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  SPIN.com's Best of the Week, October 6-13

  October 11, 2008 – As you get ready to celebrate Columbus Day, check out our scoop on Green Day's next full-length and Metallica's upcoming tour, and listen to exclusive new tunes from Manchester Orchestra, Minus the Bear, and others. Plus: Get more of the best from the past week:What We Learned... -- Green Day's next record: It looks like the boys have impeccable taste in producers. …
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  Preview: Metallica to Highlight New Tunes on Tour

  October 8, 2008 – Fans behind the chart-topping success of Metallica's new record, Death Magnetic, certainly have reason to be excited for the quartet's forthcoming North American tour, as the band will be playing "a lot of new songs" from the record, drummer Lars Ulrich told Billboard.com. Currently rehearsing in San Francisco for the lengthy outing, which kicks off Oct. 21 in Glendale, AZ, Ulrich said, "These new songs are a lot of fun to play... …
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  Army Lt. Donald Dresch Talks to SPIN: First Concert? Metallica

  October 3, 2008 – First Lieutenant Donald Dresch defines himself by his strengths. A proficient six-string bass player with a knack for economics, Lt. Dresch has brought his talents with him to each military station. We sat down with Lt. Dresch to talk more about what strength means to him, both as a musician and a soldier in the Army Reserve. Check out the video, which includes footage of Dresch performing in Brooklyn!  …
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  SPIN.com's Best of the Week, September 22-28.

  September 26, 2008 – It's time for the Presidential debates, but here at SPIN.com we're too busy rocking out to argue about politics -- and with a week like this one, who could debate that? We've seen My Bloody Valentine's long-promised reunion, witnessed Weezer's electrifying tour-opener, and heard a sweet tune or two. …
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  The Stooges, Metallica, Run-D.M.C. Lead Rock Hall Nods

  September 22, 2008 – Officials for Cleveland's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame have unveiled the nominees for the class of 2009, with punk icon the Stooges, hard rock warlords Metallica, and hip-hip pioneer Run-D.M.C. leading the pack. War, Wanda Jackson, Bobby Womack, Little Anthony and the Imperials, Chic, and Jeff Beck round out the list. …
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  Exclusive: Metallica's Kirk Hammett Discusses Kurt Cobain

  September 22, 2008 – Who knew Kurt Cobain was a Metallica fan? …
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  SPIN.com's Best of the Week, September 15-21

  September 19, 2008 – The financial sector may be in meltdown, but here at SPIN.com we've witnessed the music business in full swing, including long-awaited reunions and triumphant comebacks, as well as a certain hip-hop visionary in the throes of writer's block. …
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  Metallica's 'Magnetic' Hits No. 1

  September 17, 2008 – It's official: Yesterday's projections have held true and Metallica's Death Magnetic has hit the No. 1 slot atop the Billboard 200 chart with 490,000 copies sold. The album -- the quartet's ninth to date -- was dropped last Friday as part of a worldwide release effort. …
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  Will Metallica's 'Magnetic' Top Coldplay's 'Viva'?

  September 15, 2008 – Headbangers worldwide have spoken, and Metallica is their king: According to a Billboard.com report, the metal torchbearer's new record Death Magnetic -- released Friday in an industry-defying worldwide effort -- is projected to top the Billboard 200 chart with over 500,000 copies sold... …
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  Album Review: Metallica's 'Death Magnetic'

  September 11, 2008 – When Rick Rubin signed on to produce a Metallica album two years ago -- ousting Bob Rock after a 15-year, six-album run -- he told the tetchy band members: "I want you to return to Master of Puppets." "That's what everybody says," replied singer-guitarist James Hetfield with a tightly curled lip. …
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