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DAVID ELLEFSON Says He Got DAVE MUSTAINE's 'Blessing' In 2001 To Audition For METALLICA
MEGADETH's David Ellefson says that he got Dave Mustaine's "blessing" to audition for the bassist position in METALLICA after Jason Newsted left the band nearly 18 years ago. Newsted exited METALLICA in January 2001, after he clashed with James Hetfield over the release of an album by ECHOBRAIN, Jas...March 11, 2019
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NEBULA To Release New Album In June
Desert rock titans NEBULA have extended their record deal with cult and fuzz rock label Heavy Psych Sounds. The band is currently working in the studio with producer Matt Lynch on its first new album in 13 years for a June release. Formed in 1997 by guitarist Eddie Glass and drummer Ruben Romano upo...March 11, 2019
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BEHEMOTH's NERGAL Was 'Expecting More Hate' For ME AND THAT MAN Side Project
Andrew McKaysmith of Australia's "Scars And Guitars" podcast recently conducted an interview with frontman Adam "Nergal" Darski of Polish extreme metal veterans BEHEMOTH. You can listen to the entire chat via the audio widget below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On how BE...March 10, 2019
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OVERKILL's BOBBY 'BLITZ' ELLSWORTH: 'I Love Playing Heavy Metal. I'll Do It Any Way I Can'
"Bods Mayhem Hour" recently conducted an interview with frontman Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth of veteran New Jersey thrash metallers OVERKILL. You can listen to the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On OVERKILL following its own instincts without outside managem...March 10, 2019
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SOULFLY's MAX CAVALERA On Pre-Show 'Butterflies': 'It's Part Of The Fun'
Prior to SOULFLY's performance in Petaluma, California on February 25, front man Max Cavalera spoke with Gene Gaona of Hellbound. The full conversation can be seen below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the group's recently completed U.S. tour: Max: "Maybe because [new...March 9, 2019
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CANNIBAL CORPSE Announces Summer 2019 European Tour
Florida-based death metal veterans CANNIBAL CORPSE will embark on a European tour in June. The dates are as follows: Jun. 08 - Gelsenkirchen, Germany - Rock Hard Festival Jun. 09 - Regensburg, Germany - Event Hall Airport Jun. 10 - Budapest, Hungary - A38 Jun. 11 - Novi Sad, Serbia - Novosadski Saja...March 7, 2019
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AC/DC Drummer PHIL RUDD Sells New Zealand Home For $2.71 Million
According to Stuff, AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd has sold his New Zealand mansion for $4 million NZD (approximately $2.71 million USD). The six-bedroom property in Otumoetai in the Bay of Plenty region is made up of two apartments and had been owned by Rudd for the past nine years. The 586 square-meter,...March 6, 2019
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DEE SNIDER Defends METALLICA's 'Load' Album: 'Bands Need To Be Allowed To Grow'
Dee Snider has defended METALLICA's "Load" album, saying it was an "amazing" record that saw the band "growing" musically. Released in 1996, "Load" marked a new direction for METALLICA, featuring what one critic has described as "a fresh take on LYNYRD SKYNYRD-tinged boogie rock for the 1990s." Alth...March 6, 2019
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MATT STARR Says His New Project With JEFF PILSON, ROBIN MCAULEY, REB BEACH Is 'Awesome'
Bassist Jeff Pilson (DOKKEN, FOREIGNER),vocalist Robin McAuley (MCAULEY SCHENKER GROUP, SURVIVOR),guitarist Reb Beach (WINGER, WHITESNAKE) and drummer Matt Starr (MR. BIG, ACE FREHLEY) have joined forces in a new project whose debut album is expected later this year via Frontiers Music Srl. Speaki...March 1, 2019
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BAD RELIGION To Release 'Age Of Unreason' Album In May
Acclaimed Los Angeles punk rock band BAD RELIGION will release a new album titled "Age Of Unreason" on May 3 via on Epitaph Records. Since the group's formative years they have steadfastly advocated for humanism, reason, and individualism. Now, when these values are in decline and nationalism and b...February 26, 2019
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VINNY APPICE: Why Punctuality Is Important In Rock And Roll
In a brand new interview with Tom Leu of Sound Matters Radio, legendary drummer Vinny Appice spoke about the importance of punctuality when it comes to being in a band, especially as it relates to performing live. Asked why he left KILL DEVIL HILL, the group that also featured former PANTERA and DOW...February 25, 2019
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MAX CAVALERA Says SOULFLY's Original Record Label 'Didn't Like' Band's Name
Fresh off his December 1996 split with SEPULTURA, Max Cavalera spent the better part of 1997 trying to assemble a new band while guesting on DEFTONES' song "Headup", which appeared on the Sacramento alt-metallers "Around The Fur" studio album. Cavalera was struggling to find a name for his new act,...February 25, 2019
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The Wings of War
If there is one thing that you can rely upon with OVERKILL, it is the act's consistency. The old-school basher has never significantly tinkered with the formula and core for which it is known. As the saying goes, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." The New Jersey crew looks as gritty and gnarly as it...February 24, 2019
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OVERKILL Releases Music Video For 'Welcome To The Garden State' Song
The official music video for the song "Welcome To The Garden State" from New Jersey thrash metal veterans OVERKILL can be seen below. The track is taken from the band's 19th studio album, "The Wings Of War", which is being released today (Friday, February 22) via Nuclear Blast. The disc was recorded...February 22, 2019
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MÖTLEY CRÜE Covers MADONNA's 'Like A Virgin' For 'The Dirt' Soundtrack
The world's most notorious rock band MÖTLEY CRÜE has announced the release of "The Dirt Soundtrack" that accompanies the upcoming Netflix film "The Dirt", based on The New York Times best-selling 2001 autobiography by MÖTLEY CRÜE and Neil Strauss. The soundtrack and film are set to release March 22...February 22, 2019
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