Tom Araya, frontman for the long running, thrash metal band Slayer, has been talking about how long the band can continue after their next album, their last with legendary producer Rick Rubin, saying:
Yeah. Let’s put it this way, this is the final record of our commitment with Rick Rubin. When we first signed a deal with him back in 1986, we never sat down and said, ‘How long do you guys want to keep this together?’
The band's tenth album of original material will follow 2006's Christ Illusion. An…
Kerry King of Slayer provided Total Guitar/Metal Hammer writer Joel McIver an update on the status of the band's next album and future plans:
There's been talk of all kinds of odd things, because the record industry changes every day. We've talked about maybe putting out a couple of songs from an upcoming record through iTunes, so we can play something new on the Unholy Alliance III tour. You know, that's not so far outside the realm of…
Metal legends Slayer have postponed their scheduled June 25th show in Moscow, Russia due to "production reasons." Russian metalheads, dont worry, Slayer has announced a make-up show set for November 29 in which all tickets for June's show will be honored.
Slayer continues to support their latest release, 2006's Christ Illusion, although the band has begun writing new material for their next album due out this…
Southern California's Slayer have announced European tour dates for the summer of 2008. The group is still touring to support 2006's Christ Illusion, though they had previously announced that they would be working on new material for an album due out this year.
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Sweden's answer to Barry Manilow, The (International) Noise Conspiracy, have scrounged up some details about their upcoming album The Cross of My Calling, produced by Columbia head, Def Jam co-founder, and superproducer Rick Rubin. The band had this to say:
When it comes to our new album we are as anxious as you are to have it released. It's been a slow process to get the album mixed…
According to a report from Metal Underground, legendary thrash/metal pioneers Slayer are already looking at a new album for 2008.
Right after the New Year, Slayer plans to start working on new material for their eleventh studio album, intended for a 2008 release, and will tour the world to support it. Slayer recently received their third Grammy nomination. The Slayer track, "The Final Six," from the band's 2007 Limited Edition Christ Illusion…
While we ride out this Labor Day long weekend, why not spend a few minutes tearing through the New York Times Magazine's in-depth cover story on producer and record mogul Rick Rubin. The piece positions Rubin, who recently appointed as co-chairman of Columbia Records, as a potential savior for the beleaguered industry. A choice quote in the article from David Geffen:
The music business, as a whole, has lost its faith in content, Only 10 years ago, companies wanted to make records,…
Umea, Sweden's (International) Noise Conspiracy recently discussed their upcoming album for a video feature with Rockster.tv. The band recently wrapped up work on the next full-length with famed producer Rick Rubin (Johnny Cash, Slayer, Rage Against the Machine).
In the interview Dennis Lyxzén and Lars Strömberg discuss the lyrics and sound of the album, noting that both are "angry and soulful." Dennis also addresses his election as "Sweden's sexiest man" and their experience with…
