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GEORGE LYNCH, BRAD GILLIS, CARMINE APPICE, JACK RUSSELL, Others To Pay Tribute To RONNIE MONTROSE

Iconic American rock guitarist Ronnie Montrose will be saluted by a stellar lineup of musicians whose own careers were influenced by the legendary and powerful Montrose sound at "Ronnie Montrose Remembered" — one of the most-talked-about shows of NAMM 2020. This celebratory concert highlighting Mont...

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DAVID ELLEFSON Performs With Acoustic MEGADETH Tribute Band MELLOWDETH (Video)

MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson performed with the acoustic MEGADETH tribute band MELLOWDETH on December 2 at the Kilkenny Bar in Buenos Aires. Video footage of his appearance can be seen below. Last year, Ellefson wrote on social media about MELLOWDETH: "I love this band so much! MELLOWDETH in Buen...

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MEGADETH's DAVID ELLEFSON: 'I've Never Been A SPOTIFY Guy'

MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson isn't a fan of streaming music services such as Spotify and Apple Music. "I've never been a Spotify guy," he tells the "Nod To The Old School" podcast (hear audio below). "For some reason, it never resonated with me. I've tried it, I tried Apple Music for a while, but...

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TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA Performs Previously Unreleased Song 'Hey, Can You Hear Me Now? (Video)

TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA performed a previously unreleased song called "Hey, Can You Hear Me Now?" during its concert on Saturday, December 21 in Newark, New Jersey. The track was originally written by founder/composer/lyricist Paul O'Neill more than three decades ago and was recently uncovered on a...

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MEGADETH's KIKO LOUREIRO Shows You How To Practice A Challenging Guitar Solo (Video)

Earlier today, MEGADETH guitarist Kiko Loureiro took part in a live YouTube video stream in which he showed his channel subscribers how to practice a challenging guitar solo. Check it out below. Back in January, Kiko said that one of the most memorable experiences he has had as a member of MEGADETH...

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Former MEGADETH Guitarist CHRIS POLAND Is Working On 'Liar' Memoir

Former MEGADETH guitarist Chris Poland is working on a memoir with the help of Thom Hazaert, who recently co-authored MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson's "More Life With Deth". The book is titled "Liar: Truth, Highs, And Consequences", and will tentatively be released sometime in 2020, in partnership...

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MEGADETH's DAVID ELLEFSON: Why I Like GHOST

In a brand new interview with Argentina's TMPlay, MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson was asked which other artists he likes to listen to. He responded: "The band I've kind of had a real affinity for in the last couple of years is GHOST. I realize they had many records out early on that I was not that f...

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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...