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DAVID ELLEFSON On MEGADETH's Upcoming Album: 'It's Slamming Stuff'
MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson spoke to Loudwire about the progress of the songwriting and recording sessions for the band's follow-up to 2016's "Dystopia" album. He said (see video below): "Dirk [Verbeuren, drums] and I put down drums and bass on the new MEGADETH record. And yeah, it's slamming st...July 1, 2020
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DEVILDRIVER Unveils Music Video For New Single 'Iona'
Californian dark groove metallers DEVILDRIVER recently announced their upcoming double album, "Dealing With Demons". The first volume — titled "Dealing With Demons I" — drops on October 9 via Napalm Records and marks the band's first release of new, original material since 2016’s acclaimed "Trust No...July 1, 2020
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RUSH Art Director HUGH SYME Discusses 'Permanent Waves' Artwork
RUSH art director Hugh Syme has narrated a new video in which he shares details behind the artwork for the band's classic album "Permanent Waves". On May 29, UMe/Mercury/Anthem label group continued its extensive RUSH 40th-anniversary album series with a new, imagination-capturing expanded edition o...June 23, 2020
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RUDY SARZO On FRANKIE BANALI's Cancer Battle: 'He's A Fighter. He Ain't Going Down.'
Rudy Sarzo says that Frankie Banali is a "fighter" who is always "looking out after everybody" else. Sarzo and Banali were bandmates in the classic lineup of QUIET RIOT, whose "Metal Health" album is widely considered to be the first by a metal act to reach No. 1 on the Billboard chart. Rudy discuss...June 21, 2020
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QUIET RIOT Cancels Arkansas Concert Due To 'Serious Health Concerns'
Due to "serious health concerns," QUIET RIOT has elected to cancel its previously announced "socially distanced" concert on July 4 month at Magic Springs Theme And Water Park in Hot Springs, Arkansas as part of the Magic Springs Summer Concert Series. MOLLY HATCHET and BLACKFOOT will still perform a...June 21, 2020
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DEVILDRIVER's DEZ FAFARA Says 'Nothing Has Changed' In His Life Under Quarantine
In a recent interview with Australia's Silver Tiger Media, DEVILDRIVER frontman Dez Fafara spoke about "Dealing With Demons I" — the band's first release of new, original material since 2016's "Trust No One". He said: "The [album's first single] is 'Keep Away From Me'. The record is called 'Dealing...June 20, 2020
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DAVID ELLEFSON Says MEGADETH's In-Progress New Album 'Has A Layer Of Very Intriguing Stories In It'
MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson spoke to Sydney Taylor of the "Metal From The Inside" podcast about the progress of the songwriting and recording sessions for the band's follow-up to 2016's "Dystopia" album. He said (hear audio below): "It's been long [laughs] — it's been a long process. It's intere...June 19, 2020
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QUIET RIOT's FRANKIE BANALI Is 'Not On His Death Bed' And 'Will Come Home' Soon, Says His Wife
QUIET RIOT's Frankie Banali is "not on his death bed" and "will come home" soon after being hospitalized for an infection, says his wife. On Monday (June 15),Banali was admitted to the emergency room at the Kaiser Permanente Woodland Hills Medical Center in Woodland Hills, California. The drummer,...June 16, 2020
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MOTÖRHEAD's LEMMY To Get Biopic Treatment
According to Deadline, MOTÖRHEAD frontman Lemmy Kilmister will get the biopic treatment. The upcoming film, "Lemmy", will be directed by Greg Olliver, who previously helmed the 2010 documentary of the same name, "Lemmy". "Lemmy" will go into production next year, with VMI introducing the film at the...June 16, 2020
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QUIET RIOT's FRANKIE BANALI Admitted To Emergency Room At Los Angeles Hospital
Earlier tonight (Monday, June 15),QUIET RIOT's Frankie Banali was admitted to the emergency room at the Kaiser Permanente Woodland Hills Medical Center in Woodland Hills, California. The drummer, who has been battling stage IV pancreatic cancer for the past 14 months, took to his personal Faceboo...June 15, 2020
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QUIET RIOT's FRANKIE BANALI On His Cancer Battle: 'The Support' From Fans 'Has Been Amazing'
QUIET RIOT drummer Frankie Banali, who has been battling stage IV pancreatic cancer for the past 14 months, offered an update on his health during a recent interview with Rock Titan. Asked how he is doing at the moment, Frankie said (see video below): "I'm doing good, all things considered. I contin...June 15, 2020
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NEIL PEART-Narrated Short Film 'Growth Rings' Now Available Online
Edge Factor has released a short film co-written and narrated by Neil Peart. The legendary RUSH drummer co-wrote and did his own voiceover in "Growth Rings", which was created in collaboration with DW Drums. Co-written by with Edge Factor's Jeremy Bout, the film honors the way in which music marks m...June 13, 2020
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QUIET RIOT's FRANKIE BANALI Opens Up About Stage IV Pancreatic Cancer Battle: 'I'm Still Fighting The Good Fight'
QUIET RIOT drummer Frankie Banali, who has been battling stage IV pancreatic cancer for the past 14 months, offered an update on his health during an appearance Wednesday (June 10) on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation". He said (hear audio below): "I'm still fighting the good fight. I'm still doing the chemo...June 13, 2020
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DEAD CROSS Feat. MIKE PATTON, DAVE LOMBARDO: Cover Of BLACK FLAG's 'Rise Above' Now Available
DEAD CROSS, the Southern California hardcore outfit featuring Dave Lombardo (SLAYER, SUICIDAL TENDENCIES, MISFITS),Mike Patton (FAITH NO MORE, TOMAHAWK),Justin Pearson (THE LOCUST, RETOX) and Michael Crain (RETOX, FESTIVAL OF DEAD DEER),has released its cover version of the BLACK FLAG classic "Ri...June 12, 2020
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RUSH Releases New Animated Music Video For 'The Spirit Of Radio'
Today, in celebration of the 40th anniversary of "Permanent Waves", Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductees RUSH have premiered their new official conceptual music video for "The Spirit Of Radio". The animated video captures the magic, spirit and growth of the FM radio format with a nostalgic nod to th...June 12, 2020
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