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Watch: BULLETBOYS Return To Live Stage With Original Drummer JIMMY D'ANDA

Fan-filmed video of BULLETBOYS' October 24 concert at Token Lounge in Westland, Michigan can be seen below. The Token Lounge gig marked BULLETBOYS' first performance since the return of drummer Jimmy D'Anda. Playing alongside him in the band's current lineup are fellow original members Marq Torien (...

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DAVID ELLEFSON: 'MEGADETH Music, Out Of Everybody In The Thrash Genre, Is Probably The Most Timeless'

On October 21, two former members of thrash pioneers MEGADETH, bassist David Ellefson and guitarist Jeff Young, were guests in the studio of Fox Rochester's "ARC Rochester" to promote a show in Rochester, New York from their new band KINGS OF THRASH. Speaking about MEGADETH's enduring musical influe...

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Drummer JIMMY D'ANDA Rejoins BULLETBOYS; Guitarist MICK SWEDA Has 'No Desire' To Return

Drummer Jimmy D'Anda has rejoined BULLETBOYS. Playing alongside him in the band's current lineup are fellow original members Marq Torien (lead vocals, guitar) and Lonnie Vencent (bass),plus the group's latest addition, guitarist Frankie Lindia (David Lee Roth, RATT). The original BULLETBOYS lineup...

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Watch: Ex-OVERKILL Guitarist BOBBY GUSTAFSON Performs BLACK SABBATH, THIN LIZZY Classics With KINGS OF THRASH

This past Thursday (October 9),former OVERKILL guitarist Bobby Gustafson joined KINGS OF THRASH, the band featuring former MEGADETH members David Ellefson (bass) and Jeff Young (guitar),on stage at Piper's Pub in Pompano Beach, Florida to perform covers of BLACK SABBATH's "Paranoid" and THIN LIZZY...

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Watch: KINGS OF THRASH Joined By CHRIS POLAND At Whisky A Go Go During 'Thrashin' SoCal 2025' Tour

KINGS OF THRASH, the band featuring former MEGADETH members David Ellefson (bass) and Jeff Young (guitar),kicked off the four-date "Thrashin' SoCal 2025" tour on Thursday, September 4 at the Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California. Fan-filmed video of the concert can be seen below. According t...

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RIKKI ROCKETT Says His Oral Cancer Is Still In Remission, More Than 10 Years After Diagnosis

In a recent interview with Randy Hulsey of Backstage Pass Radio, POISON drummer Rikki Rockett offered an update on his health, more than 10 years after he was diagnosed with oral cancer. The 63-year-old Rikki, whose real name is Richard Allan Ream, said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I am co...

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GEORGE LYNCH Plays First Two Shows With His New Band GEORGE LYNCH & THE MOB (Video)

Legendary guitarist George Lynch played the first two shows with his new project dubbed GEORGE LYNCH & THE MOB on Friday, July 25 at the Angel City Music Hall - Manchester, New Hampshire and on Saturday, July 26 at the Jam At The Dam in Monroe, Connecticut. Joining Lynch on stage at these shows...

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POISON Drummer RIKKI ROCKETT's 'Ghost Notes' Memoir Pushed Back To October

In a new interview with Mike Palm of TribLive, POISON drummer Rikki Rockett spoke about his upcoming memoir, "Ghost Notes", which was written with writer duo Leif Eriksson and Martin Svensson. He said: "It was supposed to come out in July. Now they [Rare Bird Books] pushed it back to October, mainly...

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Watch: RIKKI ROCKETT's THE ROCKETT MAFIA Performs In Pickerington, Ohio

On July 10, THE ROCKETT MAFIA, the band featuring POISON's Rikki Rockett on drums, Brandon Gibbs (DEVIL CITY ANGELS) on vocals and guitar, Mick Sweda (BULLETBOYS) on guitar and backing vocals, and Tyson Leslie on bass, keyboards and vocals, performed at Picktown Palooza in Pickerington, Ohio. Fan-fi...

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RIKKI ROCKETT Is Open To Working On Original Music With THE ROCKETT MAFIA: 'We've Been Talking About Stuff'

In episode 558 of the Iron City Rocks podcast, POISON drummer Rikki Rockett spoke about his new band THE ROCKETT MAFIA in which he is joined by Brandon Gibbs (DEVIL CITY ANGELS) on vocals and guitar, Mick Sweda (BULLETBOYS) on guitar and backing vocals, and Bryan Kimes on bass and backing vocals. Th...

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Watch: LAST IN LINE's ANDREW FREEMAN Performs AC/DC Classics With Tribute Band In Las Vegas

On June 12, LAST IN LINE singer Andrew Freeman played a full set of AC/DC classics with what he called "some of the best musicians in the AC/DC tribute scene" at The Composers Room in Las Vegas, Nevada. Fan-filmed video of the performance can be seen below. Based in Las Vegas, Freeman is an American...

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MICK SWEDA On His Involvement With RIKKI ROCKETT's THE ROCKETT MAFIA: 'We're Making Sure That The Tunes Are Fun And Energetic'

Former BULLETBOYS guitarist Mick Sweda spoke to the Nothing Shocking podcast about his involvement with THE ROCKETT MAFIA, the new band featuring POISON drummer Rikki Rockett alongside Brandon Gibbs (DEVIL CITY ANGELS) on vocals and guitar. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It was reall...

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GEORGE LYNCH Unveils Initial Lineup For His New Band GEORGE LYNCH & THE MOB

Legendary guitarist George Lynch has announced the first two shows for his new project dubbed GEORGE LYNCH & THE MOB. The dates are as follows: July 25 - Angel City Music Hall - Manchester, NH July 26 - Jam At The Dam - Monroe, CT Joining Lynch on stage at these shows will be vocalist Andrew Fre...

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DAVID ELLEFSON Doesn't Rule Out Full Album Of Original KINGS OF THRASH Material: 'I'm Certainly Not Gonna Say No To It'

In a new interview with The Rock N' Roll & Coffee Show, former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson spoke about "Lockdown", the new single from his KINGS OF THRASH project, also featuring ex-MEGADETH guitarist Jeff Young, plus Chaz Leon (vocals, guitar) and DEAD GROOVE/BULLETBOYS drummer Fred Aching,...

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Former MEGADETH Members DAVID ELLEFSON, JEFF YOUNG And CHRIS POLAND Unite On KINGS OF THRASH Single 'Lockdown'

KINGS OF THRASH, the acclaimed union of MEGADETH alumni David Ellefson (bass) and Jeff Young (guitar),plus Chaz Leon (vocals, guitar) and DEAD GROOVE/BULLETBOYS drummer Fred Aching, with special guest (and fellow ex-MEGADETH-er) Chris Poland, returns to the fray with a stunning new single, and a dr...