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Get Thrashed: The Story of Thrash Metal
There has been such a massive amount written about "Get Thrashed: The Story of Thrash Metal" — and the critical reaction has pretty much been raving across the board – that it almost seems anti-climatic to talk about the recent DVD release. On the other hand, the scores of folks who didn't have the...October 6, 2008
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EVILE Guitarist OL DRAKE Discusses Influences, Plays Favorite Solos
Bands are often asked about their influences, and for Ol Drake, lead guitarist of UK thrashers EVILE, this is something he's been getting a lot of since EVILE became one of the most talked-about modern thrash bands. Ol explains: "The one thing people always ask me at shows is, 'Who is your favorite...October 2, 2008
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KINGDOM OF SORROW Releases TuneWidget With Exclusive MOTÖRHEAD Cover
KINGDOM OF SORROW has released a ReverbNation TuneWidget featuring an exclusive cover of MOTÖRHEAD's "No Class" as well as a free download of "Lead Into Demise". The widget also includes the tracks "Begging For The Truth" and "Buried In Black" from the band's self-titled debut album. KINGDOM OF SORR...October 1, 2008
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PLAN 9 Singer Dies In Motorcycle Crash
Aaron Fuller, lead singer of the MISFITS-inspired punk band PLAN 9, died early Tuesday morning (September 30) after crashing his motorcycle on a connector ramp between westbound Interstate Highway 580 and eastbound state Highway 24 in Oakland, California, according to the California Highway Patrol....September 30, 2008
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VINCE NEIL To Attend Bourbon Street Live Grand Opening In Baltimore
According to BaltimoreSun.com, MÖTLEY CRÜE singer Vince Neil will be the special guest at tonight's grand-opening party for the Bourbon Street Live club in Baltimore, Maryland. The event at the three-story Mardi Gras-themed club will be hosted by "Crazy" Kirk McEwan from 105.7. Free drinks and admis...September 27, 2008
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METALLICA's ULRICH On 'Death Magnetic': 'Everybody Who's Heard The Album Says It Sounds Great'
iafrica.com has posted a lengthy interview with the four members of METALLICA about the group's new album, "Death Magnetic". An excerpt from the chat follows below. Q: Now that "Death Magnetic" is completed, how do you feel about the album? Lars Ulrich: "My head is still kind of spinning about the w...September 27, 2008
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KIRK HAMMETT: If We Stray Too Far From Signature METALLICA Sound, Our Fans Get Impatient
Guitar World magazine conducted an interview with METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett for its December 2008 issue. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Guitar World: One of your thrash metal contemporaries, Alex Skolnick of TESTAMENT, has recorded a couple of straight-up jazz albums as the...September 25, 2008
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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...September 23, 2008
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METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT: Entire MTV Brazil Interview Posted Online
MTV Brazil's entire 18-minute interview with METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett can be viewed in two parts below. METALLICA's No. 1 debut on the Billboard album chart with its new album, "Death Magnetic", has made history. The No. 1 arrival makes METALLICA the only band to have five albums debut in th...September 19, 2008
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METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT Interviewed By MTV Brazil; Video Available
A brand new interview with METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett conducted by MTV Brazil can be viewed below. METALLICA's "Death Magnetic" is on track to sell around 200-250,000 copies in the United States in its first full week of release, according to Hits Daily Double, the companion web site of music...September 18, 2008
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ROBERT TRUJILLO On How He Landed METALLICA Gig
RollingStone.com recently conducted an interview with METALLICA bassist Robert Trujillo. An excerpt from the chat follows below. RollingStone.com: You joined METALLICA in February, 2003. How much did you know about the dynamics within the band at the time? Robert: They were in the middle of a bunch...September 17, 2008
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METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT On When He Realized He Was A 'Rock Star'
RollingStone.com recently conducted an interview with METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett. An excerpt from the chat follows below. RollingStone.com: Was there a point when you realized you were a rock star? Kirk: It was probably the "Black Album" tour, when thing started to get really crazy. We would g...September 17, 2008
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METALLICA: Video Of Berlin Press Conference Available
METALLICA singer/guitarist James Hetfield and guitarist Kirk Hammett took part in a 23-minute press conference prior to the band's September 12, 2008 concert at O2 World in Berlin, Germany. Watch the question-and-answer session below. When asked about what new bands they are particularly into, Hetfi...September 15, 2008
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METALLICA's HAMMETT: 'Our Goal Is To Always Write Songs That Are Fun For Us To Play'
Darryl Sterdan of the Toronto Sun recently conducted an interview with METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett. A few excerpts from the chat follow below. Toronto Sun: So, having a new son or making a new METALLICA album — which is the scarier prospect? Hammett: Actually, during the creation of this album,...September 14, 2008
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METALLICA: Making Of 'Death Magnetic'; Video Available
Behind-the-scenes footage from the making of METALLICA's "Death Magnetic" album can be viewed below. According to FMQB.com, last week's FMQB radio broadcast, "The World Premiere of Death Magnetic", was heard on 175+ stations across the United States and Canada, setting a new bar for clearance levels...September 13, 2008
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