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STEVE VAI, ZAKK WYLDE, JOHN 5, MIKE PORTNOY, BILLY SHEEHAN To Perform At TONY MACALPINE Benefit Concert
Guitar legends Steve Vai, Zakk Wylde and John 5, along with drum powerhouse Mike Portnoy, bass icon Billy Sheehan and keyboard phenomenon Derek Sherinian are joining forces to play a benefit concert for guitar and keyboard virtuoso Tony MacAlpine, who was recently diagnosed with colon cancer. The be...November 6, 2015
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VIVIAN CAMPBELL Will Find Out Next Month If His Latest Cancer Treatment Is Working
On November 3, Steve Raymond of the 100.7 WZXL radio station conducted an interview with DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell. You can now listen to the chat using the SoundCloud widget below. On his immunotherapy treatment in his continuing battle with Hodgkin's lymphoma: "Immunotherapy. Yes, I'm...November 4, 2015
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DISCHARGE Signs With NUCLEAR BLAST
Nuclear Blast Records has announced the signing of British legends DISCHARGE. Formed in 1977 by Terry "Tezz" Roberts, his twin brother Tony "Bones" Roberts and Royston "Rainy" Wainwright, DISCHARGE is cited as a key influence by renowned artists such as METALLICA and ANTHRAX. The band states: "DISCH...November 4, 2015
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MEGADETH's U.S. Tour To Kick Off In February, Says DAVE MUSTAINE
MEGADETH will embark on a U.S. tour in February 2016. The four-band package will mark MEGADETH's first U.S. run of dates in support of its new album, "Dystopia", which is scheduled for release in January. While chatting with fans on Saturday (October 31) via Periscope, a live video streaming platfor...November 3, 2015
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JUDAS PRIEST's ROB HALFORD Still Wants To Make A Blues Album
JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford told Newsday.com that he is interested in recording a blues album and pursuing other non-heavy metal projects because he wants to find out what his voice can do. He said: "I've always felt that [the blues is] very much a part of my background and musical roots. I ...November 2, 2015
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MEGADETH's DAVID ELLEFSON Tackles 'Tough' Questions In 'Jackson Speed Round' (Video)
In the "Jackson Speed Round" video below, MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson tackles some tough questions, including what song he wishes he wrote and what items he has to have on tour (not including gear). MEGADETH's current touring lineup is rounded out by founding guitarist/vocalist Dave Mustaine, LA...November 2, 2015
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DAVE MUSTAINE Refuses To Apologize For Slamming Former Guitar Tech, Says He 'Forgives' Him
MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has refused to apologize for posting a video message in which he slammed his former guitar tech as a "total waste of skin and life" after an apparently less-than-ideal show on October 21 in Brisbane, Australia that resulted in the tech being "fired." While chatting wit...November 1, 2015
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MAX CAVALERA Featured In Latest Episode Of 'Tales Of Touring Terror'
PureGrainAudio spoke to former SEPULTURA and current SOULFLY frontman Max Cavalera on October 14 at Toronto, Ontario, Canada's Opera House for episode 26 of "Tales Of Touring Terror". Check it out below. SOULFLY has tapped Mike Leon (HAVOK) to play bass on the band's current North American headlinin...October 31, 2015
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OZZY OSBOURNE: Why There Won't Be Another BLACK SABBATH Studio Album
Although BLACK SABBATH initially announced it would record a follow-up to 2013's No. 1 reunion album "13" — and even hinted at having songs ready — that talk has faded while the band has instead unveiled next year's farewell tour. Singer Ozzy Osbourne confirmed to The Pulse Of Radio that the album p...October 30, 2015
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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE: CHRIS ADLER 'Brings A Lot Of Joy To My Life'
MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine was asked in a new interview with U.K.'s The List how the band's new lineup — featuring founding members Mustaine (guitar, vocals) and David Ellefson (bass) alongside LAMB OF GOD drummer Chris Adler and Brazilian guitarist Kiko Loureiro, best known for his work with AN...October 29, 2015
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TOM MORELLO Is 'Looking Forward' To Performing BLACK SABBATH And OZZY OSBOURNE Classics
RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE guitarist Tom Morello spoke with Maxim.com about his appearance with Ozzy Osbourne at this weekend's Voodoo Music + Arts Experience in New Orleans, anchoring a supergroup that also features Slash and original BLACK SABBATH bassist Geezer Butler. Morello said: "It's a thrill....October 28, 2015
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OZZY OSBOURNE: 'It's The End Of BLACK SABBATH, Believe Me'
BLACK SABBATH singer Ozzy Osbourne has confirmed to NOLA.com that the band's "The End" tour, which starts January 20 in Omaha, Nebraska, will, as the title indicates, be the last time the group hits the road. "It's the end of SABBATH, believe me," Ozzy said, adding that the group has opted against r...October 27, 2015
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BLACK SABBATH Announces Second Batch Of 'The End' U.S. Tour Dates
Due to overwhelming demand, the road to "The End" just got longer. On the heels of their much-anticipated performances in North America, Australia, New Zealand and Europe, BLACK SABBATH will end the epic journey they began nearly five decades ago with another run of North American dates in fall 2016...October 27, 2015
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DAVE MUSTAINE Says New MEGADETH Disc Has 'Excitement' Of 'Peace Sells' Album
MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine says that the band's upcoming fifteenth album, "Dystopia", has the "excitement" that was present during the recording sessions for MEGADETH's classic sophomore LP, "Peace Sells... But Who's Buying?" "Dystopia" will be released on January 22, 2016. The follow-up to 2013...October 25, 2015
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Why SEBASTIAN BACH Is No Longer On 'Talking Terms' With Ex-SKID ROW Drummer ROB AFFUSO
Former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach says that he had a cordial relationship with his ex-SKID ROW bandmate Rob Affuso until he read an interview the drummer gave to a radio station earlier this year in which he spoke unfavorably about the possibility of a reunion of the group's classic lineup. Aske...October 25, 2015
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