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MEGADETH's DAVID ELLEFSON On Music Business: 'Finding Ways To Adapt Is Critical To Survival'

In a brand new interview with Roppongi Rocks, MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson spoke about the importance of having a strong live show in order for heavy metal bands to survive and thrive. "For years, I've sat on airplanes flying across the planet, contemplating why we drag piles of gear and people a...

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SLAYER/EXODUS Guitarist GARY HOLT Joins METAL ALLEGIANCE On Stage At U.K.'s BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR (Video)

SLAYER/EXODUS guitarist Gary Holt joined metal supergroup METAL ALLEGIANCE on stage at this year's edition of the Bloodstock Open Air festival to perform cover versions of MOTÖRHEAD's "Iron Fist" and ACCEPT's "Fast As A Shark". METAL ALLEGIANCE's lineup for the August 14 performance at Catton Hall i...

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MESHIAAK Feat. Former SLAYER/TESTAMENT Drummer JON DETTE: 'Alliance Of Thieves' Making-Of Footage

The first webisode featuring behind-the-scenes footage from the making of "Alliance Of Thieves", the debut album from MESHIAAK, can be seen below. Due on August 19 via Mascot, the CD was recorded at GREEN DAY's Jingletown Recording Studios in Oakland, California. Based in Melbourne, Australia, MESHI...

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TESTAMENT's 'Brotherhood Of The Snake' Was 'Probably The Most Difficult Record We've Ever Done,' Says CHUCK BILLY

ARTE Concert conducted an interview with TESTAMENT singer Chuck Billy and lead guitarist Alex Skolnick at this year's Wacken Open Air festival, which was held August 4-6 in Wacken, Germany. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On writing "Brotherhood of the Snake": Chuck: "...

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Video: New STUCK MOJO Lineup Performs At Czech Republic's BRUTAL ASSAULT Festival

Fan-filmed video footage of the new lineup of STUCK MOJO performing live on August 13 at the Brutal Assault festival in Josefov, Czech Republic can be seen below. STUCK MOJO's new album, "Here Come The Infidels", was released on June 24. The CD was once again produced by Andy Sneap, who has previous...

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SOILWORK Singer 'Knew' DAVE MUSTAINE Was Going To 'Pop The Big Question' To DIRK VERBEUREN

Sticks For Stones recently conducted an interview with vocalist Björn "Speed" Strid of Swedish metallers SOILWORK. You can now listen to the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the departure of longtime SOILWORK drummer Dirk Verbeuren: "Well, I mean, he was...

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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE Invites Fans To His 55th-Birthday Party

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine will has invited his fans to attend a special birthday party where he will launch an exclusive MEGADETH beer in partnership with the world-class craft brewery Unibroue. In a video message, Mustaine says (see below): "Hey, I'm Dave Mustaine. You may know me from Twitter...

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DIRK VERBEUREN: 'MEGADETH Came Into My Life At A Perfect Time'

All About The Rock recently conducted an interview with former SOILWORK and current MEGADETH drummer Dirk Verbeuren. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. All About The Rock: MEGADETH have had some amazing drummers in the history of the band. How was it learning the songs ready for a live...

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TESTAMENT: 'Brotherhood Of The Snake' Cover Art Unveiled

The cover art of "Brotherhood Of The Snake", the twelfth album from San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal veterans TESTAMENT, can be seen below. The CD will be released on October 28 via Nuclear Blast. The cover was once again created by renowned artist Eliran Kantor, who also handled the art for the...

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KOBRA AND THE LOTUS Signs With NAPALM RECORDS

Canadian hard rockers KOBRA AND THE LOTUS have signed a worldwide deal with Napalm Records. The band's fourth album, "Prevail I + II", will be released as two separate volumes. The first part will be made available in February 2017, with the second part to follow in October 2017. But don't worry, yo...

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'The Complete History Of Black Sabbath: What Evil Lurks' Book Due In October

2016 marks the last time BLACK SABBATH will be on tour, and likely the last time the band will be fully active in its current incarnation. So there’s no better time for the legendary band's entire history to be fully documented with the new book "The Complete History Of Black Sabbath: What Evil Lurk...

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ANTHRAX To Perform On 'Late Night With Seth Meyers'

As part of their 35th anniversary celebration, thrash legends ANTHRAX are confirmed to guest on "Late Night With Seth Meyers" on Wednesday, August 24 performing their new single, "Monster At The End". This will be ANTHRAX's "Late Night" debut. "Late Night With Seth Meyers" airs on NBC at 12:35 a.m....

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FREYA's New Album 'Grim' To Feature MEGADETH/Ex-SOILWORK Drummer DIRK VERBEUREN

Syracuse-based metal outfit FREYA will release its fifth studio full-length album, "Grim", on September 30 via Fast Break! Records. The CD was once again mixed and mastered by Jason "Jocko" Randall at More Sound Recording Studio in Syracuse, and features the intense graphic cover artwork by FREYA's...

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BLACK VEIL BRIDES Frontman's ANDY BLACK Project: 'Ribcage' Video Released

The official Dan Sturgess-directed video for the song "Ribcage" from BLACK VEIL BRIDES singer Andy Biersack's solo project, ANDY BLACK, can be seen below. The track is taken from ANDY BLACK's debut album, "The Shadow Side", which was released on May 6 via Lava/Republic. "The Shadow Side" was produce...

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GEOFF TATE's OPERATION: MINDCRIME: Listen To New Song 'The Fight'

Frontiers Music Srl will release "Resurrection", the new album from OPERATION: MINDCRIME, the band led by former QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate, on September 23. Another song from the CD, "The Fight", can be streamed below. "Resurrection" is the second part of Tate's musical trilogy. One year after t...