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MAX CAVALERA Talks 20th Anniversary Of SEPULTURA's 'Roots', Slams METALLICA's 'Lulu' Album

In a brand new interview with GigsAndFestivals.com, former SEPULTURA frontman Max Cavalera has confirmed and he will team up with brother and fellow ex-SEPULTURA member Igor Cavalera (drums) to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of the band's classic album "Roots" by performing the LP in its entire...

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METALLICA Is 'Slogging Away' At New Album, Says KIRK HAMMETT

METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett spoke to Rolling Stone about the progress of the recording sessions for the band's long-awaited follow-up to 2008's "Death Magnetic". He said that the group is "moving at a pace that allows us to live our lives and not have our lifestyles change too much." He added t...

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VINCE NEIL Is Reaching Out To Rock-Star Friends For Support During 'The Celebrity Apprentice' Stint

MÖTLEY CRÜE singer Vince Neil is among sixteen contestants who have signed on for the next season of "The Celebrity Apprentice", NBC's long-running business reality show. Also participating in Season 8 of the reality-TV competition are retired UFC fighter Chael Sonnen, Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi of "Je...

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METALLICA's ROBERT TRUJILLO Offers Advice To New Artists: 'Have Fun, Be Creative And Embrace The Past'

In a brand new interview with the Huffington Post, METALLICA bassist Robert Trujillo was asked what advice he has for new artists. He responded: "For me, the most important thing that I tell young people is to have fun. "Back in the day in the music business, bands would get these multi-million doll...

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METALLICA: Hear Audio Snippet Of Brand New Song

METALLICA has uploaded a new holiday video greeting from guitarist/vocalist James Hetfield. (Note: To watch the clip, you will need to register for METALLICA's new fan club, which is now free.) The 33-second video includes a short snippet of Hetfield in the studio at the band's headquarters in San R...

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METALLICA's JAMES HETFIELD Is 'Proud' Of 'Lulu' Album

METALLICA frontman James Hetfield has defended "Lulu", the band's controversial collaborative album with former THE VELVET UNDERGROUND frontman Lou Reed, explaining that making the record was a "fun" experience that brought the members of closer METALLICA together. "Lulu" polarized fans around the w...

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P.O.D.'s SONNY SANDOVAL Laments 'Corrupt' Music Industry

In a brand new interview with I'm Music Magazine, vocalist Sonny Sandoval of SoCal hard rockers P.O.D. spoke about the current state of the music industry. He said: "It's all corrupt either way you look at it, but it should be fair down the line. Whoever is in charge of the artist will ...

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KIRK HAMMETT Admits METALLICA Thought About Firing LARS ULRICH

On November 4, METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett was interviewed on the "Quinn & Cantara" morning show on Albany's classic rock radio station PYX 106. You can now listen to the chat using the widget below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the progress of the recor...

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'AC/DC: Maximum Rock & Roll' Book Author Interviewed On 'Australian Rock Show' Podcast (Audio)

Murray Engleheart, author of the book "AC/DC: Maximum Rock & Roll", was interviewed episode 45 of the "Australian Rock Show" podcast. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. "AC/DC: Maximum Rock & Roll" was first published in 2006 and a fully revised edition has just bee...

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METALLICA: First Clip From The Studio

METALLICA has uploaded a new video greeting from drummer Lars Ulrich welcoming the band's fans to its newly redesigned official web site, which was officially launched last week. The four-minute clip includes a short snippet of guitarist/vocalist James Hetfield in the studio at the band's headquarte...

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KIRK HAMMETT Confirms METALLICA Is Recording New Songs

METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett has confirmed to HeavyMetalAbout.com that the band is in the process of recording some of its new material for the long-awaited follow-up to 2008's "Death Magnetic" album. Aside from touring, METALLICA has spent much of the seven years since the release of "Death Ma...

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CRUCIBLE Feat. WE CAME AS ROMANS, Ex-TAPROOT Members: 'Death Rate' Song Streaming

"Death Rate", a song from CRUCIBLE, the new project featuring members of Detroit-based bands WE CAME AS ROMANS, ASSASSINS, and TAPROOT, can be streamed below. The track features a guest appearance by former BLEEDING THROUGH frontman Brandan Schieppati. CRUCIBLE consists of Dave Stephens (WE CAME AS...

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WE CAME AS ROMANS, Ex-TAPROOT Members Join Forces In CRUCIBLE

Members of Detroit-based bands WE CAME AS ROMANS, ASSASSINS, and TAPROOT have joined forces in side-project called CRUCIBLE. The new band consists of Dave Stephens (WE CAME AS ROMANS) on vocals, Andrew Glass (WE CAME AS ROMANS) on bass, Lou Cotton (WE CAME AS ROMANS) and Todd Jansen (ASSASSINS) on g...

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METALLICA Is 'Recording Right Now,' Says JAMES HETFIELD

METALLICA frontman James Hetfield has revealed in a new interview that the band is currently in the studio recording what is presumably the band's long-awaited follow-up to 2008's "Death Magnetic" album. Speaking to EMGtv about his inspiration for the EMG Het Set and his three signature ESP guitars...

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DEEP PURPLE, NINE INCH NAILS, CHEAP TRICK, YES Among Nominees For ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME Induction

DEEP PURPLE, CHEAP TRICK and YES are among the 15 artists newly nominated for possible induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. The top vote-getters will will be announced in December and inducted next April at a ceremony in New York. To be eligible for nomination, an individual artist or band...