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The Grand Karoshi
Every now and then the discerning lover of metal requires a hot dose of modern whiplash thrash. Recently, said dose has been delivered in the form of a fist-to-face debut effort called "The Grand Karoshi" by Finland's oddly named DEAD SHAPE FIGURE. It has been tried, it is definitely true, and it mo...October 6, 2008
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Get Thrashed: The Story of Thrash Metal
There has been such a massive amount written about "Get Thrashed: The Story of Thrash Metal" — and the critical reaction has pretty much been raving across the board – that it almost seems anti-climatic to talk about the recent DVD release. On the other hand, the scores of folks who didn't have the...October 6, 2008
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Reactivated WHIPLASH Working On New Studio Album
Reactivated New Jersey metallers WHIPLASH are in the final stages of recording their long-awaited new CD, "Pitbulls In The Playground", due in early 2009 followed by a summer tour. Guitarist/vocalist Tony Portaro reunites with drummer Joe Cangelosi once again after 19 years for their latest studio e...October 2, 2008
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CALIGULA Featuring WHIPLASH's TONY PORTARO: 1987 Demo Posted Online
CALIGULA was a thrash/crossover band based out of Queens, New York that existed from 1985-1988. They recorded three demo tapes during this time, but it was their self-released "Technical Aggression" (1987) which garnered the group the most recognition from the thrash scene. The band was started by R...September 22, 2008
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LARS ULRICH, JAMES HETFIELD On METALLICA's Longevity
In a recent interview with Rolling Stone magazine, METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich was asked how long he thinks METALLICA can continue to make music and tour. "METALLICA will go on forever," Ulrich declared, "bar the $64,000 question. "The physical part." He continued, "THE ROLLING STONES, BLACK SABBA...September 21, 2008
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DESTRUCTION: More South American/Mexican Tour Dates Announced
German thrash veterans DESTRUCTION have scheduled the following South American/Mexican tour dates: Sep. 28 - Bogota, Columbia - Downtown Majesti Sep. 30 - Lima, Peru - Saquara Discoteca Oct. 02 - Chiapas, Mexico - Centro de Convenciones Oct. 03 - Mexico City, Mexico - Arena Lopez Mateos Oct. 04 - Sa...September 17, 2008
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METALLICA Interviewed On 'AT&T Blue Room'; Video Available
AT&T Blue Room has posted video footage of one-on-one interviews with the members of METALLICA at this location. Listen to Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett and Robert Trujillo as they talk about making the new album, touring, Ozzfest and Bonnaroo. Plus watch performances of "Master of Puppets", "Sad bu...September 12, 2008
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SAXON: Radio-Broadcast-Quality Audio Of GRASPOP Performance Available
An audio recording of three songs — "Motorcycle Man", "Crusader" and "Strong Arm Of The Law" — from SAXON's performance at this year's Graspop Metal Meeting, which was held June 27-29, 2008 in Dessel, Belgium, can be heard at this location (courtesy of "Whiplash", a weekly metal show on Belgian nati...September 11, 2008
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TESTAMENT: Radio-Broadcast-Quality Audio Of GRASPOP Performance Available
An audio recording of three songs — "Practice What You Preach", "The New Order" and "Apocalyptic City" — from TESTAMENT's performance at this year's Graspop Metal Meeting, which was held June 27-29, 2008 in Dessel, Belgium, can be heard at this location (courtesy of "Whiplash", a weekly metal show o...September 11, 2008
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HELSTAR: New Audio Interview With JAMES RIVERA Available
Vocalist James Rivera of the reactivated Texas heavy metal legends HELSTAR was interviewed recently by "Whiplash", a weekly metal show on Belgian national radio Studio Brussel, hosted by AFTER ALL guitarist Dries Van Damme. Listen to the chat in streaming audio at this location. HELSTAR has posted a...September 11, 2008
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Ruination
Dubbed "working-class, beer-drinking metal" by the band on its MySpace page, the description of "Ruination" by New Jersey's ABACINATE doesn't tell much about the style heard on the disc, but I've no reason to disbelieve that the boys are working class, drink beer, and play/listen to metal. More accu...September 8, 2008
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SAXON Films 'Live To Rock' Video
Aestheticom's Bill Schacht, who has previously directed music videos for DIO, KING DIAMOND, AMON AMARTH, FATAL SMILE, LIBERTY X/REV RUN, ZAKK WYLDE and SISTER SIN, among others, has just completed filming footage for the upcoming SAXON clip for the soon-to-be classic rock anthem "Live To Rock". Acco...September 3, 2008
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METALLICA: Video Footage From Jonschwil Meet-And-Greet Available
Video footage of a METALLICA fan meet-and-greet session which took place on August 17, 2008 in Wil/Jonschwil, Switzerland can be viewed below (courtesy of YouTube user "saftiboy"). Over 35,000 fans attended METALLICA's concert at Degenaupark in Wil/Jonschwil, which featured support from Danish metal...August 29, 2008
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METALLICA's 'Death Magnetic' Reviewed By TERRORIZER Magazine
Stavros Pamballis of UK's Terrorizer magazine has just had an opportunity to listen to the new METALLICA album "Death Magnetic" in its entirety. His knee-jerk first impressions follow. "If you could timewarp back to 1983 with a copy of 'Death Magentic' in your hands and play it to the spotty, longha...August 28, 2008
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METALLICA: Soundboard-Quality Audio Of 'Cyanide' From Arras Available
A soundboard-quality audio version of the new METALLICA song called "Cyanide" recorded during the band's August 14, 2008 headlining performance at the Rock en France festival at Grand d'Arras in Arras, France is available for streaming below. The group's setlist was as follows: 01. Creeping Death 02...August 22, 2008
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