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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH: 'We're Not In Super-Record Mode'
"It was the size of a shower stall, it was 250 degrees in there with 100 percent humidity, and we were at 8,000 feet of altitude, but for seventy-five minutes, it was a fucking blast," METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich told Rolling Stone magazine about the band's surprise Sundance throwdown in Park City...February 9, 2006
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Darkness Foretold
Sometimes critics (myself included) get so wrapped up in picking the perfect words in a desperate attempt to accurately convey the feeling of a metal album that the important stuff goes gets shoved aside. Sometimes you've just got to cast that tattered and coffee-stained Thesaurus aside and keep it...February 6, 2006
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Ex-SCORPIONS Drummer Doesn't Rule Out Reunion With Former Bandmates
Herman Rarebell played drums for Germany's No. 1 rock export the SCORPIONS from 1977 until 1996. He wrote lyrics to many of the band's classics, including "Rock You Like A Hurricane", "Blackout" and "Another Piece of Meat". In an interview with Jeb Wright, Editor of Classic Rock Revisited, Rarebell...February 2, 2006
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METALLICA: Official SUNDANCE Video, Photos Posted Online
METALLICA's official web site has been updated with photos and a video clip of the band's performance at a private party for the film "The Darwin Awards" following the movie's Sundance Film Festival premiere on Wednesday, January 25 at Harry O's on Main Street in Park City, Utah. Check it out at Met...January 31, 2006
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MACHINE HEAD Cover METALLICA's 'Battery' For 'Master Of Puppets' Tribute
MACHINE HEAD drummer Dave McClain has posted the following message on the group's official web site: "What's up fuckers?!! Thought I'd take a minute to fill you all in on what we've been up to this week. "So Kerrang! magazine is doing a tribute to METALLICA's 'Master of Puppets' — being that it's th...January 31, 2006
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METALLICA At SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL: Video Clips Posted Online
Several video clips of METALLICA's performing at a private party for the film "The Darwin Awards" following the movie's Sundance Film Festival premiere on Wednesday, January 25 at Harry O's on Main Street in Park City, Utah have been posted online at YouTube.com. The group's setlist was as follows:...January 27, 2006
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METALLICA At SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL: Photos Posted Online
Several dozen pictures of METALLICA's performing at a private party for the film "The Darwin Awards" following the movie's Sundance Film Festival premiere on Wednesday, January 25 at Harry O's on Main Street in Park City, Utah have been posted online at Wire Image. Photos of the band at the movie pr...January 27, 2006
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Ex-JUDAS PRIEST Singer RIPPER Comments On ROADRUNNER Anniversary Concert
Former JUDAS PRIEST and current ICED EARTH/BEYOND FEAR frontman Tim "Ripper" Owens has commented on his appearance at last month's Roadrunner Records 25th anniversary concert, during which he sang MERCYFUL FATE's "Curse of the Pharoahs", KING DIAMOND's "Abigail" and ANNIHILATOR's "Alison Hell". Said...January 25, 2006
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Mean Streak (Re-Release)
If you are wanting a little background information San Francisco's Y&T, then read the review of 1982's "Black Tiger" first, so I don't have to repeat it here. "Mean Streak" is one of two seminal Y&T albums that have recently been digitally re-mastered and re-released on CD. Originally releas...January 23, 2006
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BEHEMOTH Mainman Comments On Australian Tour
Polish extreme metallers BEHEMOTH have just returned home from their first-ever trip to Australia. Organized by Aussie company Soundworks, this tour wraped up the 16-month touring cycle with 225 shows done in support of BEHEMOTH's last record, "Demigod". Commented mainman Nergal: "This tour was simp...January 21, 2006
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DREAM THEATER: No Guest Appearances By Former Members At Radio City Music Hall Gig
Despite rumors to the contrary, DREAM THEATER will NOT be joined by any of the group's former members during the final show of their 20th Anniversary Tour 2005/2006, which is scheduled to take place Saturday, April 1 at the Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Commented DREAM THEATER drummer Mike...January 18, 2006
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LUPARA Sign With CRASH MUSIC INC.
Crash Music, Inc. has announced the signing of LUPARA, the Chicago-land extreme metal band formed by ex-BROKEN HOPE guitarist Jeremy Wagner. LUPARA was formed in the summer of 2003 by Wagner. Jeremy, best known as the founder and chief-songwriter/lyricist and rhythm guitarist for BROKEN HOPE, decide...January 16, 2006
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GOAT HORN: New Album Will Rival METALLICA's 'Master Of Puppets'
Canadian metallers GOAT HORN will be entering the studio this spring to record the follow up to their "Threatening Force" EP. The band are currently in talks with a handful of labels about a possible release of their new CD, which is expected this fall. In other news, GOAT HORN's upcoming CD has bee...January 16, 2006
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DREAM THEATER Cover DEEP PURPLE's 'Made In Japan' Album On Japanese Tour
In continuation of their tradition of covering a classic album in its entirety at any two-night stands in the same city, DREAM THEATER recently performed DEEP PURPLE's "Made in Japan" at two shows in Japan (January 13 in Tokyo and January 15 in Osaka). The track listing of this legendary live album...January 15, 2006
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THE LOS ANGELES MURDERFEST – VERSION 2.0: Complete Lineup, Set Times Announced
The complete lineup and set times for The Los Angeles Murderfest – Version 2.0 have been announced. The event will feature three day of metal, punk and hardcore and is scheduled to be held February 17-19 at the Knitting Factory. Tickets are on sale now. 3-Day Pass - $75 in advance only Feb. 17 - ...January 14, 2006