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Ex-MEGADETH Bassist DAVID ELLEFSON On 'Peace Sells' Bassline: 'What An Honor To Have That Moment And To Be Part Of It'

Former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson spoke to Ghost Cult magazine about the bass intro to the song "Peace Sells", from the band's 1986 album "Peace Sells… But Who's Buying?" The opening bassline was used as the theme for MTV News, but MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine has repeatedly claimed he never r...

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SACRED REICH Has Written Six Or Seven Songs For Next Studio Album; Late 2024 Release Expected

In a new interview with The Meista - Brews & Tunes, guitarist Wiley Arnett of SACRED REICH spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the follow-up to 2019's "Awakening" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's been an amazing process. We didn't do a record for a...

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TESTAMENT Has Five Or Six 'Killer' New Songs Written For Next Studio Album

In a new interview with Loud TV conducted at this past weekend's Hellfest in Clisson, France, TESTAMENT guitarist Eric Peterson spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's follow-up to 2020's "Titans Of Creation" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "There was...

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Watch: RICHIE FAULKNER's ELEGANT WEAPONS Makes First Two European Festival Appearances

ELEGANT WEAPONS, the new project featuring guitarist Richie Faulkner (JUDAS PRIEST) and singer Ronnie Romero (RAINBOW, MSG),made its first two festival appearances over the weekend: on Friday, June 16 at Hellfest in Clisson, France and on Sunday, June 18 at Graspop Metal Meeting in Dessel, Belgium....

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DAVE MUSTAINE: 'It Was Honorable That KIRK HAMMETT Took My Solos And Did His Best To Play Them As I Did'

In a new interview with Guitar World magazine, MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine, who was a member of METALLICA for less than two years, from 1981 to 1983, before being dismissed and replaced by Kirk Hammett, was asked if he has heard METALLICA's latest album, "72 Seasons". He responded: "No, I have not...

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CARMINE APPICE Rails Against Being Called 'Washed Up': 'I Don't Look Like I'm Dead, Unlike A Lot Of Guys My Age'

By David E. Gehlke Legendary drummer Carmine Appice says he only spoke the truth when he spilled the dirt on guitarist Mick Mars's departure from MÖTLEY CRÜE. In doing so, he generated some nice free press ahead of his new instrumental rock album with Cuban guitarist Fernando Perdomo, "Running Up Th...

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GRAHAM BONNET Says He Understands Why Some Aging Singers Rely On Pre-Recorded Tapes For Lead Vocals

Legendary rock vocalist Graham Bonnet (RAINBOW, MSG, ALCATRAZZ, GRAHAM BONNET BAND) has weighed in on singers and bands who rely heavily on pre-recorded tracks during their live performances. In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for relying on pre-recorded tracks, drum trigg...

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Watch: RICHIE FAULKNER's ELEGANT WEAPONS Performs JUDAS PRIEST's 'Painkiller' At First-Ever Headlining Concert

ELEGANT WEAPONS, the new project featuring guitarist Richie Faulkner (JUDAS PRIEST) and singer Ronnie Romero (RAINBOW, MSG),played its first-ever headlining concert last night (Thursday, June 15) at Alhambra in Paris, France. The band's 11-song set included a version of the JUDAS PRIEST classic "Pa...

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GRETA VAN FLEET Shares Official Performance Video For 'Farewell For Now'

Grammy-winning rock band GRETA VAN FLEET has released a performance video for its brand new track "Farewell For Now". It is the latest song to be unveiled from the band's upcoming third studio album, "Starcatcher", due July 21 on Lava/Republic/EMI. "Starcatcher" was written and recorded by the band...

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Watch: RICHIE FAULKNER's ELEGANT WEAPONS Performs In Berlin

ELEGANT WEAPONS, the new project featuring guitarist Richie Faulkner (JUDAS PRIEST) and singer Ronnie Romero (RAINBOW, MSG),played its second-ever concert last night (Tuesday, June 13) at the Verti Music Hall in Berlin, Germany at the as the support act for PANTERA. Fan-filmed video of the performa...

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DEATH ANGEL And SACRED REICH Announce 'Night Of The Living Thrash' Fall 2023 European Co-Headlining Tour

DEATH ANGEL and SACRED REICH have announced the "Night Of The Living Thrash" European co-headlining tour with special guest ANGELUS APATRIDA. DEATH ANGEL singer Mark Osegueda comments: "DEATH ANGEL is excited to share the news that we are coming back to Europe this fall! We are doing a co-headlining...

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DAVID ELLEFSON On Latest Exit From MEGADETH: 'They Slammed The Door In My Face'

In a new interview with PowerMetal.cl, David Ellefson was asked if he would rejoin MEGADETH again if approached about it. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "They slammed the door in my face, and I didn't knock again. I just turned around and walked away. "Bands are more than just th...

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Watch: ANTHRAX's JOEY BELLADONNA Sings Karaoke-Style Covers Of DIO, JETHRO TULL, RUSH And VAN HALEN

ANTHRAX singer Joey Belladonna closed out his four-night solo residency at Wally's in Hampton Beach, New Hampshire on June 11. The performances, which were billed as "Joey Belladonna's Jukebox", saw the 62-year-old vocalist deliver karaoke-style covers of classic songs from such artists as DIO, JETH...

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DAVE LOMBARDO And CHRIS POLAND Team Up With GRAHAM BONNET And RICK WAKEMAN For Cover Of PINK FLOYD's 'San Tropez'

You'd be hard pressed to find a group that can unite musicians from across the whole range of genres and generations better than PINK FLOYD. From metal heads to stoners to jazz fans and music nerds, all around the globe fans have found in PINK FLOYD's catalog a rich and abounding treasure trove that...

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SKILLET And THEORY OF A DEADMAN Announce Fall 2023 Leg Of 'Rock Resurrection' Tour With SAINT ASONIA

SKILLET and THEORY OF A DEADMAN have announced the fall leg of the "Rock Resurrection" tour. Once again joined by SAINT ASONIA, the tour will kick off October 20 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and then hit other cities, following a spring run that was in high demand amidst multiple sold-out shows. At n...