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Watch: SLAYER's TOM ARAYA Delivers 'Drivers, Start Your Engines' Command For 'Würth 400' At Texas Motor Speedway

Tom Araya, lead vocalist and bassist for the legendary thrash metal band SLAYER, served as the Grand Marshal of today's (Sunday, May 3) Würth 400 presented by Liqui Moly at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas. As part of his role, Araya delivered the "Drivers, start your engines" command ahead...

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VENOM Explains Lack Of U.S. Shows: Getting Visas Is 'Really Expensive' And 'So Difficult'

In a new interview with Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. of Rock Interview Series, VENOM guitarist Rage (a.k.a. Stuart Dixon) was asked if there are any plans for the pioneering British black metal band to tour the U.S. in support of its latest studio album, "Into Oblivion", which arrived on May 1 via Noise/BMG...

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Watch: KINGS OF THRASH Performs MEGADETH Classics In Toronto During 'Thrashin' The Northeast' Spring 2026 Tour

Fan-filmed video of KINGS OF THRASH, the band featuring former MEGADETH members David Ellefson (bass) and Jeff Young (guitar),performing on May 1 at Rockpile West in Toronto, Ontario, Canada during the "Thrashin' The Northeast" spring 2026 North American tour can be seen below (courtesy of JIMM SYM...

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Watch: ACCEPT Plays First Concert With Ex-MEGADETH Drummer SHAWN DROVER

Former MEGADETH drummer Shawn Drover joined ACCEPT as a "special guest artist" at the German/American metallers' first 50th-anniversary concert of 2026 on May 1 at the Karmøygeddon Metal Festival in Kopervik, Norway. Video of the show can be seen below. Drover will also play the following concerts w...

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Ex-METALLICA Bassist JASON NEWSTED Opens Up About Throat Cancer Diagnosis: 'I Got My 'Free And Clear' About Three Weeks Ago'

During an appearance on an upcoming episode of Dean Delray's "Let There Be Talk" podcast, former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted opened up about a health scare he had last year when he was diagnosed with throat cancer. After Delray noted that Newsted was invited to take part in the final edition of...

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DAVE MUSTAINE On His METALLICA 'Feud': 'I Put That To Sleep So Many Years Ago'

In a new interview with Brazil's Ibagenscast, Dave Mustaine once again spoke about his decision to include his version of "Ride The Lightning", the title track of METALLICA's 1984 album for which he got a co-writing credit following his 1983 departure from the band, on the final MEGADETH album, simp...

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KINGS OF THRASH, Featuring DAVID ELLEFSON And JEFF YOUNG, Recruits STEVE 'ZETRO' SOUZA For 'Bullets Ready' Single

Cleopatra Records has released "Bullets Ready", the latest single from KINGS OF THRASH, featuring former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson and ex-MEGADETH guitarist Jeff Young. "Bullets Ready" delivers a powerful vocal duet between KINGS OF THRASH vocalist Chaz Leon and Gabriel Connor, frontman of the...

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SALIVA Singer BOBBY AMARU On Recent Tour Of Russia: It Was An 'Amazing' And 'Eye-Opening' Experience

In a new interview with Clint Switzer of On The Road To Rock, SALIVA singer Bobby Amaru spoke about the band's recent experience of performing in Russia for the first time. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It was eye-opening. It was amazing. Honestly, I can't even explain it, because g...

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DAVID ELLEFSON: 'I Got To Be Part Of A Lot Of Early Ideas, Early Things That Stuck And Caught The Attention Of Other People'

In a new interview with Rock Kommander, David Ellefson reflected on his early years with MEGADETH as well as how he has kept himself busy with multiple bands and other projects in the years away from the Dave Mustaine-led outfit. The bassist said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "For me, MEGADE...

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OZZY OSBOURNE's Limited-Edition No.88 Cologne Sells Out Almost Immediately

London fragrance house Czech & Speake has announced a limited-edition batch of its No.88 cologne, which was Ozzy Osbourne's fragrance of choice for 30 years. The batch, which sold out almost immediately after it was announced on Wednesday (April 29),comes in a black sleeve and purple foil along...

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SLAYER's TOM ARAYA Named Grand Marshal For 'Würth 400' At Texas Motor Speedway

Tom Araya, lead vocalist and bassist for the legendary thrash metal band SLAYER, will serve as the Grand Marshal of Sunday, May 3's Würth 400 presented by Liqui Moly at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas. Araya will deliver the command for drivers to start their engines ahead of the Würth 400...

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Watch: MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE Is Named 'Guest Of Honor' In Buenos Aires, Argentina

MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine was pronounced Guest Of Honor of Buenos Aires during an event earlier today (Wednesday, April 29) at the legislature in the Argentine capital. The Legislature of Ciudad Autonoma de Buenos Aires decided to confer the highest honor that can be awarded to foreign citizens...

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See Official Video Of MEGADETH's 'Ride The Lightning' Performance In Bogota

MEGADETH played its version of "Ride The Lightning", the title track of METALLICA's 1984 album for which MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine got a co-writing credit following his 1983 departure from the legendary heavy metal band, live for the first and second time during its headlining concerts Sunday ni...

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GENE SIMMONS Regrets Not Staging An Intervention For ACE FREHLEY Decades Ago: 'It Was A Stupid And Shameful Decision On All Our Parts'

In a new interview with the Inside Of You With Michael Rosenbaum podcast, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons was asked if he had any "good conversations" with late KISS guitarist Ace Frehley before Ace died last October at the age of 74. Gene responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's bee...

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KERRY KING's 'From Hell I Rise' Deluxe Edition To Include Songs' Demo Versions With SLAYER Guitarist's 'Scratch' Lead Vocals

SLAYER guitarist Kerry King will release an extended deluxe edition of his acclaimed debut solo album, "From Hell I Rise", on June 19 via Reigning Phoenix Music, expanding the record with five previously unheard demos and new visual elements, including cover artwork by James Bousema and a revamped l...