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METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT Interviewed By MTV Brazil; Video Available
A brand new interview with METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett conducted by MTV Brazil can be viewed below. METALLICA's "Death Magnetic" is on track to sell around 200-250,000 copies in the United States in its first full week of release, according to Hits Daily Double, the companion web site of music...September 18, 2008
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METALLICA: Footage Of O2 Arena Performance Of 'That Was Just Your Life' Available
Fan-filmed video footage of METALLICA performing the new song "That Was Just Your Life" this past Monday night (September 15) at the O2 Arena in London, England can be viewed below (clip uploaded by Dave Ingham a.k.a. YouTube user "triptykon"). The group's setlist was as follows: 01. That Was Just Y...September 18, 2008
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METALLICA Vs. NE-YO: Battle For Top Of Next Week's Chart
METALLICA's "Death Magnetic" is on track to sell around 200-250,000 copies in the United States in its first full week of release, according to Hits Daily Double, the companion web site of music industry tip sheet HITS. It will battle it out for the No. 1 position on The Billboard 200 chart with hit...September 17, 2008
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METALLICA's 'Death Magnetic' Tops French Chart
METALLICA's "Death Magnetic" has topped the official French album chart for the week ending September 13. In addition, the band has no less than eight albums on the French "Back Catalogue" chart: #4: Metallica #6: Master Of Puppets #10: …And Justice For All #11: Ride The Lightning #14: Kill 'Em All...September 17, 2008
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METALLICA Is First Band To See Five Albums Bow At No. 1
According to Billboard.com, METALLICA is the first group to see five of its albums bow at No. 1 on The Billboard 200. Previously, the act was tied with THE BEATLES, U2 and the DAVE MATTHEWS BAND, with four each. The group's latest LP, "Death Magnetic", which sold nearly half a million copies in ...September 17, 2008
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METALLICA's 'Death Magnetic' Sells More Copies In Norway In One Day Than U2 Did In A Week
Norway's biggest record store chain Platekompaniet has told the country's music industry magazine Faro Journalen that first-day sales of METALLICA's new album, "Death Magnetic", have exceeded all expectations. "We had the best first-day sale ever with 'Death Magnetic' by a pretty big margin," produc...September 15, 2008
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JIMMY PAGE On LED ZEPPELIN: 'If You're Going To Do A Reunion, You Need Four Members'
LED ZEPPELIN guitarist Jimmy Page has dismissed speculation that his recent jam sessions with bassist John Paul Jones and drummer Jason Bonham would lead to a ZEPPELIN reunion tour. Speaking at a Toronto film festival press conference where he was promoting the documentary film "It Might Get Loud",...September 6, 2008
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PERRY FARRELL Says JANE'S ADDICTION Reunion As Likely As 'There Being Commercial Space Flights'
Altitude recently asked Perry Farrell about the possibility of a full-fledged JANE'S ADDICTION reunion. "There's as much likelihood of that happening as there being commercial space flights," Farrell replied. Regarding JANE'S ADDICTION's one-off reunion performance with bassist Eric Avery which took...August 20, 2008
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ATREYU Does A 'Slow Burn'
The Pulse of Radio reports: ATREYU has recently issued the latest single from its current album, "Lead Sails Paper Anchor", called "Slow Burn". Singer Alex Varkatzas told The Pulse of Radio that the track could be the most diverse offering yet from the California-based punk band. "Oh, it's a rad son...August 14, 2008
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THE QUIREBOYS: New Audio Interview With SPIKE Available
A 13-minute audio interview with vocalist Spike of THE QUIREBOYS conducted by Norway's Metal Express Radio has been posted online at this location. EMI Records recently released "The Best Of" from THE QUIREBOYS, a double CD of material from the band's EMI-era recordings. It contains many previously...August 11, 2008
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'It Might Get Loud' With JIMMY PAGE
The Pulse of Radio reports that a new documentary focusing on LED ZEPPELIN guitar player Jimmy Page, U2 guitarist The Edge and WHITE STRIPES axeman Jack White will premiere this September at the Toronto International Film Festival, according to Variety. The film, titled "It Might Get Loud", first sc...August 4, 2008
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THE QUIREBOYS: 'The Best Of' Two-CD Collection Out Now
EMI Records has just released "The Best Of" from THE QUIREBOYS, a double CD of material from the band's EMI-era recordings. It contains many previously unreleased tracks and rarities and is available at a budget price. "The Best Of" track listing: Disc 1: 01. 7 O'Clock 02. Pretty Girls 03. How Do Yo...June 17, 2008
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DISTURBED Joins Elite Group With Third No. 1 Album
The Pulse of Radio reports that DISTURBED's debut at the top of the Billboard album chart on Wednesday (June 11) with the band's fourth release, "Indestructible", has also notched the Chicago group a spot on a very elite list. According to Billboard.com, only six other rock acts have had three No. 1...June 13, 2008
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THE QUIREBOYS: 'Homewreckers & Heartbreakers' In-Store Release Date Announced
THE QUIREBOYS' new album, "Homewreckers & Heartbreakers", will be made available in stores on June 23 via Townsend Records. In the meantime, you get the CD right now at the band's shows or from www.quireboys.com. A brand new THE QUIREBOYS track entitled "Love This Dirty Town" is available for pa...May 23, 2008
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JIMMY PAGE Featured In Guitar Documentary
According to Variety, Davis Guggenheim has completed filming on a documentary that will look at the story of the electric guitar from the point of view of three significant rock musicians: LED ZEPPELIN's Jimmy Page, U2's The Edge and THE WHITE STRIPES' Jack White. Guggenheim, director-producer of "A...May 6, 2008
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