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'How Women Are Conquering Metal': New Documentary Features DORO PESCH, BURNING WITCHES And NERVOSA, Among Others

German state broadcaster Deutsche Welle (DW) has shared a 26-minute documentary exploring "the history of women in the metal scene". In a description accompanying the YouTube release of the documentary, titled "How Women Are Conquering Metal", Deutsche Welle writes: "Metal bands are tough, hairy, lo...

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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE Says Increased Cost Of Touring Is Main Reason Concert Ticket Prices Are So High

In a new interview with The SDR Show, MEGADETH's Dave Mustaine elaborated on his previous comment that it costs around fifty thousand dollars a day for him and his bandmates "just to sit still" on the road. Asked if that is still an accurate number, Mustaine said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET)...

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MEGADETH Adds Second Concert At 15,000-Capacity Movistar Arena In Buenos Aires After First Show Sells Out

MEGADETH has announced a second show in Buenos Aires, Argentina. After the April 13, 2024 concert at the 15,000-capacity Movistar Arena sold out in a matter of hours, the band added another date at the same venue, scheduled for the following night, April 14. Last month, MEGADETH frontman Dave Mustai...

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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE: 'I See Myself Living Till I'm In My 80s Or Maybe 90s'

In a new interview with The SDR Show, Dave Mustaine was asked how many MEGADETH albums he thinks he has left in him. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I was talking about that the other day. If it takes two years between an album — let's just say it does, if I'm able to put them ou...

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Watch: KIKO LOUREIRO Plays First Solo Concert Following Departure From MEGADETH

Kiko Loureiro played his first show since exiting MEGADETH last night (Friday, December 8) at Sesc Avenida Paulista in São Paulo, Brazil. The 51-year-old Brazilian-born-musician, who resides in Finland with his wife and kids, performed a set of songs spanning his entire career, including his eight-y...

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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE Has No Interest In Making A Concept Album: 'I Think It's A Little Limiting'

In a recent interview with Heavy Consequence, Dave Mustaine of MEGADETH, which has released a multi-part short film about the origins of the group's mascot Vic Rattlehead, was asked if he has any desire to make a concept album in the future. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "No. I'...

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KIKO LOUREIRO Opens Up About His Decision To Leave MEGADETH

Former MEGADETH guitarist Kiko Loureiro discussed his decision to leave the band during an appearance on the "Amplifica" podcast, hosted by his former ANGRA bandmate Rafael Bittencourt. According to the Brazilian-born guitarist, the reason he decided to exit Dave Mustaine's band was "freedom". He de...

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Destination Dystopia

Stalwarts of the melodic death metal scene since the mid-'90s, BURDEN OF GRIEF are still rolling at full pelt. Five years after the well-received "Eye Of The Storm", the Germans exhibit no great desire to mix things up and reinvent themselves. Instead, they continue to make music that echoes and exp...

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New MEGADETH Guitarist TEEMU MÄNTYSAARI: 'I Can't Wait To Get Back On Stage And Rock All Over The World'

New MEGADETH guitarist Teemu Mäntysaari has released a statement thanking Dave Mustaine and his predecessor Kiko Loureiro for "all the guidance" and their "trust" in him. The 36-year-old broke his silence about his addition to MEGADETH one day after Mustaine confirmed that Mäntysaari will continue t...

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DAVE MUSTAINE: We Will Move Forward With TEEMU MÄNTYSAARI As Guitar Player For MEGADETH

Dave Mustaine has confirmed that Teemu Mäntysaari will continue to play guitar for MEGADETH for the foreseeable future. The MEGADETH leader addressed the band's current lineup one day after longtime MEGADETH guitarist Kiko Loureiro announced his decision to "extend" his absence from the group's tour...

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KIKO LOUREIRO Extends His Absence From MEGADETH: This Decision 'Hasn't Been Easy For Me'

MEGADETH guitarist Kiko Loureiro has announced his decision to "extend" his absence from the band's touring activities. Kiko, who revealed in September that he would sit out the next leg of MEGADETH's "Crush The World" tour in order to stay home with his children back in Finland, addressed his futur...

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NICK HOLMES Hopes To Complete Songwriting Process For Next PARADISE LOST Album In 2024

In a new interview with Jorge Botas of Portugal's Metal Global, PARADISE LOST singer Nick Holmes spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the follow-up to the band's 2020 LP "Obsidian". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We started working on some songs. Then we started t...

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ATREYU Releases 'Forevermore' Music Video

ATREYU has released the official music video for "Forevermore". The song is taken from the final installment of the band's three-part EP series, "A Torch In The Dark", which is being made available today (Friday, November 3),leading into "The Beautiful Dark Of Life" album, out on December 8 via Spi...

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Hear 'Embers Fire' From PARADISE LOST's Re-Recorded Version Of 'Icon' Album

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of their fourth album, "Icon", British gothic metal pioneers PARADISE LOST recently re-recorded the LP for a special new release. There will also be "an extra special vinyl" version of the album, both of which will be made available on December 1. "Icon 30" track li...

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RAFAEL BITTENCOURT On ANGRA's Reign Atop Brazilian Power Metal: 'We Want Songs That Will Last For Decades'

By David E. Gehlke ANGRA kicked open the door for Brazilian power metal 30 years ago with its "Angels Cry" debut. Keeping it open, however, has proved to be difficult. The band's classic early lineup, fronted by the dashing André Matos, became a sensation in their home continent and Europe but disso...