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'Metal: A Headbanger's Journey' Co-Director Thrashes It Out With BURN TO BLACK

MTV.com reports that Sam Dunn, co-director of "Metal: A Headbanger's Journey", isn't just a heavy-metal academic — he's also a performer with a specialty in old-school thrash. His band BURN TO BLACK recently released their debut, "Mach 666", a disc influenced by some of the members' favorite bands,...

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EXODUS: Live Video From Last Night's Concert In Serbia Posted Online

A video clip of veteran San Francisco Bay Area thrashers EXODUS performing the classic song "Strike of the Beast" last night (Wednesday, November 29) in Belgrade, Serbia has been posted online at YouTube.com. Commented Branko Milosavljevic, promoter of last night's concert: "Last night was fucking b...

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Exclusive: SACRED REICH Frontman Discusses 20th Anniversary Tour, Future Plans

The original lineup of the long-defunct Arizona thrashers SACRED REICH — Phil Rind (bass, vocals),Wiley Arnett (lead guitar),Jason Rainey (rhythm guitar) and Greg Hall (drums) — will reunite for several shows in Europe next summer, including an appearance at the Wacken Open Air festival on August...

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EXODUS Vocalist Checks In

Vocalist Rob Dukes of the San Francisco Bay Area thrashers EXODUS has issued the following update: "Just finished up our shows in Germany and I have to say the show in Saarbrucken fucking ruled... Those German fuckers know how to kill for metal. All the shows we have done ruled. Dublin was crazy as...

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VIO-LENCE: 'Opressing The Masses' Press Kit Sells For $1,000

An original Megaforce-issued VIO-LENCE "Opressing the Masses" press kit — featuring a black leather-like folder with a VIO-LENCE sticker; three glossy promo pictures; three original slides, and a two-page signed statement from vocalist Sean Killian about the controversy about the "Torture Tactics" t...

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MASTERY: Tour Dates Announced

Toronto "instrumental" thrash band MASTERY has announced the dates for its headlining tour in support of the band's Corporate Punishment Records debut album, "Lethal Legacy". MASTERY's new album "Lethal Legacy" has been receiving major praise within the metal community since its release. Metal Mania...

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BLACK SABBATH, GUNS N' ROSES Lyrics Banned In Iran

According to South Africa's Mail & Guardian Online, dozens of literary masterpieces and international bestsellers have been banned in Iran in a dramatic rise in censorship that has plunged the country's publishing industry into crisis. Among the forbidden items is a successful series of books fe...

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DEFIANCE Guitarist DOUG HARRINGTON Passes Away

Reunited Oakland, California thrashers DEFIANCE, best known for their seminal late '80s/early '90s Roadrunner releases "Void Terra Firma" and "Beyond Recognition", have issued the following statement: "It is with a heavy heart that we inform you of the passing of our dear friend, bandmate, and Corpo...

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ATROPHY Reissues Detailed

Metal Mind Productions has set a November 27 release date for reissues of the classic ATROPHY albums "Considered Dead" and "Erosion of Sanity". Both CDs will come in a new digipack edition on golden discs, digitally remastered using 24-bit technology, and will be limited to a hand-numbered 2,000 cop...

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SKITZO Signs With OPEN GRAVE RECORDS

Open Grave Records has announced the signing of legendary thrash metal artist SKITZO. A notorious name amongst Bay Area thrash/crossover circles, SKITZO are renowned for their outrageous stage shows and publicity moves. Frontman Lance Ozanix has proven to be the mainstay of the band which has issued...

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SPIRALARMS: New Live Dates Announced

SPIRALARMS, the San Francisco Bay Area band featuring Craig Locicero (ex-FORBIDDEN) on guitar, Tim Narducci (ex-SYSTEMATIC) on guitar/vocals, Chris Kontos (ex-MACHINE HEAD, TESTAMENT) on drums, Chris Lombardo on bass and Brad Barth on keyboards, has lined up the following dates: Nov. 04 - Berkeley,...

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SPIRALARMS Guitarist LOCICERO: 'We're All Overwhelmed By The Positive Responses'

SPIRALARMS guitarist Craig Locicero (ex-FORBIDDEN, MANMADEGOD) has issued the following update: "I just wanted to kind of update you all on what's in store for the next two months. "First off, thanks to all of you that listened and reacted so favorably to the three new tunes we posted Friday. I thin...

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CRÜEFEST HOLLYWOOD Organizers Looking For Bands

The 7th annual Crüefest Hollywood is scheduled to take place July 28, 2007 at the Whisky a Go-Go in Hollywood, CA. The event's organizers have issued the following message: "We are now searching for 10 great bands to perform at this wonderful charity event! All bands must be able to perform at least...

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SPIRALARMS: New Music Posted Online

SPIRALARMS, the San Francisco Bay Area band featuring Craig Locicero (ex-FORBIDDEN) on guitar, Tim Narducci (ex-SYSTEMATIC) on guitar/vocals, Chris Kontos (ex-MACHINE HEAD, TESTAMENT) on drums, Chris Lombardo on bass and Brad Barth on keyboards, has uploaded three new songs to its MySpace page. Chec...

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EXODUS To Guest On IRON MAIDEN Singer's Radio Show

Veteran San Francisco Bay Area metallers EXODUS will be IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson's guests on Saturday, November 25 during Bruce's weekly BBC 6 Music radio show, aptly named "Rock Show". Listen to the program live via the Internet between 9:00 p.m. and 12:00 a.m. (midnight) U.K. time (bet...