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LAMB OF GOD's MARK MORTON Says Drummer ART CRUZ 'Stretched Out Quite A Bit' On 'Omens' Album

In a new interview with Finland's Chaoszine, LAMB OF GOD guitarist Mark Morton was asked if the band's drummer of the past four years, Art Cruz, was more involved in the songwriting process on LAMB OF GOD's upcoming album, "Omens", than he was on 2020's self-titled effort. He responded (as transcrib...

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DAVE MUSTAINE Accuses DAVID ELLEFSON Of Trying To 'Poach' MEGADETH Song 'Kingmaker': 'It Was So Pathetic'

During an appearance on the latest episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation L.A. Invasion", MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine spoke about the fact that the band's lead guitarist Kiko Loureiro received songwriting credit on eight of the 12 tracks that are featured on MEGADETH's new album, "The Sick, The Dyin...

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DAVE MUSTAINE On DAVID ELLEFSON: 'The Guy That I Know And Love Was A Different Person'

During an appearance on the latest episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation L.A. Invasion", MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine reflected on the decision to fire bassist David Ellefson last year following a sex video scandal and bring in TESTAMENT's Steve DiGiorgio to re-record Ellefson's bass tracks on the b...

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ANTHRAX Cancels European Tour Dates Due To 'Out-Of-Control' Costs And 'Logistical Issues'

ANTHRAX has canceled its previously announced shows in continental Europe this fall. The band was scheduled to kick off a European tour on September 27 in Birmingham, United Kingdom and wrap it up on November 4 in Milan, Italy. Earlier today (Wednesday, August 31),ANTHRAX released the following sta...

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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE: 'Everybody Loves' JAMES LOMENZO

MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine has commented on his decision to hire bass player James LoMenzo as a permanent member of the band. LoMenzo was MEGADETH's bass player in the mid-2000s and recently stepped back in as a touring member for "The Metal Tour Of The Year". Lomenzo officially rejoined the MEGA...

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LAMB OF GOD's RANDY BLYTHE On PHIL DEMMEL Filling In For WILLIE ADLER: 'He's A Phenomenally Talented Guy'

Former MACHINE HEAD and current VIO-LENCE guitarist Phil Demmel filled in for Willie Adler on nearly a dozen European LAMB OF GOD shows earlier this month. Demmel previously stepped in for Adler during LOG's January appearance on the ShipRocked cruise and in May for the Canadian portion of LAMB OF...

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The Sick, The Dying… And The Dead!

It should have been obvious from the huge twinkle that has recently started to inhabit Dave Mustaine's eye that MEGADETH's 16th album was destined to be a really good one. Recent preview singles "We'll Be Back", "Nightstalkers" and "Soldier On!" confirmed it beyond doubt, of course, but it wasn't s...

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QUICKSAND Releases New Single 'Giving The Past Away'

New York City post-hardcore band QUICKSAND has released a mesmerizing new single, "Giving The Past Away", ahead of a tour with CLUTCH and HELMET, in support of their 2021 album "Distant Populations". A continuation of the critically acclaimed album, the track is driven by a thunderous bassline and g...

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STEPHEN PEARCY Regrets Playing RATT Shows With JUAN CROUCIER As Only Other Member From Classic Lineup

During an appearance on yesterday's (Monday, August 29) episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", RATT singer Stephen Pearcy spoke about his decision to focus on his solo career instead of trying to keep RATT alive with him and bassist Juan Croucier as the only members from the band's c...

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Ex-ANTHRAX Guitarist DAN SPITZ Introduces First-Ever Luxury Timepiece Brand Headed By 'Total Metalheads'

Former ANTHRAX guitarist Dan Spitz, who became a world-renowned, prize-winning watchmaker after leaving the band for the first time, has shared a "sneak peak into the new caliber 'ZeRo Bridge' in house design & manufacture" for the upcoming Tidemann & Spitz timepieces. He says: "We are the f...

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DAVE MUSTAINE Is Back To '100 Percent' After His Cancer Battle: 'It Doesn't Have Any Power Over Me Anymore'

MEGADETH frontman Dave Mustaine, who was diagnosed with throat cancer in May 2019, spoke to The Irish Times about how his battle with the disease has affected the way he approaches his life, both on and off the stage. He said: "I think I'm 100 percent. I got my all-clear from the doctor in October o...

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LAMB OF GOD's JOHN CAMPBELL Says Fans Can Expect 'Surprises And Tweaks' On 'Omens' Album

Richmond, Virginia metallers LAMB OF GOD will release their new album, "Omens", on October 7 via Epic Records. The band tracked the effort with longtime collaborator Josh Wilbur (KORN, MEGADETH) live in the room together at Henson Recording Studios (formerly A&M Studios) in Los Angeles, Californ...

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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE: 'If You're A Superstar, You Don't Really Need A Band'

During an appearance on the "Talk Is Jericho" podcast hosted by Chris Jericho, MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine spoke about his working relationship with the band's lead guitarist Kiko Loureiro with whom he has collaborated since 2015. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Kiko has a very play...

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ANTHRAX Bassist Says 'Sinking Stage' Was Reason For Rochester Concert Cancelation: 'We Had No Choice'

In a new interview with the "Metal Mayhem ROC" podcast, Frank Bello spoke about the cancelation of ANTHRAX and BLACK LABEL SOCIETY's August 19 concert at the Main Street Armory in Rochester, New York. Regarding what caused the two bands had to call off the show after opening act HATEBREED had alread...

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Watch Front-Row Video Of MEGADETH's Entire Irvine Concert During Summer/Fall 2022 Tour

The Live Rock Music by Scott Perry YouTube channel has uploaded front-row video of MEGADETH's entire concert, as well as the VIP Experience and review, this past Wednesday (August 24) at FivePoint Amphitheatre in Irvine, California. Check it out below. MEGADETH kicked off its summer/fall 2022 U.S. t...