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MARTY FRIEDMAN Says His Upcoming Autobiography Will Include Things That He Has 'Never Said' And 'Couldn't Say' In The Media

In a new interview with George Dionne of KNAC.COM, former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman spoke about his upcoming autobiography, "Dreaming Japanese", which will arrive on December 3 via Permuted Press. Asked if he is "putting it all out there" with the book, the 61-year-old musician, who has live...

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Watch: APOCALYPTICA Celebrates Release Of 'Apocalyptica Plays Metallica, Vol. 2' At Helsinki Concert

Finnish cello rockers APOCALYPTICA celebrated the release of "Apocalyptica Plays Metallica, Vol. 2" — the hotly anticipated sequel to their legendary debut record — on Saturday, June 8 at the Black Box of Helsinki Ice Hall in Helsinki, Finland. Fan-filmed video of the concert can be seen below. Issu...

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Sons Of METALLICA Members Announce BASTARDANE And OTTTO Summer 2024 Tour

BASTARDANE, the band featuring drummer Castor Hetfield, the son of METALLICA frontman James Hetfield, will team up with OTTTO, the three-piece band featuring Tye Trujillo, the son of METALLICA bassist Robert Trujillo, will join forces for "The Reconquest Tour", a 24-date trek across North America t...

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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Lands 11th Consecutive No. 1 With 'This Is The Way (Feat. DMX)'

"This Is The Way (Feat. DMX)", the latest single from multi-platinum, chart-topping hard rock powerhouse FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH, has hit the No. 1 spot at Billboard's Mainstream Rock radio chart, notably landing the Las Vegas-based band their 11th straight No. 1 hit on the chart. This extends the b...

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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE: 'I Am 100 Percent Satisfied With TEEMU MÄNTYSAARI Right Now'

In a new interview with Sakis Fragos of Rock Hard Greece, MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine was asked if he thinks the band's latest addition, guitarist Teemu Mäntysaari, will contribute to the songwriting process on the group's next studio album. Mustaine responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):...

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Watch: Former MEGADETH Guitarist KIKO LOUREIRO Holds 'Guitar Experience' Camp In Helsinki

Former MEGADETH and ANGRA guitarist Kiko Loureiro held an immersive guitar camp, "Kiko Loureiro Guitar Experience", on June 1-2 at Katajanokka Hotel in the heart of Helsinki, Finland. The cultural event was tailored for dedicated and passionate guitar enthusiasts and provided a one-of-a-kind opportu...

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BABYMETAL And ELECTRIC CALLBOY Release Performance Video For 'Ratatata'

BABYMETAL and ELECTRIC CALLBOY, two of the most acclaimed bands right now, have released a performance video for their new song collaboration that will make you dance and sing: "Ratatata". This song masterfully fuses the signature styles of both bands, seamlessly blending their worlds and pushing th...

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Go Inside METALLICA's Pop-Up Store In Helsinki, Finland

To coincide with METALLICA's two concerts at Helsinki Olympic Stadium in Helsinki, Finland this coming weekend, a pop-up shop opened on Wednesday, June 5 at Wanha Satama, Pikku Satamakatu 3-5 and will remain open until Sunday, June 9 at 7:00 p.m. A fan-filmed walkthrough video of the pop-up shop can...

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SLAYER Collaborates With IGLOO On New Cooler Collection On 'International Day Of Slayer'

Today, on International Day Of Slayer, Igloo announced an all-new Slayer Cooler Collection. Following the success of their previous collaborations, this new release channels some of SLAYER's most loved albums on to Igloo's latest cooler and drinkware innovations. Jon Sinko, global VP of partnerships...

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MIKE PORTNOY On DREAM THEATER's Upcoming Album: 'We Are All Really Excited' And 'Proud Of It'

In a new interview with The Prog Report, Mike Portnoy offered an update on the writing and recording sessions for DREAM THEATER's sixteenth studio album. The upcoming effort will mark the progressive metal legends' first LP since the drummer's return to the group last October. Mike said (as transcri...

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SEBASTIAN BACH Explains His Detroit Outburst, Says 'A**holes' Comment Was Directed At His Pre-SKID ROW Band MADAM X

Sebastian Bach says that his "assholes" comment during his concert in Detroit was directed at his former bandmates in his pre-SKID ROW group MADAM X and not the New Jersey band where he found fame three and a half decades ago. The 56-year-old singer's outburst came during last night's (Tuesday, June...

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DAVID DRAIMAN Says ROGER WATERS Is 'A Monster', 'A Coward' And 'A Hypocrite' Who Is 'Antisemitic To His Rotten Core'

In a recent interview with Linda Advocate, DISTURBED singer David Draiman, who is of Jewish heritage, was asked about a supposed "ongoing feud" between him and British rock musician and anti-Israel activist Roger Waters. David said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "He's a piece of work, that de...

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OVERKILL's D.D. VERNI Announces Second Solo Album, 'Dreadful Company'

M-Theory Audio has announced the second album, and first for M-Theory Audio, from VERNI. If the name sounds familiar, VERNI is the solo project of legendary bassist D.D. Verni, better known as the bassist and a founding member of thrash metal legends OVERKILL. D.D. has held the bottom end of OVERK...

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DEEP PURPLE Releases New Single 'Pictures Of You' From Upcoming '=1' Album

Following the success of their last single "Portable Door", legendary British hard rockers DEEP PURPLE have released "Pictures Of You" today, the second song from their upcoming album "=1". "Pictures Of You" is now available for streaming and as instant gratification track with all digital download...

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SEBASTIAN BACH Blasts SKID ROW, Says He Can 'Name Every F***ing One' Of Their 'Nine' Replacement Singers

**Update June 5, 2024**: After this story was originally published earlier today, Sebastian Bach took to his social media to clarify that his reference to a band that "kicked" him out, as well as the "fucking assholes" comment was directed at his pre-SKID ROW group MADAM X and not at SKID ROW. The a...