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The Art Of Dying

DEATH ANGEL were among the cream of the legendary Bay Area metal scene when they burst out of it in 1986, first through a Kirk Hammett-produced demo, then a startling and lively debut album, 1987's "The Ultra-Violence". The relative youth of the band (drummer Andy Galeon was only 14 when that first...

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METAL CHURCH: More Live Dates Announced

The current incarnation of METAL CHURCH — guitarists Kurdt Vanderhoof and Jay Reynolds (ex-MALICE),vocalist Ronny Munroe (ex-ROTTWEILLER),drummer Kirk Arrington and bassist Steve Unger — have added more dates in May prior to traveling overseas for an appearance at the Rock Hard festival in Germany...

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METALLICA's HETFIELD: It Takes 'Intense Music Fans' To Get Into 'St. Anger'

METALLICA frontman James Hetfield spoke to the Winnipeg Sun last week about his trip to the rehab in 2001, his recovery and the band's eventual "rebirth." The following are some excerpts from that interview: Winnipeg Sun: Are you happy with the reception the new album is getting? James Hetfield: "Ye...

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METAL CHURCH: Tacoma Show Announced

The current incarnation of METAL CHURCH — guitarists Kurdt Vanderhoof and Jay Reynolds (ex-MALICE),vocalist Ronny Munroe (ex-ROTTWEILLER),drummer Kirk Arrington and bassist Steve Unger — will be playing several dates in May prior to their appearance at BW&BK 6-Pack Weekend in Cleveland in earl...

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DEATH ANGEL: 'Thicker Than Blood' Video Posted Online

DEATH ANGEL's video for the track "Thicker Than Blood" has been posted online at this location (Real Media). "Thicker Than Blood" comes off DEATH ANGEL's much-anticipated comeback album, "The Art of Dying", due in the U.S. on May 4 through Nuclear Blast Records. The group's first CD since 1990's "Ac...

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METALLICA's HAMMETT Talks About The 'Challenging' Nature Of 'St. Anger'

METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett recently spoke to The Grand Rapids Press about the massive outpouring of opinion, either harsh criticism or praise, that followed the release of the group's latest studio effort, "St. Anger". "That has happened to us since our second album," Kirk said. "Every single...

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METAL CHURCH To Open For DEATH ANGEL In Seattle

The current incarnation of METAL CHURCH — guitarists Kurdt Vanderhoof and Jay Reynolds (ex-MALICE),vocalist Ronny Munroe (ex-ROTTWEILLER),drummer Kirk Arrington and bassist Steve Unger — will be opening for DEATH ANGEL on May 22 at Studio 7 in Seattle, Washington. Also set to appear are THE BRAIND...

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DEATH ANGEL Singer Talks About The Recording Process For The New Album

DEATH ANGEL frontman Mark Osegueda recently spoke to Belgium's Concreteweb.be about the songwriting and recording process for their forthcoming "comeback" CD, "The Art of Dying". Asked how they ended up working with producer Brian Joseph Dobbs on the new album, Mark said, "He was phenomenal! He's ac...

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VALUME NOB: Audio Samples Posted Online

VALUME NOB, the Louisiana based band featuring CROWBAR/DOWN guitarist Kirk Windstein on bass, have uploaded several tracks from their recently completed CD, "The Most High", at their official web site. Check out the songs "Friends For Life", "Brutal Attack", "You Instead Of Me" and "War of Faith" at...

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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH To Host MUCHMUSIC's 'Loud' This Weekend

METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich will be hosting Canada's MusicMusic video show "Loud" this Saturday, April 17 at 11:30 p.m. EST. Check your local listings for further details. As previously reported, METALLICA will be honored by ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers) at the 21st...

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METALLICA Garner Three CALIFORNIA MUSIC AWARDS Nominations

METALLICA have garnered three nominations at this year's California Music Awards, which are scheduled to be held June 6 from noon-6 p.m. at the Frank H. Ogawa Plaza in front of Oakland City Hall. The San Francisco-based heavy metal band are nominated for outstanding hard rock album ("St. Anger"),be...

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LARS ULRICH: KURT COBAIN Didn't Want To Share The Stage With GUNS N' ROSES

On the eve of the 10-year anniversary of Kurt Cobain's passing, NME.com has posted a short testimonial to NIRVANA penned by METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich. It reads as follows: "In 1991 there was a kind of shift in rock music in America — it was shifting away from all the hair bands in ...

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METALLICA's HAMMETT Speaks To Seattle's 99.9 KISW: Audio Available

METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett was recently interviewed in Seattle on 99.9 KISW where he discussed being in the band for over 20 years, the new tour and the live debut of the "…And Justice For All" classic "Dyer's Eve". Download an audio of the interview here. In other news, check out

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CROWBAR Announce New Guitarist, Line Up European Tour Dates

New Orleans sludge-meisters CROWBAR have recruited former BLACK LABEL SOCIETY bassist Steve Gibb as their new guitarist. "I'm really stoked and so is Steve," CROWBAR frontman Kirk Windstein writes on the band's web site. "He's a great guy. I've been knowing him for about four years now, and it looks...

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METALLICA: 'So What!' Book Cover Posted Online

METALLICA's official web site has uploaded a "sneak peek" at the cover for the group's first-ever official book, "So What! The Good, The Mad And The Ugly". Check it out at this location. Due in August via Broadway Books, "So What! The Good, The Mad And The Ugly" will be issued as an ...