What does the cryptic crossword clue "It expunges Times leader dismissing heavy metal (6)" mean?

The definition is "It expunges". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ERAS (synonym="times") + ER (synonym="ER") = ERASER; definition: "It expunges" The answer is ERASER.

It expunges Times leader dismissing heavy metal (6)

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