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Find Metal Music On Spotify With The Earache Metalizer App

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on January 22, 2013 @ 11:30am
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Want to find new metal bands on Spotify? Looking to get into the world of metal but don’t know where to start? Billy Mays here to tell you about Earache Records brand new app called Earache Metalizer! This easy-to-use app works like a charm to help you find those thrashing, banging, demonic new tunes you’ve been after! All you do is use the four simple sliders marked “Metal”, “Thrash”, “Death”, or “Grind” in whatever combination you like and BOOM! Spotify puts together a new playlist just for you!

But don’t go thinking that this only applies to Earache Records bands, oh no! This app brings you music from every metal band that Spotify has to offer, from the biggies like Metallica and Pantera to the underground slammers like Pig Destroyer and Bring Me The Horizon! Once you’ve found that perfect playlist, save it and share it with your friends like you normally would, then go mixing those sliders all over again for even more tunage!

Now, you’re probably asking yourself, “How much does this amazing app cost?” Well, I’m here to tell you that it’s FREE! That’s right! You can download this app right now AT NO CHARGE! We don’t even charge you for shipping! So what are you waiting for? Head on over to Spotify and download it right away! READ MORE

Metallica Announce Title And Release Date Of Upcoming 3D Movie

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on January 15, 2013 @ 7:45pm
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Metal legends Metallica have announced that their upcoming 3D film will be titled Metallica Through The Never and will be released theatrically on Aug. 9th. The film was written and directed by Nimród Antal (Kontroll, Predators) and stars Dane DeHaan (Chronicle).

The story follows DeHaan as he “…plays a young band crew member who is sent out on an urgent mission while the band is playing a rousing live set in front of a sold-out crowd and unexpectedly finds his world turned completely upside down.”

The film will be the first new release from Picturehouse after their reopening with founder Bob Berney at the helm.

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Newsted Releases Video For “Soldierhead”

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on January 15, 2013 @ 1:00pm
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Ex-Metallica bassist Jason Newsted has released an official video for “Soldierhead” from his new band Newsted. The song comes from their latest EP Metal (iTunes). The video was directed by Leon Melas in an abandoned factory in California.

In an interview with Sonic Excess, Newsted spoke about the video, stating, “It’s just a simple thing, and I just wanted to capture the band. There is no heavy concept, no literal thing about bullets chasing your head or any of those things. It’s old school metal and most likely will be black and white. It was shot in an old factory. It was a gnarly, dusty, old factory and it had energy. That is what I will describe it as.” READ MORE

Lordi To Release New Album ‘To Beast Or Not To Beast’

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on January 14, 2013 @ 2:00pm
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Finnish hard rockers Lordi have announced that they will be releasing a new album entitled To Beast Or Not To Beast on March 19th via The End Records. The album was recorded at WireWorld Studio in Nashville, TN with producer Michael Wagner (Metallica, Ozzy Osbourne, Skid Row, Megadeth). This album will be the debut for new members Halla on keys and Mana on drums.

Mr. Lordi states, “The road to this album has truly been paved by hardships. However, the new line-up of the band has given us new and fresh touch and an energetic edge to the recording process, and to the album itself.

“The album cover painting is actually a part of a larger picture. The original artwork had this vintage- styled lady holding a horned skull, which, however, was not the main point of the art piece. There was something not quite right with the setting, so I made experiments with various versions and framings. Album title was Upgradead at that point in time, and the painting was done with that title in mind.
 ”But now, with a changed concept of the artwork, the title did not seem to fit anymore. We did not consider it an A-class name either. Our guitarist Amen came up with the final title, which we felt suitable and perfect both for the cover artwork and the album.”

Check out the album cover and track list below. READ MORE

Anthrax Pick Replacement Guitarist For Upcoming Tours

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on January 11, 2013 @ 3:00pm
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Thrash metal legends Anthrax recently announced the shocking news that lead guitarist Rob Caggiano had quit the band, just a month before a heavy touring schedule was set to begin. However, the band also stated that they would not be hosting auditions for a new lead guitarist. The reason for that is now obvious as it has been announced that Shadows Fall guitarist Jon Donais will be filling in as lead guitarist while the band tours over the next few months.

Scott Ian states, “Jon is a bro and he’s also a total fucking ripper. I’ve worked with him twice before on side projects and he tears it up. I’m excited to have him on my right burning up the stage with Anthrax. 13′s gonna be a good year.”

