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MEGADETH's DAVID ELLEFSON On His Signature Bass: 'My Goal Has Always Been To Invent And Develop Very High-Octane, Cutting-Edge Instruments'
MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson recently spoke to Guitar World about his all-new X Series Signature David Ellefson Concert Bass CBXM IV and V models. "My goal has always been to invent and develop very high-octane, cutting-edge instruments," he explained. "I prefer basses that look like they move fa...March 18, 2020
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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Drummer CHARLIE ENGEN: How I Ended Up Joining The Band
During an appearance on the latest episode of Doc Coyle's (GOD FORBID, BAD WOLVES) "The Ex Man" podcast, FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH drummer Charlie "The Engine" Engen spoke about how he landed the gig as the replacement for FIVE FINGER's original drummer, Jeremy Spencer. Spencer, who co-founded the ban...March 16, 2020
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CROWN THE EMPIRE Guitarist Tests Positive For Coronavirus
CROWN THE EMPIRE guitarist Brandon Hoover says that he has tested positive for COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus. Hoover said he received his test results last night. As of earlier today, the rocker feels "back to normal" and claims "most of the symptoms have passed," according a s...March 16, 2020
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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Once Again Blasts ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME Over JUDAS PRIEST's Latest Snub
Former JUDAS PRIEST singer Tim "Ripper" Owens has once again slammed the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame after the band's latest snub. The British heavy metal legends were on the ballot for Rock Hall induction this year, but failed to receive enough votes to make the class of 2020. Having been eligible f...March 15, 2020
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Ex-CRO-MAGS Frontman JOHN JOSEPH Says 'No One Is Addressing The Real Issue' With Coronavirus Pandemic
Former CRO-MAGS frontman John Joseph says that "no one is addressing the real issue" with the burgeoning coronavirus pandemic around the world — that eating animals is bad for human health. Joseph, who is also an author, Ironman triathlete and proponent of a vegan, clean-living lifestyle, made his c...March 15, 2020
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Here's The First Audio Snippet Of DJ ASHBA's New Solo Project
The first audio snippet of ASHBA, the new solo project from former GUNS N' ROSES and current SIXX:A.M. guitarist DJ Ashba, is available on his official web site. Ashba announced earlier this week that he has signed an exclusive deal with Edgeout Records/Universal Music Group/UMe for the project, whi...March 12, 2020
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PHILIP ANSELMO's EN MINOR Signs European Deal With SEASON OF MIST
Season Of Mist has announced the signing of EN MINOR, the new "depression core" project of Philip Anselmo (PANTERA, DOWN),for the European territory. The band will release its debut full-length later this year. Anselmo comments on the signing: "As it pertains to EN MINOR, I'm happy to announce we a...March 12, 2020
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Ex-GUNS N' ROSES Guitarist DJ ASHBA Signs With EDGEOUT RECORDS For ASHBA Solo Project
Former GUNS N' ROSES and current SIXX:A.M. guitarist DJ Ashba has signed an exclusive deal with Edgeout Records/Universal Music Group/UMe for his new solo project, which will see him "featuring different singers from different genres on every song." Although Ashba initially started work on the proje...March 11, 2020
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TESTAMENT's ALEX SKOLNICK Slams TRUMP Administration's Response To Coronavirus Outbreak
TESTAMENT guitarist Alex Skolnick has slammed the Trump administration's handling of the outbreak of of COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus first observed in China. Earlier today, Skolnick took to his Twitter to write: "Watching this WH press briefing - every speaker praising the P...March 9, 2020
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IRON MAIDEN's BRUCE DICKINSON Once Again Calls Out JUDAS PRIEST's ROB HALFORD For Using A Teleprompter
IRON MAIDEN's Bruce Dickinson has once again called out singers who use teleprompters during live performances. A teleprompter, or autocue, is a display device that prompts the person speaking with an electronic visual text of a speech or script, and it is usually used by vocalists — including JUDAS...March 7, 2020
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IRON MAIDEN Announces Two New Beers In TROOPER Range
IRON MAIDEN and Robinsons Brewery have announced two new beers in the award-winning Trooper range; Fear Of The Dark, a 4.5% ABV English Stout, and Trooper IPA, a 4.3% ABV India Pale Ale. Both beers will be available to pre-order directly through the Robinsons Brewery web site, with Amazon orders ope...March 6, 2020
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ROBIN MCCAULEY Says Debut BLACK SWAN Album Is 'The Best Thing" He Has Ever Done
Kyle McGinn of Dead Rhetoric recently conducted an interview with vocalist Robin McAuley (MCAULEY SCHENKER GROUP) about BLACK SWAN, the new project that also features guitarist Reb Beach (WINGER, WHITESNAKE),bassist Jeff Pilson (FOREIGNER, THE END MACHINE, ex-DOKKEN) and drummer Matt Starr (ACE FRE...March 5, 2020
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The Ghost Of Orion
Although their now impressive catalogue is largely immaculate, the biggest factor in MY DYING BRIDE's unassailable reputation has been their ruthlessly sustained mystique. Neither susceptible to the lure of the usual touring circuits nor to even the slenderest outside influence, the Brits' epic, ava...March 4, 2020
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OZZY OSBOURNE: 'I'm Not Ready To Hang Up My Mic'
Ozzy Osbourne says that he is confident he will perform again, less than a month after the cancelation of his 2020 tour plans in order to head overseas for treatment of his Parkinson's disease and other health issues. Speaking to "Good Morning Britain", Ozzy said (see video below): "My desire is to...March 4, 2020
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JEFF SCOTT SOTO Says SONS OF APOLLO 'Connected And Clicked A Lot Quicker' During Tour In Support Of Second Album
SONS OF APOLLO vocalist Jeff Scott Soto recently spoke with Let's Rock. The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On SONS OF APOLLO: Jeff: "It truly is a blessing to have the caliber of musicians we have. I have a Bumblefoot in my band,...March 3, 2020
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