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VOIVOD Interviewed By Vinyl-Blog.com (Video)

Vinyl-Blog.com 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, I...

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METALLICA Members Are Playable Characters In Action Sports Video Game

METALLICA frontman James Hetfield and bassist Robert Trujillo are featured as playable characters in the upcoming "Tony Hawk's Pro Skater HD" action sports video game "Revert Pack" DLC. The pack will be made available on December 4 at $4.99 on Xbox Live, PlayStation Network and Steam. Although it wa...

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METALLICA: Official $53 Neckties Now Available

Two different types of official METALLICA neckties are being sold in the band's webstore for $52.99 each: ninja star necktie and snake necktie. Almost three years ago, a METALLICA fan with the username "jbjbcs1" posted a message in the band's official forum in which he requested that ties be added t...

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Video: WENDY DIO Discusses Upcoming Guitar Auction On 'Studio 11 LA'

The Ronnie James Dio Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund, founded in memory of the world-renowned voice of DIO, RAINBOW, BLACK SABBATH and HEAVEN & HELL, will participate in the upcoming Icons & Idols-Rock 'N' Roll Auction at Julien's Auctions in Beverly Hills, California on Saturday, December 1...

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METAL MIKE And SCHOOL OF ROCK Join Forces For 'Metal Mill' Heavy Metal Guitar And Bass Program

HALFORD guitarist and Guitar World magazine columnist "Metal" Mike Chlasciak has partnered with the Wayne, New Jersey location of School Of Rock to bring "Metal Mill" guitar and bass program. "Metal Mill" is a specialty program designed for metal players of all ages and levels who look to develop th...

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WENDY DIO Says Early Detection Appears To Be Making Difference In TONY IOMMI's Cancer Recovery

Wendy Dio, the widow of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW, HEAVEN & HELL),says that BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi's early detection has been key in his recovery from the early stages of lymphoma with which he was diagnosed late last year. Iommi rece...

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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...