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MEGADETH's MUSTAINE, HIRAX Interviewed For 'Get Thrashed' Documentary

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine and HIRAX have been added to the list of bands interviewed for "Get Thrashed", the upcoming documentary profiling the thrash metal scene of the early Eighties and its impact on the music scene. "Get Thrashed" is currently being edited for a late 2004 release. A four-mi...
September 28, 2004
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DEFIANCE Reunion 'On Hold'

Long-defunct San Francisco Bay Area thrash band DEFIANCE have postponed their reunion plans following singer Steev Esquivel's decision to fill in for departed EXODUS frontman Steve "Zetro" Souza on the latter band's rescheduled tour of South America in late October. "Because Steev will be very busy...
September 19, 2004
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THE APPARATUS Return To Recording Studio

Norwegian melodic death metalers THE APPARATUS have returned to Godt Selskap Studio (NECROPHAGIA, MANIFEST) in Trondheim, Norway to complete work on the song "All is Nothing" — an outtake from the group's debut album, "Heathen Agenda". "This track is planned to be used for compilations, first out is...
September 19, 2004
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MOONSORROW Enter Studio To Record New Album

Finnish "epic heathen metallers" MOONSORROW have entered Tico Tico studio in Kemi, Finland to begin recording their new album, "Raah Raah Blääh", for an early 2005 release through the Spinefarm Records imprint Spikefarm. "This album is going to be a bit different release, as we thought not repeating...
September 4, 2004
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HEATHEN Guitarist LEE ALTUS Comments On Bassist Switch

HEATHEN guitarist Lee Altus has commented on the recent addition of bassist Jon Torres to the group's ranks. Torres is no stranger to the Bay Area metal scene, having participated in such bands as THUNDERHEAD, WARNING SF, ULYSSES SIREN, LAAZ ROCKIT and ANGEL WITCH. "We've known Jon for a long time a...
August 27, 2004
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MOONSORROW To Play BATHORY Tribute Gig

Finnish "epic heathen metallers" MOONSORROW will play a BATHORY tribute gig at Klubi in Turku, Finland on October 22. Also appearing on the bill will be HELLBOX. According to a posting on the group's web site, MOONSORROW's set will consist of "the viking-era BATHORY songs." As previously reported, M...
August 27, 2004
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DECONSTRUCT To Open For NICKELBACK, PUDDLE OF MUDD

Northern California's DECONSTRUCT have secured the opening slot on the NICKELBACK/PUDDLE OF MUDD concert at the Sleep Train Amphitheater in Marysville, CA this Friday, August 27. In addition, the band have announced plans to release a live DVD in September. The disc was produced and directed by Mike...
August 25, 2004
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THE APPARATUS Sign With DREAM CATCHER RECORDS

Norwegian melodic death metalers THE APPARATUS have signed a deal with the British label Dream Catcher Records (NAPALM DEATH, CATHEDRAL, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN). The group's already-completed debut album, "Heathen Agenda", is scheduled for release in late October. "Heathen Agenda" was recorded at Godt Sel...
August 12, 2004
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Former DEFIANCE Guitarist Says A Reunion Tour Is Unlikely

Former DEFIANCE guitarist Jim Adams recently spoke to Denmark's Antenna.nu webzine about the possibility of a reunion of the long-defunct San Francisco Bay Area thrash band. A couple of highlights from the interview follow: Antenna.nu: The Bay Area thrash metal scene has gotten quite a revival in th...
August 11, 2004
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'Get Thrashed' Thrash Metal Documentary: Trailer Posted Online

A four-minute video trailer for "Get Thrashed", the upcoming documentary profiling the thrash metal scene of the early Eighties and its impact on the music scene, has been posted online at this location (Windows Media, 8 MB) (right-click and "Save Target As" and download the file to your hard drive)...
August 10, 2004
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SKINLAB Frontman Confirms Plans For DEFIANCE Reunion Show

SKINLAB frontman Steev Esquivel has confirmed to BLABBERMOUTH.NET that talks are underway for a reunion show by the long-defunct San Francisco Bay Area thrash band DEFIANCE. Esquivel joined DEFIANCE prior to the recording of their 1990 album "Void Terra Firma" and remained in the group until their s...
August 6, 2004
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DEFIANCE Considering Reunion Show, New Web Site Launched

Long-defunct San Francisco Bay Area thrash band DEFIANCE (which at one time featured current SKINLAB bassist/vocalist Steev Esquivel) are reportedly considering a reunion show on October 30 at The Pound in San Francisco. To help keep news updates available to anyone who might be interested, along wi...
August 6, 2004
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HEATHEN: Former MERCENARY Guitarist Steps In To Help Old Friends

Sven Soderlund, guitarist and vocalist for the legendary '80s thrash band MERCENARY, has been playing shows around the San Francisco Bay Area with HEATHEN. HEATHEN just played the "Thunder in the North Fest" in Oakland, Ca. on July 31 and are confirmed to support EXODUS on August 27 in Oakland, Ca....
August 3, 2004
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DECONSTRUCT: New EP To Feature Last Tracks Recorded By HEATHEN Drummer

Northern California's DECONSTRUCT have released a limited-edition five-track EP of songs from the band's forthcoming full-length release, "The Human Condition". Entitled "The Human Condition - Act I", the EP was produced by DECONSTRUCT guitarist Joe Fraulob and mixed by Grammy award winner Michael R...
July 29, 2004
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'Get Thrashed' Thrash Metal Documentary: More Preview Clips Posted Online

The makers of "Get Thrashed", the upcoming documentary profiling the thrash metal scene of the early Eighties and its impact on the music scene, have posted two more preview clips via GetThrashed.com (in the "Media" section). The first clip features VIO-LENCE frontman Sean Killian discussing the "pu...
July 10, 2004