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DAVE MUSTAINE Explains Why Guitar Solo In MEGADETH's Version Of 'Ride The Lightning' Is Close To KIRK HAMMETT's 1984 Recording

In a new interview with Spain's MariskalRockTV, Dave Mustaine spoke about his decision to include his version of "Ride The Lightning", the title track of METALLICA's 1984 album for which he got a co-writing credit following his 1983 departure from the band, on the final MEGADETH album, simply titled...

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DAVE MUSTAINE Says METALLICA's 'Ride The Lightning' Is 'A Hell Of A Song': JAMES HETFIELD's 'Original Vocal Performance Was Really Tremendous'

In a new interview with Guitar World magazine, Dave Mustaine spoke about his decision to include his version of "Ride The Lightning", the title track of METALLICA's 1984 album for which he got a co-writing credit following his 1983 departure from the band, on the final MEGADETH album, simply titled...

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JASON MCMASTER On Turning Down Chance To Audition For PANTERA: 'Obviously I Was Not The Right' Singer For The Band

In a new interview with Ralph Rasmussen of Radio Bypass, DANGEROUS TOYS and WATCHTOWER frontman Jason McMaster once again spoke about the time he was approached by PANTERA about possibly singing for the group before Philip Anselmo connected with the fellow Texas metal act. He said in part (as transc...

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Original AC/DC Singer DAVE EVANS Looks Back On Band's First Show: 'It Was Packed To The Rafters'

In a recent interview with Belgische Radio Unie, original AC/DC frontman Dave Evans was once again asked how the band got its name. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, we were trying to find a name because the guy that was gonna manage us at the time, he said, 'Look, I've got y...

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I PREVAIL's ERIC VANLERBERGHE Says Using A.I. To Create Music Is 'An Interesting Slippery Slope': 'Where Does Artistry Stop When You Start Using Tools?'

In a recent interview with Chris Williamson of the "Modern Wisdom" podcast, Eric Vanlerberghe, vocalist, songwriter and founding member of the band I PREVAIL, was asked for his opinion of artificial intelligence-generated music, particularly since A.I. or A.I.-assisted artists have regularly appeare...

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Watch: ALICE COOPER Performs With Symphonic Orchestra During 'Night Of The Proms' Tour In Germany

Legendary rocker Alice Cooper, along with two members of his touring band, guitarists Tommy Henriksen and Nita Strauss, took part in this past fall's "Night Of The Proms" tour in Germany. "Night Of The Proms" features rock and pop artists performing with orchestral accompaniment. Other artists featu...

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SEPULTURA Announces 'Final' European Tour

After four decades, 14 gold records, and having traversed 80 countries and numerous diverse cultures, SEPULTURA has transcended into one of the most influential metal bands of our time, serving as Brazil's emissary to the rest of the world. SEPULTURA has just announced the final European leg of the...

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KIX Singer STEVE WHITEMAN On Retirement: 'I'm Loving It To Death'

On the latest episode of "Steve And Rik's POTcast", the podcast hosted by Steve Whiteman of KIX and his friend Rik Parks, Whiteman opened up about KIX's decision to call it quits in 2023 after more than 45 years. Asked how he is enjoying retirement, Steve said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "...

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KISS Guitarist TOMMY THAYER: U.S. President DONALD TRUMP Is 'Doing A Fantastic Job'

Just hours after KISS received an award from U.S. president Donald Trump at the 2025 Kennedy Center Honors, the band's longtime guitarist Tommy Thayer spoke to LindellTV's Cara Castronuova about the experience, saying: "Well, [President Trump's] got very good taste in music, obviously. We had a grea...

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TRIUMPH Announces First Tour In 30 Years; North American Dates To Launch In April 2026

TRIUMPH, one of Canada's most revered and influential rock bands, has announced its first tour in 30 years with the "Triumph 50th Anniversary Tour", produced by Live Nation — an expansive 2026 North American run celebrating five decades of musical excellence, pioneering stagecraft, and a legacy that...

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DAVE MUSTAINE Says 'Behavior' Of One Of Former MEGADETH Members Stands In Way Of Reunion For Final Concert

During an appearance on the December 5 episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine was asked about the possibility of his band playing the final show of its upcoming farewell tour with a lineup that could include all surviving former members of the group. Mus...

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DAVE MUSTAINE On Recording His Version Of METALLICA's 'Ride The Lightning': 'When You Do A Song From Somebody, You've Gotta Do It As Good Or Better'

During an appearance on the December 5 episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", Dave Mustaine spoke about his decision to include his version of "Ride The Lightning", the title track of METALLICA's 1984 album for which he got a co-writing credit following his 1983 departure from the ba...

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STANLEY SIMMONS: Sons Of KISS's PAUL STANLEY And GENE SIMMONS Release Debut Single, 'Body Down'

STANLEY SIMMONS, the collaborative project of Evan Stanley and Nick Simmons — sons of Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, respectively, from KISS — has released its debut single, "Body Down". The official lyric video for the track can be seen below. Regarding the collaboration's musical direction, Evan t...

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FERNANDO RIBEIRO On MOONSPELL's Metal-Meets-Orchestra Album 'Opus Diabolicum': 'I Wanted Something Raw, Authentic, With No Overdubs'

By David E. Gehlke Frontman Fernando Ribeiro of long-running Portuguese Gothic metal outfit MOONSPELL is acutely aware that the novelty factor of performing with a live symphony orchestra has long since worn off. He's right. METALLICA may have popularized the idea in 1999 with the dodgy "S&M", but h...

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BIOHAZARD's BILLY GRAZIADEI On 'Divided We Fall' Album: 'It Is More Timely Now That There Is No Unity And There's Such Division'

In a new interview with Chris Akin Presents, BIOHAZARD guitarist/vocalist Billy Graziadei was asked if the state of the world, with so much hatred and division in society, was an inspiration for him and his bandmates to release a new album, "Divided We Fall", after spending two years touring around...