Former SLAYER drummer Dave Lombardo recently revealed his top 3 favorite songs by his former band in a new interview with Metal Hammer.
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KERRY KING’s New Project Is Apparently ‘Crushing’ And ‘On Par With SLAYER’
According to radio personality Nikki Blakk, the music from Kerry King‘s new band sounds “crushing” and is “on par with SLAYER“. Nikki Blakk, who headed up the San Francisco Bay Area’s rock radio station 107.7 The Bone, heard the new project’s music while visiting Kerry and his wife Ayesha at their home in New York...
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SLAYER’s KERRY KING Confirms Some Of The Lineup Of His New Band, Says New Music Arriving Soon
SLAYER guitarist Kerry King has been talking about his new band ever since SLAYER called it a day back in 2019. The long running rumor has been that the band would feature King’s SLAYER bandmates Gary Holt (guitar) and Paul Bostaph (drums) as well as PANTERA/DOWN singer Phil Anselmo. Well, King has now confirmed at...
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GARY HOLT Believes SLAYER ‘Had A Lot More Music In Them’ Before Wrapping It Up
EXODUS guitarist Gary Holt believes that SLAYER “had a lot more music in them” before wrapping it up as a band almost three years ago. Last October, Kerry King was quoted as saying SLAYER retired “too early” in a video message congratulating MACHINE HEAD on it’s 30th anniversary. Kerry, at the time, said: “So, I...
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EXODUS Guitarist GARY HOLT Is Almost A Year Sober, Says He ‘Never Felt Better’
EXODUS guitarist Gary Holt celebrated his 333rd day of sobriety over the weekend. On Sunday, May 15, the guitarist posted on his Instagram: “Triples threes today, and never felt better. “When I decided to quit drinking I wondered if I’d still be able to be a maniac on stage, would the rage diminish without some...
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KING DIAMOND Met POST MALONE Backstage At A SLAYER Show And ‘Didn’t Know Who He Was’
KING DIAMOND says that he once met rapper Post Malone backstage at a SLAYER show but had no idea who he was. Malone has collaborated on recordings with such rock and metal luminaries as Ozzy Osbourne as well as MOTLEY CRUE drummer Tommy Lee. He has also taken the stage live with artists such as...
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TED NUGENT Declares His Love For METALLICA, SLAYER, MEGADETH, PANTERA And MOTÖRHEAD
The “Motor-City Madman”, Ted Nugent, recently gave an interview to Detroit radio station WRIF and was asked to name the best cover version he has heard of one of his songs. Ted responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “Unfortunately, I never have. I’ve heard the versions of ‘Cat Scratch Fever’, and I love PANTERA and I...
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TESTAMENT Drummer DAVE LOMBARDO Reflects On SLAYER’s ‘Fun Times’
Former SLAYER and current TESTAMENT drummer Dave Lombardo recently spoke about his former band during a meet-and-greet session prior to TESTAMENT’s April 16 concert at the Sunshine Theater in Albuquerque, New Mexico. When he was asked what his favorite memories are of his time with SLAYER were, Lombardo said: “I think the early tours where...
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ESPN’s NFL Metalhead Reporter JOHN CLAYTON Dead At 67
ESPN’s longtime NFL reporter and hardcore SLAYER fan, John Clayton, has passed away at 67 years of age. As of this point, no cause of death has been revealed. The veteran broadcaster passed away at his home in Washington state “after a brief illness”, surrounded by friends and family. Clayton is well known throughout the...
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SLAYER’s KERRY KING Firmly Believes JUDAS PRIEST Belong In ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME
SLAYER guitarist Kerry King has praised JUDAS PRIEST as being one of the pioneers of heavy metal and says that they definitely deserve to be inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. King has been a huge JUDAS PRIEST fan since his high school days and discussed the band’s upcoming potential induction into...