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AMON AMARTH To Release 'Jomsviking' Album In March; Watch 'First Kill' Video Right Now
On March 25, Swedish metal kings AMON AMARTH will unleash their tenth studio album, "Jomsviking", via Metal Blade in North America and Sony Music internationally. "Jomsviking" — the first concept record in AMON AMARTH's storied career — tells a tragic tale of love and revenge, backed by the Swedes'...January 25, 2016
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DAVE MUSTAINE: New Signature Guitar USA VMNT Holy Grail Unveiled At NAMM
Dean Guitars has unveiled the new Dave Mustaine signature guitar USA VMNT Holy Grail. This 24K Gold Leaf finish, atop a blood red paint job, is a first for Dean Guitars and introduces a unique design idea by MEGADETH guitarist and frontman Dave Mustaine. Celebrating 33 years of MEGADETH, only 33 of...January 25, 2016
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Dystopia
Two gems in recent years followed by two head-scratchers. The only given in this band comes when a MEGADETH album truly tanks, the band storms back with sheer ferocity. Just when many listeners had given up on Dave Mustaine and MEGADETH following 2013's awkward, if occasionally fun "Super Collider",...January 25, 2016
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MEGADETH's DAVID ELLEFSON Says Musicianship On 'Dystopia' Is 'Huge Step Forward' From Past Couple Of Records
In a brand new interview with Bass Player magazine, MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson spoke about the lineup changes that occurred before the recording of the band's latest album, "Dystopia". He said: "The fans really embraced [previous MEGADETH members] Chris [Broderick, guitar] and Shawn [Drover, dr...January 24, 2016
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DAVE MUSTAINE And Family Complete Reality-Show Pilot About Move To Nashville
Electra Mustaine, the daughter of MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine, has revealed to RollingStone.com that she and her family just completed a reality-show pilot that they're seeking to premiere and turn into a series. It follows the Mustaines as they relocate from Los Angeles to Nashville. "Everyone k...January 22, 2016
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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE Is Reconsidering His Decision To Never Play 'The Conjuring' Again
MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine says that he is reconsidering his decision to never play the band's 1986 song "The Conjuring" again, explaining that he wouldn't mind reintroducing the track at MEGADETH's live shows "as long as it doesn't hurt anybody." Mustaine wrote in his autobiography, "Mustaine:...January 21, 2016
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Video: MARTY FRIEDMAN Plays 'Devil Take Tomorrow' For EMGtv
Video footage of former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman performing a live version of the song "Devil Take Tomorrow" for EMGtv can be seen below. Known for his solo work, years in MEGADETH, and beside fellow guitar virtuoso Jason Becker in CACOPHONY, Marty brings dynamics and soul like no other in...January 20, 2016
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Inside MEGADETH's Virtual Reality Adventure
Pioneer thrash rock band MEGADETH will give its fans the ultimate cutting edge experience in Virtual Reality. The band recently headed into a special Virtual Reality set-up with director Blair Underwood where they performed and film five songs from their upcoming album "Dystopia": "Fatal Illusion",...January 20, 2016
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Former MORBID ANGEL Frontman DAVID VINCENT Guests On GREEN DEATH Album
Former MORBID ANGEL frontman David Vincent has contributed guest vocals to "Manufacturing Evil", the sophomore album from Des Moines thrash merchants GREEN DEATH. Vincent appears on the track "Gates Of Hell". "Manufacturing Evil" will be released on April 1 through MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson's...January 20, 2016
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OHM: Feat. Former MEGADETH Members CHRIS POLAND, NICK MENZA: New Performance Footage
Video footage of OHM:, the band featuring former MEGADETH members Chris Poland (guitar) and Nick Menza (drums),performing on January 16 at The Baked Potato in Studio City, California can be seen below. Menza's addition to OHM: in September 2015 followed the passing of the band's previous drummer, D...January 19, 2016
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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE: 'You Don't Have To Put Somebody Down To Make Somebody Else Look Great'
In a brand new interview with USA Today, MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine spoke about what transpired to cause the band's drummer Shawn Drover and guitarist Chris Broderick to abruptly announce their exits within hours of each other in November 2014. "I was surprised but not surprised," Mustaine said....January 19, 2016
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AMON AMARTH To Release 'First Kill' Single/Video; Teaser Clip Available
Swedish death metallers AMON AMARTH have released a humorous teaser video for their upcoming single, "First Kill". The three-minute clip, dubbed "Keyboard Warrior", can be seen below. "First Kill" will be the first single/video from AMON AMARTH's forthcoming tenth studio album, due later in the year...January 19, 2016
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CHILDREN OF BODOM Recruits Former NORTHER Guitarist DANIEL FREYBERG
Finnish metallers CHILDREN OF BODOM have announced the addition of guitarist Daniel Freyberg (NAILDOWN, NORTHER) to the group's ranks. The band says: "Look for him on all upcoming tours!" CHILDREN OF BODOM last year recruited Antti Wirman, the younger brother of the band's keyboardist Janne Wirman,...January 19, 2016
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DAVE MUSTAINE Reveals His Favorite METALLICA Song That He Wrote
In a brand new interview with LA Weekly, MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine was asked how he spent the bus ride back from New York to California after being fired by METALLICA in 1983. He responded: "I was looking out the window. A lot. And it was excruciatingly painful... Because, remember, I was livin...January 18, 2016
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SAXON To Release Nine-Album Vinyl Box Set 'Eagles And Dragons'
Demon Records has announced the release of an extraordinary SAXON box set containing vinyl LPs of the band's nine studio albums recorded between 1991 and 2009. "Eagles And Dragons" will be released on March 18. "Eagles And Dragons" features nine seminal NWOBHM albums which before today, were only re...January 18, 2016
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