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PLAN 9 Capturing The Raw Energy And Spirit Of GLENN DANZIG-Era MISFITS

Nickel and Dime Records has announced the release of PLAN 9's "Manmade Monster" for worldwide distribution. The group's sophomore CD includes 13 original songs that capture the raw energy and spirit of the Glenn Danzig-era MISFITS, but with a fresh songwriting perspective and ass-kicking high identi...

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Former MEGADETH Guitarist JEFF YOUNG Says His Solo Album Is 'About 85 Percent Complete'

Former MEGADETH guitarist Jeff Young has issued the following update: "Dear friends, I want to thank you so much for your open ears and all the amazingly thoughtful comments and feedback you have shared with me since the initial posting of the three advance tracks from my pending album, 'Equilibrium...

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METALLICA Talks To BRIAN SLAGEL About 'Kill 'Em All'; Entire Interview Available

Metal Blade Records owner and CEO Brian Slagel recently conducted interviews with James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich of METALLICA to coincide with the 25th anniversary of the band's debut album, "Kill 'Em All". Watch the interview in two parts below. Originally issued on July 25, 1983 through the indepe...

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ANTHRAX Guitarist Issues OZZFEST Recap

ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian has issued the following update: "Had a great time in Dallas [at the one-day Ozzfest on Saturday, August 9]. Rehearsal at Vinnie Paul's [HELLYEAH/ex-PANTERA drummer] house Friday night was a blast. Jamming [PANTERA's] 'New Level' and 'Walk' with Vince, Bob Zilla [HELLYEAH...

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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,"...

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'DIMEBAG' DARRELL ABBOTT Honored With OZZFEST Superjam

A special one-time only all-star tribute to fallen PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN guitarist and Texas native "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott was held this past Saturday, August 9 at the one-day Ozzfest at Dallas' Pizza Hut Park. The tribute to "Dimebag" Darrell featured Abbott's brother, Vinnie Paul (acting as musical...

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KIRK HAMMETT: The Great Thing About Working With Producer RICK RUBIN Is He's Never Around

METALLICA recently spoke to MTV News about the band's decision to collaborate with Rick Rubin, one of the most important producers of the last 20 years, on their latest album, "Death Magnetic". According to guitarist Kirk Hammett, Rubin's style was drastically different than that of Bob Rock, the ma...

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MERCYFUL FATE Guitarist Featured On BLACK SUCCUBI Debut

Hank Shermann (MERCYFUL FATE, FORCE OF EVIL),Kirk Backarach (IRONFIRE) and Rachelle Ramm are among the guest musicians who appear on the debut album from the Copenhagen, Denmark-based melodic metal band BLACK SUCCUBI. The CD, which was recorded, mixed and mastered at Earplug Studio in Copenhagen by...

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'Mandatory Metallica' To Launch August 16 On XM

Grammy Award-winning band METALLICA will have a dedicated channel on XM Radio, it was announced today. Beginning August 16, "Mandatory Metallica" (XM 51),will provide fans with music from the entire METALLICA catalog, including rare live recordings from the band's personal archives, extensive inter...

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KINGDOM OF SORROW To Tour With GWAR, TOXIC HOLOCAUST

KINGDOM OF SORROW — the band featuring Jamey Jasta (HATEBREED) and Kirk Windstein (DOWN, CROWBAR) — is currently on tour working its way south to Dallas, Texas to perform at Ozzfest 2008 alongside OZZY OSBOURNE, METALLICA, CAVALERA CONSPIRACY, SOILENT GREEN, and more. KINGDOM OF SORROW will follow u...

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METALLICA Drummer Says Working With Bassist ROBERT TRUJILLO Has Been 'Completely Effortless'

METALLICA recently spoke to MTV News about bassist Robert Trujillo's contributions to the band's forthcoming LP "Death Magnetic", which lands in stores September 12 and features "The Day That Never Comes" as its first single. "It's difficult to praise Rob without insinuating that there was something...

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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...

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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...

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METALLICA Members Staying In Different Countries While Touring Europe

According to Bang Media, each member of METALLICA stays in a hotel in a different part of Europe during concerts, they have revealed, flying in to the venue shortly before their show is due to begin. They just finished performing at several festivals over the summer and while guitarist Kirk Hammett...

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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist JEFF YOUNG Taking Leave Of Absence From Teaching At Musician's Institute

Former MEGADETH guitarist Jeff Young has issued the following update: "First off, I wish to thank everyone for their interest in private guitar instruction. I didn't expect such an overwhelming response! And thanks again for your patience regarding my delayed response. I will be taking a leave of ab...