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MARTY FRIEDMAN On How He Has Dealt With Pandemic: 'I'm One Of The Very Fortunate Ones'

Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman spoke with Darren Paltrowitz — host of the "Paltrocast With Darren Paltrowitz" — about how he has spent his downtime during the coronavirus pandemic. He said: "I've held up pretty good. I've been lucky. A lot of my friends have been all on tour, and the plug...

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DAVID ELLEFSON Says MEGADETH Is 'The Greatest Thrash Band In The History Of The World', Credits DAVE MUSTAINE With Inventing The Genre

MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson and SONS OF APOLLO vocalist Jeff Scott Soto have been collaborating on some new material recently under the moniker ELLEFSON-SOTO. They are joined in the group by Italian guitarist Andy Martongelli and drummer Paolo Caridi, both of whom previously worked with David on...

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RATT's STEPHEN PEARCY Confirms BOBBY BLOTZER Appearance At Livestream Concert

RATT singer and founder Stephen Pearcy and his solo band will take part in a livestream concert on Friday, April 2 at 7 p.m. PDT from the world-famous Whisky A Go Go on the Sunset Strip. He will be joined by members of ACE FREHLEY, LITA FORD, DANZIG, HELLYEAH, ARCADE and "a very special guest." Aske...

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Late MEGADETH Drummer NICK MENZA: Cover Artwork For Official Documentary 'This Was My Life' Revealed

Screaming Butterfly Entertainment has revealed the cover artwork for "This Was My Life: The Story Of Nick Menza". The uncensored documentary film that will focus on former MEGADETH drummer Nick Menza's life and musical career. The cover photo for the film was shot by Los Angeles music photographer A...

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Watch MARTY FRIEDMAN's Official Visualizer For 'Kaze Ga Fuiteiru'

Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman will release his new studio album, "Tokyo Jukebox 3", on April 16 via The Players Club/Mascot Label Group. The record, which was made available in Japan last October, is the third in a series that began with "Tokyo Jukebox" in 2009, and then "Tokyo Jukebox 2"...

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STEPHEN PEARCY: 'I Won't Do Another RATT Record Unless It's With The Original Guys'

During an appearance on today's (Tuesday, March 23) episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", Stephen Pearcy confirmed that he is open to the idea of making a new RATT album with all the surviving members of the band's classic lineup. "I put the feelers out [a couple of months ago] and...

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DAVID ELLEFSON And JEFF SCOTT SOTO Launch New Project ELLEFSON-SOTO

MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson and SONS OF APOLLO vocalist Jeff Scott Soto have been collaborating on some new material recently under the moniker ELLEFSON-SOTO. The ELLEFSON-SOTO version of the RIOT classic "Swords & Tequila" has just been released across all digital streaming outlets via Elle...

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SAVATAGE's JON OLIVA Battled COVID-19 For Two Months: 'I Wouldn't Have Wished It On My Worst Enemy In The World'

Jon Oliva, the American composer, multi-instrumentalist and singer who is best known as the founder of and keyboardist and lead vocalist for SAVATAGE, has revealed to "80's Glam Metalcast" that he battled COVID-19 for two months last year. "I had it for eight weeks, and I wouldn't have wished it on...

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Former 'Headbangers Ball' Host RIKI RACHTMAN Returns With 'The Ball' On GIMME METAL TV

Gimme Metal TV has announced the debut episode of "The Ball", set to premiere later this month. Hosted by MTV VJ alumnus Riki Rachtman and presented by Knotfest.com, "The Ball" will find the former "Headbangers Ball" host reviving that classic heavy metal music video show feel in an episode that wil...

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DAVID ELLEFSON On MEGADETH's Failed 2015 Reunion Of 'Rust In Peace' Lineup: 'It Just Wasn't Meant To Be'

MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson has reflected on the passing of the band's onetime drummer Nick Menza. Nick died in May 2016 after suffering a heart attack during a concert with Chris Poland and Robertino "Pag" Pagliari in their band OHM: at The Baked Potato in Studio City, California. The Los Angel...

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GEOFF TATE Calls His QUEENSRŸCHE Album 'Frequency Unknown' 'A Mess' And Not 'A Very Satisfying Project'

Geoff Tate says that "Frequency Unknown", the sole album he released under the QUEENSRŸCHE banner during a period when the singer was battling his former bandmates over the rights to the group's name, was not "a very satisfying project." "Frequency Unknown" arrived in April 2013 amidst a swarm of co...

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ANTHRAX's CHARLIE BENANTE Breaks Down 'Gung-Ho' Song For MODERN DRUMMER Magazine (Video)

In the nine-minute video below, ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante breaks down the song "Gung-Ho" from the band's classic second studio album, 1985's "Spreading The Disease". The clip was originally produced for Modern Drummer magazine. Produced by ANTHRAX with Carl Canedy, the 44-minute "Spreading The...

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RATT Singer STEPHEN PEARCY Announces Livestream Concert Featuring 'A Very Special Guest'

RATT singer and founder Stephen Pearcy and his solo band will take part in a livestream concert on Friday, April 2 at 7 p.m. PDT from the world-famous Whisky A Go Go on the Sunset Strip. He will be joined by members of ACE FREHLEY, LITA FORD, DANZIG, HELLYEAH, ARCADE and "a very special guest." Tick...

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MEGADETH Bassist DAVID ELLEFSON Announces Release Date For His Award-Winning Horror Film 'Dwellers'

Ellefson Flims has set an October 12, 2021 release date for its award-winning film "Dwellers" on Blu-ray/DVD/Digital. "Dwellers" is a found-footage horror film produced by Grammy Award-winning MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson, and written, directed and starring Drew Fortier. The film has already gain...

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DAVE MUSTAINE On His Signature GIBSON Guitars: 'These Are Gonna Be Fantastic'

Last month, Gibson officially announced a new partnership with Dave Mustaine, the legendary guitarist, vocalist, songwriter, and Grammy-winning founder and leader of MEGADETH, who joined Gibson as a Brand Ambassador. The new Dave Mustaine Collection will span acoustic and electric guitars across Gib...