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METALLICA's 'Enter Sandman' Gets Banjo Treatment (Video)
A banjo cover version of METALLICA's smash song "Enter Sandman" courtesy of Banjo Guy Ollie can be seen below. Says Ollie about the clip: "Coinciding with the end of my first year on youtube, this one took a while but here's a full version of 'Enter Sandman', the first one in my series of tributes ....March 30, 2015
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VOIVOD's AWAY Talks Upcoming Documentary, Band's Musical Evolution (Video)
The Age Of Metal recently conducted an interview with drummer Michel "Away" Langevin of Canadian metal innovators VOIVOD. You can now watch the chat below. Speaking about about VOIVOD's long-in-the-works official documentary, which is being helmed by Sam Dunn of production company Banger Films ("Met...March 30, 2015
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Guitarist LLOYD GRANT: How I Ended Up Playing On Original Recording Of METALLICA's 'Hit The Lights'
Lloyd Grant, the guitarist who played on the original recording of the METALLICA song "Hit The Lights" in early 1982, was interviewed on the February 27 edition of the "Rockzone Legends" show. You can now listen to the chat below. Asked how he first got involved with METALLICA, Grant said: "There's...March 28, 2015
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EXODUS/SLAYER Guitarist GARY HOLT Talks About His Pedals (Video)
A three-minute video clip in which EXODUS and SLAYER guitarist Gary Holt talks about the pedals and effects he uses — which include Vortex Flanger, Shaker Vibrato and G-major 2 from TC Electronic — can be seen below. During an appearance at this past January's NAMM show in Anaheim, California, Holt...March 27, 2015
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UNLOCKING THE TRUTH's Record Industry Nightmare
UNLOCKING THE TRUTH — the heavy metal band from Flatbush, Brooklyn made up of three African-American boys, guitarist Malcolm Brickhouse, bassist Alec Atkins and drummer Jarad Dawkins — spoke to The Daily Beast about their decision to sever ties with Sony, less than a year after signing with the majo...March 27, 2015
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GENE SIMMONS Says KISS, AC/DC And METALLICA Are Among 'Very Few Bands' Not Using Backing Tracks
KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons has slammed "dishonest" artists who use backing tapes during their live performances, explaining that there are "very few bands" left who still play their instruments in concert without the aid of extra tracks. "I have a problem when you charge $100 to see a live s...March 26, 2015
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KIRK HAMMETT's Second Annual 'Fear FestEvil' Adds Free Outdoor 'Carnival Of Chaos'
METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett today announced the addition of a free outdoor Carnival Of Chaos to take place outside of the RockBar Theatre in San Jose, California on Saturday, April 11 and Sunday, April 12 as part of his second annual Fear FestEvil. The carnival will feature an authentic freaksh...March 25, 2015
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LIPS: Why Bands Like METALLICA And SLAYER Haven't Taken ANVIL Out On Tour
Guitarist/vocalist Steve "Lips" Kudlow was interviewed on the March 22 edition of "The Louvau Show" on the 93.9 KWSS radio station in Scottsdale, Arizona. You can now listen to the chat using the SoundCloud widget below. Asked why the so-called "Big Four" bands of 1980s thrash metal — METALLICA, SLA...March 25, 2015
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METALLICA To Co-Headline This Year's LOLLAPALOOZA
METALLICA and Paul McCartney will headline this year's Lollapalooza, set to take place July 31 - August 2 at Grant Park in Chicago, Illinois METALLICA comments: “"It's been nearly 20 years since we've been lucky enough to take the stage at Lollapalooza, so we are over the top that we've been asked t...March 25, 2015
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LARS ULRICH Was 'Very Professional' And 'Friendly' During Filming Of 'Radio Dreams' Movie: Producer
METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich will appear in a new film called "Radio Dreams" from young Iranian director Babak Jalali. The comedy started production on November 18, 2014 in San Francisco, with Ulrich shooting his scenes on December 8, 2014. The film also features an appearance from Afghan rock band...March 25, 2015
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LARS ULRICH Is To Blame For Lack Of Bass On METALLICA's '…And Justice For All' Album: Mixing Engineer
In a brand new interview with Ultimate-Guitar.com, Steve Thompson, a prominent music producer who has worked with a vast array of rock icons, including GUNS N' ROSES (on "Appetite For Destruction"),KORN (on "Follow The Leader") and SOUNDGARDEN (on "A-Sides") spoke about the mixing sessions for META...March 23, 2015
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GARY HOLT Says He Took EXODUS In A 'More Violent Direction' Following KIRK HAMMETT's Departure
A behind-the-scenes clip from EXODUS and SLAYER guitarist Gary Holt's recent appearance on VH1 Classic's "That Metal Show" can be seen below. On EXODUS's 1985 debut album, "Bonded By Blood": "That album was recorded in a haze of alcohol and fistfights with our friends who showed up to the studio and...March 23, 2015
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DAVE MUSTAINE: JAMES HETFIELD And I 'Were A Really Great Guitar Duo'
MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine is the focus of the latest episode of VH1 Classic's "Rock Icons", an original documentary series profiling the most legendary artists in the history of rock music. You can now watch the full episode below. A few Mustaine quotes from the show follow (transcribed by BLAB...March 22, 2015
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ANNIHILATOR's JEFF WATERS: The Metal Scene Needs The 'Next METALLICA'
Broken Neck Radio conducted an interview with ANNIHILATOR guitarist/mainman Jeff Waters when he served as a guest judge at select Wacken Metal Battle Canada events in Edmonton, Calgary, Montreal, Ottawa and the national final in Toronto. You can now listen to the chat using the Mixcloud widget below...March 22, 2015
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OZZFEST JAPAN Returning In 2015
The 2015 installment of Ozzfest Japan will take place later this year, with more details set to be made available on Monday, March 23. A video message from Sharon Osbourne announcing the 2015 edition of the festival can be seen below. The first-ever Ozzfest Japan debuted on Saturday, May 11, 2013 an...March 21, 2015
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