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ROBERT TRUJILLO: How I Found Out I Got The METALLICA Gig
New METALLICA bassist Robert Trujillo recently spoke to Kerrang! magazine about his addition to the group and his decision to leave OZZY OSBOURNE's band in order to hook up with the San Franciscian metal pioneers. When asked how he found out he got the gig, Robert said, "METALLICA called me [in late...March 20, 2003
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JASON NEWSTED: 'LARS ULRICH Can Kiss My Ass'
Ex-METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted has hit out at Lars Ulrich for stating in a recent radio interview that Newsted seemed "lost" by accepting the job as OZZY OSBOURNE's new four-stringer. "If Lars was good enough he would have joined OZZY, too," Jason told Greek magazine Rock On. "Lars can kiss my a...March 20, 2003
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Kerrang: METALLICA's 'St. Anger' Is Band's Finest Effort To Date
METALLICA's forthcoming effort, "St. Anger", is nothing short of "the finest thing [the band] have put their name to," according to the latest issue of Britain's Kerrang! magazine, which recently had an opportunity to preview a couple of the cuts set to appear on the CD. "The volume is intoxicating,...March 19, 2003
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OZZY On JASON NEWSTED: I'm 'Fucking Thrilled' He's Joining The Band
OZZY OSBOURNE unveiled his new lineup with a special media showcase/press conference Monday (March 17) at the group's North Hollywood, California rehearsal space. New bassist Jason Newsted (formerly of METALLICA) joined Osbourne, guitarist Zakk Wylde, and drummer Mike Bordin for a blinding four-song...March 18, 2003
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LARS ULRICH: 'METALLICA Have Never Sounded So Good'
The April 3, 2003 issue of Rolling Stone magazine features a short write-up on METALLICA recent bassist addition, former SUICIDAL TENDENCIES/OZZY OSBOURNE veteran Robert Trujillo, and includes a couple of quotes from drummer Lars Ulrich and Trujillo about the auditioning process that led to Robert b...March 17, 2003
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METALLICA's ULRICH: New Album Is '70 Minutes Of Complete Aggro, Out-Of-Control Earspank'
METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich gave an interview to Seattle radio station 107.7 The End last week in which touched upon a number of topics, including the group's upcoming Summer Sanitarium 2003 Tour, the addition of bassist Robert Trujillo to the band's ranks, the departure of Jason Newsted, and the...March 11, 2003
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RAUNCHY In Pre-Production For Sophomore CD
Denmark's RAUNCHY started pre-production for their sophomore album at singer Lars Vognstrup's home studio this past weekend. According to the band, "We completed one song and have 8 more tracks to go which we plan to record within the next few months." Pictures from the session can be seen here. The...February 25, 2003
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It's Official: ROBERT TRUJILLO Joins METALLICA!
As first predicted here last week, METALLICA have officially announced the addition of bassist Robert Trujillo to the group's ranks. Trujillo, a former member of SUICIDAL TENDENCIES and OZZY OSBOURNE, fills the slot left vacant by the departure of Jason Newsted. "We've all known, and have been huge...February 24, 2003
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TYKOON: KISS Cover Posted Online
TYKOON, the freshly-launched Stockholm band that features in its ranks guitarists Tommy Denander and Lars Chriss (LION'S SHARE),vocalist Geir Rönning (TOTO, PRISONER),bassist Andy Loos (GLORY) and drummer Peter Carr, have posted an MP3 clip of their version of KISS' "Easy As It Seems", at this loc...February 23, 2003
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METALLICA: SANITARIUM Schedule To Accommodate Working Fans
METALLICA have made every effort to accommodate their fans who have to work during the week when devising the touring schedule for the upcoming Summer Sanitarium 2003. "We learned last time around that booking stadium shows on weekdays...not a great thing," METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich said. "Not t...February 14, 2003
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METALLICA's 'Anger' Documented On Film
A documentary feature on the making of METALLICA's new album, "St. Anger", is in the process of being filmed by two directors who have "literally been on our asses coming up on two years," METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich told Rolling Stone. "There's close to a thousand hours of footage. I don't know h...February 12, 2003
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JASON NEWSTED: 'METALLICA Are A Joke!'
Ex-METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted has slammed his former bandmates over their decision to tour this summer with LINKIN PARK and LIMP BIZKIT, calling the move "an obvious cash thing" and claiming that the group are "not staying true to their words." "It's a joke, I think METALLICA are just a joke,"...February 12, 2003
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JASON NEWSTED: New VOIVOD CD Is 'First Time I Get To Decide What People Hear From Me'
Former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted claims that he has no idea who his replacement in the group will be and he insists that he is no longer interested in returning to the band despite his previous statements to the contrary. "I really am happy with [my new band] VOIVOD at this point," Newsted tol...February 10, 2003
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METALLICA Address Bassist Rumors, Upcoming CD
On Wednesday (Feb. 5) after announcing the Summer Sanitarium 2003 Tour, METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich was asked about the vacant bassist position in the group and rumors of ex-MARILYN MANSON member Twiggy Ramirez or OZZY OSBOURNE bassist Robert Trujillo joining. "It's not our job to... I hate to con...February 8, 2003
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LIMP BIZKIT's DURST: How We Got Involved With SUMMER SANITARIUM 2003
LIMP BIZKIT frontman Fred Durst recently talked to Launch about how the band was approached for Summer Sanitarium Tour 2003, the upcoming monster trek featuring BIZKIT, METALLICA, LINKIN PARK, DEFTONES and MUDVAYNE. "[METALLICA drummer] Lars [Ulrich] called me at home and asked me if I wanted to go...February 8, 2003
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