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SLAYER's TOM ARAYA Expecting 'Jihad' Backlash

One of the big tracks on SLAYER's new album, "Christ Illusion", entitled "Jihad", is written from a perspective of a 9/11 terrorist. Asked in an interview with The Sun if this has caused any problems, vocalist/bassist Tom Araya responded, "The record has just come out in the States so we haven't had...

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SLAYER: New Audio Interview, Exclusive Live Recordings Available

A two-hour SLAYER special, which aired Tuesday night (August 15) on the "Mike Davies Rock Show" on BBC Radio 1, is available for streaming online at BBC.co.uk. The program features interviews with all four members of the band plus exclusive live recordings of the SLAYER songs "Cult", "Eyes of the In...

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CELTIC FROST Finishes Shooting 'A Dying God' Video

Seminal avant-garde metal pioneers CELTIC FROST spent 17 straight hours on Tuesday (August 15) in Zurich filming for the video for the song "A Dying God Coming into Human Flesh" from the band's latest CD, "Monotheist". The clip is expected to begin airing in September on all the usual video outlets....

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AUDIOSLAVE Singer Thrilled To Be Part Of Movie History

Launch Radio Networks reports: When AUDIOSLAVE vocalist Chris Cornell is heard singing the theme song for the new James Bond movie this November, he'll be joining a list of performers that includes legends like Tom Jones as well as questionable choices such as A-HA. But Cornell told Launch he's thri...

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SLAYER: 'Christ Illusion' Enters Norwegian Chart At No. 10

SLAYER's latest album, "Christ Illusion", has entered the Norwegian national chart at position No. 10. View the whole chart at this location. "Christ Illusion" first-week chart positions so far: Germany: #2 Finland: #2 Canada: #3 USA: #5 Austria: #6 Holland: #8 Australia: #9 Norway: #10 "Christ Illu...

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SLAYER's TOM ARAYA Wants To Sue DEMIRICOUS For Plagiarism

Metal Maniacs magazine (web site) recently conducted an interview with SLAYER members Kerry King and Tom Araya. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Metal Maniacs: Kerry, you're notorious for keeping up with many of thew new extreme bands… Kerry: "I like to know more about who we should be tou...

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PEEPING TOM To Open For THE WHO

PEEPING TOM — the new project of Mike Patton (FAITH NO MORE, MR. BUNGLE, TOMAHAWK, FANTOMAS) — will open for THE WHO on seven East Coast dates in early September. The details are as follows: Sep. 12 - Philadelphia, PA @ Wachovia Center Sep. 13 - Wantagh, NY @ Jones Beach Sep. 15 - Ottawa, ...

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NEW YORK DOLLS To Play Free Show In New York City This Friday

NEW YORK DOLLS will perform a free show this Friday, August 18 at the South Street Seaport, Pier 17 in New York City. The band will go on stage at 8:00 p.m. NEW YORK DOLLS' "comeback" CD, "One Day It Will Please Us To Remember Even This", sold around 7,000 copies in the United States ...

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CHRIS CORNELL Begins Pre-Production On New Solo Album

Chris Cornell, the singer-songwriter who has fronted such influential acts as SOUNDGARDEN, AUDIOSLAVE and TEMPLE OF THE DOG, has announced the 13th album of his career. Working with Grammy award-winning British super-producer Steve Lillywhite (U2, ROLLING STONES, MORRISSEY, DAVE MATTHEWS BAND),pre-...

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SLAYER: 'Christ Illusion' Enters Finnish Chart At No. 2

SLAYER's latest album, "Christ Illusion", has entered the Finnish national chart at position No. 2. View the whole chart at this location. As previously reported, "Christ Illusion" has debuted on the Australian national chart at position No. 9. According to Hits Daily Double, "Christ Illusion" is po...

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SLAYER: 'Christ Illusion' Enters Australian Chart At No. 9

SLAYER's latest album, "Christ Illusion", has entered the Australian national chart at position No. 9. View the whole chart at this location. According to Hits Daily Double, "Christ Illusion" is poised to sell between 55,000 and 60,000 copies in the United States during its first week of release to...

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VINNIE PAUL Joins Forces With MUDVAYNE, NOTHINGFACE Members In New Project

Former PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott has teamed up with members of MUDVAYNE and NOTHINGFACE in a brand new project, informed sources have told BLABBERMOUTH.NET. The group has been writing and recording material in Dallas, Texas for what will eventually become its debut album, tentati...

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VICTORY RECORDS Announces New Signings: A DAY TO REMEMBER And BENEATH THE SKY

Victory Records has announced the signing of A DAY TO REMEMBER and BENEATH THE SKY, two bands that promise to challenge the conventions of rock and expand the barriers of the cutting edge. With an average age of 18.2, Florida's A DAY TO REMEMBER will enter Boston's Zing Studios (UNDEROATH, KILLSWITC...

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CINDERELLA Guitarist: 'I Would Love To Do Another Record With The Band'

Scott Cronick of The Press of Atlantic City recently conducted an interview with CINDERELLA guitarist guitarist Jeff LaBar. An excerpt from the chat follows: Q: It's 20 years. Did you ever think it would last this long? Jeff: "No. Actually, I'm a little surprised. But when we set off with CINDERELLA...

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SLAYER's 'Christ Illusion' To Land In Billboard's Top 10

According to Hits Daily Double, SLAYER's "Christ Illusion" (American/Warner Bros.) is poised to sell between 55,000 and 60,000 copies in the United States during its first week of release to land in the Top 10 on The Billboard 200 chart. Meanwhile, UNEARTH's latest effort, "III: In the Eyes of Fire"...