Today we finished mixing and mastering our ninth studio album of original material, "Death Magnetic" which hits the streets worldwide on Friday, September 12. Produced by Rick Rubin and recorded at Sound City Studios, Shangri La Studios, and our very own HQ. The first track and video "The Day That Never Comes" will hit the airwaves later this month. In addition, you'll be able to download every song from "Death Magnetic" for the video game "Guitar Hero III" the same day the album comes out!

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