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DAVID ELLEFSON On METAL ALLEGIANCE's LEMMY Tribute: 'It Was Really A Moving Moment'

METAL ALLEGIANCE, the all-star metal band consisting of a rotating cast of musicians, including members of MEGADETH, TESTAMENT, paid tribute to iconic MOTÖRHEAD frontman Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister during METAL ALLEGIANCE's January 9 concert at the Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California. They were j...

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MEGADETH's DAVID ELLEFSON Offers Advice To Young Musicians: 'Be Committed To What It Is You Wanna Do'

On January 29, MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson was interviewed on the KBAD 94.5 radio station in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. You can now watch video footage of his appearance below. Asked what advice he would give to young, aspiring musicians, Ellefson said: "I got rolling when I was, like, eleven, t...

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Video: Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist MARTY FRIEDMAN's Mexico City Clinic

Fan-filmed video footage of former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman's February 5 clinic in Mexico City can be seen below. MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine said in a recent interview that a planned reunion of the band's "Rust In Peace" lineup — featuring Friedman and drummer Nick Menza — in early 2015...

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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE On KIKO LOUREIRO: The 'Most Rewarding Feeling' Is 'Having A Partner Again'

In a recent interview with Full Metal Jackie, MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine spoke about his relationship with the band's latest addition, Brazilian guitarist Kiko Loureiro, best known for his work with ANGRA. He said (hear audio below): "Well, I think when you get around somebody that's great, you h...

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ACCEPT To Play Two U.S. Shows Next Month

Legendary German/American metallers ACCEPT will play two special U.S. shows next month. On March 3, ACCEPT will head to Sioux Falls to play at Badlands and make its way to The Arcada Theatre in St Charles, Illinois two days later, on March 5. "After touring so much, we thought it would be great to h...

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SUICIDAL ANGELS To Release 'Division Of Blood' Album In May

Greek thrashers SUICIDAL ANGELS will release their new album, "Division Of Blood", on May 27 via NoiseArt Records. The follow-up 2014's "Divide And Conquer" features cover artwork by acclaimed artist Ed Repka (MEGADETH, DEATH, MUNICIPAL WASTE). SUICIDAL ANGELS states: "Against the odds of the times...

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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE To Appear At 'School Of Rock' In Frisco, Texas

School Of Rock, the leader in performance-based music education, has announced that MEGADETH lead singer and guitarist Dave Mustaine will visit the school's Frisco, Texas location on Friday, February 19. Mustaine will give musical guidance to School Of Rock students, working personally with the futu...

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MEGADETH Bassist DAVID ELLEFSON's EMP LABEL GROUP Signs North American Distribution Deal With ENTERTAINMENT ONE

EMP Label Group, the label founded by MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson, has signed an exclusive North American distribution deal with Entertainment One (eOne),North America's leading independent music brand. In addition to offering traditional wholesale and managed inventory services to some of Nort...

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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist MARTY FRIEDMAN Says METALLICA's 'Black' LP Is 'Single Most Important Album In Metal'

Ex-MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman has told FoxSanAntonio.com in a new interview that he has nothing but respect for his former band, despite the widespread belief that his split with the Dave Mustaine-led group was acrimonious. "My years with MEGADETH was a great period of my life," he said. "We...

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MEGADETH, Ex-GUNS N' ROSES Members To Take Part In PAUL GILBERT's 'Great Guitar Escape 3.0'

Paul Gilbert has announced the details of the Great Guitar Escape 3.0, set to take place July 25-29 at the Cambria Pines Lodge in Cambria, California. For the camp's third year, the legendary shredder went all out and invited a few iconic friends to join him as guest instructors. These include MEGAD...

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Former QUEENSRŸCHE Singer GEOFF TATE Is Working On Jazz Album

Former QUEENSRŸCHE and current OPERATION: MINDCRIME singer Geoff Tate was interviewed by rock journalist Mitch Lafon for a recent edition of the "One On One With Mitch Lafon" podcast (Facebook page). You can now listen to the chat using the Spreaker widget below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcr...

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DAVE MUSTAINE Discusses Possibility Of Re-Recording 'Killing Is My Business' With Current MEGADETH Lineup

Patryk Pigeon of MusikUniverse.mu recently conducted an interview with MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine. You can now listen to the chat in the YouTube clip below. On who will sit behind the kit for MEGADETH when Chris Adler (LAMB OF GOD) is unable to make the shows: Mustaine: "Well, I think Chris woul...

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CHILDREN OF BODOM: Pro-Shot Footage Of RESURRECTION FEST Performance

Professionally filmed video footage of Finnish metallers CHILDREN OF BODOM performing the song "Downfall" at last year's edition of the Resurrection Fest, which was held on July 17, 2015 in Viveiro, Lugo, Spain, can be seen below. CHILDREN OF BODOM recently announced the addition of guitarist Daniel...

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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE: DAVID ELLEFSON Is 'Not My Right-Hand Guy'

During a recent appearance on "That Metal Show" co-host Eddie Trunk's podcast, "Eddie Trunk Podcast", MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine was asked how important it was for him to have bassist David Ellefson as his "right-hand guy" while the band was being revamped once again following the departures of...

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DAVID ELLEFSON Says He Is Technically A Founding Member Of MEGADETH

Earlier this week, Curtis of Cranked Up Live conducted an interview with MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson. You can now listen to the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On "Dystopia" being MEGADETH's highest-charting album since 1992's "Countdown To Extinction",...