Donais adds, “I grew up on Anthrax, they’re the thrash scene, they’re one of The Big Four, I’d be crazy to not want to play with them. Initially, Rob called and told me he was leaving the band, and asked if I’d be interested in filling in. Then Scott called me and everything fell into place. Rob and I are using Skype to work on solos and other guitar parts, so he’s being great. I also have to give special thanks to my band – Brian, Matt, Jason and Ed – who have been incredibly supportive and encouraged me to do this.”

You can see all tour dates that Donais will be on below. READ MORE

[Random Cool] Can You Guess All The Guitarists?

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on January 03, 2013 @ 10:00am
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Artist Maxim Dalton painted a poster of 35 of the greatest guitar players ever. While it doesn’t include some famous axe wielders (I don’t see Dimebag Darrell on there), it is a pretty comprehensive painting of guitarists who have shaped and influenced their genres. The painting was released as a limited edition poster but sold out long ago.

But what I want to know is can you identify them all! So head on below to test yourself on your guitar player knowledge! READ MORE

Newsted Releases Teaser Clip For Upcoming “Soldierhead” Music Video

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on January 02, 2013 @ 2:15pm
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Newsted, the new band from ex-Metallica bassist Jason Newsted, has released a teaser clip for their upcoming music video for “Soldierhead”. The song comes from their EP Metal, which will be released Jan. 8th, 2013 (pre-order here). You can watch the teaser clip below. READ MORE

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Metallica Brings The ‘Orion Music And More’ Fest To Detroit In 2013

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on December 20, 2012 @ 2:00pm
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Detroit is gonna get heavy in June 2013! Metallica is bringing the Orion Music And More Festival to the Motor City on June 8th and 9th for its second year. While no lineup details have been released, fans are being asked to submit their thoughts and hopes on the official Facebook page. More details for the event will be released in February.

Last year’s inaugural event featured such acts as The Arctic Monkeys, Avenged Sevenfold, Ghost, and many, many more.

You can watch a small video highlighting the event below. READ MORE

Metallica’s James Hetfield Has A Soundboard. Excuse Me While I Go Make Some Prank Calls

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on December 20, 2012 @ 11:15am
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Remember soundboards and how popular they were back in the day? I remember loading up the Hulk Hogan one and pranking some of my pals because it’s just damn funny to keep clicking, “Brother!” over and over again (don’t judge me). Hearing the person on the other end of the line going, “Who is this?!?!” never got old.

Well, it looks like it’s time to make a few more prank calls as Metallica’s James Hetfield has his own soundboard. While it’s not exactly suited for phone calls, I’m sure there are ways to make it work. You can find it here. Have fun Bart Simpson-ing it! READ MORE

Ex-Metallica Bassist Jason Newsted Releases First Single From Solo Project

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on December 18, 2012 @ 12:00pm
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Ex-Metallica bassist Jason Newsted has released a stream of “Soldierhead”, the first single from his new band Newsted. The song comes from his upcoming EP Metal, which comes out on Jan. 8th, 2013 (pre-order on iTunes here). It’s a pretty badass song, mixing elements of Motorhead and Testament into some good old fashioned thrash metal. Very fun stuff. Check it out below. READ MORE

Metallica’s Kirk Hammett Shows Off His Horror Collection In Video Interview

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on December 15, 2012 @ 2:15pm
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Kirk Hammett, lead guitarist for Metallica, released a 13-minute video where he discusses his book Too Much Horror Business: The Kirk Hammett Collection (Amazon). In the video, Kirk shows off many of his prized horror pieces, including life-size statues, original movie posters, props, decorations, toys, and much, much more. As a horror fan, it’s basically eye candy/porn every second of the video. Check it out below!

Also, make sure to check out our exclusive interview with Kirk here. READ MORE

10 Moments In Songs That I Just Love

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on December 09, 2012 @ 8:00pm
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We all have those moments in songs that just speak to us. You know what I’m talking about, right? It’s that part of the song that you’re blasting in the car with a several of your friends and you make them all shut up so you can share that one special moment with them. Usually, it ends up with everyone staring at you, wondering what the hell you’re so excited about.

You know what? Screw ‘em. You know what’s so special. You know what’s going on. And you’re gonna scroll back to hear that part again, whether they like it or not.

