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KIKO LOUREIRO Extends His Absence From MEGADETH: This Decision 'Hasn't Been Easy For Me'

MEGADETH guitarist Kiko Loureiro has announced his decision to "extend" his absence from the band's touring activities. Kiko, who revealed in September that he would sit out the next leg of MEGADETH's "Crush The World" tour in order to stay home with his children back in Finland, addressed his futur...

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DAVID ELLEFSON Doesn't Keep In Touch With Anybody From MEGADETH Camp

During an appearance on the latest episode of "Drinks With Johnny", the Internet TV show hosted by AVENGED SEVENFOLD bassist Johnny Christ, David Ellefson reflected on his most recent exit from MEGADETH, which happened two and a half years ago. The 59-year-old bassist said (as transcribed by BLABBER...

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DAVE MUSTAINE Promises 'A Really Big Surprise' For MEGADETH's Concert In Buenos Aires

Fresh off the heels of a wildly successful 2023 international tour across Europe, Canada and the United States, iconic thrash metal pioneer MEGADETH has announced new dates on the "Crush The World" tour set for 2024. The band will make their triumphant return to Latin America for 10 shows, with the...

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Cycles Of Pain

An enduring bastion of progress and power, ANGRA have consistently outclassed the opposition for the last three decades. As far back as their 1993 debut "Angels Cry", the Brazilians have been tirelessly dedicated to pushing melodic metal forward, with stunning levels of virtuoso musicianship an inte...

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RAFAEL BITTENCOURT On ANGRA's Reign Atop Brazilian Power Metal: 'We Want Songs That Will Last For Decades'

By David E. Gehlke ANGRA kicked open the door for Brazilian power metal 30 years ago with its "Angels Cry" debut. Keeping it open, however, has proved to be difficult. The band's classic early lineup, fronted by the dashing André Matos, became a sensation in their home continent and Europe but disso...

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Watch: MEGADETH's DIRK VERBEUREN Plays 'Take No Prisoners'

The MEINL Cymbals YouTube channel has uploaded a video of MEGADETH drummer Dirk Verbeuren playing through the band's song "Take No Prisoners", taken from MEGADETH's classic 1990 album "Rust In Peace". Watch the clip below. In August, MEINL uploaded drum-cam video of Dirk playing the title track of M...

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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE: 'I Don't Know When KIKO LOUREIRO Is Coming Back'

In a new interview with Greg Prato of Ultimate Guitar, MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine talked about the addition of new touring guitarist Teemu Mäntysaari (WINTERSUN, SMACKBOUND). Teemu is filling in for the band's longtime axeman Kiko Loureiro, who announced last month that he would sit out the next...

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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE: 'People Are Losing Their Minds Over How Things Are Going' With New Guitarist TEEMU MÄNTYSAARI

In a new interview with Shaggy of the 94.9 and 104.5 The Pick radio station in Idaho Falls, Idaho, MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine spoke about the addition of new touring guitarist Teemu Mäntysaari (WINTERSUN, SMACKBOUND). Teemu is filling in for the band's longtime axeman Kiko Loureiro, who announced...

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Watch MEGADETH Perform In Prior Lake, Minnesota During Summer/Fall 2023 Tour

The Melvin Zoopers YouTube channel has uploaded video of MEGADETH's September 30 performance at Mystic Lake Casino in Prior Lake, Minnesota. You can now watch the clips below. In a recent interview with Wes Styles, MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine spoke about the addition of new touring guitarist...

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DAVE MUSTAINE Scolds Security For 'Bullying' Fan At MEGADETH's Bloomington Concert: 'You Guys Are Punks' (Video)

Dave Mustaine stopped MEGADETH's concert in Bloomington, Illinois last night (Wednesday, September 27) to defend a fan who had been "bullied" by security. Toward the end of "Symphony Of Destruction", which was the second-to-last song of MEGADETH's set at Grossinger Motors Arena, the MEGADETH frontma...

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DAVE MUSTAINE Praises MEGADETH's New Touring Guitarist TEEMU MÄNTYSAARI: 'He Plays A Lot Like MARTY FRIEDMAN'

In a new interview with Wes Styles, MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine spoke about the addition of new touring guitarist Teemu Mäntysaari (WINTERSUN, SMACKBOUND). Teemu is filling in for the band's longtime axeman Kiko Loureiro, who announced earlier this month that he would sit out the next leg of MEGAD...

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DAVE MUSTAINE On His Acrimonious Relationship With Some Ex-MEGADETH Members: 'People That Get Fired Are Very Rarely Happy That They Got Fired'

In a new interview with Riff X's "Metal XS", MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine spoke about the acrimonious relationship that exists between him and some of the former members of the band, including musicians who have not played with him for decades. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I thin...

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Watch MEGADETH Perform In Windsor During Summer/Fall 2023 Tour

MEGADETH played its seventh concert with new touring guitarist Teemu Mäntysaari (WINTERSUN, SMACKBOUND) last night (Thursday, September 21) at The Colosseum at Caesars Windsor in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. Teemu is filling in for the band's longtime axeman Kiko Loureiro, who announced earlier this mo...

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Watch MEGADETH Perform In Atlantic City During Summer/Fall 2023 U.S. Tour

MEGADETH played its fourth concert with new touring guitarist Teemu Mäntysaari (WINTERSUN, SMACKBOUND) last night (Sunday, September 17) at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Teemu is filling in for the band's longtime axeman Kiko Loureiro, who announced earlier this month th...

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Watch: MEGADETH Plays Third Concert With New Touring Guitarist TEEMU MÄNTYSAARI

MEGADETH played its third concert with new touring guitarist Teemu Mäntysaari (WINTERSUN, SMACKBOUND) last night (Friday, September 15) at Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course in Grantville, Pennsylvania. Teemu is filling in for the band's longtime axeman Kiko Loureiro, who announced earlie...