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LAMB OF GOD's JOHN CAMPBELL: Drummer ART CRUZ 'Brings A Dynamic To The Band That We Didn't Have Before'

In a new interview with Jessie David of Metal Wani, LAMB OF GOD bassist John Campbell was asked what it has been like playing with the band's drummer, Art Cruz, on 2020's self-titled album and the upcoming "Omens" LP. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's been amazing. This is the...

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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE: 'I Am A Stickler For Grammar'

During a new appearance on "The LA Lloyd Podcast", MEGADETH's Dave Mustaine discussed his songwriting process. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "The songs really never are done until they're done. The lyric is a whole different subject because I am a stickler for grammar. And a lot of t...

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MEGADETH Unveils 'Rattleheads', A Generative NFT Collection

Thrash metal pioneers MEGADETH have officially staked their claim of the Web3.0 space by unveiling their one-of-a-kind new project. "Rattleheads" is a generative art collection pulling from nearly 40 years of iconic themes and imagery. The collection is based on MEGADETH's skeletal mascot Vic Rattle...

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LAMB OF GOD's ART CRUZ: RANDY BLYTHE Is 'The Greatest Frontman In Heavy Metal History'

LAMB OF GOD drummer Art Cruz joined Joshua Toomey and the "Talk Toomey" podcast this week to discuss all things LAMB OF GOD and the band's upcoming album, "Omens". In the video clip below, Art talks about the fill-in musicians that helped out LAMB OF GOD on their recent tours, and the "greatness" of...

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Watch: Ex-MEGADETH Members DAVID ELLEFSON, JEFF YOUNG And CHRIS POLAND Discuss Upcoming 'Kings Of Thrash' Tour

Former MEGADETH members David Ellefson (bass) and Jeff Young (guitar) recently announced the first four shows of the KINGS OF THRASH "The MEGA Years" tour. They will be joined at the dates by another former MEGADETH member, Chris Poland (guitar). KINGS OF THRASH, which also includes drummer Fred Ach...

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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-METALLICA Bassist RON MCGOVNEY Casts Doubt On DAVE MUSTAINE's 'Alpha Male' Claim: 'That's Not How I Remember Those Days'

Former METALLICA bassist Ron McGovney has cast doubt on the veracity of Dave Mustaine's claim that Dave was "the alpha male" while he was a member of METALLICA. In a recent interview with Classic Rock magazine, Mustaine was asked about a comment he made in his 2010 autobiography, "Mustaine: A Heavy...

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What Makes A Good Frontman? LAMB OF GOD's RANDY BLYTHE Weighs In

During an appearance on a recent episode of "Stoke The Fire", the alternative lifestyle and culture podcast hosted by musician Jesse Leach (KILLSWITCH ENGAGE) and DJ/presenter Matt Stocks ("Life In The Stocks"),LAMB OF GOD's Randy Blythe spoke about what he believes makes a good frontman. "There ar...

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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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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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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH's IVAN MOODY Is Optimistic About The State Of The World: 'I Have To Be; I Have Children'

Minutes before FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH's July 3 appearance at the Hills Of Rock festival in Sofia, Bulgaria, singer Ivan Moody was interviewed for an episode of "Elena Rosberg Presents: Personalities And Passions!" Asked if he feels a connection to the European mentality and state of mind, Ivan said...

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DAVE MUSTAINE Once Again Claims He Was 'Joking' When He Accused Then-President OBAMA Of 'Staging' Aurora, Sikh Temple Massacres

In a new interview with Full Metal Jackie's nationally syndicated radio show, MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine spoke about the fact that he has become more mindful of himself and others as he has gotten older. Asked how that awareness has actually made him "more dangerous", Dave responded: "I think to...

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THE L.I.F.E. PROJECT Feat. STONE SOUR's JOSH RAND: New Single 'Dying Of The Light' Out Now

THE L.I.F.E. PROJECT, the musical meeting of minds between Grammy-nominated STONE SOUR guitarist Josh Rand and PARALANDRA vocalist/guitarist Casandra Carson, has released a new single, "Dying Of The Light". The official music video for the song can be seen below. THE L.I.F.E. PROJECT recently comple...

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DAVE MUSTAINE Says He Was 'The Alpha Male' While He Was In METALLICA

In a recent interview with Classic Rock magazine, MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine was asked about a comment he made in his 2010 autobiography, "Mustaine: A Heavy Metal Memoir", where he referred to himself as "the leader of the band" when he was in METALLICA in the early 1980s. After the interviewer,...

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FIRSTBORNE Feat. CHRIS ADLER And JAMES LOMENZO: Two New Singles, 'Bad Things' And 'One Of A Kind', Now Available

FIRSTBORNE, the band featuring Grammy Award-winning artist Chris Adler and MEGADETH bassist James LoMenzo, has just released two new singles, "Bad Things" and "One Of A Kind". The group, which is rounded out by soft-shred pioneer Myrone (guitar) and rising-star vocalist Girish Pradhan, fearlessly ex...