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MEGADETH Fan Pays $11K For DAVE MUSTAINE-Designed Jackson Y2KV Prototype Guitar

A MEGADETH fan shelled out $11,300 via eBay to own an ultra-rare prototype Jackson Y2KV (J6443) guitar that was specifically created for the band's mainman, Dave Mustaine. The winning bidder will also receive a signed certificate of authenticity in return for his or her payment. Jackson Y2KV is a na...

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MACHINE HEAD Frontman Schedules Solo Acoustic Shows

Guitarist/vocalist Robb Flynn of San Francisco Bay Area metallers MACHINE HEAD has scheduled five acoustic solo shows around his appearance at this year's NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show, which is being held January 25-27 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. R...

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MACHINE HEAD To 'Officially' Begin Writing New Material 'This Week Or Next'

Guitarist/vocalist Robb Flynn of San Francisco Bay Area metallers MACHINE HEAD has updated his online "journal" at MachineHead1.com with the following entry: "Just to refresh everyone who may not have read the first journal I wrote, I have started up my diary/journals again after taking a much-neede...

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TOXIK To Make Another Reunion Attempt

Legendary cult prog-thrashers TOXIK have announced their reactivation. After an aborted attempt at a reunion in 2007, founding member Josh Christian has revealed TOXIK is once again active and ready for live action as well as preparing to work on a new full-length album. Christian comments: "I've be...

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OVERKILL's 'The Electric Age' Takes Top Honors In 'Metal On Metal' Listener Poll

OVERKILL's "The Electric Age" took the number one spot in WJCU's "Metal On Metal" Top 25 year-end album countdown show, which aired live on January 11. ACCEPT's "Stalingrad", KREATOR's "Phantom Antichrist" and TESTAMENT's "Dark Roots Of Earth" finished very close runner-ups. This is the first time O...

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DREAM THEATER Keyboardist Talks Next Album In New Video Interview

Episode 35 of the "Dropping The Needle" podcast features an interview with keyboardist Jordan Rudess of progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER. Jordan talks about DREAM THEATER entering the studio, the new Microsoft Surface and he gives a impromptu keyboard performance. Check it out below. "Dropping...

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DREAM THEATER Keyboardist Talks Next Studio Album: 'I'm Really Excited' (Video)

Progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER have commenced work on the follow-up to 2011's "A Dramatic Turn Of Events" for a tentative late summer/early fall release via Roadrunner Records. Chris Epting of AOL's Noisecreep had the pleasure of speaking with the DREAM THEATER keyboardist Jordan Rudess via...

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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE: New Video Interview With JOEL STROETZEL

Guitarist Joel Stroetzel of Massachusetts metallers KILLSWITCH ENGAGE was recently interviewed by GTRStore.com. In the clip below, he discusses the return of KILLSWITCH ENGAGE frontman Jesse Leach; touring and whether he prefers bigger or smaller venues; his signature guitar; and more. KILLSWITCH EN...

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Video: BLACK STAR RIDERS Talk About 'Hoodoo Voodoo' Song

BLACK STAR RIDERS, the new band formed by THIN LIZZY alumni Ricky Warwick (vocals),Scott Gorham (guitar),Damon Johnson (guitar),Marco Mendoza (bass) with new addition Jimmy DeGrasso (ALICE COOPER, MEGADETH, DAVID LEE ROTH, SUICIDAL TENDENCIES) on drums, entered a Los Angeles studio this past Mond...

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MEGADETH Mainman's Ultra-Rare Jackson Y2KV Prototype Guitar To Be Auctioned

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine's personal ultra-rare prototype Jackson Y2KV (J6443) will be listed for auction at the band's official eBay store starting Thursday evening, January 10. This natural unfinished Jackson prototype with a special branded Jackson logo on the headstock was designed by Musta...

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BLACK STAR RIDERS: First Video Report From The Studio

BLACK STAR RIDERS, the new band formed by THIN LIZZY alumni Ricky Warwick (vocals),Scott Gorham (guitar),Damon Johnson (guitar),Marco Mendoza (bass) with new addition Jimmy DeGrasso (ALICE COOPER, MEGADETH, DAVID LEE ROTH, SUICIDAL TENDENCIES) on drums, entered a Los Angeles studio this past Mond...

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OPETH And KATATONIA To Join Forces For North American Tour

As expected, progressive metallers OPETH will join forces with fellow Swedes KATATONIA for a North American tour this spring. So far, only one date has been leaked: May 10 at The Machine Shop in Flint, Michigan. The complete itinerary will be revealed this week. Tickets go on sale Friday, January 11...

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AIRBOURNE Putting Finishing Touches On Third Album

Australian hard rockers AIRBOURNE are putting the finishing touches on their third album at Armoury Studios in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada with producer Brian Howes (HINDER, DAUGHTRY, PUDDLE OF MUDD). The follow-up to 2010's "No Guts. No Glory." will be released this summer via Roadrunner Re...

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MACHINE HEAD Frontman Rubs Elbows With Bay Area 'Social Elite', Performs At ARF Fundraiser

Guitarist/vocalist Robb Flynn of San Francisco Bay Area metallers MACHINE HEAD has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "Life has a funny way of playing out, how seemingly innocuous encounters can take you to places you never thought you'd go. "Flash back to about a year and...

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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE: New Album Details Revealed

Massachusetts metallers KILLSWITCH ENGAGE — singer Jesse Leach, guitarist Adam Dutkiewicz, bassist Mike D'Antonio, guitarist Joel Stroetzel and drummer Justin Foley — have set "Disarm The Descent" as the title of their upcoming sixth album. The 12-track record is due out April 2 on Roadrunner and is...