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Watch: DAVID ELLEFSON And JEFF YOUNG Perform Early MEGADETH Material At KINGS OF THRASH 'Thrashin' USA' 2023 Tour Kickoff

KINGS OF THRASH, the new band featuring former MEGADETH members David Ellefson (bass) and Jeff Young (guitar), kicked off its "Thrashin' USA" 2023 tour last night (Thursday, February 16) at The Forge in Joliet, Illinois. Fan-filmed video can be seen below (courtesy of Charles Naese YouTube chan...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN Explains How His Upcoming Appearance With MEGADETH Came About

As part of Jonathan Montenegro's "My 3 Questions To" series, former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman spoke about his upcoming appearance with the band at its first-ever gig at Tokyo's famed Budokan later this month. Friedman will come up on stage for three songs during the show's encore. Asked how...

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STEVE VAI Says His Solos On DAVID LEE ROTH' 'Skyscraper' Were Taken From Original Demos

Steve Vai has spoken about the recording of David Lee Roth's "Skyscraper" album in a new interview with Eonmusic. Recalling how both he and Roth, who both co-produced the album were "really forensic" but lacked the experience of being rock music producers, the guitarist also revealed that the guitar...

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Watch: PANTERA's REX BROWN Joins ANTHRAX On Stage In Albuquerque

PANTERA bassist Rex Brown joined ANTHRAX on stage last night (Wednesday, February 15) at Revel, Albuquerque, New Mexico to perform the ANTHRAX song "Only" as well as a portion of the PANTERA classic "Domination". Shortly after the concert, ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian shared a video of Rex's appearan...

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BLACK SABBATH Bassist GEEZER BUTLER's Autobiography Gets Title, Release Date

BLACK SABBATH bassist Geezer Butler will release his autobiography, "Into The Void: From Birth To Black Sabbath - And Beyond", on June 6 in North America via HarperCollins imprint Dey Street Books. The book will arrive in the United Kingdom on June 8. "Into The Void: From Birth To Black Sabbath – An...

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Watch: LOU GRAMM Sings FOREIGNER Classics Aboard 'Rock Legends Cruise X'

The MrRogerRocks2 YouTube channel has uploaded video of original FOREIGNER singer Lou Gramm's February 14 performance aboard the Rock Legends Cruise X, which is sailing from Fort Lauderdale to CocoCay, Bahamas on Liberty Of The Seas. Check out the clips below. Last October, Gramm was asked duri...

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COREY TAYLOR Announces May 2023 Solo U.S. Tour Dates

SLIPKNOT and STONE SOUR frontman Corey Taylor has announced a four-date solo tour in May. Support on the trek will come from the girl gang dance squad CHERRY BOMBS, led by Corey's wife Alicia Taylor. Tickets for the tour will go on sale this Friday, February 17 at 10:00 a.m. local time. Tour dates:...

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ALTER BRIDGE's MARK TREMONTI: 'EDDIE VAN HALEN Could Be The Most Famous Guitar Player Of All Time'

During an appearance on "The Mistress Carrie Podcast", ALTER BRIDGE and CREED guitarist Mark Tremonti reflected on the recent passings of iconic guitarists Eddie Van Halen and Jeff Beck. He said: "It's crazy. Eddie Van Halen could be the most famous guitar player of all time, I think, one of the mos...

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JEFF YOUNG Says DAVE MUSTAINE 'Can't Play Or Sing' Some Of Early MEGADETH Material Anymore

KINGS OF THRASH, the new band featuring former MEGADETH members David Ellefson (bass) and Jeff Young (guitar),  will release a live CD/DVD package called "Best Of The West…Live At The Whisky A Go Go" on March 24 via Cleopatra Records. The 17-song set, featuring performances of MEGADETH's classi...

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The incestuous nature of the metal underground means that, superficially at least, bands like SIEGE OF POWER are par for the course. The difference between this four-man wrecking crew and hundreds like them is that everyone involved has absolutely impeccable credentials. Best known for several stint...

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BREAKING BENJAMIN Announces Spring 2023 U.S. Tour With BUSH And ANOTHER DAY DAWNS

BREAKING BENJAMIN has announced a U.S. headlining tour in April and May. Support at the gigs will come from BUSH and ANOTHER DAY DAWNS. Tour dates: Apr. 26 - Myrtle Beach, SC - House Of Blues * Apr. 28 - -Newark, NJ - Prudential Center ** Apr. 29 - Worcester, MA - DCU Center ** May 02 - Charleston,...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN: 'I Feel Immense Joy And Serious Adrenaline' About Performing With MEGADETH At Tokyo Concert

Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman says that he feels "immense joy" about his upcoming appearance with the band at its first-ever gig at Tokyo's famed Budokan later this month. Friedman will come up on stage for three songs during the show's encore. The Budokan concert, which will be livestrea...

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It's Official: MEGADETH To Reunite With MARTY FRIEDMAN At Tokyo Concert

Dave Mustaine has confirmed to Rolling Stone that former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman will join the band at its first-ever gig at Tokyo's famed Budokan later this month. Friedman will come up on stage for three songs during the show's encore. The Budokan concert, which will be livestreamed on F...

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CHRIS And RICH ROBINSON's BROTHERS OF A FEATHER To Perform At This Year's MERLEFEST

BROTHERS OF A FEATHER, the acoustic project featuring THE BLACK CROWES leaders Chris and Rich Robinson, will perform at the 35th annual MerleFest festival, which celebrates what would be founder Doc Watson's 100th birthday over the weekend of April 27-30, 2023 in Wilkesboro, North Carolina. Under th...

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SKID ROW's RACHEL BOLAN Says Performing Entire 'Slave To The Grind' Album For 30th Anniversary Was 'Fun' And 'Cool'

In a new interview with Barry Robinson of Classic Album Review, SKID ROW bassist Rachel Bolan spoke about what it was like for him and his bandmates to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their classic second album, "Slave To The Grind", by performing it in its entirety a couple of shows in 2021. He s...