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BONDED BY BLOOD Scraps MICHAEL ROSEN Album Recordings
When it was announced in late 2007 that the young, new thrash sensation BONDED BY BLOOD was set to record its debut album with producer Michael Rosen, the band and fans alike were understandably excited. Having previously worked with thrash legends such as TESTAMENT and VIO-LENCE, Rosen was an obvio...May 16, 2008
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HEATHEN To Headline THRASHO DE MAYO Festival
Reactivated San Francisco Bay Area thrashers HEATHEN will headline the third annual Thrasho De Mayo festival, set to take place May 24 at the Knitting Factory in Hollywood, California. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: HEATHEN TORTURE FUELED BY FIRE MERCILESS DEATH MELTDOWN HATCHET EXEC...May 4, 2008
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HEATHEN: Footage From Germany's KEEP IT TRUE X Festival Available
Fan-filmed video footage of the reactivated San Francisco Bay Area thrashers HEATHEN performing a couple of new songs on April 5, 2008 at the Keep It True X festival in Lauda-Knigshofen, Germany can be viewed below (courtesy of "stoneagelightning"). HEATHEN last fall announced the addition of guitar...May 2, 2008
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OSKOREI, Featuring Son Of Former EXODUS Frontman, Completing Work On New Demo
OSKOREI, the San Francisco Bay Area metal band featuring Cody Souza the 17-year-old son of former EXODUS frontman Steve "Zetro" Souza on bass, is putting the finishing touches on a new three-song demo with producer Vincent Wojno (TESTAMENT, MACHINE HEAD, KREATOR). The tracks being recorded are "The...April 29, 2008
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HATCHET: New Songs Available For Streaming
Bay Area thrashers HATCHET have posted two songs off their upcoming debut album "Awaiting Evil" on their MySpace page. Go to this location to check out the tunes "Sealed Fate" and "Awaiting Evil". "Awaiting Evil" is due for release on May 30 (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) and May 26 (rest of Europe...April 28, 2008
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ROBB FLYNN: 'I Once Punched Some Kid In The Face For Saying That GARY HOLT Sucked'
Ben Richardson of the San Francisco Bay Guardian has penned an article focusing on the revival of the thrash metal genrre, led by such scene veterans as EXODUS and TESTAMENT. Robb Flynn guitarist for the vintage Oakland thrash band VIO-LENCE and current frontman for local groove-metal crowd-pleasers...April 2, 2008
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MESHUGGAH Guitarist: JAMES HETFIELD's 'Rhythm Chops Are Incredible'
Ultimate-Guitar.com recently conducted an interview with MESHUGGAH guitarist Mrten Hagstrm. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Ultimate-Guitar.com: Which guitarists influenced your style the most when you first started playing guitar? Mrten Hagstrm: I first started playing, at least seriousl...March 25, 2008
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DEFIANCE Bassist Robbed At Gunpoint
Last Friday (March 14),bassist Mike Kaufmann of the San Francisco thrashers DEFIANCE was robbed at gunpoint by six guys at the West Oakland BART station (Bay Area Rapid Transit; rail service which connects San Francisco with the East Bay). Commented Kaufmann: "I was barely able to escape and I'm VE...March 17, 2008
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EXODUS Thrash Classics 'Impact Is Imminent'And 'Force Of Habit' Back In Print
Caroline Records has set a March 11 release date for two classic remastered EXODUS albums — "Impact Is Imminent" (originally released in 1990) and "Force Of Habit" (originally released in 1992) — as limited-edition Japanese-style mini-vinyl CDs, offering a scaled down replica of the original vinyl r...February 28, 2008
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NONPOINT Drummer Comments On Performing With MACHINE HEAD
South Florida's NONPOINT is currently on the road with MACHINE HEAD, HELLYEAH and BURY YOUR DEAD as part of the More Balls, More Volume, More Strength Tour. NONPOINT drummer Robb Rivera has issued the following update: "Man, are we exhausted. We are on our way to The Rock in Maplewood, MN to do show...February 16, 2008
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Drummer PAUL BOSTAPH On TESTAMENT, SLAYER, EXODUS And FORBIDDEN Reunion
UK's Terrorizer magazine recently conducted an interview with legendary Bay Area thrash drummer Paul Bostaph (TESTAMENT, ex-SLAYER, EXODUS, FORBIDDEN, SYSTEMATIC). On rejoining TESTAMENT: "I got a phone call from Chuck [Billy, TESTAMENT frontman]'s wife Tiffany — I'm really good friends with Chuck a...February 15, 2008
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ROBB FLYNN: 'If It Weren't For SLAYER, There Would Be No MACHINE HEAD'
MACHINE HEAD frontman Robb Flynn has issued the following update: "'We're number 2! We're number 2! We're number 2!' That's what us and the SHADOWS FALL guys were jokingly chanting at the Grammy after-party last night. Yeah it was disappointing, but man, we've joined an elite group of Grammy 'losers...February 12, 2008
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DUBLIN DEATH PATROL: Modesto Date Announced
DUBLIN DEATH PATROL (DDP) — the new band featuring TESTAMENT singer Chuck Billy and former EXODUS vocalist Steve "Zetro" Souza — will perform at the Fat Cat Music House Modesto, California on March 2. The band is also scheduled to play the Hard Rock Live in Mexico City on March 6. Also slated to app...January 30, 2008
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First New DEFIANCE Song In 15 Years Posted Online
Reunited Oakland, California thrashers DEFIANCE, best known for their seminal late '80s/early '90s Roadrunner releases "Void Terra Firma" and "Beyond Recognition", have posted a new song, entitled "The Voice", on their MySpace page. The track is a rough mix from the group's sessions at Trident Studi...January 18, 2008
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HATCHET Seeks New Drummer
Bay Area thrashers HATCHET have issued the following update: "Due to personal and musical differences we have decided to part ways with our original drummer Slave. That being said, we are actively seeking a new permanent drummer to fill our lineup. We are looking for a talented, serious musician, wh...January 15, 2008
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