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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE Blasts 'Nu Metal' Bands: 'Thank God That Genre Went Away'

LifeMinute was recently invited into the home of MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine, his wife Pamela and their daughter Electra to hear all about their visionary wine brand House Of Mustaine which uniquely blends music, culture, and fine winemaking, get a fabulous tour of their beautiful house, and, of c...

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HAVOK Replaces POSSESSED On EXODUS's 'Swarm Of Horror' Spring 2025 U.S. Tour

Because of "recent medical issues and limitations", POSSESSED has been forced to pull out of this spring's "Swarm Of Horror" U.S. tour headlined by San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal pioneers EXODUS. They have since been replaced by Colorado thrashers HAVOK. Also appearing on the bill will be MISFI...

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Watch: Ex-MEGADETH Bassist DAVID ELLEFSON Returns To Bochnia, Poland With His 'Bass Warrior Tour'

On March 20, former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson returned to Kino Regis in Bochnia, Poland as part of his 2025 "Bass Warrior Tour". Video of the entire concert can be seen below. The "Bass Warrior Tour" sees Ellefson gracing select European cities with a captivating evening of cherished classics,...

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DAVID ELLEFSON And JEFF SCOTT SOTO To Release Second Collaborative Album In May

In a new interview with Scott Itter of Dr. Music, acclaimed hard rock vocalist Jeff Scott Soto spoke about the status of the second album from ELLEFSON-SOTO, his collaborative project with ex-MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "The record's in the can. "Th...

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SCOTT IAN: How ANTHRAX Got Involved With OZZY OSBOURNE's Final Concert

ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian spoke to Guitar World magazine about his band's participation at the upcoming "Back To The Beginning" charity event on July 5 at Villa Park in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The concert will mark the original lineup of BLACK SABBATH's last-ever performance and Ozzy Osbourne...

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KINGS OF THRASH Feat. DAVID ELLEFSON And JEFF YOUNG: Summer/Fall 2025 U.S. Tour Dates Announced

KINGS OF THRASH, the band featuring former MEGADETH members David Ellefson (bass) and Jeff Young (guitar),has announced a dozen or so tour dates for the fall. The California-based four-piece, which also includes drummer Fred Aching as well as guitarist/vocalist Chaz Leon, will play the following sh...

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CHRIS CAFFERY: 'I Get Trashed More On The SAVATAGE Sites Than I Do On BLABBERMOUTH'

In a new interview with RockTheLife, SAVATAGE guitarist Chris Caffery spoke about online criticism he and his bandmates have received for reactivating the band without late SAVATAGE guitarist Criss Oliva and Criss's brother, SAVATAGE mastermind Jon Oliva. Referencing the fact that he engaged in onli...

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Watch: QUEENSRŸCHE Performs Early Classics On This Year's 'Monsters Of Rock' Cruise

Fan-filmed video of QUEENSRŸCHE's March 10 performance at the pool stage aboard this year's Monsters Of Rock cruise can be seen below (courtesy of DarthNimmer). In a recent interview with The Joel Martin Mastery Podcast, QUEENSRŸCHE guitarist Michael Wilton spoke about a possible follow-up to the ba...

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ZAKK WYLDE Says All The Participating Bands Will Play BLACK SABBATH Songs At OZZY OSBOURNE's Final Concert

Zakk Wylde says that it will be "special" for him to be participating in Ozzy Osbourne's farewell concert in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Taking place on July 5 at Villa Park, the all-star event — billed as "Back To The Beginning" — sold out in less than 10 minutes last month. The concert will mark t...

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EXODUS's GARY HOLT: 'We're Recording Two Albums Right Now'

In a new interview with The Chuck Shute Podcast, EXODUS guitarist and main songwriter Gary Holt spoke about the progress of the recording sessions for the band's follow-up to 2021's "Persona Non Grata" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We've been in the studio for two weeks now....

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Ex-VOLBEAT/ANTHRAX Guitarist ROB CAGGIANO Is 'Excited' About His Future

In a new interview with I Ask No One With Kevin Re LoVullo, former VOLBEAT and ANTHRAX guitarist Rob Caggiano was asked about his current activities. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "[I'm] just keeping busy, doing a lot of recording, writing, all kinds of stuff. There's a couple of thi...

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DISTURBED's Concert Pyrotechnics Cause Damage To CHICAGO BULLS' Championship Banners

According to the Chicago Tribune, DISTURBED's pyrotechnic display during the band's concert Saturday (March 8) at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois caused "minor damage" to the Chicago Bulls' championship banners, forcing the banners to be removed for the remainder of the season. The banners co...

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ALEX LIFESON Says He And GEDDY LEE Were Invited To Take Part In OZZY OSBOURNE's Final Concert

In a new interview with Chuck Armstrong of Loudwire Nights, RUSH guitarist Alex Lifeson was asked if he was aware of BLACK SABBATH's existence and musical output during the early days of the two bands' careers in the 1970s. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Oh, for sure. I mean, those w...

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RUDY SARZO Says He Has Known About OZZY OSBOURNE's Final Concert Since Last October

Legendary hard rock bassist Rudy Sarzo says that it is an "honor" for him to be participating in Ozzy Osbourne's farewell concert in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Taking place on July 5 at Villa Park, the all-star event — billed as "Back To The Beginning" — sold out in less than 10 minutes last month....

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CHRIS CAFFERY: SAVATAGE's Setlist For Upcoming Shows Will 'Go A Little Heavy' On ZAK STEVENS-Era Material

In a new interview with Thomas Moser of Germany's Rock Antenne, SAVATAGE guitarist Chris Caffery spoke about the reactivated band's upcoming shows in Europe and South America. Joining Chris in SAVATAGE's current touring lineup are Johnny Lee Middleton on bass, Al Pitrelli on guitar, Jeff Plate on dr...