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Former GUNS N' ROSES Guitarist RON 'BUMBLEFOOT' THAL Releases Video For Acoustic Cover Of SOUNDGARDEN's 'The Day I Tried To Live'
Former GUNS N' ROSES and current SONS OF APOLLO guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal has released the official music video for his acoustic cover version of SOUNDGARDEN's "The Day I Tried To Live". The song is taken from Bumblefoot's latest acoustic EP of cover songs, "Barefoot 3", which was made availab...August 3, 2020
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DOWN's First Performance In Four Years Will Be A Livestreamed Concert
DOWN will perform live for the first time in four years as part of a virtual concert later this month. The news of the acclaimed supergroup's return to live activity was broken by DOWN's longtime manager, SKID ROW guitarist Dave "Snake" Sabo, who guested on this past Sunday's (August 2) episode of "...August 3, 2020
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Former LAMB OF GOD Drummer CHRIS ADLER Is Celebrity Judge On BANGER TV's 'Shredders Of Metal' (Video)
Former LAMB OF GOD drummer Chris Adler is appearing as a guest music celebrity judge on Banger TV's original competition series "Shredders Of Metal" this summer as part of the show's third season. Eight drummers entered the contest and only one will be left standing and named this season's "Shredder...August 1, 2020
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Why MEGADETH Decided Against Recording New Album Remotely
MEGADETH drummer Dirk Verbeuren spoke to MetalSucks's "The Quarantinecast" about the progress of the recording sessions for the band's follow-up to 2016's "Dystopia" album. He said (see video below): "What happened is, basically, last year, I would go back [to Nashville] a little bit for [the songwr...July 31, 2020
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MEGADETH's DAVID ELLEFSON Taps TESLA, SACRED REICH, Ex-GUNS N' ROSES Members For Cover Of DEF LEPPARD's 'Wasted'
ELLEFSON, the solo band of Grammy-winning MEGADETH bassist/co-founder David Ellefson, will release "No Cover", an LP featuring more than 13 cover songs, including classic tracks from MOTÖRHEAD, W.A.S.P., DEF LEPPARD, CHEAP TRICK, QUEEN, JUDAS PRIEST, TWISTED SISTER, FASTWAY, FIGHT, DEAD KENNEDYS, an...July 31, 2020
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MEGADETH's DAVID ELLEFSON: DAVE MUSTAINE 'Writes Some Of The Best Riffs In The World'
In a new interview with the "TODDCast Podcast", MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson was asked how good his songwriting ideas have to be in order to be to be considered for inclusion on one of the band's albums. He responded: "I think certainly you can hear, and you see it in the writing credits, the col...July 30, 2020
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Go Behind The Scenes Of ANTHRAX's Tour With IRON MAIDEN In Episode Three Of 'Persistence Of Time' Video Series
ANTHRAX invites you to get the inside story behind the making and promotion of the band's fifth album, "Persistence Of Time", and its 30th-anniversary Deluxe Edition. This six-part video series is hosted by drummer Charlie Benante, who assembled and oversaw the anniversary edition. Throughout the...July 30, 2020
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MARTY FRIEDMAN Names 10 'Most Annoying' Things That Have Happened To Him While Recording Or Performing
Marty Friedman says that being handed a guitar that is out of tune is the most annoying thing that has happened to him as a touring and recording artist. The former MEGADETH guitarist took to his social media to list some of the most irritating things that he has had to experience in his nearly four...July 29, 2020
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MEGADETH's KIKO LOUREIRO Says It's 'Always Fun' To Play Band's Classic Songs
Brazilian guitarist Kiko Loureiro, who joined MEGADETH in 2015, spoke to France's Loud TV about his onstage chemistry with his bandmates during the touring cycle for their 2016 album "Dystopia". He said (see video below): "Dave [Mustaine, MEGADETH guitarist/vocalist] is like an icon; he's a legend....July 28, 2020
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MEGADETH's DAVID ELLEFSON Isn't Bothered By 'JUNIOR' Nickname Anymore
In the 1980s and 1990s, MEGADETH frontman Dave Mustaine used to call the band's bassist David Ellefson "Junior." Since some people have interpreted the moniker as condescending, Ellefson was asked in a new interview with "The Mark And HooGie Show" if he still objects to the nickname. He responded (s...July 26, 2020
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RANDY BLYTHE Says It's 'Ultimate Compliment' When LAMB OF GOD's Music Helps Fans Through Difficult Times
In a new interview with "Offstage With DWP", LAMB OF GOD frontman Randy Blythe spoke about the band's song "Walk With Me In Hell", which was originally written a decade and a half ago by guitarist Mark Morton for his then-girlfriend who later became his wife. "That song in particular, 'Walk With Me...July 25, 2020
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DAVE MUSTAINE Says New MEGADETH Album Is 'Coming Along Great'
MEGADETH's Dave Mustaine took part in a "Virtual Mega Happy Hour" on Friday, July 24 from his home in Franklin, Tennessee via the Instagram account of Megadeth Beer. You can now watch video of the entire session below. Asked by one viewer how the new MEGADETH album is coming along, Mustaine said: "T...July 25, 2020
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IN FLAMES Releases Animated Video For Re-Recorded Version Of 'Pinball Map'
Swedish veteran metallers IN FLAMES are celebrating two major milestones in 2020 with their 30th anniversary as a band and 20th anniversary of their seminal, critically acclaimed album "Clayman". In honor of this monumental occasion, Nuclear Blast Records presents a special 20th-anniversary edition...July 24, 2020
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POISON's RIKKI ROCKETT On His Cancer Battle: 'I've Been In Remission Over Four Years Now'
POISON drummer Rikki Rockett, who was diagnosed with oral cancer five years ago, offered an update on his health status during a recent appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk". He said:"I just had a PET scan three weeks ago, and I've been in remission over four years now. So I'm goo...July 23, 2020
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IN FLAMES' BJÖRN GELOTTE On 'Clayman 20th Anniversary Edition': 'We Didn't Wanna Re-Record The Whole Thing'
Swedish veteran metallers IN FLAMES are celebrating two major milestones in 2020 with their 30th anniversary as a band and 20th anniversary of their seminal, critically acclaimed album "Clayman". In honor of this monumental occasion, Nuclear Blast Records presents a special 20th-anniversary edition...July 23, 2020
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