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The Lyrics That Made METALLICA Cry

METALLICA lead guitarist Kirk Hammett revealed to Mojo that he and frontman James Hetfield were both brought to tears during the sessions for the band's upcoming collaborative album with Lou Reed, titled "Lulu". Hammett explained that the outbursts occurred while they were recording a song called "J...

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SYSTEMATIC: Footage Of Reunion Show Posted Online

SYSTEMATIC, the Bay Area hard rockers and former protgs of METALLICA's Lars Ulrich, played a one-off headlining show on August 20 at Slim's in San Francisco. The concert celebrated the 10-year anniversary of the "Somewhere In Between" album and featured the band's original lineup of Tim Narducci, Ad...

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The Story Of The 'Big Four': 'Am I Evil?'

Revolver magazine conducted an interview with METALLICA, SLAYER, MEGADETH and ANTHRAX for a special issue devoted to the "Big Four" of 1980s thrash metal. This section recounts how it came to be that all of the bands perform "Am I Evil?" onstage together at "Big Four" concerts, beginning at their So...

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GOJIRA Frontman Talks Next Studio Album

Joseph Duplantier of French progressive metallers GOJIRA recently spoke to U.K.'s Terrorizer magazine about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's next studio album, which is not expected to arrive until early 2012. Duplantier revealed that, rather than the heavily researched themes...

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MEGADETH Mainman Unboxing Deluxe Version Of 'Peace Sells' Reissue (Video)

Video footage of MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine unboxing the deluxe 5Disc+3LP box set version of the expanded, commemorative 25th-anniversary reissue edition of MEGADETH's "Peace Sells... But Who's Buying?" album can be seen below. The 25th-anniversary reissue edition of "Peace Sells" sold around 1,...

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LOU REED Made METALLICA Cry

According to The Pulse Of Radio, METALLICA lead guitarist Kirk Hammett revealed to Mojo that he and frontman James Hetfield were both brought to tears during the sessions for the band's upcoming collaborative album with Lou Reed, titled "Lulu". Hammett explained that the outbursts occurred while the...

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Producers Of 'Rockstar' Turn Down METALLICA Opening Slot

According to The Times Of India, the organizers of METALLICA's upcoming shows in India have been in talks with several names, including several Bollywood production houses, about serving as the opening acts for the heavy metal giants' first-ever concerts in the country. The first choice was Ranbir K...

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DAVE MUSTAINE On Possible Project With METALLICA: 'Of Course I Would Do It'

The Boston Phoenix recently conducted an interview with MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. The Boston Phoenix: You seem like you would be demanding as a bandleader almost like a metal version of James Brown. Mustaine: [Laughs] Bite your tongue! I don't r...

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METALLICA's Collaboration With LOU REED: More Songtitles Revealed

The musical collaboration between Lou Reed and METALLICA, "Lulu", will be released on November 1 in North America and one day earlier (October 31) in the rest of the world. Songtitles set to appear on the CD: * Junior Dad * Little Dog * Mistress Dread * Pumping Blood "Lulu" was inspired by German ex...

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TONY IOMMI On VH1 CLASSIC's 'That Metal Show': Full Episode Available

Legendary BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi was the featured guest on the premiere episode of season eight of VH1 Classic's "That Metal Show" on Saturday, August 20. You can now watch the entire episode below. The boys are back and ready to rock! Eddie Trunk, Jim Florentine and Don Jamieson host th...

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BUSH: New Video Interview Posted Online

98-7 FM, the commercial modern rock radio station in Los Angeles, California, conducted an interview with the reformed British alternative rock band BUSH at the fourth annual Sunset Strip Music Festival (SSMF) in Hollywood. You can now watch the chat below. After a string of electrifying warm-up sho...

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DEATH ANGEL: Behind-The-Scenes Footage From Mexico City Trip

Behind-the-scenes video footage from DEATH ANGEL's August 20, 2011 concert in Mexico City can be seen below. DEATH ANGEL recently canceled its involvement in the Neckbreaker's Ball European tour with DARK TRANQUILLITY, ELUVEITIE, VARG, MERCENARY and OMNIUM GATHERUM because the band will take part in...

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METALLICA, MTLEY CRE, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY Members Attend 'God Bless Ozzy Osbourne' Premiere

METALLICA/OZZY OSBOURNE bassist Robert Trujillo, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY mainman/ex-OZZY OSBOURNE guitarist Zakk Wylde, MTLEY CRE bassist Nikki Sixx and legendary bassist Rudy Sarzo (OZZY OSBOURNE, QUIET RIOT, WHITESNAKE, DIO, BLUE YSTER CULT) are among the musicians who attended last night's (Monday, A...

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EXODUS Guitarist Wanted To 'Reconnect' With METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT

Guitarist Gary Holt of San Francisco Bay Area thrashers EXODUS has slammed Swedish melodic metallers HAMMERFALL for allegedly forcing his band to cut its set short by three songs at this year's edition of the Bloodstock Open Air festival. When asked by Toby Cook of The Quietus how Holt felt EXODUS'...

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METALLICA Drummer Reveals His Favorite ANTHRAX Song

Revolver magazine conducted an interview with METALLICA, SLAYER, MEGADETH and ANTHRAX for a special issue devoted to the "Big Four" of 1980s thrash metal. When asked to name his favorite ANTHRAX song, METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich said, "There's so many. I don't know, the cover they did of 'Antisoci...