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SLAYER Frontman Reveals Musical Guilty Pleasure
According to Examiner.com's "Scoop!" celebrity gossip column, Tom Araya of SLAYER stated at last night's (February 10) Grammy Awards in Los Angeles that his musical guilty pleasure is listening to Elvis Presley. SLAYER won a Grammy in the "Best Metal Performance" category in the pre-telecast ceremon...February 11, 2008
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SLAYER Frontman Comments On GRAMMY Win: 'I Guess We're Part Of The Industry Now'
SLAYER frontman vocalist/bassist Tom Araya has commented on winning a Grammy in the "Best Metal Performance" category in the pre-telecast ceremony at the 50th annual Grammy Awards, which was held Sunday night (February 10) at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. SLAYER was nominated for the track "The...February 11, 2008
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FILTER Returns From Five-Year Hiatus With 'Anthems For The Damned'
After a five-year hiatus and a successful run with ARMY OF ANYONE, Richard Patrick has reclaimed his legacy with FILTER for "Anthems For The Damned", due out this May. Produced by Josh Abraham (SLAYER, 30 SECONDS TO MARS, VELVET REVOLVER, STAIND, COURTNEY LOVE),Patrick calls "Anthems For The Damned...February 11, 2008
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MORTAL SIN To Support BUDGIE In Sydney
Long-running Australian thrashers MORTAL SIN will support BUDGIE on February 19 at the Metro Theatre in Sydney, Australia. In other news, MORTAL SIN's tracks "Deadman Walking" and "Out Of The Darkness", taken from the band's latest CD, "An Absence Of Faith", will be featured in the upcoming Australi...February 11, 2008
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MACHINE HEAD: Japanese Headlining Show Announced
Veteran San Francisco Bay Area metallers MACHINE HEAD have confirmed a headlining concert at O-East in Tokyo, Japan on March 18 — their first headlining, non-festival appearance there since the year 2000. Commented drummer Dave McClain: "We're so stoked to be getting back to Japan, especially as a h...February 11, 2008
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OZZY OSBOURNE And KERRY KING To Appear On 'Talking Metal On Fuse'
Ozzy Osbourne, SLAYER's Kerry King, GOD FORBID's Byron Davis, and former ICED EARTH/DEATH drummer Richard Christy of "The Howard Stern Show" are featured in the latest "Talking Metal" podcast, which is a sneak preview of the upcoming "Talking Metal on Fuse" TV show. Cast member "Metal" Mike Chlascia...February 10, 2008
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SLAYER Wins 'Best Metal' GRAMMY AWARD
SLAYER was honored with a Grammy in the "Best Metal Performance" category in the pre-telecast ceremony at the 50th annual Grammy Awards, which are being held tonight (Sunday, February 10) at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. SLAYER was nominated for the track "The Final Six", from the band's 2007 l...February 10, 2008
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SHADOWS FALL Drummer Thinks His Band 'Might Have A Shot' At Today's GRAMMY AWARDS
Greg Haymes of TimesUnion.com reports that for the second time in three years, SHADOWS FALL drummer Jason Bittner is representing the Capital Region music scene at the Grammy Awards. Bittner and his band earned a nomination for the song "What Drives the Weak" at the 2006 awards ceremony, but failed...February 10, 2008
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Former KIK TRACEE Bassist To Release Solo Album
Former KIK TRACEE bassist Rob Grad will release his first solo album, entitled "No Apologies", in the spring. Cliff Williams of AC/DC is helping oversee the production on the CD, which is described by Grad as "a reflection of where I've been, where I am now, all I've learned, and a glimpse into wher...February 9, 2008
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AS I LAY DYING: To Go Or Not To Go To The GRAMMYS, That is The Question
AS I LAY DYING members Tim Lambesis (vocals) and Nick Hipa (lead guitar) have posted blogs explaining why each one of them plans on attending — or not attending — this year's Grammy Awards ceremony, where the band was nominated in the "Best Metal Performance" category for "Nothing Left", the first s...February 9, 2008
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'Metal', 'Hard Rock' GRAMMY Award Presentations To Be Webcast
For the first time in Grammy Awards history, the pre-telecast awards presentation will be broadcast live online on Sunday, February 10 at Los Angeles' Staples Center. By heading over to Grammy.com from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. PST, you will be able to view awards given in each category announced durin...February 8, 2008
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ASSASSIN To Tour South America In June
Reactivated German thrashers ASSASSIN will tour South America between June 2 and June 19, with dates planned in Chile, Brazil, Peru and Argentina. Exact cities and dates for the trek, which is being arranged by Acido Producciones, will be announced soon. ASSASSIN earlier in the week posted the song...February 8, 2008
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SLAYER, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Members Featured In EMG PICKUPS' NAMM Recap Video
EMG Pickups has released a four-minute video recapping the events of this year's winter NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) show, which was held January 17-20 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. It includes interviews with SLAYER's Kerry King and KILLSWITCH ENGAGE plu...February 8, 2008
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SLAYER: Photo Of RockHard Helmet Available
SLAYER, the Grammy-winning, undisputed kings of thrash/punk/metal, have joined forces with O'Neal USA, one of the leading manufacturers of motorcycle and BMX accessories, to produce a limited edition of SLAYER helmets (photo) that feature the band's distinguished and celebrated artwork. The helmets...February 7, 2008
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ASSASSIN: 'Legendary' Collaboration With MAYHEM Posted Online
Reactivated German thrashers ASSASSIN have posted the song "Satan Dies In Pain" on their MySpace page. This track is taken from the legendary session demo tape CHECKERPATROL, featuring members of ASSASSIN and MAYHEM (Norway) plus Jon of Slayer magazine, recorded in ASSASSIN's rehearsal room back in...February 7, 2008
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