THE ALIEN BLAKK, the band led by guitarist/producer Joshua Craig, is currently mixing its sophomore album, "Bekoming", with Glen Robinson (VOIVOD, ANNIHILATOR) for a tentative late 2009 release. The CD will feature guest appearances Deron Miller (CKY), Eric A.K. (FLOTSAM AND JETSAM), Kevin Talley (DAATH), Donnie Hamby (DOUBLE DRIVE) as well as contributions from the ...
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Ken of MetalFanzine.net conducted an interview with former METALLICA and current VOIVOD bassist Jason Newsted on Sunday, April 5 after Jason was inducted, along with the current members of METALLICA and the band's late bassist Cliff Burton, into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Watch the five-minute chat below. METALLICA played "Master Of Puppets" ...
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METALLICA played "Master Of Puppets" and "Enter Sandman" at tonight's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, with the band's former bassist Jason Newsted and his replacement, Robert Trujillo, both taking part in the performance (the group played as a five-piece). They also led a "surprise jam" at the end of the night consisting ...
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The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame opens its doors to METALLICA today (Saturday, April 4), making them only the second pure heavy metal act, after BLACK SABBATH, to be inducted. Watch the entire ceremony using the player below. (Update: The Rock And Roll Hall of Fame broadcast is now over.) METALLICA was named to ...
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Jimmy Page (LED ZEPPELIN), Flea (RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS), Joe Perry (AEROSMITH), Charlie Benante (ANTHRAX) and Scott Ian (ANTHRAX) are among the musicians who attended METALLICA private party last night (Friday, April 3) at the House of Blues in Cleveland, Ohio ahead of the band's induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame later ...
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The Pulse of Radio reports: The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame opens its doors to METALLICA on Saturday (April 4), making them only the second pure heavy metal act, after BLACK SABBATH, to be inducted. METALLICA was also named to the Hall on their first chance at eligibility, and drummer Lars Ulrich told The ...
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M.A.N — the group formed out of the ashes of Sweden's TRANSPORT LEAGUE (featuring former MNEMIC frontman Tony Jelencovich) — will film a video for the track "Body Sewer" in Hamburg with director Mikiko Feldmeier. "Blood Vanish", the latest video from M.A.N, can also be viewed below. The clip was directed by Gabriel Engber. The ...
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Former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted has confirmed to RollingStone.com that he's going to perform with the band at their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, along with guitarist James Hetfield, drummer Lars Ulrich, guitarist Kirk Hammett, and the man who replaced him, bassist Robert Trujillo. "The 'black album' band will ...
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An audio interview with METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett conducted by the Stockholm radio station Bandit Rock 106-3 when the band was in Sweden earlier this month is available for streaming at this location. "It's always good to be in Sweden," Kirk says in the interview. "I know you guys think that we're traumatized ...
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ECW Press has set an April 1 release date for "Metallica: The Club Dayz", a collection of photographs of the legendary rock band METALLICA that were shot by renowned metal photographer Bill Hale during the band's formative years in the San Francisco Bay Area club circuit between 1982 and 1984. This book contains rare and ...
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CANDLEBOX singer Kevin Martin and guitarist Peter Klett will be spinning their favorite tunes as guest DJs this Friday, March 27 on KOMP-FM 92.3 in Las Vegas between 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. in advance of their show that evening at the Silverton Hotel & Casino. You can listen to the program live via the ...
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Swedish death metallers VOMITORY have completed work on their seventh album, "Carnage Euphoria", for a May 11 European release via Metal Blade Records (May 8 in Germany). Commented drummer Tobias Gustafsson: "'Carnage Euphoria' was a bit harder album to record than our predecessor, but damn, it was worth it! We are ridiculously happy with how ...
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Although Al Jourgensen has said adios to MINISTRY, YOU don't ever have to really say good-bye to the legendary industrial rock band, thanks to Jourgensen's indie imprint 13th Planet Records. On March 31, Jourgensen will release "Adios...Puta Madres", a 13-track live audio CD featuring performances from MINISTRY's final world tour, "C U LaTouR 2008", recorded ...
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Gamers itching to get a taste of Guitar Hero: Metallica in advance of the game's release need not wait any longer as Activision Publishing Inc. announced that the demo will be available today for free download on Xbox LIVE Marketplace for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. In the demo, virtual ...
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A new trailer for the forthcoming Guitar Hero: Metallica game can be viewed below. Guitar Hero: Metallica is due out in North America on March 29. The track listing for the game is as follows: METALLICA tracks: * All Nightmare Long * Battery * Creeping Death * Disposable Heroes * Dyers Eve * Enter Sandman ...
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Three short video clips that were shot during the recording sessions for the upcoming self-titled debut album from CYCLE OF PAIN — the brainchild of journeyman bassist John "J.D." DeServio — can be viewed below. "Cycle of Pain" will be released on April 21 via Reform Records/Rock Ridge Music. The CD features guest appearances by ...
