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SANCTUARY: Pro-Shot Footage From U.K.'s BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR Festival

Professionally filmed video footage of the reunited '80s cult metal outfit SANCTUARY's performance at this year's edition of the Bloodstock Open Air festival, which was held August 9-12 at Catton Park, Derbyshire in the United Kingdom, can be seen below. Asked about the progress of the songwriting s...

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'Light & Shade: Conversations With Jimmy Page' Book Author Speaks To 'Rock Book Show' (Video)

Guitar World's Brad Tolinski recently spoke to "Rock Book Show" about his newly released book, "Light & Shade: Conversations With Jimmy Page" (Crown). You can now watch the chat below. Jimmy Page was the leader, mastermind, guitarist and producer of LED ZEPPELIN, described by Rolling Stone magaz...

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SHAI HULUD Releases New Album Teaser

Pompano Beach, Florida-based hardcore/metal band SHAI HULUD will release its new album, "Reach Beyond The Sun", on February 19, 2013 (one day earlier internationall) via Metal Blade Records. New music and pre-orders will be available on December 10, but for now, fans can sample a portion of a new tr...

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METALLICA: 'Quebec Magnetic' DVD Teaser Trailer Available

On December 10, METALLICA will release a live DVD called "Quebec Magnetic". The double DVD and single disc Blu-ray will be available for a price a "very METALLICA fan-friendly" price — suggested retail will be $15.98 for either format. Filmed by Wayne Isham during a two-night stand in October of 200...

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METALLICA Frontman At Valley Isle Timing Association's Drag Races In Maui

METALLICA frontman James Hetfield and NHRA Funny Car driver Ron Capps were at the Valley Isle Timing Association's season finals drag races Saturday evening (November 17) at Maui Raceway Park in Maui, Hawaii. Capps tweeted afterwards: "Was great having friend James out to Maui Raceway last night, we...

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METALLICA To Return To South Africa In April

METALLICA will return to South Africa for the first time in more than seven years for a two-city tour next spring. They will perform at Cape Town Stadium on Wednesday, April 24 and Soccer City Complex, FNB Stadium, Johannesburg on April 27. "It's been seven fun-filled crazy years since we were lucky...

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VOIVOD Interviewed In Oakland (Video)

The Metalluminati conducted an interview with Canadian metal innovators VOIVOD on November 17 at the Fox Theater in Oakland, California. You can now watch the chat below. VOIVOD will release its new album, "Target Earth", on January 22, 2013 (one day earlier internationally) via VOIVOD's own company...

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JASON NEWSTED: 'It Took Me 12 Years To Come Back To Earth' After Leaving METALLICA

Former METALLICA and VOIVOD bassist Jason Newsted was interviewed on this past Friday's (November 16) edition of Eddie Trunk's "Friday Night Rocks" radio show on New York's Q104.3 FM. A few excerpts from the chat follow below (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On what promped him to launch his offic...

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BLACK SABBATH Crowned Most Important British Metal Act Of All Time

Iconic heavy metal band BLACK SABBATH was crowned the most important British hard rock act of all time in a major poll unveiled this weekend by record industry trade body the BPI. The Birmingham-born pioneers of heavy metal, who have sold more than 70 million records worldwide — including the 1970 c...

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SOIL Singer Defends Band's Decision To Launch Fundraising Campaign For New Album

SOIL singer Ryan McCombs has defended the band's decision to launch an interactive pre-sale campaign on Kickstarter to enable fans to participate in the release of the band's forthcoming album. Fans will receive exclusive shirts, a chance to have dinner with the band, autographed merchandise, attend...

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Former METALLICA Bassist JASON NEWSTED Wants To Reconnect With His Fans And Friends

Former METALLICA and VOIVOD bassist Jason Newsted has launched his new official web site at NewstedHeavyMetal.com. An introductory message from Jason reads as follows: "Jason Newsted here, it's really me... LOOK!! "It's time for me to reconnect with all my fans and friends out there around the world...

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RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE: Demo Version Of 'Bullet In The Head' Available For Streaming

The original 1991 demo version of the RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE song "Bullet In The Head", which will be featured on the second disc included in the upcoming deluxe-edition reissue of the band's classic 1992 self-titled debut, can be streamed using the audio player below (courtesy of AOL's Noisecreep...

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METALLICA Guitarist To Sign Copies Of 'Horror' Book At 'Mad Monster Party'

METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett will make a rare convention appearance for an extremely limited signing of his new book, "Too Much Horror Business - The Kirk Hammett Collection", on Saturday, March 23 at Mad Monster Party 2013 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Also scheduled to appear is original KISS...

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MEGADETH Drummer On Upcoming Album, MUSTAINE's OBAMA Comments And Touring With METALLICA

Robert DiGiacomo of Atlantic City Insiders recently conducted an interview with MEGADETH drummer Shawn Drover. A few excerpts from the chat follow below. On performing the "Countdown To Extinction" album in its entirety on the current tour: Drover: "As a fan of MEGADETH, this is one of my favorite r...

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METALLICA Bassist's Wife Discusses Her Art

Radio Metal recently conducted an interview Chloé Trujillo, wife of former SUICIDAL TENDENCIES/OZZY OSBOURNE and current METALLICA bassist Robert Trujillo. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Radio Metal: You painted some of Robert's bass guitars: these can be particularly seen on your...