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SLAYER TRY SOME NEW BAIT TO LURE FANS TO THEIR CONCERTS
about 1 year ago

At this point, I really don't imagine Slayer need any bait to lure fans to their concerts; I've seen them live quite a few times in my lifetime, and I've never seen the show be anything less than packed. Regardless of whether or not Slayer actually have anything to promote, if they play it, the [...]

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YOUR LAST CHANCE TO ENTER IN THE SLAYER OLYMPICS!!! WIN A PERSONALLY DEDICATED AUTOGRAPHED COPY OF D.X. FERRIS’ 33 1/3: REIGN IN BLOOD!!!
about 1 year ago

THIS IS YOUR LAST CHANCE TO ENTER IN THIS AWESOME CONTEST! WINNERS WILL BE SELECTED THIS SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9, AND ANNOUNCED NEXT WEEK!!! We've been talking up D.X. Ferris' contribution to the 33 1/3 book series, on Slayer's seminal album Reign in Blood, for some time now. Packed full of detailed analysis of the record as [...]

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Slayer & Megadeth to Tour Together, Jack White to Produce Wanda Jackson, more
5 days ago

Back in September, we reported that Metallica's Lars Ulrich was trying to put together a tour with Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax. Well, Lars didn't get his wish, but Slayer and Megadeth will be hitting the road starting January 18 and a 19-date tour.Slayer recently canceled European dates because of back surgery on frontman Tom Araya. He is reportedly recovering well and will be rea...

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Slayer & Megadeath team up for “American Carnage” Tour
5 days ago

Slayer. Megadeth. Two names synonymous with fierce, crunching power. Two bands whose histories are inevitably intertwined in defining the thrash/metal genre. Individually, their respective prowess and accomplishments are impressive; but together, they're brutal and unstoppable. Megadeth and Slayer will join forces to co-headline "American Carnage," ...

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Pitchman Billy Mays Found Dead...
4 months ago

From TMZ:TMZ has confirmed TV pitchman Billy Mays was found dead today in his home in Tampa, Florida early this morning. According to the Tampa PD, the 50-year-old TV pitchman was found unresponsive by his wife Deborah at 7:45 AM. TMZ has learned Mays' body has already been removed from his home. Mays had just returned from Philadelphia, where he shot a new OxiClean commercial. He was a pass...

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SLAYER Postpones Kimmel TV Appearance and Canadian Tour
19 days ago

MUSIC NEWS - Slayer has just announced the postponement of its "Canadian Carnage" tour with Megadeth, which was due to start on November 8.  The band announces the postponement of its appearance on "Jimmy Kimmel Live" appearance on "Jimmy Kimmel Live," which was set for this Wednesday, November 4. More information to be announced.Slayer's Tom Araya has been under the care of a specialist for a

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Study finds long benefit in illegal mushroom drug
about 1 year ago

By MALCOLM RITTER NEW YORK (AP) - In 2002, at a Johns Hopkins University laboratory, a business consultant named Dede Osborn took a psychedelic drug as part of a research project. She felt like she was taking off. She saw colors. Then it felt like her heart was ripping open.But she called the experience joyful as well as painful, and says that it has helped her to this day.``I feel more centere...

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MySpace Page May Have Been Suspect's
over 2 years ago

Free Myspace Pictures from drewpydrawsBy CARYN GRANT OLATHE, Kan. (AP) - Amid mentions of family, a love of fast cars and interests in reading and painting, a MySpace page that appears to be that of a man accused of kidnapping and killing a teenager contains some bizarre references that turn more disturbing in light of the criminal charges. The general interests include ``eating small children...

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The Black Sheep of Hardesty A Family of Atheists Sues Their Religious Town Claiming Violation of Separation of Church and State
over 2 years ago

The Smalkowski family is suing Hardesty, Okla., for violating the separation of church and state. The family claims it has been discriminated against for being atheists, and that the religious town has tried to drive them out for holding different beliefs.From 2020 By JOHN STOSSEL, SYLVIA JOHNSON, and LYNN REDMONDMay 11, 2007 Three years ago the Smalkowski family moved to an 80-acre ranch in Ok...

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MOURN THE END OF SUMMER WITH ANOTHER ROUND OF KING VS. MUSTAINE
2 months ago

So maybe the Megadeth/Slayer tour won’t be coming to the States after all.After successfully completing a very short Canadian run together, it looked like the two thrash giants had finally kissed and made-up. (The long-standing King/Mustaine feud is infamous.) Then Mustaine had to go and be a dick.Well, now it seems that Kerry King has [...]

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Ron Paul on Iran & Energy (C-SPAN 6/26)
about 1 year ago

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Will Slayer's Next Album Be Its Last?
over 2 years ago
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Recently, Worcester magazine conducted an interview with Slayer bassist/vocalist Tom Araya. Michael Baronas asked Araya on behalf of the magazine where will Slayer be in the next few years. Araya's response might surprise a few.To read the full interview, "CLICK HERE":CH(the following are a few highlights)On touring with Marilyn Manson:"Apparently our manager took it upon himself to inquire a w...

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Slayer Frontman Digs Emo ; On Being A Family Man
over 2 years ago
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A recently conducted interview with Slayer's Tom Araya outlines his personal life as a family man. The frontman of a group which has brought us such classics as "Angel of Death," "Necrophobic," "Mandatory Suicide," "Dead Skin Mask". And surprisingly, he likes the emo band "Taking Back Sunday":TB. The following are a few excerpts from Araya's interview with Cullen Hendrix of San Diego CityBEAT w...

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The Dangers of Neo-Conservative Economic Policies-Ron Paul
about 1 year ago

The dangers inherent in the foreign policy advocated by the neo-conservatives are well known. While many Americans have become increasingly aware of those dangers, far less attention has been focused on the dangers of neo-conservative economic policies. This issue is of critical importance right now, because many are mistakenly pointing their fingers at the free market as the culprit behind ...

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Mexicans boo Miss USA, showing discord
over 2 years ago
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By JULIE WATSONASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER The treatment of the Tennessee beauty queen was nothing personal. It had more to do with Mexico's sometimes tense relationship with its powerful northern neighbor.U.S. athletes have sparked a similar response. In 2005, when the U.S. played Mexico during a World Cup soccer qualifier, the crowd booed the U.S. national anthem and a smattering of fans chanted...

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