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EXODUS Guitarist: 'I Don't Think I've Ever Had As Much Fun On A Tour In My Life'

Guitarist Gary Holt of the San Francisco Bay Area metallers EXODUS has posted the following message on the group's official web site: "Just wanted to give everyone a brief update. The [Monsters of Mayhem] tour has been off the hook amazing! I don't think I've ever had as much fun on a tour in my ...

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DEFIANCE To Begin Recording New Album Next Week

Reunited Oakland, California thrashers DEFIANCE, best known for their seminal late '80s/early '90s Roadrunner releases "Void Terra Firma" and "Beyond Recognition", have posted the following message on their official web site: "We have been hard at work writing new material and preparing to head into...

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Label Founder Talks About EXODUS' Singer-Less Gig In New York

The makers of "Get Thrashed", the much-anticipated documentary profiling the thrash metal scene of the early Eighties and its impact on the music scene, have posted a one-and-a-half-minute video clip featuring Todd Gordon — who earned his rightful place in the annals of thrash metal's history by sig...

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Former BURZUM Leader VARG VIKERNES Says 'Lord Of Chaos' Film Should Be Boycotted

The following message has been posted on Varg Vikernes' (BURZUM) official web site: "Varg Vikernes would like to state that a recently announced by the media film by Hans Fjellestad called 'Lords of Chaos' [more information] is using Varg's name and the whole story without any permission. This movie...

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HEATHEN Close To Signing With MASCOT RECORDS

Veteran San Francisco Bay Area thrashers HEATHEN are close to signing a deal with Mascot Records. As many fans will recall, HEATHEN were one of the most unique bands to rise from the Bay Area thrash explosion of the '80s/'90s, having released a groundbreaking debut album, "Breaking the Silence", in...

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EXODUS: More European Tour Dates Announced

Veteran San Francisco Bay Area thrashers EXODUS have announced the following European headlining dates in November/December: Nov. 01 - Music Box - Manchester, UK Nov. 02 - J7 - Nottingham, UK Nov. 03 - Rio - Bradford, UK Nov. 05 - Trillians - Newcastle, UK Nov. 06 - Wulfrun Hall - Wolverhampton, UK...

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EXODUS: European Headlining Tour Announced

Veteran San Francisco Bay Area thrashers EXODUS have announced the following European headlining dates in November/December: Nov. 01 - Music Box - Manchester, UK Nov. 02 - J7 - Nottingham, UK Nov. 03 - Rio - Bradford, UK Nov. 05 - Trillians - Newcastle, UK Nov. 06 - Wulfrun Hall - Wolverhampton, UK...

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Former VIO-LENCE Frontman Talks About Pit Violence: Video Available

The makers of "Get Thrashed", the much-anticipated documentary profiling the thrash metal scene of the early Eighties and its impact on the music scene, have posted a one-minute video clip featuring former VIO-LENCE frontman Sean Killian talking about violence in the pit at one of the band's shows b...

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MÅNEGARM, SKYFORGER and VREID Confirmed for Minneapolis' HEATHEN CRUSADE II Metalfest

MÅNEGARM from Sweden, SKYFORGER from Latvia and VREID from Norway are the first bands to be confirmed for the second annual Heathen Crusade metalfest. All three bands will be making their exclusive debut North American performances. The Heathen Crusade II will take place on Saturday, January 20, 200...

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DAVID ELLEFSON Talks About Early Days Of MEGADETH Featuring SLAYER's KING: Video Available

The makers of "Get Thrashed", the much-anticipated documentary profiling the thrash metal scene of the early Eighties and its impact on the music scene, have posted a 93-second video clip featuring former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson talking about the early days of MEGADETH when SLAYER guitarist...

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Former BURZUM Leader VARG VIKERNES' Parole Rejected

Former BURZUM leader and convicted murderer and arsonist Varg Vikernes (photo) (a.k.a. "Greven"),who has served 12 years out of a 21-year jail sentence, will not be released from prison just yet. The Norwegian prison authorities have denied Vikernes' parole application, according to the newspaper D...

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EXODUS Guitarist Sets Record Straight Regarding Zurich Cancellation

EXODUS guitarist Gary Holt has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "Okay people, I have finally made it to Zurich. Let me set the record straight. "After playing Lorca Rock festival (awesome show, big thanks to everybody involved) we had to drive four hours to Valencia airp...

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EXODUS: Zurich Show Cancelled

The following message has been posted on EXODUS' official web site: "Unfortunately, the Zurich show has now been cancelled entirely. The band are stuck in France and won't be able to make it back to Zurich in time. They have tried their best to make up for the cancelled show on June 18th but appeare...

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EXODUS: Tonight's Show In Zurich Moved Back A Day

The following message has been posted on EXODUS' official web site: "Unfortunately, due to bad connections, the band missed their connecting flight to Switzerland this afternoon and won't be able to make it to Zurich in time for the show. However, the show has been rescheduled for tomorrow, Monday,...

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EXODUS: Weert Show Cancelled

The following message was posted on EXODUS' official web site: "Please note: due to problems with their plane tickets, EXODUS will not be making it in time for the Weert [Holland] show [on Wednesday, June 14]. The first show will be Hengelo (which is only an hour from Weert). We hope to see you all...