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DAVID ELLEFSON Admits He 'Would Like' To Be Part Of MEGADETH's Farewell Tour: 'I'm A Founding Member Of It'

In a special episode of his video podcast "The David Ellefson Show", former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson shared his reaction to the band's announcement that its upcoming LP will be the band's last. The Dave Mustaine-led outfit will also embark on a farewell tour in 2026. Asked for his "thoughts"...

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Ex-MEGADETH Bassist DAVID ELLEFSON Always Says 'A Little Prayer' Before Going On Stage

In a new interview with John White of Mind Behind The Music, former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson reflected on his journey — from teenage garage bands to thrash metal history, touring the world and reinventing himself with KINGS OF THRASH and ELLEFSON-SOTO. Speaking about his mindset when performi...

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Ex-DEATH Singer KAM LEE Says He Developed His Death Metal Growling Vocal Style By 'Mimicking Dogs'

In a new interview with Soundterror, Kam Lee, who was a member of an early version of DEATH as well as the pre-DEATH band MANTAS alongside guitarist/vocalist Chuck Schuldiner and guitarist Rick Rozz, was asked what it was like working with Chuck in the early 1980s. He responded (as transcribed by BL...

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SAMMY HAGAR Calls DAVID LEE ROTH's Recent Comments 'An Olive Branch Moment': 'This Is Not Negative Whatsoever'

Sammy Hagar has downplayed David Lee Roth's recent comments about Hagar's claim that the fellow former VAN HALEN singer drew inspiration for a song from a dream he had where he reunited with his late bandmate Eddie Van Halen. In 2022, Hagar recounted being greeted by Van Halen in a dream where they...

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KITTIE Celebrates 25th Anniversary Of Landmark Debut Album With 'Spit XXV' EP

Canadian heavy music pioneers KITTIE mark a quarter-century milestone with the announcement of "Spit XXV", a four-track EP celebrating the 25th anniversary of their gold-certified debut album. The collection features freshly updated and re-recorded versions of four of the albums biggest tracks, "Bra...

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DAVID ELLEFSON Clarifies His Comment That He Doesn't 'Ever Have To Work Another Day' In His Life

In a new interview with the Brutally Delicious podcast, former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson clarified his recent comment that he "literally [doesn't] ever have to work another day in [his] life." The 60-year-old, Scottsdale, Arizona-based musician, who runs several other businesses outside his va...

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RISE AGAINST's TIM MCILRATH: 'I Don't Discount How Much Luck Plays A Role In All Of Our Lives'

During an appearance on the Mark And Me podcast, RISE AGAINST frontman Tim McIlrath acknowledged the role of luck and timing in the music industry but also emphasized that being prepared and putting in the hard work increases the chances of success. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I d...

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Watch: DAVID LEE ROTH Mocks SAMMY HAGAR Over EDDIE VAN HALEN 'Ghost' Claim

David Lee Roth has mocked Sammy Hagar's claim that the fellow former VAN HALEN singer drew inspiration for a song from a dream he had where he reunited with his late bandmate Eddie Van Halen. In 2022, Hagar recounted being greeted by Van Halen in a dream where they got together and made a new track....

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TOM MORELLO On RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE's Last Tour: 'If There's Never Another Show, That' Was 'Quite A Way To Go Out'

In a new interview with Q101 (WKQX),the Chicago alternative station owned by Cumulus Media, Tom Morello reflected on RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE's October 2022 decision to cancel the band's North American tour, three months after singer Zack De La Rocha severed his left Achilles tendon, leaving a mere...

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New LINKIN PARK Drummer COLIN BRITTAIN: 'I Love This Band And I Love The People And The Music'

As part of Zildjian's "On The Road" video series on YouTube, LINKIN PARK's new drummer Colin Brittain spoke about how it feels to be part of such an iconic rock band. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's kind of full circle for me. I started out as a drummer, became a producer, [and n...

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KREATOR's FRÉDÉRIC LECLERCQ Brings SINSAENUM Back To Life After Death Of His Father And JOEY JORDISON

By David E. Gehlke The brainchild of former DRAGONFORCE and now current KREATOR bassist Frédéric Leclercq, the death/thrash hybrid SINSAENUM was initially conceived in 1998, a few years before Leclercq would become a globetrotting musician. His travels brought him into contact with then-SLIPKNOT dru...

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UGLY KID JOE's Upcoming Album Is 'More Heavy Metal' Than 'Rad Wings Of Destiny'

In a new interview with Neil Jones of TotalRock, UGLY KID JOE guitarist Klaus Eichstadt was asked about a possible follow-up to the "Rad Wings Of Destiny" album, which came out in October 2022. Klaus responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We actually have pretty much finished recording — t...

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SHINEDOWN's ERIC BASS On Upcoming Eighth Album: 'This Record Has Been Way Different Than Any Of The Others'

On August 1, SHINEDOWN joined the KROQ radio station inside the Helpful Honda Sound Space on Tuesday, July 15 for a special interview and performance. Check out video of the band's appearance below. Asked when SHINEDOWN's eighth studio album might see the light of day, the band's bass player and pro...

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RIKKI ROCKETT Says His Oral Cancer Is Still In Remission, More Than 10 Years After Diagnosis

In a recent interview with Randy Hulsey of Backstage Pass Radio, POISON drummer Rikki Rockett offered an update on his health, more than 10 years after he was diagnosed with oral cancer. The 63-year-old Rikki, whose real name is Richard Allan Ream, said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I am co...

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PANTERA's PHILIP ANSELMO And CHARLIE BENANTE Talk 50th Anniversary Of 'Jaws': 'It's Not Just A Horror Movie'

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Steven Spielberg's screen adaptation of Peter Benchley's "Jaws", Ross Williams, founder of The Daily Jaws, has recorded a series of interviews with famous fans, filmmakers, shark experts and those involved in making the movie. The definitive series of conversatio...