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CHUCK BILLY: How TESTAMENT Survived Music Industry Changes In Last 30 Years

Chuck Billy, vocalist of the thrash metal band TESTAMENT, stopped by WSOU 89.5 FM in conjunction with the band's appearances in the New York City area to talk music and more with station music director Mike Colantuoni. Just hours before TESTAMENT's April 20 show at the Starland Ballroom in Sayrevill...

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AMON AMARTH Guitarists Say It's Almost 'Impossible' For New Bands To Make A Living From Playing Music

GuitarMania recently conducted an interview with guitarists Olavi Mikkonen and Johan Söderberg of Swedish death metallers AMON AMARTH in Vienna, Austria. You can now watch the chat below. Asked what piece of advice they would give to young bands that are just starting out, Olavi said: "Well, first o...

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ICE-T Talks Friendship With MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE (Video)

In a brand new interview with Music Choice, Ice-T explained how MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine came to make a guest appearance on "Bloodlust", the latest album from the hip-hop legend, actor and director's metal band BODY COUNT. He said (see video below): "What happened is, BODY COUNT, when we came i...

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SLAUGHTER Frontman MARK SLAUGHTER: New Solo Song 'Devoted' Available For Streaming

SLAUGHTER vocalist Mark Slaughter will release his sophomore solo album, "Halfway There", in May worldwide via EMP Label Group, the U.S.-based label of MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson. The follow-up to 2015's independently released "Reflections In A Rear View Mirror" is a stunning return to form for...

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MEGADETH Boot Camp: AFFLICTION CLOTHING Video Wrap-Up

The Affliction Clothing video wrap-up of the first-ever Megadeth Boot Camp — which was described in a press release as "a once-in-a-lifetime experience for the ultimate MEGADETH fan" — can be seen below. The event took place on March 10-12 on MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine's private estate in Fallbr...

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ICE-T's BODY COUNT: Fifth 'Bloodlust' Studio Webisode

The fifth in a series of webisodes featuring behind-the-scenes footage from the making of "Bloodlust", the new album from BODY COUNT, the metal band fronted by hip-hop legend, actor and director Ice-T, can be seen below. The disc was released on March 31 via Century Media Records. "Bloodlust" was re...

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SOILWORK Recruits BASTIAN THUSGAARD As Permanent Drummer

Swedish metallers SOILWORK have announced the addition of 25-year-old drummer Bastian Thusgaard to the group's ranks. Thusgaard has been blazing the kit for the band for the past ten months, but will make his official debut as a permanent member of the band at their upcoming summer festival performa...

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MEGADETH's DAVID ELLEFSON Says SCORPIONS Tour Is 'A Really Good Fit'

In a brand new interview with Roppongi Rocks, MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson spoke about the band's upcoming North American tour as the support act for the SCORPIONS. He said: "It is really a cool bill to play with SCORPIONS. A promoter friend in Arizona brought the idea to us, and right away it .....

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Late MEGADETH Drummer NICK MENZA Recalls Being Fired By DAVE MUSTAINE In 'Megalife' Book Excerpt

Late MEGADETH drummer Nick Menza's long-awaited memoir, "Megalife: Nick Menza - The Book", will finally be released in late 2017. The book, which was written with J. Marshall Craig, was delayed after being drastically reworked in the months following Nick's passing. Says J. Marshall Craig: "I spent...

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MEGADETH To Tour U.S. With MESHUGGAH, TESSERACT: Dates Announced

MEGADETH will join forces with MESHUGGAH, TESSERACT and LILLAKE for around dozen dates in the U.S. and Canada in June and July. The details are as follows: Jun. 23 - Big Flats, NY @ Tags Summer Stage Jun. 25 - Boston, MA @ House of Blues Jun. 27 - Philadelphia, PA @ The Fillmore Jun. ...

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DAVE MUSTAINE In The Studio With Ex-SLIPKNOT Drummer JOEY JORDISON

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine and VIMIC, the new band featuring former SLIPKNOT drummer Joey Jordison, have both shared photos on social media of Dave and Joey at a Nashville studio, leading to speculation that Mustaine will make a guest appearance on VIMIC's upcoming debut album. VIMIC in February...

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ICE-T's BODY COUNT: Fourth 'Bloodlust' Studio Webisode

The fourth in a series of webisodes featuring behind-the-scenes footage from the making of "Bloodlust", the new album from BODY COUNT, the metal band fronted by hip-hop legend, actor and director Ice-T, can be seen below. The disc was released on March 31 via Century Media Records. "Bloodlust" was r...

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ANTHRAX, OVERKILL, SUPERJOINT, METAL ALLEGIANCE, DEATH ANGEL Set For METAL MAYA Heavy Metal Dest-Fest

ASK4 Entertainment — the creator and producer of ShipRocked — has announced the first annual Metal Maya, a four-day all-inclusive heavy metal destination festival vacation from October 29 to November 2 at the luxurious Now Sapphire Riviera Cancun, just south of Cancun in the paradise of Puerto Morel...

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TESTAMENT's CHUCK BILLY Says You Can Hear GENE HOGLAN's Anger On 'Brotherhood Of The Snake' Album

On March 15, JAM Magazine's Mike DiQuinzio conducted an interview with vocalist Chuck Billy of San Francisco Bay Area thrashers TESTAMENT. You can now listen to the chat below. Asked about the challenges TESTAMENT faced while making its latest album, 2016's "Brotherhood Of The Snake", Chuck said: "[...

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Legendary Rock Drummer CARMINE APPICE To Unveil Art Collection In Chromadepth

Legendary rock drummer Carmine Appice has been working with art team and publisher SceneFour on an art collection crafted from rhythm. Appice is the first drummer to embark on visual artwork utilizing Chromadepth, a color-centric formula that adds three dimensions into the visuals. Check out a trail...