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Parents Of South African Schoolboy Killer Say Son Dabbled In Satanism
The parents of the South African teenager accused of killing a fellow student with a sword and wounding three others while wearing a mask similar to masks worn by heavy metal band SLIPKNOT have spoken publicly for the first time since the tragedy. In a statement to the Beeld newspaper, Morné Harmse'...August 21, 2008
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SLIPKNOT Frontman Rejects Blame In Sword Slaying
SLIPKNOT frontman Corey Taylor has spoken exclusively to Blender magazine regarding reports that the schoolboy who stabbed a fellow student to death with a sword in South Africa Monday morning (August 18) wore a mask that resembled the one worn by Taylor. Eighteen-year-old Morné Harmse slashed the n...August 20, 2008
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SLIPKNOT Ain't Satanic, Fans Say
Cape Argus reports that fans of SLIPKNOT are furious at allegations that Monday's (August 18) Samurai-style killing of a Krugersdorp, South Africa schoolboy was the result of the band's "satanic" influence. Jacques Pretorius, 16, died when a fellow schoolboy allegedly slashed his throat with a curve...August 20, 2008
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SLIPKNOT 'Is Not Going To Respond' To Accusations It Inspired South African Schoolboy Killer
A representative for SLIPKNOT's record label, Roadrunner Records, has told South Africa's The Times web site that the band had no comment regarding reports that the schoolboy (18-year-old Morné Harmse) who stabbed a fellow student to death with a sword in Krugersdorp, South Africa Monday morning (Au...August 20, 2008
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THE SWORD, SEVEN WITCHES Members To Guest on Tonight's 'Talking Metal Live'
THE SWORD guitarist J. Kyle Shutt, SEVEN WITCHES vocalist Alan Tecchio, and the band Z02 from IFC's upcoming television comedy "ZRock" will be the featured guests on tonight's (Tuesday, August 19) episode of "Talking Metal Live". The program can be heard live from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. EST at this...August 19, 2008
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Community Leader: 'Bad Satanic Music' Like SLIPKNOT Was Probable Cause Of Deadly School Attack
The head of South African police's investigative psychology unit has told The Times web site that rumors of Satanism and music playing a part in Monday's (August 18) deadly attack at the Nic Diederichs technical high school in Krugersdorp, South Africa should not be taken seriously. Senior Superinte...August 19, 2008
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South African Schoolboy Dressed As SLIPKNOT's JORDISON Stabs Fellow Student To Death
According to News24.com, a schoolboy who stabbed a fellow pupil to death with a sword in Krugersdorp, South Africa this morning (Monday, August 18) was apparently high on drugs and was dressed like SLIPKNOT drummer Joey Jordison, saying Satan had told him to kill the children. He also stabbed two ga...August 18, 2008
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CLUTCH Joined By OPETH Keyboardist For European Shows
OPETH keyboardist Per Wiberg has joined Maryland rockers CLUTCH on the road for the following European shows: Aug. 17 - Corporation - Sheffield, UK Aug. 18 - Zodiac - Oxford, UK Aug. 19 - Burgerweeshuis - Deventer, NETH Aug. 21 - Malmo Festival - Malmö, SWE CLUTCH released its first-ever live DVD, "...August 17, 2008
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CLUTCH: Entire 'Full Fathom Five: Audio Field Recordings' CD Available For Streaming
Maryland rockers CLUTCH will release their first-ever live DVD, "Full Fathom Five: Video Field Recordings", on August 12 via the group's newly launched Weathermaker Music label. The band will also release a live companion CD, "Full Fathom Five: Audio Field Recordings", on the same day. All tracks on...August 12, 2008
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ANTHRAX To Enter Studio In October
ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante has issued the following update: "Lemme have an iced venti americano with six pumps of vanilla and leave room for cream. This has been repeated from my mouth daily throughout the summer; how do I say this in Japanese? "I am going to Japan and Korea; I am psyched! I th...August 11, 2008
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METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT Comments On Upcoming North American Tour
METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett spoke to MTV News about the band's upcoming North American tour — the 32-date trek that kicks off in late October. THE SWORD will open all shows, with LAMB OF GOD, DOWN and MACHINE HEAD joining the bill on separate legs. "It's our first full indoor tour in America,"...August 11, 2008
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METALLICA: North American Tour Dates Announced
METALLICA has posted the following message on its official web site: "Time for a different sort of vacation ... one right here on our home turf!! Now that [the new METALLICA album] 'Death Magnetic' is complete, we're ready to start a proper indoor arena tour of the States and Canada and we can't wai...August 11, 2008
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ROSS THE BOSS: 'Blood Of Knives' Video Posted Online
"Blood Of Knives", the new video from former MANOWAR guitarist ROSS THE BOSS, can be viewed below. The song comes off ROSS' new album, "New Metal Leader", which is scheduled for release on August 22 via AFM Records. According to a press release, Ross "continues his legacy with a true metal album tha...August 7, 2008
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DIMEBAG Tribute At OZZFEST To Include PINK FLOYD Cover By JERRY CANTRELL, SCOTT IAN
The upcoming all-star tribute to fallen PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN guitarist and Texas native "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott as part of the Saturday, August 9 one-day stadium spectacular at Dallas' Pizza Hut Park will include an acoustic performance of the PINK FLOYD classic "Wish You Were Here" featuring Jerry C...August 4, 2008
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OZZFEST 2008: Stage Times Announced
The stage times have been announced for this year's Ozzfest one-day stadium spectacular, which is scheduled to be held Saturday, August 9 at Dallas' Pizza Hut Park. They are as follows: Main Stage: METALLICA 9:45 - 11:15 OZZY OSBOURNE 8:00 - 9:15 SERJ TANKIAN 6:45 - 7:45 HELLYEAH/Dimebag Tribute 5:3...August 3, 2008
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