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DEF LEPPARD's PHIL COLLEN Calls GUNS N' ROSES' Original Split 'Lame'
DEF LEPPARD guitarist Phil Collen has told U.K.'s The Telegraph that he is not impressed by the notion of bands reuniting after years apart for the promise of millions of dollars, like the recently reformed GUNS N' ROSES, who will play a number of shows in the U.S. later this year. "We obviously ...February 3, 2016
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Video: STEVEN TYLER Sees Himself Made Entirely of SKITTLES Candy In Super Bowl Ad
Steven Tyler is featured in a Super Bowl commercial for candy brand Skittles. The 30-second spot, which will air during the second quarter, was inspired by the apparent trend of Skittles fans making things (pictures, recipes, stop-motion films, etc.) out of the rainbow-colored candies. The ad, which...February 2, 2016
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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE Explains In More Detail Why 'Rust In Peace' Lineup Reunion Didn't Happen
MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine was interviewed for a recent episode of "That Metal Show" co-host Eddie Trunk's podcast, "Eddie Trunk Podcast". You can now listen to it at this location. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On why drummer Shawn Drover and guitarist Chris Broderick...February 2, 2016
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MEGADETH's 'Dystopia' Lands At No. 3 On U.S. Chart
MEGADETH's new album, "Dystopia", debuted at No. 3 on The Billboard 200, having shifted 49,000 equivalent album units in the week ending January 28. The Billboard 200 chart ranks the most popular albums of the week based on multi-metric consumption, which includes traditional album sales, track equi...February 1, 2016
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GUNS N' ROSES Pokes Fun At STEVEN TYLER For Taking Credit For Band's Reunion
GUNS N' ROSES has tweeted a sarcastic thank-you note poking fun at people who have publicly taken partial credit for the reunion of several members of the band's classic lineup. AEROSMITH frontman Steven Tyler said earlier this week that he played a role in getting singer Axl Rose and guitarist Slas...January 28, 2016
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RICHARD FORTUS And DIZZY REED Exit THE DEAD DAISIES To Take Part In 'Momentous Project'
Guitarist Richard Fortus and keyboardist Dizzy Reed have left THE DEAD DAISIES, leading to speculation that they will be part of the reunited GUNS N' ROSES lineup. Fortus and Reed exited THE DEAD DAISIES in order to take part in "a momentous project in 2016," THE DEAD DAISIES said in a statement. TH...January 27, 2016
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DAVE MUSTAINE: 'It Would Be Terrific' If STEVEN ADLER And IZZY STRADLIN Were Involved In GUNS N' ROSES Reunion
On the January 24 edition of "The Strombo Show", host George Stroumboulopoulos welcomed MEGADETH's Dave Mustaine for a little conversation to celebrate the release of the band's fifteenth album, "Dystopia". Asked for his thoughts on the GUNS N' ROSES reunion, Mustaine said: "I don't know that that's...January 26, 2016
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How STEVEN TYLER Helped Reunite GUNS N' ROSES
AEROSMITH frontman Steven Tyler says that he was one of several people who have tried to get Axl Rose to reunite GUNS N' ROSES with guitarist Slash and bassist Duff McKagan. "I'm sure I'm not solely [responsible for them getting back together], but I did meet Axl in a couple of clubs a year ago ...January 26, 2016
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MEGADETH's 'Dystopia' Projected To Sell 43K-48K First Week
According to music industry web site Hits Daily Double, MEGADETH's new album, "Dystopia", is likely to sell between 43,000 and 48,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release. The SPS figure is expected to be between 44,000 and 49,000. SPS, a practice used by Billboard magazine, stan...January 26, 2016
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DAVE MUSTAINE Didn't Know If MEGADETH Needed New Bassist During Early Stage Of 'Dystopia' Songwriting Process
MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine says that he didn't know if he needed to find a new bassist for the band while David Ellefson was busy recording the debut album from his METAL ALLEGIANCE all-star project. MEGADETH spent most of 2014 off the road while the band was sorting out its business affairs and...January 25, 2016
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Former MEGADETH Drummers NICK MENZA And SHAWN DROVER Team Up For Side-By-Side Jam At NAMM (Video)
Former MEGADETH drummers Nick Menza and Shawn Drover joined forces for a quick "side-by-side" jam on January 24 at the Soultone booth at this year's NAMM show in Anaheim, California. Check out video footage below. In a recent interview with USA Today, MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine spoke about what...January 25, 2016
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STEVEN TYLER Pops Up On CNN Blizzard Storm Coverage
According to The Pulse Of Radio, Steven Tyler and daughter Mia popped up during CNN's coverage of Saturday's (January 23) blizzard in New York's Central Park. A bundled up Tyler told CNN: "I'm gonna hunker down. I've got a funny feeling the storm's gonna keep us here a couple extra days." Tyler was...January 25, 2016
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Dystopia
Two gems in recent years followed by two head-scratchers. The only given in this band comes when a MEGADETH album truly tanks, the band storms back with sheer ferocity. Just when many listeners had given up on Dave Mustaine and MEGADETH following 2013's awkward, if occasionally fun "Super Collider",...January 25, 2016
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MEGADETH's DAVID ELLEFSON Says Musicianship On 'Dystopia' Is 'Huge Step Forward' From Past Couple Of Records
In a brand new interview with Bass Player magazine, MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson spoke about the lineup changes that occurred before the recording of the band's latest album, "Dystopia". He said: "The fans really embraced [previous MEGADETH members] Chris [Broderick, guitar] and Shawn [Drover, dr...January 24, 2016
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Listen To AEROSMITH Singer STEVEN TYLER's New Solo Single 'Red White & You'
The second taste of AEROSMITH frontman Steven Tyler's forthcoming country-influenced debut solo album, a song called "Red White & You", can be streamed below. The track is being described by Tyler's record label, Big Machine Label Group's Dot Records, as "American up-tempo country anthem." It wa...January 22, 2016
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