN DEATH PATROL made its live debut on Ju...January 15, 2008
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RE:IGNITION: European Tour Cancelled Again
RE:IGNITION — the band featuring Steev Esquivel (SKINLAB) on guitar, Snake (SKINLAB) on bass, Dave Moore (ex-MINDBENDER) on vocals, Tim Howell (ex-FUELED, SACRILEGE B.C.) on guitar and Mark Hernandez (ex-TECHNOCRACY, TORQUE) on drums — has issued the following update: "Our European tour has been can...January 11, 2008
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DUBLIN DEATH PATROL: Mexico City Date Postponed
DUBLIN DEATH PATROL (DDP) — the new band featuring TESTAMENT singer Chuck Billy and former EXODUS vocalist Steve "Zetro" Souza — has issued the following update: "Please note that the January 26th date at the Hard Rock Live in Mexico City has been postponed. It will be rescheduled for sometime in Ma...January 4, 2008
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MASTERY Parts Ways With Guitarist, Drummer
Toronto-based "instrumetal" thrash band MASTERY has announced the departure of guitarist Jeff Dormar and drummer Kevin Joy. "Due to personal and musical differences it was in the best interest of the band to let guitarist Jeff and drummer Kevin Joy go their separate ways," says MASTERY guitarist Mar...January 2, 2008
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HEATHEN: New Lineup Announced
Reactivated San Francisco Bay Area metallers HEATHEN have issued the following update: "Over the past few years, this page has been an inspiration for the band and has kept us going, knowing we had a huge following out there who want to see a new album in the stores. "After a long hard slog, we ...December 19, 2007
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DEFIANCE: 1994 Demo Available For Download
The final demo recorded by the San Francisco Bay Area thrashers DEFIANCE prior to morphing into INNER THRESHOLD is now available for download from DEFIANCE's web site, The demo, recorded in the winter of 1994 was produced by Rob Beaton (HEATHEN, DEFIANCE). DEFIANCE is currently recording a new CD at...December 18, 2007
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