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SLAYER: JEFF HANNEMAN's Personal Guitars Being Auctioned
When Jeff Hanneman of SLAYER passed away in May 2013, he left behind thousands of fans, as well as fellow musicians whom he influenced via his distinctive thrash metal playing style. Jeff also left behind a number of his personal instruments, so in conjunction with his estate, ESP is helping with th...July 22, 2015
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SLAYER's KERRY KING: Getting Drummer PAUL BOSTAPH Back Was 'The Right Choice'
A four-minute video clip in which the members of SLAYER discuss the return of drummer Paul Bostaph can be seen below. Bostaph rejoined SLAYER in 2013 after previously leaving the group twice. "If he hadn't quit the band, he'd still be in the band," SLAYER bassist/vocalist Tom Araya said. Guitarist K...July 17, 2015
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SLAYER's PAUL BOSTAPH: JEFF HANNEMAN 'Was There The Whole Time' During Recording Of 'Repentless'
SLAYER drummer Paul Bostaph spoke to RiffYou.com about how the death of the band's co-founding guitarist Jeff Hanneman affected the recording sessions for SLAYER's upcoming eleventh album, "Repentless". "It was very hard and a constant reminder that we lost our friend," said Bostaph. "That being sai...July 16, 2015
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Video Premiere: BACKYARD BABIES' 'Th1rt3en Or Nothing'
"Th1rt3en Or Nothing", the new video from reunited Swedish sleaze rockers BACKYARD BABIES, can be seen below. The song is taken from the band's forthcoming album, "Four By Four", which will be released on August 28 via Gain Music Entertainment, which is distributed and partly owned by Sony Music. BA...July 16, 2015
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OVERKILL To Release 'Historikill: 1995 - 2007' Box Set In September
New Jersey thrash metal veterans OVERKILL recently inked a new worldwide deal with Nuclear Blast Records. Previously signed to the label for Europe only, OVERKILL's first worldwide release on Nuclear Blast will be a special box set comprised of the band's entire back catalog, due out on September 18...July 14, 2015
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SLAYER's KERRY KING On JEFF HANNEMAN: 'You Can't Make An Addicted Person Get Better If They Don't Want To'
SLAYER's Kerry King told Illinois Entertainer that he wrote the song "Chasing Death", from the band's upcoming "Repentless" album, after his longtime guitar tech, Armand Crump, overdosed and died in 2012. The track was penned partly in an effort to save fellow SLAYER co-founding guitarist Jeff Hanne...July 13, 2015
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BUTCHER BABIES: New Song 'Never Go Back' Available For Streaming
"Never Go Back", a brand new song from Los Angeles-based metallers BUTCHER BABIES, can be streamed below. The track is taken from the band's sophomore album, "Take It Like A Man", which will be released on August 21 via Century Media. The CD was produced by Logan Mader, who has previously worked wit...July 11, 2015
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BUTCHER BABIES Reveal 'Hidden Talents'
BUTCHER BABIES were interviewed at the Graspop Metal Meeting on June 19 in Dessel, Belgum. You can now watch the chat below. Speaking about their "hidden talents," BUTCHER BABIES singer Carla Harvey said: "I'm an artist. I write comic books. And I wrote a novel. And I was also a mortician. I did [th...July 10, 2015
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MAYHEM FESTIVAL Co-Founder Apologizes To Heavy Metal Fans, Clarifies His 'Gray, Bald And Fat' Comment
Kevin Lyman (pictured),the co-founder of the annual Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival, has apologized for his recent remarks regarding the state of the heavy metal scene and the future of the traveling event, explaining that "it is our yearly mission to create the greatest festival for you to c...July 9, 2015
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SHINEDOWN's BRENT SMITH Reveals Vocal Issues Delayed New Album
According to The Pulse Of Radio, SHINEDOWN frontman Brent Smith has revealed that he developed vocal problems which contributed to a delay in recording the band's fifth studio album. Smith explained that his throat was ailing after 21 months of touring for 2012's "Amaryllis", telling "Loudwire Night...July 8, 2015
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SLAYER's KERRY KING: 'I'm Getting To That Age Where You Deal With More Deaths Than You Do Weddings'
SLAYER's eleventh studio album, "Repentless", will be released on September 11 via Nuclear Blast. The follow-up to 2009's critically acclaimed, Grammy-nominated "World Painted Blood" is the band's first CD to be produced by Terry Date, who has previously worked with PANTERA and SOUNDGARDEN, among ot...July 4, 2015
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BUTCHER BABIES' HEIDI SHEPHERD Thanks 'Naysayers' For Giving Her A 'Kick In The Ass'
Heavy Metal Artwork conducted an interview with BUTCHER BABIES singer Heidi Shepherd and guitarist Henry Flury at the 2015 edition of the U.K.'s Download festival, which was held last month in Donington Park. You can now watch the chat below. Speaking about the endless amount of online hate that has...July 1, 2015
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Video: IRON MAIDEN's BRUCE DICKINSON Takes Part In Music Therapy Session With Special Needs Children
IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson visited music charity Nordoff Robbins's London, England centre on June 22 to celebrate Music Therapy Week. The Nordoff Robbins London Centre in Kentish Town is the world's largest dedicated music therapy centre. It aims to offer a broad range of music therapy and m...July 1, 2015
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KERRY KING: One Of JEFF HANNEMAN's Last Decisions In SLAYER Was To Get PAUL BOSTAPH Back
SLAYER guitarist Kerry King says that the band's late axeman Jeff Hanneman played a major part in the group's decision to welcome back drummer Paul Bostaph following Dave Lombardo's exit more than two years ago. Lombardo was effectively fired from SLAYER after sitting out the band's Australian tour...June 30, 2015
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JUDAS PRIEST, KORN, MASTODON, CLUTCH Confirmed For 2015 Edition Of SLIPKNOT's KNOTFEST
The 2015 edition of SLIPKNOT's Knotfest festival will take place on October 24-25 at San Manuel Amphitheater in Devore, California. The following bands are set to appear at the event: Saturday, October 24: Main stage: JUDAS PRIEST KORN MASTODON TRIVIUM CORROSION OF CONFORMITY [to-be-announced specia...June 27, 2015
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