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METALLICA Guitarist's 1989 Porsche Being Auctioned

A 1989 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 car that once belonged to METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett is currently being auctioned on eBay. According to a posting on the auction page, "There is an interesting piece of METALLICA history involving this car. In 1991 shortly before the release of the eponymous METALL...

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MERCENARY: Studio Time Pushed Back To November

Danish metallers MERCENARY have issued the following update: "After a long summer break, we're finally back from the living and ready to roam amongst the dead again... "The songwriting for the next album has begun and we're currently recording song structures and demoing ideas. The studio time has b...

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PITIFUL REIGN Taps Renowned Artist ED REPKA For Debut Album

Young U.K. thrashers PITIFUL REIGN have secured the services of renowned artist Ed Repka (MUNICIPAL WASTE, MEGADETH, DEATH) to produce the artwork for their debut album, due for release early next year on Italy's Punishment 18 Records. Punishment 18 label spokesperson Marita Mirabella previously sai...

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NEUROSONIC: Second 'Family Vaules Tour 2007' Video Posted Online

Vancouver, British Columbia hard rockers NEUROSONIC have posted the second episode in the "Neurosonic on the Family Values Tour 2007" video series. Watch it below. As previously reported, NEUROSONIC has posted the video for the song "So Many People" at this location. The clip was shot in Los Angeles...

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BLOODSIMPLE: Three New Songs Available For Streaming

New York metalcore crew BLOODSIMPLE will release its sophomore album, "Red Harvest", on October 30 via Warner Bros. The CD's first single, "Out to Get You", is expected to go for radio adds on September 17. Three songs from the upcoming effort are currently streaming on the band's MySpace page. Rehe...

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BLIND MELON: Tour Dates Announced

After reuniting last year with new singer Travis Warren, BLIND MELON hunkered down in the studio owned by guitarist Christopher Thorn and bassist Brad Smith and started writing and recording new material. The result is two albums' worth of new BLIND MELON music. Release dates haven't been set for th...

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CURIOSITY KILLED THE COP Adds Singer

CURIOSITY KILLED THE COP, the new San Luis Obispo, California-based project featuring ex-MOTOGRATER guitarist Matt "Nuke" Nunes, bassist Johnny Montanio (IMPLANT, FORTY43THREE),former MOTOGRATER guitarist J.R. Swartz and drummer Mike Hamilton (DEEDS OF FLESH),has solidified its lineup with the add...

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VOIVOD Drummer Hopes To Perform Tribute To PIGGY

Chad Bowar of HeavyMetal.About.com recently conducted an interview with VOIVOD/KOSMOS drummer Michel "Away" Langevin. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: HeavyMetal.About.com: What's the latest with VOIVOD? Have you began putting together an album with the rest of Piggy's songs? Michel "Away"...

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GODHEAD To Play LOCOFEST Kick-Off Party

On Saturday, September 8, GODHEAD will play a kick-off party for LocoFest: Locobazooka! 2007. The show will take place at Harpers Ferry in Allston MA. Also appearing are LATE 4 THE SKY, FROZEN and BURNING BRIDES. This is a FREE event. Doors open at 8:00 p.m. Anyone 21 and over will be admitted. For...

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ENTOMBED Frontman: 'People Hide Their Evil Deeds Behind The Good Things'

Chad Bowar of HeavyMetal.About.com recently conducted an interview with ENTOMBED vocalist L.G. Petrov. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: HeavyMetal.About.com: What led to the departure of guitarist Uffe Cederlund? Petrov: I don't know, really. He didn't enjoy playing the music. It turned ou...

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OBITUARY Guitarist Says New Album Is 'More Energetic' Than 'Frozen In Time

Chad Bowar of About Heavy Metal recently conducted an interview with OBITUARY guitarist Trevor Peres. A few excerpts from the chat follow: About Heavy Metal: How did Ralph Santolla come to join the band as your new guitarist? Trevor Peres: "We've known Ralph for probably 20 years. He's from Tampa, a...

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BLOODSIMPLE Forced To Pull Out Of Last Three FAMILY VALUES Dates

New York metalcore crew BLOODSIMPLE has issued the following statement: "Well, that's it. [Vocalist] Tim [Williams] (a.k.a. The Elephant Man) can barely even open his mouth [after having an emergency tooth pulled in L.A.], much less scream bloody murder, so we're forced to cancel the last three show...

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PRONG Mainman Pays Tribute To Late CBGB Founder

PRONG mainman Tommy Victor has posted the following bulletin on the band's MySpace page: "Raven [former PRONG and current MINISTRY bassist Paul Raven] just let me know that Hilly Krystal, owner of CBGB, is gone. He was my boss from 1986 to '90. He was a tough guy to work for, but that's what he ...

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VINNIE PAUL Is 'Chomping At The Bit' To Record New Music With HELLYEAH

Former PANTERA drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott has told LiveDaily that he's "chomping at the bit" to record new music with HELLYEAH, the band he formed with lead singer Chad Gray and guitarist Greg Tribbett, both of MUDVAYNE, guitarist Tom Maxwell of NOTHINGFACE and bassist Bob Zilla of Abbott's previous...

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HELLYEAH Guitarist To Take Part In Online Chat Today

HELLYEAH guitarist Tom Maxwell will take part in an online chat at Meebo today (Friday, August 31) from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. PST. Fans will be able to chat with Tom about this year's Family Values tour and the band's plans for the future. Meebo will also be giving away a free pair of ...