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A short interview with METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett about the forthcoming Guitar Hero: Metallica game can be viewed below. Guitar Hero: Metallica is due out in North America on March 29. The track listing for the game is as follows: METALLICA tracks: * All Nightmare Long * Battery * Creeping Death * Disposable Heroes * ...
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GameTrailers.com has posted behind-the-scenes footage from Neversoft's motion-capture sessions for James Hetfield's parts in the forthcoming Guitar Hero: Metallica game. Watch the four-minute clip below. Guitar Hero: Metallica is due out in North America on March 29. The track listing for the game is as follows: METALLICA tracks: * All Nightmare Long * Battery * ...
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John "J.D." DeServio (BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, CYCLE OF PAIN) has scheduled the following bass clinics: April 02: Rochester, NY House of Guitars April 08: 6:30 9 p.m. Manchester, NH Daddys Junky Music April 11 1-3 p.m. Philadelphia, PA Sam Ash April 13: 6:30 9 p.m. Boston, MA Daddys Junky ...
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Full Metal Rock recently conducted an interview with bassist John "J.D." DeServio (BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, CYCLE OF PAIN). The chat is now available for streaming at this location. CYCLE OF PAIN will release its self-titled debut album on April 21 via Reform Records/Rock Ridge Music. The CD features guest appearances by Zakk Wylde ...
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GameTrailers.com recently conducted an interview with Neversoft lead designer Alan Flores about the forthcoming Guitar Hero: Metallica game. Watch the chat below. METALLICA has revealed the complete track listing for Guitar Hero: Metallica, which is due out in North America on March 29. It is as follows: METALLICA tracks: * All Nightmare Long * Battery ...
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FAITH NO MORE bassist Bill Gould has released the following statement to BLABBERMOUTH.NET: "FAITH NO MORE has always stood out as some sort of unique beast; part dog, part cat — its music almost as schizophrenic as the personalities of its members. When it all worked, it worked really well, even if the chemistry was ...
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Tim Riley, vice president of music affairs at Activision, recently spoke to the Scandinavian gaming mag Gamereactor about the new importance of games as a platform for distribution and the new position it holds as catalyst for increased digital music sales in reference to the company's upcoming METALLICA edition of Guitar Hero. Watch the four-minute ...
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M.A.N — the group formed out of the ashes of Sweden's TRANSPORT LEAGUE (featuring former MNEMIC frontman Tony Jelencovich) — will support FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH on the following European tour dates: Feb. 22 - Copenhagen, DEN @ Vega Feb. 23 - Göteborg, SWE @ Brewhouse Feb. 24 - Stockholm, SWE @ Klubben Feb. 28 ...
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Although Al Jourgensen has said adios to MINISTRY, YOU don't ever have to really say good-bye to the legendary industrial rock band, thanks to Jourgensen's indie imprint 13th Planet Records. On March 31, Jourgensen will release "Adios...Puta Madres", a 13-track live audio CD featuring performances from MINISTRY's final world tour, "C U LaTouR 2008", recorded ...
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CYCLE OF PAIN, the brainchild of journeyman bassist John "J.D." DeServio, will release its self-titled debut album on April 21 via Reform Records/Rock Ridge Music. The CD features guest appearances by Zakk Wylde (BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, OZZY OSBOURNE), Ray Luzier (KORN), Brian Tichy (BILLY IDOL), Sen Dog (CYPRESS HILL), Russ-T Cobb, Hugo Ferreira (TANTRIC), Marcus ...
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The cover artwork for the forthcoming Guitar Hero: Metallica game, which is due out in North America on March 29, can be viewed below. The complete track listing for Guitar Hero: Metallica is as follows: METALLICA tracks: * All Nightmare Long * Battery * Creeping Death * Disposable Heroes * Dyers Eve * Enter Sandman ...
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Thomas Blichfeldt of the Danish edition of the Scandinavian gaming mag Gamereactor recently conducted an interview with Neversoft lead designer Alan Flores about the forthcoming Guitar Hero: Metallica game. Watch the chat below. METALLICA has revealed the complete track listing for Guitar Hero: Metallica, which is due out in North America on March 29. It ...
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MTV2's Headbanger's Blog has uploaded an interview "Talking Metal" hosts Mark Strigl and John Ostronomy conducted with Guitar Hero: Metallica lead designer Alan Flores. Topics include METALLICA's involvement in the game's creation, its exclusive add-on double bass drum pedal, and both the METALLICA and non-METALLICA songs featured in the game. Footage of the "Talking Metal" ...
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Quality multi-camera footage of METALLICA's January 29, 2009 concert at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York can be viewed below. METALLICA will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this year, it was announced at a press conference in New York on January 14. Joining the band as inductees are guitar legend ...
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