So, join me below as I share 10 Moments In Songs That I Just Love! READ MORE

Metallica Release “Master Of Puppets” Live Performance From ‘Quebec Magnetic’

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on December 05, 2012 @ 2:45pm
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On Dec. 11th, Metallica will be releasing Quebec Magnetic, their newest live performance (available on DVD or Blu-Ray). To hype up the release and get you all a bit more excited, the band has now released the entire “Master Of Puppets” performance for you to stream and enjoy. Check it out below!

I’ll admit, watching the video, it’s plain to see that these guys still love every second of what they do, regardless of the fact that they’ve been doing it for longer than some of us have been alive. Like ‘em or not, you have to give them credit for keeping on doing what they do. READ MORE

King Diamond Signs Three-Record Deal With Metal Blade Records

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on December 03, 2012 @ 3:15pm
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Revered metal icon King Diamond has signed a worldwide three-record deal with metal Blade Records. No release dates for the first of these albums has yet been released, but you can believe that we’ll let you know the moment we hear something! Diamond is revered by such bands as Metallica, Pantera, Goatwhore, and more.

“This is gonna be awesome! Another perfect piece of the puzzle. We have the full backup of Metal Blade, and there’s an understanding between us that goes much, much deeper than before. Our new business setup will noticeably benefit the fans in so many ways. You must have already noticed some of all the cool new stuff that is happening. Now we can’t wait to get out there and start touring again! Stay Heavy, King Diamond” READ MORE

Metallica Announce Their Own Record Label ‘Blackened Records’

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on November 30, 2012 @ 11:15am
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Metallica, the biggest metal band in the world, have announced today the opening of their very own record label Blackened Records. On top of that, the band has also announced that they have acquired the ownership rights to the masters of ALL of their recordings. This was part of the contract the band signed with Warner Music Group back in 1994, where the band would be given back the masters today, Nov. 30th, 2012.

Singer/guitarist James Hetfield commented, “We would like to thank everyone at the Warner Music Group for 28 years of a fantastic relationship, particularly since 1994 where we truly felt we had partners in every aspect of our business in North America.”

Meanwhile, Lars Ulrich talks about Blackened Records: “It’s always been about control for us as a band. Forming Blackened Recordings is the ultimate in independence, giving us 100% control and putting us in the driver’s seat of our own creative destiny.”

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Metallica Release Full Trailer For ‘Quebec Magnetic’ Live DVD

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on November 29, 2012 @ 1:30pm
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Metallica have unveiled a full two-minute trailer for their upcoming live DVD/Blu-Ray Quebec Magnetic, which you can watch below. The collection features 26 tracks spanning the discography of the band. Over three hours of footage were recorded live at Colisée Pepsi in Quebec City, Quebec on October 31 and November 1, 2009.

The release date for this is a bit odd as it changes by region, so here we go: December 7 in Australia, Austria, Belgium, Finland, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, Switzerland. December 10 in UK, Denmark, France, Portugal, Sweden, Southeast Asia. December 11 in North America, Japan, Italy, Spain, South America. December 14 in New Zealand.

Alright Metallica fans, who’s picking this bad boy up? READ MORE

Metallica Release Teaser Trailer For ‘Quebec Magnetic’ DVD/Blu-Ray

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on November 20, 2012 @ 9:00am
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Metallica has released a teaser for Quebec Magnetic, their upcoming live DVD/Blu-Ray, which you can watch below. The live set, which comes out Dec. 11th in N. America (Dec. 7th in Germany, Dec. 10th across the world), features 26 tracks that span the musical career of the band. The footage was recorded at Colisée Pepsi in Quebec City, Quebec on October 31 and November 1, 2009. You can watch the teaser trailer below.

Make sure to check out our exclusive interview with Kirk Hammett regarding his book Too Much Horror Business here. READ MORE

Twisted Music Video Of The Week Vol. 59: The Cranberries “Zombie”

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on November 16, 2012 @ 2:30pm
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It’s Friday and it’s time to get twisted! This week’s Twisted Music Video Of The Week is none other than the smash hit “Zombie” from The Cranberries. This song appeared on their 1994 album No Need To Argue and is about struggle and strife in Ireland, particularly the death of two children from an IRA bombing. The video was directed by Samuel Bayer (who also directed Metallica‘s “Until It Sleeps”, which bears undeniable visual similarities) and mixes band performance, gritty military footage, and Biblical imagery similar to Bosch’s “The Garden Of Earthly Delights”. Check it out below!

