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HAIL!: First U.S. Shows Announced

The all-star band HAIL! — comprised of bassist David Ellefson (F5, ex-MEGADETH),guitarist Andreas Kisser (SEPULTURA),vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) and newly appointed drummer Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER) — has announced its first-ever shows in the Unit...

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SLAYER's KERRY KING Says Upcoming 'Big Four' Shows Will Be 'Groundbreaking'

ARTISTdirect.com editor Rick Florino conducted an interview with SLAYER guitarist Kerry King earlier this week. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. ARTISTdirect.com: Where does "World Painted Blood" stand in your catalog? Kerry: I think everything we've done this decade is pretty awesom...

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HAIL OF BULLETS, ONSLAUGHT Confirmed For Holland's ELSROCK Festival

HAIL OF BULLETS and ONSLAUGHT are the first two confirmed bands for next year's edition of the Elsrock festival, set to take place August 28, 2010 in Rijssen, Netherlands. HAIL OF BULLETS is the Dutch death metal band featuring GOREFEST drummer Ed Warby, THANATOS guitarists Stephan Gebédi and Paul B...

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LIVING SACRIFICE Announces Tour With WAR OF AGES

Reunited Little Rock, Arkansas-based Christian death/thrash/metalcore band LIVING SACRIFICE has announced a U.S. tour, dubbed "The Abominable Snowtour", that will crisscross the nation from February 5 to February 28. The band will share top billing throughout the tour with metal cohorts WAR OF AGES,...

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LAMB OF GOD Bassist Interviewed On New Zealand's TV3

David Farrier from New Zealand's TV3 conducted an interview with bassist John Campbell of Richmond, Virginia metallers LAMB OF GOD prior to the band's December 9, 2009 concert in Auckland. Watch the chat below. Having recently wrapped up U.S. their tour with METALLICA, LAMB OF GOD are celebrating th...

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ONSLAUGHT: New Video Interview Posted Online

Barry Anderson of Metal Storm conducted an interview with bassist Jeff Williams and guitarist Nige Rockett of British thrashers ONSLAUGHT at this year's Hard Rock Hell festival, which was held December 4-5, 2009 at Pontins in Prestatyn Sands. North Wales, United Kingdom. Watch the chat in two parts...

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DREAM THEATER Drummer To Play With HAIL! In 2010

DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy will play select dates with the all-star band HAIL! — comprised of bassist David Ellefson (F5),guitarist Andreas Kisser (SEPULTURA),Tim "Ripper" Owens (JUDAS PRIEST, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, ICED EARTH) — in 2010. HAIL! has been making a lot of noise around the world wi...

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DREAM THEATER Drummer Names His Favorite Albums Of 2009, Past Decade

DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy has released his annual "Best Of..." list for 2009 as well as a "Best Of 00s Decade-End Wrap-Up". His music-related selections are as follows: Best Of 2009 CDs: 01. BIGELF - Cheat The Gallows 02. MASTODON - Crack The Skye 03. ALICE IN CHAINS - Black Gives Way To Bl...

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TESTAMENT Guitarist Schedules Phoenix In-Store Appearance

Guitarist Eric Peterson of San Francisco Bay Area metallers TESTAMENT will make an in-store appearance at Raptor Guitars in Phoenix, Arizona on Saturday, January 23 between 1:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. For more information, see the poster below. In a recent interview with Metal Sucks, Peterson stated abo...

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Classic PANTERA Interview Featured On New ROCK GUERILLA.tv DVD

Issue #272 of Germany's Rock Hard magazine includes the Rock Guerilla.tv DVD Vol. 14 featuring a classic 1992 interview with PANTERA's Dimebag Darrell and Phil Anselmo, as well as exclusive studio reports with DARK TRANQUILLITY and RAGE, an ANTHRAX discography retrospection with Scott Ian, a progres...

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DIAMOND HEAD Guitarist Discusses 'Am I Evil?' Autobiography

DIAMOND HEAD guitarist Brian Tatler's autobiography, "Am I Evil?", is now available in an exclusive first edition print run of 500 copies for the band's fans worldwide through www.diamond-head.net. At just £16.95, it is a collector's item and a great Christmas present. It is not available anywhere e...

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TESTAMENT Frontman Interviewed On 'The Barry Kirkey Radio Show'

Vocalist Chuck Billy of San Francisco Bay Area metallers TESTAMENT was interviewed earlier today (Wednesday, December 16) on "The Barry Kirkey Radio Show". The chat is now available for streaming using the audio player below. In a recent interview with Metal Sucks, TESTAMENT guitarist Eric Peterson...

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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarists POLAND And DROVER On SHREDDING THE ENVELOPE Track; Audio Available

The song "Devil's Roadmap", featuring guest appearances by former MEGADETH guitarists Glen Drover and Chris Poland, is available for streaming at this location. The track comes off the debut album from thrash metal virtuoso Dave Reffett's band SHREDDING THE ENVELOPE. Entitled "The Call Of The Flames...

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EXODUS: New Album Title Announced

San Francisco's EXODUS, one of thrash metal's seminal bands responsible for the birth and development of the genre, has named its ninth studio album "Exhibit B: The Human Condition". The band is currently recording in Northern California with acclaimed British producer Andy Sneap (MEGADETH, ARCH ENE...

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LAMB OF GOD Song Featured In RHAPSODY Ad

LAMB OF GOD's song "Laid To Rest", from the band's 2004 album "Ashes Of The Wake", is featured in Rhapsody's latest ad, which can be viewed below. Rhapsody is an online music service run by RealNetworks and available in the U.S. only. Having recently wrapped up U.S. their tour with METALLICA, LAMB O...