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DAVE MUSTAINE Admonishes Security Guard At Nashville Concert: 'Cool It Or I'll Ask For You To Be Taken Out Of The Pit'

MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine admonished an overzealous security guard at the band's May 6 concert at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. Before launching into the song "She-Wolf", Mustaine — who lives in the Nashville suburb of Franklin — said into the microphone: "Hey, Mister Security D...

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MEGADETH's KIKO LOUREIRO Shares Video From Final Rehearsal For 2022 Leg Of 'The Metal Tour Of The Year'

MEGADETH guitarist Kiko Loureiro has shared behind-the-scenes video from the final rehearsal for the 2022 leg of the band's "The Metal Tour Of The Year" with LAMB OF GOD, TRIVIUM and IN FLAMES. Check out the 11-minute clip below. Featured songs: 00:00 - Intro 00:44 - Starting Rehearsal 01:23 - Dysto...

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BASTARDANE Feat. JAMES HETFIELD's Son CASTOR: Second Leg Of 'White Knuckle' U.S. Tour Announced

BASTARDANE, the new band featuring drummer Castor Hetfield, son of METALLICA frontman James Hetfield, has announced the second leg of its "White Knuckle" U.S. tour. The trek will kick off on June 11 in Costa Mesa, California and conclude on July 1 in Jacksonville, Florida. "White Knuckle" tour dates...

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Watch Pro-Shot Video Of METALLICA Performing 'No Leaf Clover' In Buenos Aires

Professionally filmed video of METALLICA performing the song "No Leaf Clover" on April 30 at Campo Argentino de Polo in, Buenos Aires, Argentina can be seen below. Buenos Aires was the second stop on METALLICA's South American tour, which kicked off three days earlier in Santiago, Chile. METALLICA's...

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Watch Pro-Shot Video Of METALLICA Performing 'Creeping Death' In Buenos Aires

Professionally filmed video of METALLICA performing the song "Creeping Death" on April 30 at Campo Argentino de Polo in, Buenos Aires, Argentina can be seen below. Buenos Aires was the second stop on METALLICA's South American tour, which kicked off three days earlier in Santiago, Chile. METALLICA's...

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PHIL LYNOTT 'Songs For While I'm Away' + THIN LIZZY 'The Boys Are Back In Town Live At The Sydney Opera House' Due In June

With its driving hooks, twin lead guitars, lyrics saturated in working class lore, and the charismatic presence of singer/songwriter/bassist Phil Lynott, THIN LIZZY is undeniably one of the most influential bands in rock 'n' roll. Mercury Studios salutes THIN LIZZY's legacy with the release of "Phil...

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SOULFLY Announces New Album 'Totem', Releases 'Superstition' Single

SOULFLY will release its twelfth album, "Totem", on August 5 via Nuclear Blast. The follow-up to 2018's "Ritual" was recorded at Platinum Underground in Mesa, Arizona by John Aquilino and Arthur Rizk with assistance from John Powers. Produced by frontman Max Cavalera alongside Arthur Rizk (KREATOR,...

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Watch Pro-Shot Video Of METALLICA Performing 'One' In Santiago

Professionally filmed video of METALLICA performing the song "One" during its headlining concert on April 27 at Santiago, Chile's Club Hípico venue, which is the country's oldest racetrack with a capacity of 65,000, can be seen below. The band's setlist was as follows: 01. Whiplash 02. Ride The Ligh...

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MIKE PORTNOY: Seeing Current DREAM THEATER Lineup Perform Was 'Not As Awkward As I Had Anticipated Or Feared'

Ex-DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy attended the group's concert on March 4 at Beacon Theatre in New York City. It was the first time Portnoy witnessed his former bandmates perform live since his exit from the iconic progressive metal outfit more than 11 years ago. During an appearance earlier tod...

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Former DEATH Members RICK ROZZ And TERRY BUTLER Announce LEFT TO DIE Summer 2022 U.S. Tour

LEFT TO DIE, the new band featuring classic DEATH members Terry Butler (also formerly of MASSACRE and currently in OBITUARY) and Rick Rozz (ex-MASSACRE) paired with GRUESOME founders Matt Harvey (EXHUMED) and Gus Rios (ex-MALEVOLENT CREATION),will embark on a summer U.S. tour, performing DEATH's cl...

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Watch Pro-Shot Video Of METALLICA Performing 'Through The Never' In Santiago

Professionally filmed video of METALLICA performing the song "Through The Never" during its headlining concert last Wednesday night (April 27) at Santiago, Chile's Club Hípico venue, which is the country's oldest racetrack with a capacity of 65,000, can be seen below. The band's setlist was as follo...

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DAVE MUSTAINE On His Cancer Battle: 'It's Been A Real Eye-Opening Experience'

MEGADETH frontman Dave Mustaine, who was diagnosed with throat cancer in May 2019, spoke to Full Metal Jackie's nationally syndicated radio show about how his battle with the disease has affected the way he approaches his life, both on and off the stage. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):...

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Watch Pro-Shot Video Of METALLICA Performing 'Spit Out The Bone' In Santiago

Professionally filmed video of METALLICA performing the song "Spit Out The Bone" during its headlining concert last Wednesday night (April 27) at Santiago, Chile's Club Hípico venue, which is the country's oldest racetrack with a capacity of 65,000, can be seen below. The band's setlist was as follo...

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DREAM THEATER's MIKE MANGINI: 'We Care So Much About Every Note That We Play Every Night'

Ahead of DREAM THEATER's April 30 concert in Madrid, drummer Mike Mangini was asked by Spain's Rock FM to say a few words to those fans who were on the fence about attending the gig. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Why wouldn't they wanna be there? We have so much fun. Look at my face...

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CRAIG GOLDY Says VIVIAN CAMPBELL Must Have Done Something 'Pretty Insulting' To Get Himself Fired From DIO

Former DIO and DIO DISCIPLES guitarist Craig Goldy has weighed in on the way Vivian Campbell was fired from DIO, saying that Vivian must have done something "pretty insulting" to get himself kicked out of Ronnie James Dio's band. Ronnie, Vivian, drummer Vinny Appice and bassist Jimmy Bain collaborat...