As always, feel free to leave a comment with a suggestion for next week’s video! READ MORE

Ex-Faith No More Guitarist Jim Martin Breaks Decade Long Silence

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on November 14, 2012 @ 12:30pm
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Ex-Faith No More guitarist Jim Martin has broken his decade long silence by answering 15 fan submitted questions via a British FNM fan site. In his answers, he discusses his thoughts on the Angel Dust album, his current relationship with the members, his future musical plans, and much, much more. You can read all of it below. READ MORE

Alice In Chains And Muse Confirmed For Rock In Rio 2013

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on November 12, 2012 @ 4:30pm
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Both Alice In Chains and Muse have been confirmed for Rock In Rio 2013, joining Metallica, Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band, and Iron Maiden. The festival will take place Sept. 13th-15th and continue Sept. 19th-22nd. Alice In Chains will be performing on Sept. 19th, the same day as Metallica. Muse’s date has yet to be confirmed. More information can be found here.

There hasn’t been much news from the Alice In Chains camp. There is strong speculation that there will be a follow up to 2009′s Black Gives Way To Blue in Spring of 2013, but nothing has been confirmed just yet. As we hear more, we’ll be sure to let you know. READ MORE

Metallica To Release ‘Quebec Magnetic’ Live DVD

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on October 25, 2012 @ 12:45pm
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Legendary metal band Metallica have announced the full details for the upcoming live DVD Quebec Magnetic, which will see a release date of Dec. 10th. The footage was filmed during two performances of the World Magnetic tour in Quebec City in fall of 2009. 35,000 fans got to vote on the setlist, which you can see below.

The release will also be the first self-release the band has done. Metallica states, “This release is a first for us. Yes boys and girls, the DVD and Blu-ray will be coming out on our very own label in North America! There are still some “i’s” being dotted and “t’s” crossed, so we can’t give you a name or fancy logo just yet, but we’re pretty excited that for the first time we get to hold all the reins on a release from start to finish. Since we now get to call all the shots, the double DVD and single disc Blu-ray will be available for a price we thought was very Metallica fan friendly – suggested retail will be $15.98 for either format.”

Make sure to check out our exclusive interview with Kirk Hammett here. READ MORE

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[Interview] Metallica’s Kirk Hammett Talks ‘Too Much Horror Business’ Plus Possibility Of Next Book

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on October 08, 2012 @ 1:45am
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Bloody-Disgusting is thrilled to bring you an exclusive interview with Kirk Hammett, the legendary lead guitarist of Metallica! We got the opportunity to ask Kirk a few questions about Metallica before we dove into the world of horror and his book Too Much Horror Business (Amazon). We also get to hear stories of Kirk’s childhood as well as a bit about Cliff Burton and his love of horror. You can read this exclusive interview below! READ MORE

[OMFG] Rock/Metal Musicians High School Yearbook Photos

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on September 15, 2012 @ 3:45pm
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I was hemming and hawing over what kind of descriptor I should use in the headline. Should it be an LOL? Nah, because some of them aren’t funny. Should it be a Random Cool? Ehhhh….maybe? I settled on OMFG because that was pretty much my reaction looking at each photo.

You see, below you’ll find an image that features 18 yearbook photos from some of the biggest names in rock and metal. You’ve got “Dimebag” Darrell Abbott, Eddie Van Halen, Gene Simmons, Tom Araya, and many more. It’ll definitely get a chuckle or two! Check it out below, READ MORE

Anthrax Discusses ‘Among The Living’ With Google Play

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on August 28, 2012 @ 1:45pm
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Anthrax caught up with Google Play to put together an audiobiography telling the story of their 1986 Gold-certified album Among The Living. Guitarist Scott Ian and singer Joey Belladonna went over the history of the album, from the recording process with famed producer Eddie Kramer (Jimi Hendrix) to mixing in the Bahamas and the sold-out tour that followed the release. It’s a pretty damn cool interview and well worth checking out here.

Among The Living came out during what might be considered the best year in thrash metal history. Metallica‘s Master Of Puppets, Slayer‘s Reign In Blood, and Megadeth‘s Peace Sells…But Who’s Buying were all released that year.

Anthrax will be hitting the road to co-headline the third leg of the Anthrax/Testament/Death Angel tour. All dates can be seen below. READ MORE

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