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METALLICA's HAMMETT Reveals Why MANSON, NIN, JANE'S Bassists Didn't Make The Cut
METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett has revealed to Sweden's Fuzz magazine that the group's decision to tap ex-OZZY OSBOURNE/SUICIDAL TENDENCIES bassist Robert Trujillo to replace Jason Newsted was based partly on the fact that he played the instrument with his fingers — a technique that wasn't shared...June 18, 2003
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VANDERHOOF: Bringing Back '70s Hard Rock
Nearly six years after the release of the self-titled debut, legendary METAL CHURCH guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof's alter ego outfit VANDERHOOF returns with a dynamic follow-up, the adventurous "A Blur In Time". Released once again through SPV Records, the album pays homage to the acts of the '70s that...June 18, 2003
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METALLICA's HAMMETT Explains Why There Are No Guitar Solos On 'St. Anger'
METALLICA's Kirk Hammett recently explained to Holland's Rockezine.net why there are no guitar solos on the band's new album, "St. Anger". "The reason for that is because again we wanted to move together all four of us in the same musical direction," he said. "We also wanted to preserve the sound of...June 9, 2003
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St. Anger
In many ways, "St. Anger" is the most anticipated, yet most dreaded, metal release since, well, the last METALLICA album. Twenty years (to the month) after the arrival of their monumental debut, "Kill 'Em All", this band still has the ability to command the attention of the entire metal community —...June 9, 2003
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METALLICA's HETFIELD, HAMMETT Promoting 'St. Anger' In Spain
METALLICA frontman James Hetfield and guitarist Kirk Hammett were at Los 40 Principales Radio Studios in Madrid, Spain Wednesday (June 2) to promote their new album, "St. Anger". Check out pictures from Wire Image. ...June 5, 2003
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DOWN Guitarist Dismisses Rumors Of PHILIP ANSELMO's Departure From The Group
DOWN guitarist Kirk Windstein has dismissed persistent rumors of vocalist Philip Anselmo's departure from the group, saying in an online posting, "If [Phil] is done with DOWN, I know nothing of it. I've known Phil for about 20 years now and I think he focuses on the task at hand. He's always been th...May 27, 2003
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New CROWBAR Album To Be Produced By PANTERA Bassist
New Orleans sludge-meisters CROWBAR, the long-running band founded by DOWN guitarist Kirk Windstein, have set "You Don't Need An Enemy To Have A War" as the tentative title for their seventh studio album, tentatively due at the end of the year. "It's a title I've had for years," Windstein explained...May 26, 2003
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PHILIP ANSELMO Says There Are No Immediate Plans For A New PANTERA Album
PANTERA frontman Philip Anselmo has told MTV.com that although the band has not officially broken up, there are no immediate plans to work together. "If five or 10 years down the way, [everyone] wants to get together and do more PANTERA music, then we'll see," Anselmo said. "Of course, it would take...May 21, 2003
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DOWN Guitarist: 'PHILIP ANSELMO Is Hung Like An Elephant!'
A METALLICA cover story in the current issue of Revolver magazine seems to have struck a chord with Philip Anselmo fans...and it wasn't because of anything members of METALLICA said. Rather, it appears that the PANTERA/DOWN singer's fans were irked by the author's description of a scene from METALLI...May 5, 2003
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METALLICA's 'mtvICON': A Night To Remember
Hundreds of photos taken at last night's taping of MTV's "mtvICON" special dedicated to METALLICA have been posted online. Check out pictures from Film Magic (show, arrivals, rehearsals, post party),Wire Image (show, arrivals, rehearsals, backstage),Getty ...May 4, 2003
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METALLICA To Film New Video Next Week
METALLICA will be filming a video for the title track to their new album, "St. Anger", next week at an as-yet-undisclosed location, a representative of Mercury Records U.K. revealed Monday (April 28) during a listening session for the CD in Stockholm, Sweden. There will be no single released prior t...April 29, 2003
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ANCIENT Singer Joins Seattle's BYAXIS
ANCIENT vocalist Deadly Kristin has joined a technical Seattle-based progressive death metal band called BYAXIS. The band's current lineup is as follows: Deadly Kristin – vocals Shannon Sharp - 7-string guitars Kirk Meredith - 7-string guitars Justin Hoffman - 6-string bass Clint Clark - drums All m...April 24, 2003
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TWISTED SISTER's DEE SNIDER: The Quintessential Update!
TWISTED SISTER frontman Dee Snider has posted the following update to the "Dee Speaks" section of his official web site, www.deesnider.com: "VAN HELSING'S CURSE: VAN HELSING'S CURSE is a Widowmaker Productions production. 'Widowmaker Productions' is myself, Joe Franco, Al Pitrelli, and the guy who s...April 6, 2003
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METALLICA's HAMMETT Says He Does Not Fear Overseas Travel
METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett was recently asked if the impending war in Iraq made him think twice about traveling overseas, as the band intend to do in June when they travel to Europe to play festivals before they come back home for their Summer Sanitarium tour, which starts July 4. "I can't wai...March 18, 2003
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METALLICA's HETFIELD: Why PEPPER KEENAN Didn't Make It Into The Band
METALLICA frontman James Hetfield has confirmed reports that C.O.C. guitarist/vocalist Pepper Keenan was one of the musicians to have auditioned for the bassist slot in the group following the departure of Jason Newsted. "[Pepper]'s a good player and a solid guy," Hetfield told Kerrang! magazine. "I...March 10, 2003
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