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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE Talks New USA VMNT Holy Grail Guitar At NAMM (Video)

Dean Guitars unveiled the new Dave Mustaine signature guitar USA VMNT Holy Grail at this year's NAMM show, which was held January 22-24 in Anaheim, California. 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...
February 6, 2016
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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist CHRIS BRODERICK Breaks Down New Signature Guitars From JACKSON

Former MEGADETH and current ACT OF DEFIANCE guitarist Chris Broderick swung by the Jackson booth at the 2016 NAMM show to unveil his new Jackson signature guitars — a USA Signature Soloist HT6 and a USA Signature Soloist HT7. Find out why he went with some of the features in the quick clip below. Pl...
February 5, 2016
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Video: GEOFF TATE's OPERATION: MINDCRIME Performs In Agoura Hills

Video footage of OPERATION: MINDCRIME, the new band led by former QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate, performing on February 4 at The Canyon club in Agoura Hills, California can be seen below (courtesy of Heavy Metal Hill). "The Key", the first album of an ambitious trilogy from OPERATION: MINDCRIME, sol...
February 5, 2016
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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE Explains Change In His Singing Voice

Riccardo Ball of New Zealand's Wrecking Ball Media recently conducted an interview with MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine. You can now listen to the chat below. Asked about the more "ragged" sound of his vocal delivery on MEGADETH's new album, "Dystopia", Dave said: "You know, I don't know. I do know t...
February 4, 2016
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MEGADETH's DAVID ELLEFSON: Coming Up With Fresh-Sounding Material Is 'One Of The Hardest Challenges'

The Age Of Metal conducted an interview with MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson at this year's NAMM show, which was held January 22-24 in Anaheim, California. You can now watch the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On MEGADETH's new album, "Dystopia": Ellefson:...
February 4, 2016
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Former MEGADETH Drummer SHAWN DROVER Doesn't Want Anybody Else Telling Him What To Write And Play

Ethan of SDMetal conducted an interview with former MEGADETH and current ACT OF DEFIANCE drummer Shawn Drover at this year's NAMM show, which took place January 22-24 in Anaheim, California. You can now watch the chat below. Asked about performing at smaller venues with ACT OF DEFIANCE compared to t...
February 4, 2016
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MEGADETH's 'Dystopia' Gets Surprising Plug From FOX NEWS Host BILL O'REILLY (Video)

MEGADETH's new album, "Dystopia", got a surprising plug from Fox News host Bill O'Reilly at the close of Wednesday's (February 3) edition of "O'Reilly Factor". "A hard rock guy named Dave Mustaine who used to be in the group METALLICA and is now in the group MEGADETH is apparently a big 'Factor' fan...
February 3, 2016
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LIPS: The Interest In ANVIL 'Has Not Changed' Eight Years After Documentary Release

Canada's The Metal Voice recently conducted an interview with guitarist/vocalist Steve "Lips" Kudlow of legendary Canadian metallers ANVIL. You can now listen to the chat in the YouTube clip below. Asked if there was been a drop in the level of interest in ANVIL since the acclaimed documentary "Anvi...
February 3, 2016
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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE Explains In More Detail Why 'Rust In Peace' Lineup Reunion Didn't Happen

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine was interviewed for a recent episode of "That Metal Show" co-host Eddie Trunk's podcast, "Eddie Trunk Podcast". You can now listen to it at this location. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On why drummer Shawn Drover and guitarist Chris Broderick...
February 2, 2016
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ANGRA 'Deeply Disapproves' Of PHILIP ANSELMO's Actions At 'Dimebash'

Brazilian metallers ANGRA have weighed in on last month's incident when ex-PANTERA singer Philip Anselmo made a "white power" gesture onstage at a concert. Anselmo performed the PANTERA classic "Walk" at the January 22 "Dimebash" event at the Lucky Strike Live in Hollywood, California in honor of hi...
February 2, 2016
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DEATH ANGEL Members Join ACT OF DEFIANCE For 'Ace Of Spades' Cover (Video)

Mark Osegueda and Ted Aguilar of DEATH ANGEL joined ACT OF DEFIANCE on stage on January 31 at Milk Bar in San Francisco, California to perform a cover version of the MOTÖRHEAD classic "Ace Of Spades" as a tribute to MOTÖRHEAD frontman Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister. Video footage of their appearance can be s...
February 1, 2016
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MEGADETH's 'Dystopia' Lands At No. 3 On U.S. Chart

MEGADETH's new album, "Dystopia", debuted at No. 3 on The Billboard 200, having shifted 49,000 equivalent album units in the week ending January 28. The Billboard 200 chart ranks the most popular albums of the week based on multi-metric consumption, which includes traditional album sales, track equi...
February 1, 2016
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REDEMPTION: New Song 'Thirty Silver' Feat. Ex-MEGADETH Guitarists POLAND, FRIEDMAN, BRODERICK

REDEMPTION, the U.S. progressive metal band featuring in its ranks guitarist/songwriter Nick Van Dyk and FATES WARNING vocalist Ray Alder, will release its sixth full-length, "The Art Of Loss", on February 26 via Metal Blade Records. The song "Thirty Silver", featuring guest appearances by former ME...
February 1, 2016
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AMON AMARTH: Behind-The-Scenes Footage From Filming Of 'Keyboard Warrior' Video Teaser

Swedish death metallers AMON AMARTH have released behind-the-scenes footage from the filming of their humorous teaser video for their new single, "First Kill". The three-minute clip, dubbed "Keyboard Warrior", was released earlier this month ahead of the announcement of the band's tenth studio album...
January 30, 2016
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DAVE MUSTAINE Says LEMMY 'Had A Very Childlike Side To Him'

MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine has paid tribute to MOTÖRHEAD frontman Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister, calling him a "giant" who stayed true to his initial, throwback aesthetic until the very end. During a December 29 appearance on Ozzy's Boneyard (SiriusXM channel 38),Mustaine said about Lemmy (hear audio be...
January 30, 2016