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Metallica Has 'Enough' Songs For Next Album

billboard.com As it prepares for its second Orion Music + More festival, taking place this year June 8-9 on Belle Isle in Detroit after starting last year in Atlantic City, Metallica also has its sights on future projects -- including … view details

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Slayer guitarist memorial to take place in LA

music-news.com A memorial service for Jeff Hanneman of Slayer will be held at the Hollywood Palladium on May 23 from 3:30pm. view details

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Deafheaven Plan Summer Tour

pitchfork.com On June 11, standout black metal act Deafheaven will release their sophomore album, Sunbather via Deafheaven/Deathwish. They've announced a tour in support of that record, which will route through the U.S. in June … view details

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Philip H. Anselmo and the Illegals Rage Through 'Usurper's Bastard Rant' - Song

rollingstone.com After acting as frontman for Pantera, Down and Superjoint Ritual and contributing to a multitude of peers' projects, metal legend Philip H. Anselmo has decided to fly solo. view details

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Slayer's Jeff Hanneman Death Due To Alcohol-Related Cirrhosis

billboard.com One week after Slayer's Jeff Hanneman died at the age of 49, the guitarist/songwriter's official cause of death has been revealed to be alcohol-related cirrhosis, or an irreversible scarring of the liver. view details

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Primus Gear Up for 'Sailing the Seas of Cheese' Reboot

rollingstone.com On Monday, Primus celebrated the upcoming release of a deluxe edition of their 1991 classic, Sailing the Seas of Cheese, by throwing an afternoon event at TRI Studios in San Rafael, California, where they sometimes … view details ,

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Ozzy Osbourne explains reason for Bill Ward's departure

music-news.com Ever since the split of original Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward from the group's reunion, the world has been under the impression that it was all a contract dispute. view details ,

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Slash, Dave Mustaine and More React to Jeff Hanneman's Death

rollingstone.com Slash, Geezer Butler of Black Sabbath and Dave Mustaine of Megadeth were among those who paid their immediate respects online to Slayer guitarist Jeff Hanneman, who died yesterday at 49. view details

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Slayer Guitarist Leads 'Moment of Noise' for Jeff Hanneman

billboard.com Slayer guitarist Kerry King led a very metal tribute to his "fallen brother" Jeff Hanneman at the Revolver Golden Gods awards Thursday night, bypassing the usual moment of silence for something a bit more … view details

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Black Sabbath debut another new track

music-news.com Black Sabbath debuted eLonerf at their second Melbourne show last night (May 1, 2013). It was the 4th new song from the upcoming e13f album to make the setlist on their current Australian and New Zealand tour. view details ,

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Slayer Guitarist Jeff Hanneman Dead at 49

billboard.com Slayer guitarist and founding member Jeff Hanneman died earlier today of liver failure. He was 49. view details

Korn Enter the Studio for New Album

rollingstone.com Korn dipped into dubstep for their 2011 album Path to Totality, but on their followup, they're shifting back to a guitar-based onslaught with the help of returning guitarist and original band member Brian "Head … view details