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ANNIHILATOR's JEFF WATERS Was 'Shocked' By Frontman DAVE PADDEN's Departure

Mark Taylor of Metal Talk recently conducted an interview with ANNIHILATOR leader Jeff Waters. You can now watch the chat below. Speaking about the departure of Dave Padden, ANNIHILATOR's vocalist from 2003 to 2014, and Waters' return to lead-vocal duties on the band's forthcoming album, "Suicide So...

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Ex-QUEENSRŸCHE Singer GEOFF TATE To Host Intimate Video-Release Party For OPERATION: MINDCRIME

On Wednesday, August 19, former QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate and his new band, OPERATION: MINDCRIME, will host an intimate video release party at Hilliard's Brewery, located at 1550 NW 49th Street in Seattle, Washington. The gathering of friends, fans and family is free and open to the public, with...

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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist CHRIS BRODERICK Answers 'Tough' Questions In 'Jackson Speed Round' (Video)

While visiting Jackson headquarters, former MEGADETH and current ACT OF DEFIANCE guitarist Chris Broderick took some time to answer the tough questions in another "Jackson Speed Round". Learn about the song he wished he wrote, the craziest guitar mods he's ever seen and his must-have items while on...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN: 'I'd Rather Chew Glass Than Listen To JIMI HENDRIX'

Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman has told Ultimate Guitar in a new interview that he is not a fan of the 1960s musician Jimi Hendrix. "I'd rather chew glass than listen to Hendrix," he said. "I never got Hendrix. When I think of Hendrix, an image comes in my mind about a lot ...

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Audio: KOBRA AND THE LOTUS Covers RUSH's 'The Sprit Of Radio' On 'Words Of The Prophets' EP

Known for supporting legendary bands KISS and DEF LEPPARD on KISS's massive 40th-anniversary North American tour last summer, Canada's explosive hard rockers KOBRA AND THE LOTUS will soon release a brand new EP. Due out August 28, the "Words Of The Prophets" EP (Titan Music) was produced by the Gram...

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SLASH, LEMMY, THE RUNAWAYS Honored At 'IES Rock Honors' In North Hollywood

The IES Rock Honors ceremony, part of the four-day IES – INDIE Entertainment Summit in Los Angeles, was a spectacular evening of inductions for the 40th anniversaries of the RAMONES, MOTÖRHEAD, THE RUNAWAYS and a special induction of Slash. A packed hall witnessed the 40th-anniversary celebration to...

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DAVE MUSTAINE Defends MEGADETH's Lineup Changes, Praises Upcoming Album

MEGADETH recently finished recording its fifteenth album in a Nashville studio for a tentative late 2015 or early 2016 release. The production duties on the follow-up to 2013's "Super Collider" were handled by MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine and Toby Wright (ALICE IN CHAINS, KORN). The CD is currentl...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN: The Response To 'Inferno' Has Blown My Mind

Alissa Ordabai of HardrockHaven.net recently conducted an interview with former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. HardrockHaven.net: What inspired you to tour again in the U.S. after such a long break? Friedman: Pretty much the same thing that inspir...

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SAINT ASONIA Feat. STAIND, Ex-THREE DAYS GRACE Members: Fourth 'Making-Of' Webisode Available

The fourth in a series of webisodes featuring behind-the-scenes footage from the making of the self-titled debut album from SAINT ASONIA, the new act featuring ex-THREE DAYS GRACE frontman Adam Gontier and STAIND guitarist Mike Mushok, can be seen below. The CD was released on July 31 via RCA. Produ...

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MEGADETH's DAVID ELLEFSON Says Some Record Companies 'Won't Sign Anybody Past Sixteen Years Old'

Sue Henry of WILK news radio 103.1 FM recently conducted an interview with MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson. You can now listen to the chat using the widget below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On what advice he would give to young rock musicians just starting out: El...

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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE To Serve As Honorary Pace Car Driver At Watkins Glen International

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine will be the honorary pace car driver for the Sunday, August 9 Sprint Cup Cheez-It 355 at Watkins Glen International (WGI) in Watkins Glen, New York. Mustaine states: "I'll be leading the field in the pace car with nothing but race cars behind me!" NASCAR weekend at The...

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GEOFF TATE Discusses OPERATION: MINDCRIME's 'Re-Inventing The Future' Single (Video)

OPERATION: MINDCRIME, the new band led by former QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate, will release its debut album, "The Key", on September 18 via Frontiers Music Srl. A short video clip of Tate talking about the CD's first single, "Re-Inventing The Future", can be seen below. The recently released "Re-In...

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SLAYER Profiled As Part Of The Smithsonian Institute's 'Places Of Musical Innovation' Exhibit

The Smithsonian Institute's National Museum Of History has just posted a profile of SLAYER and the "Origins Of Thrash" as part of its "Places Of Musical Innovation" exhibit. Check it out below. Asked if the thrash acts shared any fans with glam bands in the '80s, SLAYER guitarist Kerry King told LA...

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ACT OF DEFIANCE Feat. Ex-MEGADETH, SHADOWS FALL, SCAR THE MARTYR Members: 'Legion Of Lies' Video

"Legion Of Lies", the new video from ACT OF DEFIANCE, the band featuring former MEGADETH members Shawn Drover (drums) and Chris Broderick (guitar),alongside ex-SCAR THE MARTYR singer Henry Derek Bonner, and SHADOWS FALL's Matt Bachand (bass),can be seen below. The track is taken from ACT OF DEFIAN...

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LAMB OF GOD's RANDY BLYTHE: All Of Heavy Metal's Aggression Comes From Punk Rock

LAMB OF GOD singer Randy Blythe was interviewed for a bonus feature of the third episode of the "No Limits Music Show". During the chat, Blythe revealed that he rarely listens to heavy metal music, explaining: "If you look at the history of heavy metal, and where metal is now, all of the aggression,...