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11 Jan 2004

MIND ECLIPSE - recordings of new album and vocalist searching

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11 Jan 2004

Metal V Massy - new issue is about to be released

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11 Jan 2004

KATATONIA - to issue compilation of Mini-CDs, Rarities

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11 Jan 2004

BEHEMOTH - set working title for new album

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11 Jan 2004

AFTER ALL - video posted online

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11 Jan 2004

SOILWORK - temporary replacement for departed drummer

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11 Jan 2004

DEICIDE - complete first-ever video

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11 Jan 2004

BOLT THROWER - to begin work on new album

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11 Jan 2004

THE MONOLITH DEATHCULT - at work on new material

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11 Jan 2004

LACRIMAS PROFUNDERE - name new album

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09 Jan 2004

PANZER X - new CD details

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09 Jan 2004

URKRAFT - to release debut CD in March

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09 Jan 2004

TANKARD - release date for "Beast of Bourbon"

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08 Jan 2004

VADER - new album details

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08 Jan 2004

OCCULT - sign with Karmageddon Media

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08 Jan 2004

MEMORIZED DREAMS - complete work on "Theater Of Life"

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08 Jan 2004

RUNEMAGICK - complete work on new album

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08 Jan 2004

Finnish Metal Awards 2003

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08 Jan 2004

Nightmare Metal Page - estonian metal bands guide

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02 Jan 2004

SIRENIA - new album

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1983

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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