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04 Oct 2003

RUNEMAGICK

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04 Oct 2003

TANKARD - are preparing to enter the studio

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04 Oct 2003

DIONYSUS - melodic power metal

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04 Oct 2003

BELPHEGOR - signed a deal with Napalm Records

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04 Oct 2003

IN FLAMES - in studio

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04 Oct 2003

EINHERJER - have shot a video for the track "Ironbound"

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30 Sept 2003

ANTHRAX - to shoot a video

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30 Sept 2003

APOCALYPTICA - cover of RAMMSTEIN's "Seemann"

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27 Sept 2003

RAMMSTEIN - forthcoming DVD detailes

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27 Sept 2003

FINNTROLL - demo "preview" of the new material

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27 Sept 2003

KING DIAMOND - five song preview of the forthcoming CD online

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27 Sept 2003

DEIVOS - "Hostile Blood" out next week.

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27 Sept 2003

VADER - just issued a new mini-CD

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27 Sept 2003

PANZER X - solo project of VADER's Peter

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27 Sept 2003

ANATHEMA - song posted online

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27 Sept 2003

HYPERBOREA - brrrutal death

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24 Sept 2003

DESTRUCTION - "Metal Discharge" + bonus tracks

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24 Sept 2003

MAYHEM - re-signed with Season Of Mist Records

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24 Sept 2003

THE CROWN

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24 Sept 2003

SOULFLY - Cavalera parted ways with the rest of band

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On April 1, 1983, METALLICA invited Kirk Hammett to audition as lead guitarist, replacing Dave Mustaine who had been fired just days earlier due to his alcohol abuse and volatile behavior. Hammett, then playing with Bay Area thrash pioneers EXODUS, flew to New York and immediately clicked with James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, and Cliff Burton. His melodic sensibility and fluid lead style brought a new dimension to the band's sound. Within weeks, Hammett was recording solos for the debut album 'Kill 'Em All,' replacing Mustaine's original parts. The decision proved monumental — Hammett's tenure would span four decades and counting, helping METALLICA become the best-selling metal band in history. Meanwhile, Mustaine channeled his fury into founding MEGADETH, creating one of metal's greatest and most productive rivalries that would push both bands to extraordinary heights.

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