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KERRY KING's Addition To DEAN Artist Roster Was 'A Dream Come True,' Says DEAN CEO

Evan Rubinson, CEO of Dean Guitars, spoke to Stay Metal Ray about SLAYER guitarist Kerry King's recent addition to the Dean artist roster. King joined Dean in October after previously working with B.C. Rich and ESP for his signature guitars. Calling the partnership with Kerry "a long time coming," E...

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DAVID ELLEFSON Says He's Been Back In MEGADETH For Almost A Decade Under A 'Gentlemen's Agreement'

In a brand new interview with Brazil's Lokaos Rock Show, MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson was asked if he ever imagined, when he "left" the band in 2002, that he would one day return to the group that he launched more than 35 years ago with MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine. "Technically, MEGADETH ended,...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN On His 'Super Band From Japan' Backing Group: 'They Outshine Me Every Single Night'

Guitarist Marty Friedman (MEGADETH, CACOPHONY) recently spoke with Australia's Everblack Media. The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On his "Super Band From Japan" backing band: Marty: "I'm sure everybody's going to love my band. Th...

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Hang Out With DRAGONFORCE's HERMAN LI And MEGADETH's KIKO LOUREIRO On TWITCH

This afternoon (Friday, December 13),come hang with DRAGONFORCE's Herman Li and MEGADETH's Kiko Loureiro on Twitch. Beginning at 1 p.m. PT / 4 p.m. ET, Li and Loureiro will chat with you and do some jamming too. In a 2016 interview with Communities Digital News, Li said that he started playing the...

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ANNIHILATOR Releases 'Armed To The Teeth' Music Video

"Armed To The Teeth", the new video from Canadian thrash metal veterans ANNIHILATOR, can be seen below. The track is taken from the band's upcoming album, "Ballistic, Sadistic", due on January 24, 2020 via Silver Lining Music. Founding guitarist, vocalist, producer and principal songwriter Jeff Wate...

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Listen To Title Track Of New BODY COUNT Album, 'Carnivore'

The official visualizer video "Carnivore", the title track of the new album from BODY COUNT, the metal band fronted by hip-hop legend, actor and director Ice-T, can be seen below. The LP is due on March 6, 2020 via Century Media. The detailed cover design was created by award-winning Polish artist Z...

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Ex-LAMB OF GOD Drummer CHRIS ADLER Says He Missed 10 Of His Daughter's 11 Birthdays

Furtados Music conducted an interview with Chris Adler in November when the former LAMB OF GOD drummer traveled to India to conduct a series of drum and music-business clinics and live shows titled "The Chris Adler Experience", presented by Gravity Talent. The live shows saw Adler supported by a num...

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Watch LAST IN LINE Perform In Aschaffenburg, Germany

Fan-filmed video footage of LAST IN LINE's December 9 concert at Colos-Saal in Aschaffenburg, Germany can be seen below. LAST IN LINE guitarist Vivian Campbell revealed in a recent interview with the "Pat's Soundbytes Unplugged" podcast that the band is seeking a new record label home after issuing...

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The Music For LAST IN LINE's Third Album Is 'Pretty Much Written'

Prior to LAST IN LINE's performance at Planet Rockstock in South Wales, United Kingdom on Saturday night (December 7),guitarist Vivian Campbell and vocalist Andrew Freeman spoke to Planet Rock's Paul Anthony about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the follow-up to 2019's "II" album. "We'...

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ANTHRAX's CHARLIE BENANTE Is Continuing To Demo Material For Next Album

ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante is back in the studio demoing material for the band's next album, tentatively due in 2020. On Saturday (December 7),Benante took to his Instagram to post a photo from the studio, along with the following caption: "Saturday demos , kinda 85 thrash mood + @judaspriest...

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'Raising Hell: Backstage Tales From The Lives Of Metal Legends' Book Due In January

Diversion Books has set a January 7, 2020 release date for "Raising Hell: Backstage Tales From The Lives Of Metal Legends", the new book from Jon Wiederhorn. This 480-page hardcover is an oral history of the badass heavy metal lifestyle ― the debauchery, demolition, and headbanging dedication ― feat...

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Today Marks 15th Anniversary Of DIMEBAG DARRELL's Death

Today (Sunday, December 8) marks the 15th anniversary of the death of PANTERA and DAMAGEPLAN guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott. Abbott, one of the most beloved and respected musicians in hard rock, was shot onstage during a DAMAGEPLAN concert on this date in 2004 at the Alrosa Villa club in Columbu...

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TESTAMENT Joined By MEGADETH's DIRK VERBEUREN For KNOTFEST COLOMBIA Performance (Video)

TESTAMENT was joined by MEGADETH drummer Dirk Verbeuren for its performance Friday night (December 6) at Knotfest Colombia in Bogotá. Dirk was filling in for regular TESTAMENT drummer Gene Hoglan, who couldn't make the gig for reasons that have not been disclosed. A short time after the concert, Dir...

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JERRY CANTRELL Joined By GREG PUCIATO, GIL SHARONE, JAMES LOMENZO At Los Angeles Concert (Video)

ALICE IN CHAINS vocalist/guitarist Jerry Cantrell played a solo concert Friday night (December 6) at The Pico Union Project in Los Angeles, California. He was joined at the gig by ex-THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN frontman Greg Puciato, drummer Gil Sharone (ex-MARILYN MANSON, THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN) a...

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ANVIL: Cartoon Lyric Video For New Song 'Nabbed In Nebraska'

The official cartoon lyric video for the song "Nabbed In Nebraska" from Canadian metal legends ANVIL can be seen below. The track is taken from the band's upcoming album, "Legal At Last", due on February 14, 2020 via AFM Records as a digipak, on digital, black vinyl and some limited colored vinyl. A...