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DE LA TIERRA Feat. SEPULTURA's ANDREAS KISSER: 'Puro' Video Premiere

"Puro", the new video from the Latin American metal group DE LA TIERRA, can be seen below. The song is taken from the band's second studio album, "II", which came out last November via Sony Music Latin. DE LA TIERRA is comprised of some of Latin America's most talented metal musicians, including Bra...

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METALLICA's ROBERT TRUJILLO Calls CHRIS CORNELL 'One Of The Ultimate Voices In Rock Music'

METALLICA bassist Robert Trujillo has paid tribute to Chris Cornell, calling him "one of the ultimate voices in rock music." The SOUNDGARDEN singer was pronounced dead on May 18 after being found unresponsive in his Detroit hotel room the previous night. SOUNDGARDEN had played a show earlier that ev...

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METALLICA's JAMES HETFIELD: 'Most Of Us Artists Are Pretty Fragile, Insecure People'

Andy Hall of the Des Moines, Iowa radio station Lazer 103.3 conducted an interview with METALLICA frontman James Hetfield before the band's June 9 concert in Newton, Iowa. You can now listen to the chat using the SoundCloud widget below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET)....

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METALLICA Vinyl Figures Coming From FUNKO

The popular vinyl collectible company Funko — best known for its big-headed Pop! figures — has joined forces with heavy metal giants METALLICA. The latest series of Pop! Rocks vinyl figures, which is due in August, includes all four members of the band. These stylized Pop! vinyl figures stand 3 ¾ in...

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GENE SIMMONS Seeks To Register Trademark On 'Devil's Horns' Hand Gesture

According to The Hollywood Reporter, KISS frontman Gene Simmons filed an application last Friday (June 9) for a trademark on the so-called "devil's horns" hand gesture. Simmons claims in the filing that the hand gesture was first used in commerce November 14, 1974 — a date that appears to correspond...

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METALLICA: Watch Pro-Shot Footage Of 'Atlas, Rise!' Performance From Houston

Professionally filmed video footage of METALLICA performing the song "Atlas, Rise!" on June 11 at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas can be seen below. The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame band is touring in support of its tenth studio album, "Hardwired... To Self-Destruct", which features the current single "...

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JAMES HETFIELD: Why ROBERT TRUJILLO Is The Right Bassist For METALLICA

In a brand new interview with Theresa Rockface of the 94.5 The Buzz radio station in Houston, Texas, James Hetfield spoke about Robert Trujillo's contributions to METALLICA, fourteen years after the bassist joined the band as the replacement for Jason Newsted. "We were just talking about this the ot...

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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH Becomes Danish Knight

According to Ekstra Bladet, METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich has been awarded the Knight's Cross of the Order of Dannebrog. The Order of Dannebrog is an Order of Denmark, instituted by Christian V in 1671. In the beginning, only noblemen could be decorated, but in 1808 Frederik VI changed the requireme...

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CKY: New Song 'Head For A Breakdown' Available For Streaming

American rock act CKY has debuted a third new single today titled "Head For A Breakdown". This is the final song fans will hear from the band before the release of the new LP, "The Phoenix". CKY released "Replaceable" a couple of weeks ago, and "Days Of Self Destruction" (featuring Brent Hinds) befo...

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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH: 'It's Amazing That We Can Keep Making Records That People Care About'

METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich spoke to KTRK prior to the band's concert last night (Sunday, June 11) at NRG in Houston, Texas in front of about fifty thousand fans. You can watch the chat below. Speaking about METALLICA's staying power on the hard rock and heavy metal scene, Ulrich said: "It's prett...

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METALLICA: Watch Pro-Shot Footage Of 'Wherever I May Roam' Performance From Denver, Colorado

Professionally filmed video footage of METALLICA performing the song "Wherever I May Roam" on June 7 at the Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado can be seen below. The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame band is touring in support of its tenth studio album, "Hardwired... To Self-Destruct",...

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FOZZY To Tour Europe With HARDCORE SUPERSTAR

After extensive touring in the U.S., as well as a quick trip to the U.K. for the prestigious Download festival this weekend and two one-off shows in the U.K., FOZZY — the band featuring WWE wrestling superstar Chris Jericho alongside members of STUCK MOJO — has announced a full European co-headlinin...

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AVENGED SEVENFOLD Releases Video For Cover Of Spanish-Language Song 'Malagueña Salerosa'

AVENGED SEVENFOLD is transforming its new album, "The Stage", into an evolving body of work by adding a series of new tracks over the course of the coming months. Today sees the release of the album's first new addition: an electrifying cover of Mexican folk song "Malagueña Salerosa". The track come...

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GREAT WHITE Launches 'Once Bitten' Beer

Grammy-nominated classic rock band GREAT WHITE is branching out into brewing by introducing its Once Bitten India Pale Ale (IPA). Distributed by Redlands, California's Escape Craft Brewery, the Once Bitten IPA is refreshingly sharp. Crafted with the same integrity and patience found in the studio,...

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Can METALLICA Keep Touring Until They Are In Their 70s? ROBERT TRUJILLO Weighs In

In a brand new interview with the KSHE radio station, METALLICA bassist Robert Trujillo was asked if he can see himself still playing with the band when he is in his seventies. The fifty-two-year-old musician responded (hear audio below): "We always say, okay, with METALLICA's music, there's a certa...