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SABATON Speaks To THE METAL PRIEST (Video)

The Metal Priest recently conducted an interview with Swedish metallers SABATON. You can now watch the chat below. SABATON's new album, "Heroes", sold around 3,100 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 99 on The Billboard 200 chart. Released on May 16 via...

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ROB ZOMBIE, DUFF MCKAGAN To Perform RAMONES Covers At 10th Annual JOHNNY RAMONE Tribute

Rob Zombie will host the tenth-anniversary Johnny Ramone tribute bash at Los Angeles' Hollywood Forever Cemetery on August 24. This year's event will be presented by Johnny Ramone's wife, Linda Ramone. For the all-star live jam, Zombie will be joined by Johnny's dear friend, punk legend Steve Jones...

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Poll: Four In Five People Wanted To Sell Their GLASTONBURY Tickets After METALLICA Was Announced

According to The Independent, the majority of fans attending this coming weekend's Glastonbury festival say they would have re-sold their tickets after learning that METALLICA would perform at the event. METALLICA is the first metal act to headline Glastonbury in its 44-year history. Glastonbury is...

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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH: 'I Don't Know How Long It Can Last' In Terms Of 'The Physical Side Of What We Do'

During a brand new interview with U.K.'s Kerrang! magazine, the members of METALLLICA were asked about how long they think they can keep performing before it's time for them to finally retire from the live stage. "It's the physical aspect. Tendonitis, tinnitus, ligament atrophy, accidents, repetitiv...

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MNEMIC: 'This Is Either A Hiatus Or A Break-Up'

Guitarist Mircea Gabriel Eftemie of Danish modern metallers MNEMIC has issued the following update: "It's been over 6 months since the last update, and therefore I must humbly apologize. "Being the last original and founding member of MNEMIC, I feel that it's my responsibility and finally time to br...

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AVENGED SEVENFOLD's ARIN ILEJAY: METALLICA's LARS ULRICH 'Is The Best Metal Drummer'

AVENGED SEVENFOLD's Arin Ilejay recently spoke to U.K.'s Rhythm magazine about the drummers who have shaped his style, including METALLICA's Lars Ulrich. "In so many ways, Lars really is the best metal drummer," Arin said. "He doesn't have the crazy shredding chops that a lot of drummers have, but h...

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BLACK VEIL BRIDES In The Studio With Producer BOB ROCK: Teaser Clip Posted Online

A teaser clip of Los Angeles theatrical rockers BLACK VEIL BRIDES in the studio with producer Bob Rock — whose resume includes albums by METALLICA, MÖTLEY CRÜE, THE CULT and many others — recording their fourth album, due on October 28, can be seen below. The group began pre-production for the follo...

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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH: Some People In U.K. 'Look At Hard Rock As Inferior Or Lower Class'

METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich spoke to BBC 6 Music about the "hoopla" surrounding the band's appearance at the Glastonbury festival, saying that everyone attending the event should get "ready to have a good time." METALLICA is the first metal act to headline Glastonbury in its 44-year history. Glast...

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METALLICA: Official Footage of ROCK IM PARK Festival Performance

Official Metallica.com footage of METALLICA's June 6 performance at Rock Im Park festival in Nürnberg, Germany can be seen below. The 20-minute clip includes footage of bassist Robert Trujillo in the METALLICA fan club meet-and-greet, the band warming up in the tuning room and the songs "Creeping De...

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SABATON Interviewed By TotalRock Radio At U.K.'s DOWNLOAD Festival (Video)

TotalRock DJ Xander recently conducted an interview with Swedish metallers SABATON at this year's Download festival, which took place June 13-15 at Donington Park in Leicestershire, United Kingdom. You can now watch the chat below. SABATON's new album, "Heroes", sold around 3,100 copies in the Unite...

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STAIND: Tour Video Recap Part 1

Massachusetts rockers STAIND have posted the first in a series of video recaps of their recent tour. Check out the clip below. STAIND singer Aaron Lewis will stage the fourth annual "Aaron Lewis & Friends" benefit concert to raise money for his foundation, It Takes A Community, which is dedicate...

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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH Says New Song 'Lords Of Summer' Is 'Going Down Well'

METALLICA has made a studio version of its new song, "Lords Of Summer", available at iTunes. Dubbed the "First Pass" version, the recording is basically a demo of the song that the band made before playing it live on its recent "Metallica By Request" tours of South America and Europe. The studio ver...

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KING DIAMOND Announces North American Tour

KING DIAMOND has confirmed what has been rumored for several weeks: the band will return to North America for a full tour this fall! The trek, which will wrap up with the previously announced performance at Fun Fun Fun Fest in Austin, Texas, begins on October 11 in Atlanta, Georgia. A limited-editio...

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METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT: CLIFF BURTON 'Was A Total Anomaly'

The August 2014 issue of Guitar World magazine contains an interview with METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett about the 30th anniversary of the band's sophomore album, "Ride The Lightning". Asked how his view of the "Ride The Lightning" era has changed in the last three decades, Hammett said: "It's int...

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METALLICA's JAMES HETFIELD Narrates 'The Hunt' Series On HISTORY Channel; Second Episode Available Online

Twice a year, on the rugged island of Kodiak, Alaska, a select group of hunters head into the wilderness for the ultimate test against the elements and the largest land predator on Earth — the Kodiak brown bear. Narrated by James Hetfield, the voice of METALLICA, "The Hunt" is an eight-episode serie...