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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE: 'I Wasn't Born To Sing'

In a new interview with Nick Bowcott of Sweetwater, MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine spoke about his songwriting process, particularly as it relates to the band's latest album, the just-released "The Sick, The Dying... And The Dead!" He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I like to take my appr...

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Ex-W.A.S.P. Guitarist CHRIS HOLMES Says BLACKIE LAWLESS Never Contacted Him Following Cancer Diagnosis

Former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes, who recently completed seven weeks of radiation therapy in his battle with cancer in throat and neck, was asked in a new interview with Canada's The Metal Voice if he has heard from W.A.S.P. leader Blackie Lawless since his diagnosis. He said: "Blackie could h...

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THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA Shares Music Video For 'Broken'

THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA will release its eighth album, "Color Decay", on September 16 via Solid State. The official music video for the LP's latest single, "Broken", can be seen below. "Writing 'Broken' started by drawing on a specific memory of a panic attack, but slowly evolved into something more b...

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WENDY DIO Is 'Very Proud' Of Official RONNIE JAMES DIO Documentary 'Dio: Dreamers Never Die'

The first-ever career-spanning documentary on the life and times of legendary metal icon Ronnie James Dio will be presented in more than 500 cinemas worldwide by Trafalgar Releasing and BMG for two days only on Wednesday, September 28 and Sunday, October 2. Executive-produced by Dio's widow and long...

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MEGADETH's 'The Sick, The Dying... And The Dead!' Enters BILLBOARD Chart At No. 3

According to Billboard, MEGADETH's new album, "The Sick, The Dying... And The Dead!", sold 48,000 equivalent album units in the U.S. in its first week of release to land at position No. 3 on the Billboard 200 chart. It marks the band's eighth top 10-charting album. The Billboard 200 chart ranks the...

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Y&T Frontman DAVE MENIKETTI Is Feeling 'Close To Normal' After Completing His Radiation Treatments

Y&T frontman Dave Meniketti, who went public with his prostate cancer battle in February, says that he is feeling "close to normal" after completing his radiation treatments. The 68-year-old guitarist/vocalist offered an update on his health in a social media post on Saturday (September 10). He...

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How DAVE MUSTAINE Enlisted His Oncologist To Co-Write Lyrics For New MEGADETH Album

After he beat throat cancer in late 2019, MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine enlisted Anthony Cmelak, a professor of radiation oncology who treated him, to co-write a song for the band's new album, "The Sick, The Dying... And The Dead!" According to Nashville Tennessean, Cmelak co-wrote "Dogs Of Chernoby...

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EXODUS Rejoined By Singer ROB DUKES For 'The Toxic Waltz' Performance In Phoenix (Video)

Former EXODUS vocalist Rob Dukes rejoined his bandmates on stage this past Friday (September 9) at Van Buren in Phoenix, Arizona to perform the group's classic song "The Toxic Waltz". Dukes shared lead vocals with current EXODUS singer Steve "Zetro" Souza on the track, which originally appeared on E...

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RACHEL BOLAN Praises Singer ERIK GRÖNWALL: 'People Are Saying, 'SKID ROW Is Back''

In a new interview with Artists On Record Starring ADIKA Live!, SKID ROW bassist Rachel Bolan spoke about Swedish vocalist Erik Grönwall, who joined the band earlier this year as the replacement for ZP Theart. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "He just blew us away, and he continues to b...

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DEEP PURPLE Releases 'Extras: The Now What?! B-Sides And Bonus Songs' Digital Compilation

DEEP PURPLE has just released "Extras: The Now What?! B-Sides And Bonus Songs". This digital compilation is available on all streaming platforms as well as a specially priced digital download via earMUSIC. The idea of this compilation started after sharing previously released "rare tracks" on a priv...

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Watch MEGADETH's Three-Song Performance On SiriusXM's 'Trunk Nation L.A. Invasion'

MEGADETH played three songs on the latest episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation L.A. Invasion", which was taped on August 25 and premiered six days later on Faction Talk. Check out performance clips of "Holy Wars", "We'll Be Back" and "Symphony Of Destruction" below. MEGADETH's new album, "The Sick, T...

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WEDNESDAY 13 Says JOEY JORDISON's Death Came As 'A Shock'

On a recent episode of the "Talk Louder" podcast, hosted by veteran music journalist "Metal Dave" Glessner and lifelong hard rock/metal vocalist Jason McMaster (DANGEROUS TOYS), heavy horror punk icon Wednesday 13 spoke about the passing of his one-time MURDERDOLLS bandmate, original SLIPKNOT d...

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BRUCE DICKINSON To Perform JON LORD's 'Concerto For Group And Orchestra' On Brazilian Tour In April 2023

IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson will take part in a performance of Jon Lord's "Concerto For Group And Orchestra" on a four-date tour of Brazil in April 2023. The concerts will be performed by a symphony orchestra consisting of more than 80 instrumentalists conducted by Paul Mann, a close friend o...

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SKID ROW's New Singer ERIK GRÖNWALL Says He Has Already Turned Some 'Haters Into Believers And Followers'

Swedish vocalist Erik Grönwall, who joined SKID ROW earlier this year, spoke to Australia's The Rockpit about how he manages to stay focused in the wake of constant calls for a reunion of the band's classic lineup. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I come from a fan perspective as well,...

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IAN GILLAN To Perform DEEP PURPLE Classics With PRAGUE PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA

Ian Gillan will embark on a Spanish tour in November. On the six-date trek, the 77-year-old DEEP PURPLE singer will be joined by the Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by German conductor Friedemann Riehle. Earlier today (Monday, September 5),Gillan issued the following statement via social...