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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE: 'We're Proud To Be A Metal Band'
A couple of days before MEGADETH was honored with its first-ever Grammy, guitarist/vocalist Dave Mustaine sat down with The Recording Academy, which oversees the Grammy Awards, to discuss the band's twelfth Grammy nomination. Speaking about being nominated in the "Best Metal Performance" category, M...February 15, 2017
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Why It Was Important For METALLICA To Form Its Own Record Label
In a brand new interview with The Red Bulletin, Red Bull's magazine, METALLICA members James Hetfield (guitar, vocals) and Lars Ulrich (drums) were asked about how important achieving independence by owning all of their master recordings — including both music and long-form videos — has been in havi...February 14, 2017
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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE Reponds To 'Master Of Puppets' GRAMMY Mishap
When MEGADETH was honored with its first-ever Grammy Sunday night (February 12),the band's walk up to the stage was inexplicably accompanied by the sound of the house ensemble playing the song "Master Of Puppets" from MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine's former band METALLICA. Mustaine was fired from M...February 13, 2017
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PLACE VENDOME Feat. HELLOWEEN's MICHAEL KISKE: 'Close To The Sun' Title Track Available For Streaming
Frontiers Music Srl will release the brand new PLACE VENDOME album, "Close To The Sun", on February 24. The "Close To The Sun" title track can now be streamed below. One of the most popular projects put together over the years by Frontiers president Serafino Perugino, PLACE VENDOME was an idea spark...February 13, 2017
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MEGADETH Wins 'Best Metal Performance' GRAMMY Award
MEGADETH was honored with a Grammy in the "Best Metal Performance" category in the pre-telecast ceremony at the 59th annual Grammy Awards, which is being held tonight (Sunday, February 12) at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. MEGADETH was nominated for "Dystopia", the title track of its 2016 album....February 12, 2017
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MIKE PORTNOY'S SHATTERED FORTRESS Performs Live For First Time (Video)
Iconic drummer and former member of DREAM THEATER, Mike Portnoy performed the band's "12 Step Suite" in its entirety for the first time ever on the Cruise To The Edge, which sailed out of Tampa, Florida on February 7. The music documents the musician's battle with alcoholism, and is an ensemble of f...February 11, 2017
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SAMMY HAGAR And ADAM LEVINE Launch The World's First Mezquila
Marking a first in the spirits industry, Sammy Hagar and Adam Levine announce the launch of Santo Mezquila, a premium blend of two distillates — 100% Blue Agave, commonly known as Tequila, and Espadin Agave, used to produce Mezcal. Born from a creative revelation that Sammy and Adam shared one night...February 9, 2017
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LIZZY BORDEN To Release New Single In May, Next Album In August
LZZY BORDEN has entered the studio to begin recording the long-awaited follow-up to 2007's "Appointment With Death" album. Speaking to The Metal Voice at this year's NAMM show in Anaheim, California, the band's frontman and namesake said about the long delay in getting a new record out: "Well, what...January 30, 2017
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SLIPKNOT's MICK THOMSON Introduces His Jackson USA Signature Soloist Guitar To TOTAL GUITAR Magazine (Video)
Total Guitar magazine has posted a video clip of SLIPKNOT lead guitarist Mick Thomson introducing his new USA Signature Limited Edition Mick Thomson Soloist guitar from Jackson at this year's NAMM show in Anaheim, California. Check it out below. Thomson is one of metal's most successful and revered...January 30, 2017
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DEEP PURPLE, ALICE COOPER, THE EDGAR WINTER BAND To Join Forces For North American Tour
Music history will be made when DEEP PURPLE and ALICE COOPER, joined by special guest THE EDGAR WINTER BAND, visit 19 cities across America this summer on an epic rock tour. Produced by Live Nation, the tour will also serve as the "Long Goodbye" tour for DEEP PURPLE, and begins Saturday, August 12 i...January 30, 2017
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SLIPKNOT's MICK THOMSON Introduces His Jackson USA Signature Soloist Guitar (Video)
A short video clip of SLIPKNOT lead guitarist Mick Thomson introducing his new USA Signature Limited Edition Mick Thomson Soloist guitar from Jackson at this past weekend's NAMM show in Anaheim, California can be seen below. Thomson is one of metal's most successful and revered players. His game cha...January 25, 2017
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PLACE VENDOME Feat. HELLOWEEN's MICHAEL KISKE: Lyric Video For New Song 'HereAfter'
Frontiers Music Srl will release the brand new PLACE VENDOME album, "Close To The Sun", on February 24, 2017. The official lyric video for the song "HereAfter", taken from "Close To The Sun", can be seen below. One of the most popular projects put together over the years by Frontiers president Seraf...January 25, 2017
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METALLICA's JAMES HETFIELD: First And Only Unauthorized Biography Due In April
Lesser Gods has set an April 11 release date for "So Let It Be Written", the first and only unauthorized biography of METALLICA frontman James Hetfield. Born in 1963 in Downey, California, James was the son of a truck driver named Virgil and a singer named Cynthia. Hetfield's parents were Christian...January 23, 2017
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SLIPKNOT's MICK THOMSON Gets New Soloist USA Signature Limited-Edition Guitar From JACKSON
Jackson has announced the release of the new USA Signature Limited Edition Mick Thomson Soloist guitar. SLIPKNOT lead guitarist Mick Thomson is one of metal's most successful and revered players. His game changing, take-no-prisoners approach to metal guitar has influenced countless musicians worldwi...January 23, 2017
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UDO DIRKSCHNEIDER Is A 'Little Bit Tired' Of People Comparing Who Plays ACCEPT Songs Better
On January 10, Alex Stojanovic of Metal Master Kingdom conducted an interview with former ACCEPT and current U.D.O. and DIRKSCHNEIDER frontman Udo Dirkschneider at The Mod Club in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. You can watch the full chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On...January 21, 2017
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