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DAVE MUSTAINE Underwent 51 Radiation And Nine Chemotherapy Treatments Before Being Declared Cancer-Free

MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine says that he has been "100 percent" cancer-free since last October. The 58-year-old MEGADETH guitarist/vocalist revealed his throat cancer diagnosis last June on social media, saying the doctors had given him a 90 percent chance of beating the illness. Five months later...

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Former MEGADETH Bassist JAMES LOMENZO Joins Forces With Ex-LAMB OF GOD Drummer CHRIS ADLER In 'Metal-Oriented' New Project

Former MEGADETH and BLACK LABEL SOCIETY bassist James LoMenzo has announced the formation of a new project with Chris Adler. LoMenzo broke the news of his collaboration with the ex-LAMB OF GOD drummer during an interview with "The Blairing Out With Eric Blair Show" at last month's NAMM show in Anahe...

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Watch MACHINE HEAD Perform Cover Of IRON MAIDEN's 'Hallowed Be Thy Name' In Fort Lauderdale

Fan-filmed video footage of MACHINE HEAD performing a cover version of the IRON MAIDEN classic "Hallowed Be Thy Name" on January 27 at Revolution Live in Fort Lauderdale, Florida can be seen below (courtesy of Sonic Perspectives). Back in 2008, MACHINE HEAD recorded its rendition of "Hallowed Be Thy...

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SACRED REICH's PHIL RIND: Why I'm A Big Fan Of BERNIE SANDERS

In a brand new interview with Australia's "Scars And Guitars" podcast, SACRED REICH frontman Phil Rind was asked if he still stands by his previous comment that Donald Trump has no idea what he is doing in his capacity as President of the United States. Phil responded (hear audio below): "I think he...

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KILL THE LIGHTS Feat. Ex-BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE Drummer: 'Shed My Skin' Music Video

Fearless Records has announced the signing of KILL THE LIGHTS, the band featuring former members of BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE, STILL REMAINS and THROW THE FIGHT. The official music video for the song "Shed My Skin" can be seen below. "'Shed My Skin' is about accepting the 'real' you and being comforta...

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PAUL STANLEY Was 'Blown Away' By DEMI LOVATO's Performance At GRAMMY AWARDS

KISS frontman Paul Stanley says that he was "blown away" by Demi Lovato's performance at this past weekend's Grammy Awards. The former Disney actor gave her first performance in a year and a half at this year's ceremony, singing a song that she wrote just a few days before being hospitalized in July...

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CARMINE APPICE On Why BLUE MURDER Reunion Hasn't Happened Yet: We Still Can't Get JOHN SYKES Out Of The House

In a new interview with "The Blairing Out With Eric Blair Show", drummer Carmine Appice and bassist Tony Franklin discussed the possibility of a reunion of the power trio/supergroup BLUE MURDER. The band was formed by guitarist/vocalist John Sykes and released two studio albums — 1989's self-titled...

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Rockers React To Death Of CORROSION OF CONFORMITY Drummer REED MULLIN

Charlie Benante (ANTHRAX),David Ellefson (MEGADETH),Randy Blythe (LAMB OF GOD),Michael Amott (ARCH ENEMY),Robb Flynn (MACHINE HEAD),Devin Townsend, Jamey Jasta (HATEBREED),Mike Williams (EYEHATEGOD),Harley Flanagan (CRO-MAGS),CROWBAR, Roy Mayorga (STONE SOUR),Johnny Kelly (DANZIG, TYPE O NE...

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Video: MEGADETH Performs 'The Conjuring' In Amsterdam

MEGADETH's classic song "The Conjuring" made its 2020 tour debut last night (Sunday, January 26) at AFAS Live in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Fan-filmed video footage of the performance can be seen below. MEGADETH played "The Conjuring" live for the first time since 2001 in June 2018 at the Home Monitori...

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FAITH NO MORE Announces More European Tour Dates

FAITH NO MORE, which recently announced their first European live performances in five years, has extended the trek, adding shows in Stuttgart, Berlin, Amsterdam, Milan and Zurich. So far, the following dates have been announced: Jun. 09 - Manchester, UK - O2 Apollo Jun. 10 - Manchester, UK - O2 Apo...

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VIO-LENCE Recruits Former OVERKILL Guitarist BOBBY GUSTAFSON

Reunited San Francisco Bay Area thrashers VIO-LENCE have parted ways with guitarist Ray Vegas. His temporary replacement for VIO-LENCE shows starting in late February will be former OVERKILL guitarist Bobby Gustafson. Says the band: "VIO-LENCE would like to thank Ray Vegas for all his hard work and...

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Video: Original BANG TANGO Lineup Performs At Whisky A Go Go

Fan-filmed video footage of BANG TANGO's January 25 concert at the Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California can be seen below (courtesy of YouTube user "concertsrock"). The original lineup of BANG TANGO announced its reunion last November. All five of the group's original members — guitarist Mar...

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TED NUGENT Defends Bow Hunting: 'Death By Arrow Is The Most Peaceful, Quick And Humane Death Available In Nature'

Legendary rocker Ted Nugent, who is also an avid hunter, took to his Facebook page last night (Thursday, January 23) to post a photo of him posing next to a whitetail deer that he had apparently just killed with a bow and arrow. He wrote in an accompanying caption: "HolyShit backstrappers! I got cra...

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MIKE PORTNOY Looks Back On His Exit From DREAM THEATER: 'It Was Something I Had To Do'

Mike Portnoy spoke about his decision to leave DREAM THEATER during a career-spanning interview with "Everyone Loves Guitar", the podcast hosted by Craig Garber. Portnoy, who co-founded DREAM THEATER 35 years ago, abruptly quit the band in September 2010 while on tour with AVENGED SEVENFOLD. He has...

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Ex-LAMB OF GOD Drummer CHRIS ADLER Pays Tribute To NEIL PEART: 'He Defined And Continues To Define The Drummer's Role'

Former LAMB OF GOD drummer Chris Adler has paid tribute to Neil Peart, who died on January 7 in Santa Monica, California after a three-year battle with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer. The iconic RUSH drummer was 67 years old. Earlier today, Adler released the following message to B...