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Killer Who Claims He Was Influenced By METALLICA Song Seeks New Trial
According to PhillyBurbs.com, the New Jersey man who killed his mother and then stabbed an 11-year-old boy to death claiming that he was influenced by a METALLICA song about a boy who "lost my way this bloody day" when he committed the crime is asking the court to throw out the 2004 guilty ...September 9, 2008
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NECRONOMICON Frontman Recovering Following Car Accident
Montreal, Quebec, Canada-based black/death metallers NECRONOMICON have issued the following update: "First of all, we wanna thanks those who wrote to the band concerning Rob ('The Witch'; guitar/lead vocals) car accident, we do appreciate that you care. Rob is OK, even if the car he was in as been t...September 9, 2008
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QUO VADIS: The End Of An Era
Montreal-based technical death metallers QUO VADIS played their last show with Stéphane Paré (vocals),Yanic Bercier (drums) and Dominic "Forest" Lapointe (bass) this past Saturday, September 6 at the Medley in Montreal. Check out photos from Capitale du Metal. Paré, Yanic Bercier and Lapointe annou...September 8, 2008
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METALLICA: Exclusive Versions of 'Suicide And Redemption' To Be Featured On 'Guitar Hero III'
In a monumental first for the gaming and music industries, METALLICA's highly anticipated ninth studio album "Death Magnetic" will be available in its entirety as downloadable content for Activision Publishing, Inc.'s Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock day and date with the album release this Friday,...September 8, 2008
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BURST: Another New Song Posted Online; Studio Footage Available
Sweden's BURST has posted a new track from its forthcoming album, "Lazarus Bird". The song "I Exterminate The I" can be heard now via the band's MySpace page. BURST will release "Lazarus Bird" via Relapse Records on the following dates: USA: September 16 Germany: September 19 Rest of Europe: Septemb...September 4, 2008
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DEF LEPPARD Guitarist On Touring, Longevity And NWOBHM
Ilikemusic recently conducted an interview with DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow. Ilikemusic: You're coming to the end of a massive global tour with WHITESNAKE. Has touring changed over the years? Do you still enjoy it? Vivian: "Yeah, I think we still...September 4, 2008
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TESTAMENT, QUO VADIS Guitarists Featured On This Week's 'The Metal File'
TESTAMENT guitarist Alex Skolnick and QUO VADIS axeman Bart Frydrychowicz were interviewed for this week's "The Metal File" podcast from Montreal's CHOM-FM. Download the show as an MP3 file at this location. TESTAMENT's latest album, "The Formation of Damnation", debuted at #59 on the Billboard Top...September 3, 2008
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THE PLASMARIFLE Parts Ways With Drummer, Announces Replacement
Montreal metal band THE PLASMARIFLE has amicably parted ways with drummer Sean Connors and has replaced him with Alexandre Dupras. Commented vocalist Maynard Moore (formerly of NEURAXIS): "Sean is leaving the band for personal reasons. We are very sad to see him leave; he is a great friend and drumm...September 3, 2008
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NIGHTWISH: Montreal Photos Posted Online
MetalUniverse.net has posted high-quality photos of NIGHTWISH's September 1, 2008 sold-out performance in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. NIGHTWISH has just released a digital-only collection of demos and B-sides titled "The Sound of Nightwish Reborn", available through all digital service providers. This...September 3, 2008
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SHARON OSBOURNE On Unreleased OZZFEST Documentary 'We Sold Our Souls For Rock 'N' Roll'
Sharon Osbourne has commented on the current status of Penelope Spheeris' Ozzfest documentary "We Sold Our Souls for Rock 'n' Roll". Shot in the late '90s, the film has never seen wide release and has been held up in what has been reported as "music copyright issues." Responding to an article that w...September 3, 2008
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THE PLASMARIFLE: New Album Delayed
Montreal, Quebec, Canada-based metallers THE PLASMARIFLE have pushed back the release date of their new album, "While You Were Sleeping the World Changed in an Instant", to October 14 from the previously announced September 30 (via Siege of Amida/Ferret Music). According to the band, the delay was c...September 1, 2008
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NIGHTWISH: Pro-Shot Footage From Holland's LOWLANDS Festival Available
Professionally filmed video footage of NIGHTWISH's performance at this year's Lowlands festival, which was held August 15-17 in Biddinghuizen, the Netherlands can be viewed below. NIGHTWISH will release a digital-only collection of demos and B-sides titled "The Sound of Nightwish Reborn", available...August 31, 2008
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DUFF MCKAGAN On LOADED And VELVET REVOLVER
ThisIsNottingham.co.uk recently conducted an interview with VELVET REVOLVER/LOADED and ex-GUNS N' ROSES bassist Duff McKagan. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow. On his side project LOADED: "LOADED has been something I've had for years. When GUNS N' ROSES ended, the first thing I did was retu...August 29, 2008
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LORDI: New Costumes Unveiled
Finnish hard rock monsters LORDI have released the first photo (see below) of their new costumes via their official web site. All the costumes were designed by the group's mainman Mr. Lordi (real name: Tomi Putaansuu) and his wife and required several months to complete. Mr. Lordi's costume alone we...August 28, 2008
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CRADLE OF FILTH: New Song Available For Free Download
"Tragic Kingdom", a new song from British extreme metallers CRADLE OF FILTH, has been made available for free download at this location (free registration required). The track comes off the group's new album, "Godspeed on the Devil's Thunder", which will be released on October 28 via Roadrunner Reco...August 27, 2008
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