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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE Pays Onstage Tribute To NICK MENZA: 'I Love You, Buddy'

Tigman of the Q103 radio station conducted an interview with MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine at the inaugural Rock'N Derby festival, which was held May 20-22 at the Schaghticoke Fairgrounds in Schaghticoke, New York. You can now watch the chat below. Speaking about the passing of MEGADETH's former dr...

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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist CHRIS POLAND Is 'Devastated' by NICK MENZA's Passing

Former MEGADETH guitarist Chris Poland has commented on the passing of his OHM: bandmate Nick Menza. He said: "There are no words... just to describe what a great guy he was, let alone his creative ability and amazing talent. Not enough words to describe. Just devastated right now." He continued: "M...

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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE On NICK MENZA: 'Shocked, Devastated And Saddened Don't Begin To Describe My Feelings'

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has released the following statement regarding the passing of the band's former drummer Nick Menza: "I woke up this morning to a text message from my son, with the news of Nick Menza's passing. Shocked, devastated and saddened don't begin to describe my feelings. "Orig...

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Former MEGADETH Drummer NICK MENZA Dies At 51

Former MEGADETH drummer Nick Menza reportedly passed away Saturday night while performing with the band OHM: at the Baked Potato in Studio City, California. He was 51 years old. One person who was present at the Baked Potato last night told BLABBERMOUTH.NET: "It appeared to be a seizure but he stopp...

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Former MEGADETH Drummer NICK MENZA To Unveil Art Collection 'Rhythm Hits The Wall'

Former MEGADETH drummer Nick Menza will unveil an art collection crafted from the new medium of "rhythm-on-canvas" on June 16. Menza has been working with art team and publisher SceneFour on the collection titled "Rhythm Hits The Wall". Says Menza: "Totally rad that my artwork is finally going to be...

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LAMB OF GOD Presented With Gold Plaques For 'Ashes Of The Wake' Album

LAMB OF GOD's third album, "Ashes Of The Wake", which came out in 2004 via Epic, was officially certified gold in February by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) for sales in excess of a 500,000 copies. Prior to their concert earlier tonight (Tuesday, May 17) at The Paramount in Hun...

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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN's 'World On Fire' Album Gets Release Date; Cover Artwork, Track Listing Revealed

Legendary Swedish guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen will release his new studio album, "World On Fire", on June 1 via King Records. He told Seymour Duncan about the CD: "I spent two years [working] on it, touring, recording, touring, recording. And that's much, much better, actually, in a way. Back in the...

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APOCALYPTICA Releases New Video For Cover Of METALLICA's 'Battery'

On May 10, 1996 Finnish rockers APOCALYPTICA released their epic debut, "Plays Metallica By Four Cellos". The instrumental cello-driven rock opus changed the landscape of heavy music for years to come. To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the album, the group is re-releasing it remastered with three...

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DEVIL YOU KNOW Taps Ex-TRIVIUM Drummer NICK AUGUSTO

DEVIL YOU KNOW, the band fronted by former KILLSWITCH ENGAGE singer Howard Jones, has recruited drummer Nick Augusto (ex-TRIVIUM) to sit behind the kit for the group's upcoming tour with HATEBREED and DEVILDRIVER starting this Friday, May 13. DEVIL YOU KNOW guitarist Francesco Artusato states: "We a...

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KVELERTAK: New Song 'Nattesferd' Available For Streaming

"Nattesferd", a brand new song from Norwegian rockers KVELERTAK, can be streamed below. The track is the title cut of the band's third album, which will be released on May 13 via Roadrunner. The follow-up to 2013's "Meir" was recorded live at Amper Tone Studio in Oslo, Norway (KVELERTAK's first effo...

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Dedicated Christian NICKO MCBRAIN Says The 'Guv'nor' Doesn't Have A Problem With Him Playing In IRON MAIDEN

Despite IRON MAIDEN's reputation for focusing on the darker side, drummer Nicko McBrain told Australia's ABC that he is a committed Christian who doesn't feel he is doing anything wrong. "The 'Guv'nor' does not have a problem with it," Nicko explained. "Obviously, I'm still doing it. "I kind of stru...

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DAVID ELLEFSON: 'MEGADETH Has Been Reborn'

David Ellefson spoke to Greensboro.com about the attempted reunion of MEGADETH's classic "Rust In Peace" lineup prior to he making of the band's latest album, "Dystopia". Ellefson and MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine tried to re-team with drummer Nick Menza and guitarist Marty Friedman for a new album...

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Video: Former JUDAS PRIEST, MEGADETH Members Perform Heavy Metal Classics In Toronto

Vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN),guitarist Glen Drover (MEGADETH, KING DIAMOND, TESTAMENT, EIDOLON),drummer Shawn Drover (MEGADETH, ACT OF DEFIANCE, EIDOLON) and bassist Adrian Robichaud (EIDOLON) joined forces to perform heavy metal classics under the "A Sp...

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SANCTUARY/NEVERMORE Singer WARREL DANE: 'I Know I Have A Bad Reputation For Drinking Too Much'

Brazil's Imprensa Do Rock recently conducted an interview with SANCTUARY and NEVERMORE singer Warrel Dane. You can now watch the chat below. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). A how he takes care of his voice: Warrel: "The most important thing for a singer i...

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DAVE MUSTAINE: 'There's A Terrible Lie Out There About Me And My Reputation, How Difficult I Am To Work With'

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine was recently interviewed on "Elliot In The Morning", the morning radio talk show hosted by DJ Elliot Segal. You can listen to the chat in two parts below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On connecting musically with new MEGADETH drummer Chris A...