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MEGADETH's DAVID ELLEFSON: 'I Was Not A Big Fan Of The OZZY OSBOURNE Years Of BLACK SABBATH'
During an appearance on the "Do You Know Jack?" podcast, MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson was asked how old he was when he was first explosed to Geezer Butler's (BLACK SABBATH) playing. He responded (hear audio below): "I didn't hear Geezer until I was quite a bit older. I guess I probably heard 'Par...June 29, 2019
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Watch DEE SNIDER, SEBASTIAN BACH And WARREN DEMARTINI Cover GUNS N' ROSES' 'Paradise City'
KINGS OF CHAOS performed at RiverEdge Park in Aurora, Illinois on June 22. The supergroup's lineup for the show included three lead vocalists: Sebastian Bach (SKID ROW),Dee Snider (TWISTED SISTER) and Lou Gramm (FOREIGNER). They were joined by guitarists Gilby Clarke (GUNS N' ROSES) and Warren DeMa...June 29, 2019
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Watch JAMES HETFIELD Rock Out To SLAYER's 'Angel Of Death' While Driving
Earlier today, METALLICA shared a video of frontman James Hetfield rocking out and singing along to SLAYER's classic song "Angel Of Death" while driving in his car and flashing the "devil horns" hand gesture. James wrote in an accompanying message: "SLAYING makes me smile!" In a 2013 interview with...June 28, 2019
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MEGADETH's DAVID ELLEFSON Reunites With CHRIS POLAND On 'Hammer (Comes Down)' Song (Audio)
MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson has released a lyric video for "Hammer (Comes Down)", from his upcoming debut solo album, "Sleeping Giants". Due on July 19 via Combat Records, it is a companion release to his new memoir "More Life With Deth", in stores July 16 via Jawbone Press. "Hammer (Comes Down)...June 28, 2019
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VOLBEAT's ROB CAGGIANO Joins JACKSON Family
Jackson has welcomed VOLBEAT guitarist Rob Caggiano to its family of signature artists. Throughout summer 2019, sharp-eyed fans will see the Bronx-born guitarist putting prototypes of his distinctive new Jackson model through their paces at SLIPKNOT's "Knotfest Roadshow" with GOJIRA and BEHEMOTH as...June 28, 2019
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MEGADETH Drummer DIRK VERBEUREN Explains His Perpetual Smile
MEGADETH guitarist Kiko Loureiro has uploaded a new video in which he gets personal with the band's drummer, Dirk Verbeuren. In the 25-minute clip below, Kiko and Dirk talk about the 44-year-old Belgian-born-and-now-Los-Angeles-based drummer's perpetual smile and laughter, his uncomplicated approach...June 27, 2019
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DAVID ELLEFSON Says He Found Out About DAVE MUSTAINE's Throat Cancer 'A Few Weeks Ago'
MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson says that he found out about Dave Mustaine's throat cancer about a month and a half ago. The 57-year-old MEGADETH leader revealed his cancer diagnosis on June 17 on social media. He said that he has already begun treatment as part of a plan that his doctors feel has a...June 25, 2019
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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE Thanks Family, Friends And Fans For Support After Cancer Diagnosis
Dave Mustaine has thanked his family, friends and fans for their support in the week since he announced he was diagnosed with throat cancer. The 57-year-old MEGADETH leader revealed his cancer diagnosis on June 17 on social media. He said that he has already begun treatment as part of a plan that hi...June 24, 2019
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TESTAMENT's CHUCK BILLY On DAVE MUSTAINE's Cancer Diagnosis: 'He's Ready For The Battle'
TESTAMENT's Chuck Billy says that Dave Mustaine is "ready for the battle" after recently being diagnosed with throat cancer. The 57-year-old MEGADETH leader revealed his cancer diagnosis on June 17 on social media. He said that he has already begun treatment as part of a plan that his doctors feel h...June 24, 2019
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MEGADETH's DAVID ELLEFSON On DAVE MUSTAINE's Cancer Diagnosis: He Is 'A Fighter' And 'A Survivor'
MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson says that he is "optimistic" about Dave Mustaine's chances of beating throat cancer. The 57-year-old MEGADETH leader revealed his cancer diagnosis on June 17 on social media. He said that he has already begun treatment as part of a plan that his doctors feel has a "90...June 24, 2019
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IN FLAMES Frontman On 1990s Gothenburg Metal Scene: 'It Was A Great Time, For Sure'
IN FLAMES frontman Anders Fridén spoke to Graspop Metal Meeting about what is now widely now widely known as "the Gothenburg sound," a subgenre of heavy metal music that combines death metal with the melodious and harmonic elements of the new wave of British heavy metal. The style originated and dev...June 23, 2019
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ANTHRAX's FRANK BELLO On ALTITUDES & ATTITUDE Project: 'This Is The Stuff I've Always Had Inside Of Me'
Moshpit Passion conducted an interview with ANTHRAX bassist Frank Bello about his ALTITUDES & ATTITUDE side project at this year's Rock Hard Festival in Germany. You can watch the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On whether it's difficult for him to write...June 23, 2019
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Watch SEBASTIAN BACH Perform SKID ROW's '18 And Life' With WARREN DEMARTINI, GILBY CLARKE
KINGS OF CHAOS headlined the Republic Of Texas (ROT) Rally on June 15 in Austin, Texas. The supergroup's lineup for the show included three lead vocalists: Sebastian Bach (SKID ROW),Dee Snider (TWISTED SISTER) and Lou Gramm (FOREIGNER). They were joined by guitarists Gilby Clarke (GUNS N' ROSES) an...June 22, 2019
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ANTHRAX Bassist Believes That SLAYER Would Come Out Of Retirement For More 'Big Four' Shows
ANTHRAX bassist Frank Bello says that he believes SLAYER would come out of retirement to play more "Big Four" concerts. The so-called "Big Four" of 1980s thrash metal — METALLICA, MEGADETH, SLAYER and ANTHRAX — played together for the first time in history on June 16, 2010 in front of 81,000 fans at...June 21, 2019
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DAVID ELLEFSON On Outpouring Of Support After DAVE MUSTAINE's Cancer Diagnosis: 'It's Really Wonderful To See'
David Ellefson says that he is thrilled with the overwhelming amount of support his MEGADETH bandmate Dave Mustaine has received after announcing earlier this week that he has been diagnosed with throat cancer. "It's terrific," the MEGADETH bassist told the "Music Mania" podcast (hear audio below)....June 21, 2019
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