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07 Mar 2004

CD-Maximum - deal with Blackend Records

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07 Mar 2004

KRUGER - re-release of second album

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07 Mar 2004

VENIN NOIR - "Rainy Days Of October"

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07 Mar 2004

IMPETIGO - brrrutal for CIS

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07 Mar 2004

THEATRES DES VAMPIRES - "Vampyrisme..." for CIS

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23 Feb 2004

HOSTILE BREED - cover and tracklist of upcoming album

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20 Feb 2004

EINHERJER - Split!

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20 Feb 2004

AYREON - "The Human Equation" cast of characters

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19 Feb 2004

MANTAS - Jeff Mantas and Tony Dolan new group

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16 Feb 2004

NOCTURNAL DOMINIUM - line-up changes

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16 Feb 2004

PECCATUM - complete work on "Lost In Reverie"

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16 Feb 2004

SOULFLY - new song available for download

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16 Feb 2004

CRADLE OF FILTH - last news

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16 Feb 2004

NECARE - music posted online

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14 Feb 2004

WOLF - new music available for download

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14 Feb 2004

SAURON - name new CD

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13 Feb 2004

CHILDERMAS - third album released

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13 Feb 2004

LAST TRIBE - "The Uncrowned" release for CIS

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13 Feb 2004

LAKE OF TEARS - to enter studio this weekend

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11 Feb 2004

THE HAUNTED - win Swedish "Grammy" for "Best Hard Rock"

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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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