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METALLICA's JAMES HETFIELD Is 'Proud' Of 'Lulu' Album

METALLICA frontman James Hetfield has defended "Lulu", the band's controversial collaborative album with former THE VELVET UNDERGROUND frontman Lou Reed, explaining that making the record was a "fun" experience that brought the members of closer METALLICA together. "Lulu" polarized fans around the w...

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BARONESS Frontman Recalls Getting Phone Call From METALLICA's JAMES HETFIELD

John Baizley recalled getting a phone call from METALLICA's James Hetfield while the BARONESS frontman was recovering after shattering his left arm in a horrific accident. Baizley was riding in a tour bus with his BARONESS bandmates when the brakes failed in August 2012. The bus plunged 30 feet into...

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FEAR FACTORY: New Tour Webisode Featuring Footage Of Bus Crash Aftermath

The latest FEAR FACTORY tour webisode, featuring footage from the band's concerts in Eindhoven, Aschaffenburg and Munich during their current European headlining tour, can be seen below. FEAR FACTORY was involved in a bus crash on November 25 while en route to the show in Munich. FEAR FACTORY guitar...

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FEAR FACTORY Involved In Bus Crash In Germany (Photos)

FEAR FACTORY was involved in a bus crash early Wednesday morning (November 25) while en route to the band's next concert in Munich, Germany during their European headling tour. FEAR FACTORY guitarist Dino Cazares said: "Everyone is okay, just a little shaken up. It doesn't help when it's 4:30 a.m. a...

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Video: FEAR FACTORY Performs In Madrid During 'Demanufacture' 20th-Anniversary Tour

Behind-the-scenes footage from FEAR FACTORY's November 16 performance in Madrid, Spain during the "Demanufacture" 20th-anniversary tour can be seen below. FEAR FACTORY's current European trek sees the band playing the "Demanufacture" album in its entirety. They are also showcasing songs from their n...

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KIRK HAMMETT Admits METALLICA Thought About Firing LARS ULRICH

On November 4, METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett was interviewed on the "Quinn & Cantara" morning show on Albany's classic rock radio station PYX 106. You can now listen to the chat using the widget below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the progress of the recor...

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Video: FEAR FACTORY Performs In Moscow During 'Demanufacture' 20th-Anniversary Tour

Video footage of FEAR FACTORY's November 11 performance at Volta Club in Moscow, Russia during the "Demanufacture" 20th-anniversary tour can be seen below. FEAR FACTORY's current European trek sees the band playing the "Demanufacture" album in its entirety. They are also showcasing songs from their...

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VOLBEAT Parts Ways With Bassist ANDERS KJØLHOLM

In connection with the planning and preparation of VOLBEAT's extensive future plans and wishes for 2016 and onward, the Danish/American rock 'n' rollers have parted ways with bassist Anders Kjølholm. All matters related hereto have been mutually and respectfully agreed upon. VOLBEAT guitarist/vocali...

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FEAR FACTORY's BURTON C. BELL Says Artists Are 'Losing The Ability To Survive'

On November 7, Kaaos TV conducted a video interview with FEAR FACTORY singer Burton C. Bell and guitarist Dino Cazares at The Circus in Helsinki, Finland. You can now watch the chat below. Asked about his recent statement that streaming music services like Spotify and Pandora are "getting away with...

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Video: FEAR FACTORY Celebrates 25th Anniversary At Legendary Whisky A Go Go

Los Angeles cyber metallers FEAR FACTORY celebrated their 25th anniversary with three West Coast shows, including an October 30 date at the Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California. Video footage of the concert can be seen below (clip filmed by Jake Perry). In a recent interview with CrypticRock...

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FEAR FACTORY: Video Footage Of Halloween Performance In Las Vegas

Video footage of FEAR FACTORY's October 31 performance at Adrenaline Sports Bar And Grill in Las Vegas, Nevada can be seen below. FEAR FACTORY will embark on a European trek this month which will see the band playing "Demanufacture" in its entirety. They will also showcase songs from their new album...

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FEAR FACTORY's BURTON C. BELL Says American Promoters 'Aren't Interested' In 'Demanufacture' 20th-Anniversary Tour

Singer Burton C. Bell of legendary pioneers of industrial-tinged extreme metal FEAR FACTORY says that the band would like to do a U.S. tour in celebration of the 20th anniversary of their highly revered second studio album, "Demanufacture", but that "promoters aren't interested." FEAR FACTORY will e...

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On The Tour Bus With FEAR FACTORY's BURTON C. BELL (Video)

FEAR FACTORY vocalist Burton C. Bell is featured in the latest episode of Digital Tour Bus's "Bus Invaders", which takes you inside the touring vehicle of one of today's top touring acts. The footage was shot on August 6 in Chicago, Illinois. FEAR FACTORY celebrated its 25th anniversary with three W...

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KATAKLYSM Frontman's EX DEO Project To Release New Album In 2017

EX DEO, the reactivated Ancient Roman-themed arsenal fronted by KATAKLYSM singer Maurizio Iacono, is working on a new studio album for an early 2016 release via Napalm Records. According to a press release, the new CD "already has a working title, a master conductor on the orchestration and world-re...

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FEAR FACTORY Celebrating 25th Anniversary With West Coast Shows

Los Angeles cyber metallers FEAR FACTORY will celebrate their 25th anniversary with three West Coast shows starting tonight (Thursday, October 29) in San Diego. Commented FEAR FACTORY guitarist Dino Cazares: "After 25 years, the soul of this machine is still alive and well. "[I] can't wait to do the...