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ANTHRAX Cancels Second Concert Due To 'Medical Concern'

ANTHRAX has canceled its performance tonight (Tuesday, August 9) at Stubb's Waller Creek Amphitheater in Austin, Texas as part of the band's North American tour with BLACK LABEL SOCIETY and HATEBREED. Earlier today, ANTHRAX released the following statement via social media: "Charlie [Benante, drums]...

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Hear Late THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER Frontman TREVOR STRNAD On New REVOCATION Single 'Re-Crucified'

On September 9, progressive death metal outfit REVOCATION will release its eighth full-length, "Netherheaven", via Metal Blade Records. For a preview of the album, the new single, "Re-Crucified", featuring Trevor Strnad (THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER) and George "Corpsegrinder" Fisher (CANNIBAL CORPSE),c...

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DAVID ELLEFSON: When The S**t Hits The Fan, You Find Out Who Your Friends Are

In a new interview with "Real Music With Gary Stuckey", former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson reflected on the ups and downs of his four-decade music career, including his latest departure from the influential Dave Mustaine-fronted metal band. "You find out who your friends are and you find out who...

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ANTHRAX Cancels Dallas Concert 'Due To A Medical Concern'

ANTHRAX has canceled its performance tonight (Monday, August 8) at the South Side Ballroom in Dallas, Texas as part of the band's North American tour with BLACK LABEL SOCIETY and HATEBREED. Earlier today, ANTHRAX released the following statement via social media: "We are sorry to let you know that d...

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SCOTT IAN Says Next ANTHRAX Album Will Have 'Even More Aggressive Production'

In a new interview with Midwest Beatdown, ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian praised the production quality on some of the band's recently albums, including 2011's "Worship Music" and 2016's "For All Kings". "It's nice to have really kind of found our groove when it comes to that," he said (as transcribed...

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WACKEN OPEN AIR 2023: 80,000 Tickets Sold In Six Hours; Fastest Sellout In Festival History

The 2022 edition of Wacken Open Air ended just less than two days ago and the promoters are already able to confirm that next year's installment of the annual metal festival has sold out. Within six hours, 80,000 tickets to the 2023 Wacken Open Air were sold. This marks the fastest sellout in Wacken...

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Ex-MEGADETH Bassist DAVID ELLEFSON On Tour With JEFF YOUNG And CHRIS POLAND: 'This Is A Celebration, Not A Retaliation'

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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K.K. DOWNING Looks Back On His Journey In Rock And Heavy Metal In 'Solid Rock' Book

Former JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing presents "Solid Rock", a new XL-sized coffee table book which will be exclusively available from Always Distinctive via their dedicated online store. "Solid Rock - The Collector's Edition" is a special pre-release set of limited editions, only available by...

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IRON MAIDEN To Headline 2023 Edition Of WACKEN OPEN AIR

British heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN will headline next year's edition of Wacken Open Air festival, set to take place August 2-5, 2023. Wacken Open Air takes place annually in the village of Wacken, which has a population of just about 2,000. Up to 85,000 people attend the event, which is 32 year...

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Watch LAMB OF GOD Play First Concert Of Summer 2022 European Tour Without Guitarist WILLIE ADLER

LAMB OF GOD kicked off its summer 2022 European tour on Friday (August 5) at the Rockstadt Extreme Fest in Romania. Fan-filmed video of the concert can be seen below. Earlier this week, it was announced that former MACHINE HEAD and current VIO-LENCE guitarist Phil Demmel would be filling in for Will...

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Ex-MEGADETH Bassist DAVID ELLEFSON Says EXODUS Would Have To Be Included In Expanded 'Big Four'

In a brand new interview with Yes! You CAN Play Guitar!, former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson was asked if the so-called "Big Four" of 1980s thrash metal — METALLICA, MEGADETH, SLAYER and ANTHRAX — were ever expanded to a "Big Five," who would get the extra slot. He responded (as transcribed by BL...

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Watch: THE L.I.F.E. PROJECT Covers MEGADETH's 'Symphony Of Destruction' At Des Moines Concert

Video of 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, performing a cover of MEGADETH's "Symphony Of Destruction" during its concert Thursday night (August 4) at xBk Live in Des Moines, Io...

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DAVID ELLEFSON And JEFF SCOTT SOTO Share Teaser Video For 'Vacation In The Underworld' Album

David Ellefson's collaboration with Jeff Scott Soto will release a full-length album, "Vacation In The Underworld", in September via Rat Pak Records. A teaser video for the effort is available below. To officially launch the project, Ellefson and Soto will play two exclusive concerts in Italy where...

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LAMB OF GOD's WILLIE ADLER On His Absence From European Tour: 'I've Got Some Things That I Need To Be Home For'

LAMB OF GOD guitarist Willie Adler has publicly addressed his absence from the band's summer 2022 European tour. Earlier this week, it was announced that former MACHINE HEAD and current VIO-LENCE guitarist Phil Demmel will be filling in for Adler on nearly a dozen European LAMB OF GOD shows later th...

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DAVID ELLEFSON Says KINGS OF THRASH Tour Will Highlight 'Finer Details' Of MEGADETH's Early Songs

Former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson has launched "The Killing Chronicles", a series of online recollections about the band's early days, including MEGADETH's first gigs and the making of the group's classic debut album, "Killing Is My Business… And Business Is Good!". The online series comes a we...