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DAVID ELLEFSON Says MEGADETH's Early Music Was Written To Be Played In Small Venues

In a new interview with Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station, David Ellefson was asked if he misses playing bigger venues now that he is no longer in MEGADETH and his main focus at the moment is KINGS OF THRASH, which also features another ex-MEGADETH member, guitarist Jeff Young. The bassist re...

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IN FLAMES' BJÖRN GELOTTE Has Nothing Negative To Say About THE HALO EFFECT: 'These Guys Know What They're Doing'

Björn Gelotte, guitarist of Swedish melodic death metal band IN FLAMES, has weighed in on THE HALO EFFECT, the new project featuring five former IN FLAMES members — Jesper Strömblad (guitar),Daniel Svensson (drums),Peter Iwers (bass),Niclas Engelin (guitar) and Mikael Stanne (vocals). Asked by El...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS: 'When People Say I Can't Sing, They Need To Open Their F***ing Ears'

In a new interview with the "Heavy Metal Mayhem" radio show, former JUDAS PRIEST singer Tim "Ripper" Owens addressed the fact that he is a often a magnet for controversy with some of the things he says or posts on social media. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I think the problem is I...

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Ex-DANZIG Guitarist JOHN CHRIST Wanted KIRK HAMMETT's Job In METALLICA

Guitarist John Christ (born John Knoll),who left DANZIG in July 1995 after four albums and one EP, reflected on his exit from the band in a new interview with Guitar World magazine. Asked what led to his decision to move on from DANZIG, John said: "The band — Eerie Von, Chuck Biscuits and I — were...

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Watch: DIO DISCIPLES Perform At Private Birthday Party In West Hollywood

DIO DISCIPLES, which pays tribute to Ronnie James Dio and is fully supported by Dio's widow/manager Wendy, played at a private birthday party last night (Saturday, February 4) at the Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California. Video of the concert can be seen below (courtesy of Jessica Chase). Joi...

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Will There Ever Be Another 'Big Four' Concert? Ex-MEGADETH Bassist DAVID ELLEFSON Weighs In

In a new interview with BODS Mayhem Hour, former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson was asked if he thinks another concert featuring the so-called "Big Four" of 1980s thrash metal — METALLICA, SLAYER, MEGADETH and ANTHRAX — could happen. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Look, SLAYER'...

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Ex-METALLICA Bassist JASON NEWSTED Is Putting Together A 'Heavy' New Project

Former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted recently stopped by Gator 98.7 FM's Gator Garage for a VIP performance and question-and-answer session with the radio station's Jason and Franny. Asked what musical projects he is currently working on, Jason said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Actually,...

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KINGS OF THRASH Feat. DAVID ELLEFSON And JEFF YOUNG: Here's The First Taste Of New Original Music

KINGS OF THRASH, the new band featuring former MEGADETH members David Ellefson (bass) and Jeff Young (guitar), has shared a teaser demo of some of the new original material the group is working on. Check it out in the TikTok clip below. In October, Young told Ghost Cult magazine that KINGS OF T...

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Ex-GUNS N' ROSES Guitarist DJ ASHBA Announces Immersive 360-Degree Experience At Las Vegas's AREA15

Former GUNS N' ROSES guitarist DJ Ashba has announced a one-of-a-kind live show and fully immersive experience at famed Las Vegas event space AREA15 — "a multiverse of attractions and events designed to entice and enthrall." The producer and songwriter will bring his iconic blend of genres, along wi...

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Watch KINGS OF THRASH Perform At 'Days Of The Dead' Horror Convention In Atlanta

The Legends Of Hard Rock & Heavy Metal YouTube channel has uploaded video of KINGS OF THRASH, the new band featuring former MEGADETH members David Ellefson (bass) and Jeff Young (guitar), performing on January 28 at the Days Of The Dead horror convention in Atlanta, Georgia. Check it o...

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JEFF YOUNG And DAVID ELLEFSON 'Couldn't Care Less' About DAVE MUSTAINE's Reaction To KINGS OF THRASH

KINGS OF THRASH, the new band featuring former MEGADETH members David Ellefson (bass) and Jeff Young (guitar),  will release a live CD/DVD package called "Best Of The West…Live At The Whisky A Go Go" on March 24 via Cleopatra Records. The 17-song set, featuring performances of MEGADETH's classi...

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SKID ROW Singer ERIK GRÖNWALL Shares His Cover Of JUDAS PRIEST's 'Painkiller'

SKID ROW singer Erik Grönwall has shared his cover version of the JUDAS PRIEST classic "Painkiller". The track, which features Love Magnusson on lead guitar and Erik Modin on drums, was produced, mixed and mastered by Jona Tee. Erik, who made his recording debut with SKID ROW on the recently release...

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DAVE LOMBARDO's VENAMORIS Project Shares New Song 'Drowning Emotion'

The official music video for the song "Drowning Emotion" from VENAMORIS, the project featuring legendary extreme metal drummer Dave Lombardo (SLAYER, FANTÔMAS, TESTAMENT, MR. BUNGLE, MISFITS, DEAD CROSS) and his wife Paula, can be seen below. "Drowning Emotion" is taken from VENAMORIS's debut album,...

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JEFF SCOTT SOTO Doesn't Think Third SONS OF APOLLO Album Will Arrive Before 2025

In a new interview with Ibagenscast, vocalist Jeff Scott Soto was asked if fans can expect new music soon from SONS OF APOLLO, his project with bassist Billy Sheehan (MR. BIG, THE WINERY DOGS),former DREAM THEATER members Mike Portnoy (drums; also of THE WINERY DOGS) and Derek Sherinian (keyboards;...

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RONNIE ROMERO Says He Contemplated Suicide Over Critiques Of His RAINBOW Performances

Ronnie Romero says he contemplated committing suicide twice over Internet critiques of his performances with the Ritchie Blackmore-led RAINBOW, with whom he played live shows between 2015 and 2019. In a recent interview with BLABBERMOUTH.NET, Romero, who is originally from Chile but is now settled i...