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METALLICA's JAMES HETFIELD On New Album: 'The Direction Is Embracing Our Past In The Now'
RollingStone.com conducted an interview with METALLICA frontman James Hetfield on Wedneday (May 14),a few hours before the band's performance at the Wiltern Theater in Los Angeles. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow. RollingStone.com: Does the new METALLICA album have a title yet? Hetfield:...May 15, 2008
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LARS ULRICH Talks To SPIN Magazine About New METALLICA Album; Audio Available
William Goodman of Spin.com conducted an interview with METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich earlier today (Thursday, May 15) about the group's much-anticipated new record, which, according to Lars, the outfit will cap next week with "a couple of nips and tucks" for release this September. Here are some bu...May 15, 2008
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10 YEARS: 'Rockline' Appearance Available For Streaming
Knoxville, Tennessee band 10 YEARS were the featured guests on the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline", hosted by Bob Coburn, on May 12, 2008. The program is now available for streaming at this location. 10 YEARS's sophomore effort was released on Tuesday (May 13),titled "Division". The gro...May 14, 2008
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METAL CHURCH Singer Discusses Upcoming Album
Metal Monthly recently conducted an interview with METAL CHURCH singer Ronny Munroe. An excerpt follows. Metal Monthly: Would you say it [the forthcoming METAL CHURCH album "This Present Wasteland"] is more progressive like "A Light In The Dark" or is it more reminiscent of the old school roots of M...May 14, 2008
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ALARUM Prepares To Enter Studio
Melbourne, Australia's ALARUM has issued the following update: "ALARUM are currently finishing up pre-production and about to enter Rennisound Studios to record 'Natural Causes', due for release later in the year via Willowtip/Candlelight Records. "Prior to hitting the studio, ALARUM will be playing...May 13, 2008
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10 YEARS Bassist: 'I Feel A Lot More Comfortable In This Skin Now As A Professional Musician'
The Pulse of Radio reports: Knoxville, Tennessee band 10 YEARS comes back with its sophomore effort on Tuesday (May 13),titled "Division". The group spent over a year writing and recording the follow-up to its 2005 debut, "The Autumn Effect", scrapping some initial work with one producer and starti...May 13, 2008
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SLIPKNOT, ANTHRAX Members Rock POISON, JUDAS PRIEST Covers With STEEL PANTHER
SLIPKNOT and STONE SOUR frontman Corey Taylor hit the stage with the '80s metal/hard rock tribute band STEEL PANTHER (a.k.a. METAL SKOOL) last night (Monday, May 12) at the Key Club in West Hollywood, Calfornia. Taylor performed JUDAS PRIEST's "You've Got Another Thing Coming" and POISON's "Nothing...May 13, 2008
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METALLICA: New Footage From Recording Studio Available
A brand new three-minute video clip of METALLICA in the studio laying down tracks for the band's much-anticipated ninth full-length album with producer Rick Rubin can be viewed below. One day after a "beta" version of the site went live only to be shut down a short time later METALLICA has launched...May 12, 2008
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DEF LEPPARD Drummer Announces Raven Drum Drive For UK Shows
DEF LEPPARD drummer Rick Allen is offering the chance to meet him backstage before the band's concert in select UK cities during the month of June. The winner, plus one guest, will get the chance to chat with Rick, take photos, and get autographs before the show. All proceeds from this drive will be...May 12, 2008
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KISS Covers RICK ASTLEY: 'Rare' Footage Posted Online
Rare footage of KISS performing a cover of the RICK ASTLEY hit song "Never Gonna Give You Up" can be viewed below. (Yes, we know it's a joke.) According to Wikipedia, "Never Gonna Give You Up" is a dance-pop song originally performed by Rick Astley. It was released as a single from Astley's multi-mi...May 11, 2008
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METAL CHURCH On New Album: 'We Are All Very Very Proud Of Our Work'
Long-running Seattle metallers METAL CHURCH have issued the following update: "We wanted to give you an update on what has been going on with our new release. With the solos in the can we want to let you know about the friends that are special guests on this release. Chris Caffery (TRANS-SIBERIAN OR...May 10, 2008
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TROUBLE: ROADBURN Performance Available For Streaming
Professionally recorded audio of TROUBLE's entire concert at this year's Roadburn festival, which took place April 17-20 at 013 in Tilburg, Holland, is available for streaming at this location (Windows Media). Kory Clarke of WARRIOR SOUL joined TROUBLE earlier this month as the group's new frontman....May 9, 2008
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DEF LEPPARD Performs Intimate London Gig
BBC News reports: To mark the release of DEF LEPPARD's new album "Songs From The Sparkle Lounge" predicted to go Top Five [in the UK] this weekend just 200 fans got to see them storm through their greatest hits at north London's Islington Academy. It was a rare opportunity for the audience to ...May 9, 2008
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METAL CHURCH Putting Finishing Touches On New Album
Long-runnning Seattle metallers METAL CHURCH are currently in the studio recording their new album, which will be entitled "This Present Wasteland". The CD's artwork, which was submitted by a fan via a MySpace contest, can be viewed at this location. Commented the band: "Kurdt [Vanderhoof, guitar] i...May 5, 2008
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STEEL PROPHET: New Song Posted Online
A rough-mix version of the newest STEEL PROPHET song "Trickery of the Scourge" has been uploaded to the band's MySpace page. This is the group's first new material available since 2004 and the first STEEL PROPHET track recorded with singer Rick Mythiasin since 2002. The song was mixed by Gene McEwen...May 5, 2008