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Less Than A Month Ago, MEGADETH Performed At This Concert Hall; Now It's Being Transformed Into Field Hospital

MEGADETH guitarist Kiko Loureiro says that it's "unreal" to know that a concert venue he performed in just four weeks ago was being prepared for victims of COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus. On March 20, an exercise was held involving a scenario in which the Arena Armeec hall in So...

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Ex-SLAYER Drummer PAUL BOSTAPH Teases New Musical Project

Paul Bostaph says that he is working on a musical project with a "friend" of his who is "very familiar" to everyone. The former SLAYER drummer addressed his future plans while responding to a fan question on Instagram. Asked if he has any "post-SLAYER projects" in the works, Bostaph responded: "yes!...

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MEGADETH's DAVID ELLEFSON And Some Of His Famous Friends Are Offering Free Music Lessons To Kids Displaced By Coronavirus

The David Ellefson Youth Music Foundation, the nonprofit started in 2018 by MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson, has announced the "School's Out" initiative, providing free music lessons and one-on-one mentoring sessions via Skype from major artists to students stuck at home due to COVID-19 restrictions...

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KORN Releases Music Video For 'Can You Hear Me'

KORN's music video for the song "Can You Hear Me" can be seen below. The clip was filmed and directed by Adam Mason and was produced by Elizabeth Mason. "Can You Hear Me" is taken from KORN's latest album, "The Nothing", which came out last September. The disc debuted at No. 8 on the Billboard 200 c...

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EXCITER's DAN BEEHLER: 'We Influenced A Lot Of People'

Drummer/vocalist Dan Beehler of Canadian thrash metal pioneers EXCITER spoke to Australia's "Scars And Guitars" podcast about his band's influence on the death metal and black metal acts of today. He said (hear audio below): "Over the years, it's been pointed out to me, and I've heard it, and bands...

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MEGADETH's DAVID ELLEFSON On His Signature Bass: 'My Goal Has Always Been To Invent And Develop Very High-Octane, Cutting-Edge Instruments'

MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson recently spoke to Guitar World about his all-new X Series Signature David Ellefson Concert Bass CBXM IV and V models. "My goal has always been to invent and develop very high-octane, cutting-edge instruments," he explained. "I prefer basses that look like they move fa...

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MONSTER MAGNET Announces Rescheduled 2021 'Celebration Of Powertrip' North American Tour Dates

MONSTER MAGNET has postponed its "A Celebration Of Powertrip" tour to 2021, with new dates beginning January 21 in Sayreville, New Jersey. Tickets for all postponed dates will be honored for the newly scheduled shows. Find a complete list of dates below. Frontman Dave Wyndorf comments on the unfortu...

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SAMMY HAGAR, REO SPEEDWAGON, Others Remember EDDIE MONEY In Latest 'Eddie Money Tribute Concert' Preview Clip

AXS TV honors the incredible life and enduring legacy of beloved rock icon Eddie Money, proudly serving as the exclusive broadcaster of the "Eddie Money Tribute Concert" — premiering Sunday, March 22 at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT. The concert was the first public recognition honoring Eddie since his passin...

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ATKINS MAY PROJECT Feat. Original JUDAS PRIEST Singer AL ATKINS: 'The Final Cut' Album Due In April

ATKINS MAY PROJECT, the band featuring original JUDAS PRIEST singer Al Atkins and Christian guitarist and music artist Paul May, will release a new album, "The Final Cut", in April. Audio snippets of two songs from the disc, "When The Bell Tolls" and "Dead Men's Bones", are available below. Atkins a...

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BELLE AND THE DRAGON Feat. FLYLEAF, P.O.D. Members: 'Trees' Music Video Released

Members of acclaimed chart-topping rock bands FLYLEAF and P.O.D. have gone in a new musical direction and collaborated to form a new band called BELLE AND THE DRAGON. The group is celebrating the release of an acoustic video for their next single, "Trees". Vocalist and guitarist Sameer Bhattacharya...

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Former SACRED REICH Guitarist JASON RAINEY Dies Of Apparent Heart Attack

Former SACRED REICH guitarist Jason Rainey died Monday night (March 16) of an apparent heart attack. His death was confirmed by his wife Renee Novak, who wrote on Facebook: "My husband Jason Rainey passed away a hour ago. Most likely a heat [sic] attack. They worked on him for a half hour but they c...

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Ex-TESLA Guitarist TOMMY SKEOCH: 'I Was Fired'

During an appearance earlier today (Monday, March 16) on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation" radio show, former TESLA guitarist Tommy Skeoch spoke about his departure from the band nearly a decade a half ago. Asked if he exited the group of his own accord or if he was asked to leave, Tommy said: "I was fired....

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FOO FIGHTERS Postpone Some Dates On 'Van Tour'

FOO FIGHTERS have postponed some of their previously announced "Van Tour" dates due to the coronavirus pandemic that is spreading across the globe. The trek, which was originally scheduled to take place in April and May, will see the band playing at the same cities as during FOO FIGHTERS' 1995 tour...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Once Again Blasts ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME Over JUDAS PRIEST's Latest Snub

Former JUDAS PRIEST singer Tim "Ripper" Owens has once again slammed the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame after the band's latest snub. The British heavy metal legends were on the ballot for Rock Hall induction this year, but failed to receive enough votes to make the class of 2020. Having been eligible f...

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DAVID LEE ROTH Postpones Last Six Shows Of Las Vegas Residency Over Coronavirus Concerns

The final six shows of VAN HALEN vocalist David Lee Roth's Las Vegas residency have been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic that is spreading across the globe. All six concerts that were scheduled to take place this month — March 18, 20-21, 25, 27-28 — at the House Of Blues were called off on...