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ENTHRONED: Moscow Show Postponed

Belgian black metal band ENTHRONED has announced that its previously announced November 22 concert in Moscow, Russia has been postponed to early 2009 "due to some circumstances beyond the promoter's control." Upcoming ENTHRONED shows: Nov. 01 - Volkshaus, Germany - Weimar Nov. 08 - JC Togenblik, Bel...

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'Get Thrashed' Documentary Makers To Guest On Tonight's 'Maximum Threshold'

Rick Ernst and Rat Skates — director and associate producer, respectively, of "Get Thrashed: The Story of Thrash Metal", the critically acclaimed documentary profiling the thrash metal scene of the early Eighties and its impact on the music scene — will guest on the "Maximum Threshold" show tonight...

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WHITESNAKE, SEPULTURA, SAXON, ICED EARTH Featured On 'Rock S'Cool Vol. III' DVD

More than ever, the metal label Steamhammer/SPV counts among the most important record imprints worldwide. Among the renowned artists on the company's roster are international stars such as WHITESNAKE, MOTÖRHEAD, HEAVEN AND HELL, ICED EARTH, SAXON, ALICE COOPER, HELLOWEEN, KAMELOT, GAMMA RAY, TYPE O...

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METALLICA's HAMMETT Talks About KURT COBAIN; Video Available

SPIN.com has posted exclusive video clip from "Get Thrashed: The Story of Thrash Metal" of METALLICA's Kirk Hammett talking about how NIRVANA's Kurt Cobain was a METALLICA fan when they first met. This footage didn't make it on to the DVD, but you can view the clip on SPIN.com. "Get Thrashed: The St...

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KREATOR, CALIBAN, ELUVEITIE: European Tour Dates Announced

German thrash metal veterans KREATOR will embark on the "Chaos Over Europe - Tour 2009" in January. Support on the trek will come from CALIBAN, ELUVEITIE and EMERGENCY GATE. Confirmed dates are as follows: Jan. 23 - NL-Tilburg - 013 Jan. 24 - NL-Amsterdam - Melkweg Jan. 25 - B-Hasselt - Mod Club Jan...

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'Get Thrashed' Documentary Makers Schedule More Radio Appearances

Rick Ernst and Rat Skates — director and associate producer, respectively, of "Get Thrashed: The Story of Thrash Metal", the critically acclaimed documentary profiling the thrash metal scene of the early Eighties and its impact on the music scene — will guest on this Monday's (September 22) edition...

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Reactivated SARCASTIC Rejoined By Ex-DEATHSTARS Guitarist

Reactivated Swedish thrashers SARCASTIC have issued the following update: "We had our first rehersal with our old guitar player and friend Erik 'Beast' Halvorsen (SWORDMASTER, DEATHSTARS) this weekend (September 12). This was the first time since back in 1997. It was a blast and it felt like back in...

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CALIBAN Prepares To Record New Album, Hit The Road

German metalcore act CALIBAN has issued the following update: "We are currently in the pre-production state and full speed working to move into the studio in a couple of weeks and record the successor of 'The Awakening'. Be curious for the new songs, they're going to turn out a lot more somber compa...

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PAPSMEAR Demos, Live Recordings To Be Released On CD, DVD

A collection of demo recordings and live tracks from the long-defunct Las Vegas, Nevada thrash band PAPSMEAR will be released on CD via the newly formed M-Theory Audio label launched by former Century Media Records president Marco Barbieri. Commented Barbieri: "Upon my return to Las Vegas last year...

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DREAM THEATER Drummer Comments On 'Get Thrashed' Documentary

DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy has commented on "Get Thrashed: The Story of Thrash Metal", the critically acclaimed documentary profiling the thrash metal scene of the early Eighties and its impact on the music scene which was released on DVD earlier this week. Said Portnoy: "I just finished wat...

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A Conversation With CANNIBAL CORPSE's ALEX WEBSTER

By: Scott Alisoglu CANNIBAL CORPSE is a band of the people; well, the death metal people anyway. Since forming in 1987, the unit has always given the fans what they've wanted — consistently good albums, gore-drenched lyrics, and staggering levels of brutality. The quintet's dedication, work ethic, a...

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'Get Thrashed' Documentary Makers Interviewed On 'Talking Metal'; Audio Available

Rick Ernst and Rat Skates — director and associate producer, respectively, of "Get Thrashed: The Story of Thrash Metal", the critically acclaimed documentary profiling the thrash metal scene of the early Eighties and its impact on the music scene — were interviewed for the latest episode of "Talking...

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KREATOR: More New Album Details Revealed

German thrashers KREATOR will release their new album, "Hordes Of Chaos", in Europe on January 19, 2009 via SPV Records. The CD will arrive in the U.S. at the end of January. According to a press release, "Hordes Of Chaos" is "a powerhouse featuring rigorous thrash attacks and KREATOR's familiarly i...

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TESTAMENT, ANTHRAX, DIAMOND HEAD, MERCYFUL FATE Members Pay Tribute To METALLICA

Greg Prato of UGO.com has just published a "Metallica Spotlight" piece featuring tributes from 17 renowned metal musicians (including a section titled "How I Almost Died," which is Oderus Urungus from GWAR recounting a funny METALLICA-related memory). Also included are reviews of all of METALLICA's...

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Former EXODUS Singer To Discuss 'Get Thrashed' Documentary On 'Metal Zone'

Former EXODUS/current TENET singer Steve "Zetro" Souza and thrash historian Walter Morgan — who contributed much of the footage seen in "Get Thrashed: The Story of Thrash Metal", the critically acclaimed documentary profiling the thrash metal scene of the early Eighties and its impact on the music s...