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Ex-MEGADETH Members ELLEFSON, YOUNG And POLAND Are 'Not Concerned' About MUSTAINE's Reaction To 'Kings Of Thrash' Tour

Former MEGADETH members David Ellefson (bass) and Jeff Young (guitar) recently announced the first four shows of the KINGS OF THRASH "The MEGA Years" tour. They will be joined at the dates by another former MEGADETH member, Chris Poland (guitar). KINGS OF THRASH, which also includes drummer Fred Ach...

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Norwegian Gothic Metal Pioneers TRISTANIA Call It Quits

Norwegian gothic metal pioneers TRISTANIA have called it quits after more than a quarter century as a band. Earlier today, TRISTANIA released the following statement via social media: "After 26 years on the international metal scene, the members of TRISTANIA have this week taken the heavy decision t...

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Ex-DELAIN Frontwoman CHARLOTTE WESSELS Comments On Band's Comeback With New Singer

In an interview with Spain's The Metal Circus TV, former DELAIN frontwoman Charlotte Wessels was asked how she feels about the fact that the band recently made a comeback with a new lineup. Last month, DELAIN released a single, "The Quest And The Curse", featuring keyboardist, founder and main songw...

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ANTHRAX's SCOTT IAN Looks Back On 'Among The Living': 'That Album Gave Us Our Career'

In a new interview with WSOU 89.5 FM, ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian spoke about the band's decision to hire legendary producer Eddie Kramer to helm ANTHRAX's classic third album, 1987's "Among The Living". The LP, originally produced by Kramer and ANTHRAX, featured the lineup of singer Joey Belladonna...

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IRON MAIDEN's BRUCE DICKINSON Announces January 2023 European Spoken-Word Tour Dates

IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson will take his celebrated spoken-word performance "An Evening With" out on the road in January 2023 for a short run of dates in Europe. Tour dates: Jan. 12 - Sentrum Scene - Oslo, Norway Jan. 13 - Forum Scene - Bergen, Norway Jan. 16 - Gasometer - Wien, Austria Jan....

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RAINBOW Singer RONNIE ROMERO Fires Back At JOE LYNN TURNER Over 'Cheap Imitation' Comments

Ronnie Romero has fired back at Joe Lynn Turner over the disparaging comments the former RAINBOW singer made about the most recent lineup of the band. Earlier this month, Turner slammed Ritchie Blackmore for the guitarist's decision to go out and perform classic DEEP PURPLE and RAINBOW material with...

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Watch: JOE LYNN TURNER Performs Rock Classics With Bulgarian Rock Band AXAT

Former RAINBOW and DEEP PURPLE singer Joe Lynn Turner joined the Bulgarian rock band AXAT on stage this past Wednesday (September 14) in Vratsa, Bulgaria to perform several classic songs. Video of his appearance can be seen below. Earlier this month, Turner said that it has been "absolutely liberati...

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MEGADETH's DIRK VERBEUREN Is A 'Shark Free' Ambassador For THE ROB STEWART SHARKWATER FOUNDATION

MEGADETH's Dirk Verbeuren has joined The Rob Stewart Sharkwater Foundation as an ambassador for their Shark Free campaign. More than 100 million sharks are fished each year to meet the human demand for shark products — shark fin soup, cosmetic and personal care products, pet food, livestock feed, aq...

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MESHUGGAH Releases 'I Am That Thirst' Music Video

Swedish extreme tech-metal pioneers MESHUGGAH have released the music video for the song "I Am That Thirst". The track is taken from the band's ninth studio album, "Immutable", which was released in May via Atomic Fire. The follow-up to 2016's "The Violent Sleep Of Reason" was recorded at Sweetspot...

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DEEP PURPLE Officially Welcomes Guitarist SIMON MCBRIDE As Permanent Member

Following the news in July that guitarist Steve Morse will be stepping back from the legendary hard rock band DEEP PURPLE, after more than a quarter of a century, his former bandmates have announced that, after an abundant summer of touring, Simon McBride will join the band permanently. Collectively...

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ANDY LA ROCQUE Says KING DIAMOND Is 'Definitely Working' On Long-Awaited 'The Institute' Album

KING DIAMOND guitarist Andy La Rocque spoke to the "Heels And Quads" about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's long-awaited new album. Titled "The Institute", KING DIAMOND's first studio LP in 16 years is tentatively due in 2023 via Metal Blade. It will be made available as a two...

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Ex-W.A.S.P. Guitarist CHRIS HOLMES: How I Was Diagnosed With Throat Cancer

Former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes, who recently completed seven weeks of radiation therapy in his battle with cancer in throat and neck, discussed his illness in a new interview with France's Duke TV. Reflecting on how he was diagnosed, Holmes said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "In Nove...

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OZZY OSBOURNE: RANDY RHOADS 'Didn't Have A Nice Thing To Say' About EDDIE VAN HALEN

In a new interview with Rolling Stone, Ozzy Osbourne discussed the supposed cross-town rivalry Randy Rhoads, the first guitarist Osbourne worked with after BLACK SABBATH, had with Eddie Van Halen. Rhoads's pre-Ozzy band QUIET RIOT had been gigging on the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood, California at...

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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE: 'I Am A Stickler For Grammar'

During a new appearance on "The LA Lloyd Podcast", MEGADETH's Dave Mustaine discussed his songwriting process. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "The songs really never are done until they're done. The lyric is a whole different subject because I am a stickler for grammar. And a lot of t...

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GHOST's TOBIAS FORGE Says He Only Learned In The Last Month How TikTok Works

In a new interview with Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station, GHOST mastermind Tobias Forge spoke about the importance of social media both as it relates to promoting his band and his personal need — or lack thereof — to stay connected to the outside world. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUT...