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TESTAMENT Frontman Interviewed At NAMM; Video Available

Eric Blair of "The Blairing Out With Eric Blair Show" conducted an interview with vocalist Chuck Billy of veteran San Francisco Bay Area metallers TESTAMENT on Saturday, January 17 at the NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. Wat...

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TESTAMENT Comments On Upcoming U.K. Tour

Chuck Billy (vocals) and Eric Peterson (guitar) of Bay Area thrash metal veterans TESTAMENT have checked in to let the U.K. fans know just how excited they are about their upcoming tour. "We're very excited to play more than just 1 or 2 shows in the U.K.," says Peterson. "The last time we did an ...

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METALLICA Guitarist Provides Foreword To First-Ever CLIFF BURTON Biography

On September 27, 1986, METALLICA bassist Cliff Burton lost his life at the age of 24 in a coach crash near Ljungby, Sweden. In the 23 years since that devastating event, no one has chronicled Burton's huge talent and achievements in book form. However, in June 2009 this is set to change with the glo...

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EVERY TIME I DIE To Enter Studio In April

Vocalist Keith Buckley of Buffalo, New York's EVERY TIME I DIE has issued the following update: "As of yesterday, January 12, we have officially begun writing the new record. Well let me rephrase that. Jordan [Buckley; guitar], Mike [Michael Novak; drums], Andy [Andrew Williams; guitar] and Josh [Ne...

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Author Discusses 'The 100 Greatest Metal Guitarists' Book

Robert Gray of Ultimate-Guitar.com conducted an interview with British journalist/author Joel McIver. Topics of discussion included McIver's new book, "The 100 Greatest Metal Guitarists", DEICIDE frontman Glen Benton's foreword, the possibility of a DEICIDE autobiography, and plans to release a biog...

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TESTAMENT: More NAMM Appearances Announced

Members of the veteran San Francisco Bay Area thrash band TESTAMENT will attend this year's NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show, which is being held January 15-18 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. They will take part in the following signing sessions: Friday, J...

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DEATH ANGEL Announces New Bassist

San Francisco Bay Area metal veterans DEATH ANGEL have announced the addition of bassist Sammy Diosdado to the group's ranks. Sammy is a Bay Area native who previously played with the San Francisco hardcore band THE SICK and is a member of the rock and roll outfit ALL TIME HIGHS which is fronted by...

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TESTAMENT Singer Comments On 'Christmas Metal Symphony' Concert

TESTAMENT singer Chuck Billy has commented on his appearance at the "Christmas Metal Symphony" show, which was held December 28, 2008 at 013, Tilburg, Holland. The concert included appearances by such renowned hard rock and heavy metal artists as Doro Pesch, Chuck Billy, Russell Allen (SYMPHONY X),...

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TROUBLE Bassist Selling FENDER PRECISION Axe

Bassist Chuck Robinson of legendary Chicago doomsters TROUBLE is selling one of his Fender Precision Bass guitars for $800 (see photo below). According to Robinson, the axe was used in the studio only and is "100% A+ condition." He added, "I have two of these; I use one on the road and the other to...

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Excerpts From 'The 100 Greatest Metal Guitarists' Book Posted Online

Two excerpts from Joel McIver's twelfth book, "The 100 Greatest Metal Guitarists", have been placed online at the U.K.-based author's web site. Chosen at random from the 100 entries, the excerpts discuss the guitar genius of the late Chuck Schuldiner of DEATH and Kirk Windstein of DOWN. "The 100 Gre...

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Former MEGADETH Guitarist Comments On New Year's Eve Appearance With TESTAMENT

Veteran San Francisco Bay Area metallers TESTAMENT were joined by former MEGADETH/KING DIAMOND guitarist Glen Drover for their New Year's Eve appearance at Fat City in San Francisco, California. Also appearing on the bill were LAAZ ROCKIT, DUBLIN DEATH PATROL and DRAGONLORD. Commented Glen: "I just...

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EVERY TIME I DIE Signs With EPITAPH RECORDS

Buffalo, New York-based band EVERY TIME I DIE has reportedly inked a deal with Epitaph Records. In a July 2008 interview with U.K.'s Rock Sound magazine, EVERY TIME I DIE frontman Keith Buckley stated about the band's label situation, "Our latest album was the last thing we had to deliver for Ferret...

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TESTAMENT, LAAZ ROCKIT, DUBLIN DEATH PATROL: 'New Year's Eve Blowout Bash' Footage Available

TESTAMENT, LAAZ ROCKIT, DUBLIN DEATH PATROL and DRAGONLORD rang in 2009 with special New Year's Eve (December 31) concert at Fat City in San Francisco, California. Video footage of some of the performances can be viewed below (all clips uploaded by "Rudeness2006"). Former MEGADETH/KING DIAMOND guita...

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DUBLIN DEATH PATROL On 'Reality Check TV'; Interview, Performance Footage Available

Reality Check TV has uploaded a clip from its episode #389 featuring interview and performance footage of DUBLIN DEATH PATROL (DDP) — the band featuring TESTAMENT singer Chuck Billy and former EXODUS vocalist Steve "Zetro" Souza. Watch it below. DUBLIN DEATH PATROL's debut album, "DDP 4 Life", is av...

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'Christmas Metal Symphony': More Video Footage Available

More fan-filmed video footage of the "Christmas Metal Symphony" show, which was held Sunday night (December 28) at 013, Tilburg, Holland, can be viewed below. A number of high-quality photos of the concert are available at Metal-Experience.com. The concert included appearances by such renowned hard...