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DEATH ANGEL's MARK OSEGUEDA Doesn't Feel Slighted By His Band's Exclusion From 'Big Four' Talk

In a recent interview with the "Nothing Shocking" podcast, DEATH ANGEL singer Mark Osegueda was asked if he feels slighted by the fact that his band rarely gets mentioned alongside the so-called "Big Four" of 1980s thrash metal — METALLICA, MEGADETH, SLAYER and ANTHRAX. "I don't know necessarily if...

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DAVID ELLEFSON Says He Was Briefly Considered For Bassist Position In METALLICA After JASON NEWSTED's Exit

MEGADETH's David Ellefson says that he was considered for the bassist position in METALLICA after Jason Newsted left the band nearly 18 years ago. Newsted exited METALLICA in January 2001, after he clashed with James Hetfield over the release of an album by ECHOBRAIN, Jason's side project. He was re...

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VENOM Guitarist Explains Band's Longevity

VENOM guitarist Rage, a.k.a. Stuart Dixon, was recently interviewed by United Rock Nations. You can now listen to the chat using the SoundCloud widget below. Speaking about VENOM's longevity, Dixon said: "I think it's because when VENOM started, metal was quite safe. We had just got rid of the punk...

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MEGADETH's DAVID ELLEFSON: How I Was Reintroduced To The Faith Of My Childhood

In a recent interview with MA Entertainment Global, MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson spoke about how he was reintroduced to the faith of his childhood at the age of 25, when the rock-star lifestyle had caught up to him and he entered a 12-step recovery program. After moving to Arizona and starting a...

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HALESTORM's LZZY HALE Is 'Down' With RONNIE JAMES DIO Hologram

During a recent interview with Jaxon of the 93.3 WMMR Rocks! radio station, HALESTORM frontwoman Lzzy Hale was asked how she feels about the fact that a holographic version of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio is being prepped for a world tour. "All of my friends are split down the middl...

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THE GUESS WHO Releases 'In America' Video

"In America", the new George A. Johnson-directed video from THE GUESS WHO, can be seen below. The song is taken from the band's latest album, "The Future Is What It Used To Be", which was released in September via Cleopatra Records. THE GUESS WHO is responsible for countless rock classics, which sti...

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NIKKI SIXX Performs MÖTLEY CRÜE Classics With CHEVY METAL (Video)

Nikki Sixx joined joined CHEVY METAL on stage this past Saturday (December 22) at the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank to perform two MÖTLEY CRÜE classics: "Looks That Kill" and "Live Wire". Fan-filmed video footage of his appearance can be seen below (courtesy of YouTube user Alex Castino). The chari...

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STEVE VAI On 'Generation Axe' Tour: 'We Didn't Want It To Be Just A Gang-Bang Of Guitar Freaks'

Guitarist Steve Vai recently spoke with PureGrainAudio. The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the "Generation Axe" tour with fellow guitar heroes Zakk Wylde (OZZY OSBOURNE, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY),Nuno Bettencourt (EXTREME),Yngwie...

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'Dimebash' Tribute To Late PANTERA Guitarist To Feature Performances By KILL DEVIL HILL, FIREBALL MINISTRY

Once again, Santa Ana, California's Observatory OC (3503 S. Harbor Blvd) will host a massive "Dimebash", a tribute to late PANTERA guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott, on Thursday, January 24, 2019. The event will be hosted by Sirius XM's Jose Mangin. "Dimebash" will feature performances by KILL DEVI...

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OZZY OSBOURNE Says He 'Will Still Tour' After 'No More Tours 2'

Ozzy Osbourne has told Pasadena Star-News that the name of his "farewell tour," "No More Tours 2", is a bit misleading as he has no plans on "retiring" from music, just easing up on the hectic tour schedule that would have him constantly traveling from country to country, state to state and not spen...

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AC/DC Drummer PHIL RUDD Selling New Zealand Home

According to News.com.au, AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd is selling his New Zealand mansion. The six-bedroom property in Otumoetai in the Bay of Plenty region is made up of two apartments and has been owned by Rudd for the past nine years. The property has a price guide of $4.1 million NZD (approximately $...

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TURILLI/LIONE RHAPSODY Begins Recording Debut Album

TURILLI/LIONE RHAPSODY, the Italian symphonic metal band featuring original RHAPSODY members Luca Turilli and Fabio Lione, has entered Domination Studio in Fiorentino, San Marino to record its debut album. This marks the first time that Luca and Fabio are recording new music together in over eight y...

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METAL CHURCH Guitarist On GRETA VAN FLEET's Success: 'I Think It's Wonderful'

METAL CHURCH guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof has praised GRETA VAN FLEET, saying that the Michigan outfit has "the right influences" and doesn't rely on backing tracks to perform its music. Despite the fact that GRETA VAN FLEET has managed to sell out shows all over the world, the four-piece has been cri...

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GEDDY LEE Is Grateful For JOHN PAUL JONES's Participation In New Bass Guitar Book

Set for publication on Tuesday (December 18) is "Geddy Lee's Big Beautiful Book Of Bass". The standard edition of the 408-page hardcover tome sells for $75 and showcases the bulk of Geddy's personal collection of bass guitars. According to the press release: "Geddy's love of the bass has been nurtur...

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GLENN HUGHES Says His Royalty Dispute Over DEEP PURPLE Catalog Has Finally Been Resolved

In a recent interview with the "Music And Me" podcast, Glenn Hughes confirmed that his dispute over the royalties to the DEEP PURPLE material that he co-wrote while a member of the band more than four decades ago has finally been cleared up. "As we sit here speaking, it's three months ago, it's all...