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DAVE MUSTAINE Says He Is One Of 'The Fantastic Four' Of Hard Rock/Metal Rhythm Guitar Players

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine believes that he is one of the best rhythm guitar players in the world — part of what he calls "the fantastic four," alongside James Hetfield (METALLICA),Malcolm Young (AC/DC) and Rudolf Schenker (SCORPIONS). Mustaine, who was the original lead guitarist of METALLICA,...

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NIRVANA's 'Nevermind' Scores Landmark 350th Week On Billboard 200 Albums Chart

According to Billboard, NIRVANA's iconic "Nevermind" album has returned to The Billboard 200 chart this week with 5,000 equivalent album units in the week ending February 23. This marks the LP's landmark 350th nonconsecutive week on the tally — the eighth-most total weeks on the chart in its nearly...

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Former FAITH NO MORE Singer, MELVINS Drummer Join PRIMITIVE RACE

PRIMITIVE RACE returns with a new release this fall, appropriately titled "Volume 2". The outfit, helmed by producer/bass player Chris Kniker (REVCO, LORDS OF ACID),enlisted former FAITH NO MORE singer Chuck Mosley for vocals and MELVINS' drummer Dale Crover for the 10-song collection. "When I list...

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How SEBASTIAN BACH Achieved 'Razor-Thin' Rock-Star Look In Early 1990s

Former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach promoted his autobiography, "18 And Life On Skid Row", with an appearance on a recent edition of Q104.3's "Out Of The Box" with host Jonathan Clarke. You can now watch the chat below. Recalling how BON JOVI guitarist Richie Sambora once told him the secret to lo...

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EDDIE VEDDER Gives Struggling Family $10,000

According to The Pulse Of Radio, Eddie Vedder has given a struggling Maryland family $10,000 after the mother pleaded for help from strangers on Craigslist. An article about the family of seven was published by the Washington Post on December 19 and went viral, detailing single mother Tyshika Britte...

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METALLICA's JAMES HETFIELD: Success Of 'Hardwired' Album Is 'A Huge Surprise'

On November 30, METALLICA frontman James Hetfield sat down for a one-on-one interview with Josie Dye from the 102.1 The Edge radio station in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. You can now watch the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On how watching the Amy Winehouse d...

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BLACK SABBATH's GEEZER BUTLER Contributes To Reward For Dog Killer

According to MyNewsLA.com, BLACK SABBATH bassist Geezer Butler has contributed $2,500 for information leading to the arrest of a man who police say slammed a small dog to death against a Boyle Heights, California sidewalk. His contribution boosted the reward to $22,500 being offered for information...

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BLACK SABBATH's GEEZER BUTLER: 'I've Grown Up With Animals In The House'

BLACK SABBATH bassist Geezer Butler, a longtime animal activist and vegan, spoke to Devils Gate Media about his involvement with peta2 — the world's largest youth animal rights organization — to inspire kids to challenge outdated and cruel attitudes about animals. Butler said: "I've grown up with an...

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Photos: SLAYER And TESTAMENT Members Cuddle Puppies From Washington Animal Rescue Shelter

On Saturday, March 19, members of SLAYER and TESTAMENT spent time "hanging out and cuddling" puppies from the Motley Zoo animal rescue shelter in Redmond, Washington before the two bands' joint concert in Seattle. A posting on the Motley Zoo Facebook page reads: "This was the second time we met [SLA...

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EDDIE VAN HALEN And SAMMY HAGAR Exchange Tweets

Eddie Van Halen turned 61 today (Tuesday, January 26),and one of his well-wishers was none other than former VAN HALEN singer Sammy Hagar, who tweeted: "Happy Birthday Eddie - hope you're doing good". To many fans' surprise, Eddie responded to Sammy's tweet, writing: "Thanks Sammy. Hope you're well...

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LACUNA COIL's CRISTINA SCABBIA Featured On New Version Of DANKO JONES's 'Wild Woman'

A previously unreleased version of DANKO JONES's "Wild Woman", featuring a guest appearance by LACUNA COIL's Cristina Scabbia, has been made available on Spotify. The song is taken from the "Music For Boobies" compilation, which was released earlier this year via Keep A Breast and Rude Records. Dank...

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DREAM THEATER's MIKE MANGINI, FOO FIGHTERS' TAYLOR HAWKINS To Perform At 27th Annual 'Drum-Off' Finals

Five talented drummers from across the country have been chosen from over 5,000 drummers entered in more than 1,000 local competitions nationwide to compete as finalists in Guitar Center's 27th annual Drum-Off: the world's premier drum competition. A proven platform for success, celebrated and embra...

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DAVE LOMBARDO: 'I'm Much More Than Just A Metal Drummer'

Wikidrummers recently conducted an interview with former SLAYER and current PHILM drummer Dave Lombardo. You can now watch the chat at this location. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On how he first got into drumming: Lombardo: "I very young and I had a very strong pass...

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Singer WAYLON REAVIS Quits MUSHROOMHEAD

Due to "irreconcilable differences with band ownership," vocalist Waylon Reavis has severed all ties with MUSHROOMHEAD and the group's record label, Filthy Hands. Waylon is thankful for the opportunity MUSHROOMHEAD has provided him the last 11 years and will now be concentrating his time and efforts...

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SLAYER's TOM ARAYA: DAVE LOMBARDO 'Was Beginning To Put Us In A Really Bad Light'

SLAYER frontman Tom Araya has "set the record straight" with regards to the latest departure of the band's original drummer, Dave Lombardo, explaining that the group "had to move forward" because Dave "was beginning to put us into a bad spot." Lombardo sat out SLAYER's Australian tour in February/Ma...