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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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PROFUGUS MORTIS: 'Another Round' Track Listing Revealed
Montreal-based sympho/black/folk/power metal band PROFUGUS MORTIS will release a new six-song EP entitled "Another Round" on November 25 via Prodisk. According to a press release, "Another Round" features "the most epic and folk-inspired PROFUGUS MORTIS material to date. The new CD is expected to ou...August 2, 2008
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CLUTCH: 'Full Fathom Five' E-Card Available
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...July 29, 2008
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OZZFEST 2008: 10 Acts Selected To Take Part In 'Battle of The Bands' At Dallas' The Loft
Texas radio station 97.1 The Eagle has teamed up with The Loft and Monster Energy to send one lucky band to kick off this year's Ozzfest. The following 10 bands have been selected to take part in the "Battle of the Bands" on August 7 at The Loft in Dallas: BLACK TOOTH BROTHERHOOD DEBRI EARLY ...July 28, 2008
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METALLICA: Photos From Last Night's Sofia Concert Available
More than 50,000 Bulgarian fans reportedly attended METALLICA's concert at the Vasil Levski national stadium in Sofia on Friday (July 25). This was only METALLICA's second show in Bulgaria, with the band having previously played the country's second largest city — Plovdiv — nine years ago. THE SWORD...July 26, 2008
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CLUTCH Is Looking To Jam With Organists
Maryland rockers CLUTCH have issued the following update: "In the coming weeks, CLUTCH is looking to jam with organists. Any seriously interested parties should send us an audio and/or video link of your work." For more information, visit www.myspace.com/clutchband. CLUTCH's first-ever live DVD, "Fu...July 25, 2008
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METALLICA: 50,000 Fans Expected At Sofia Concert
According to Novinite.com, more than 50,000 Bulgarian fans are counting the hours before METALLICA's concert at the Vasil Levski national stadium in Sofia on Friday (July 25). This is only METALLICA's second concert in Bulgaria, with the band having previously played the country's second largest cit...July 25, 2008
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'Garage To Ozz' Contest Up And Running: Send One Lucky Band To Kick Off This Year's OZZFEST
Texas radio station 97.1 The Eagle has teamed up with The Loft and Monster Energy to send one lucky band to kick off this year's Ozzfest. The following 20 bands have been selected to participate in the "Garage To Ozz" contest: AMERICAN LAB RAT BLACK TOOTH BORN 2 NOTHING BROTHERHOOD CALLING ALL WAR D...July 23, 2008
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METALLICA, SLAYER, ALICE IN CHAINS, ANTHRAX Members Confirmed For OZZFEST's DIMEBAG Tribute
Hard-rocking music fans headed to this year's Ozzfest will experience a special one-time only 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. The tribute to "Dim...July 23, 2008
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Touring 'A Bittersweet Thing' For STAIND Singer
The Pulse of Radio reports: STAIND recently hit the road again for the first time in nearly two years, joining 3 DOORS DOWN and HINDER on a summer bill that extends into August. After that, the New England-based group will headline on their own before going to Europe with NICKELBACK in the fall. The...July 21, 2008
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POWERSWORD To Release 'Eurosteel' In The Fall
POWERSWORD, the Norwegian "true power metal" band which consists of current, former and session members of THE ALLSEEING I, TROLLFEST, 1349, ZEENON, URGEHAL and PANTHEON I, will release its debut album, "Eurosteel", in the fall. Two songs from the CD — "Fighting for Steel" and "My Love Won't Make Yo...July 17, 2008
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