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DAVID ELLEFSON Says 'Faith' Has Brought Him And DAVE MUSTAINE Closer Together
In a brand new interview with Australia's Glam Adelaide, MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson spoke about his relationship with the band's mainman, Dave Mustaine, and how it was affected by Mustaine's conversion to Christianity. "As far as faith goes, it brings people together," Ellefson responded. "It h...April 5, 2015
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Ex-MEGADETH Drummer SHAWN DROVER: Video Footage Of Evansville Clinic
Video footage of former MEGADETH drummer Shawn Drover's March 17 drum clinic at Moore Music in Evansville, Indiana can be seen below. Drover quit MEGADETH on November 25, 2014 "to pursue [his] own musical interests." His statement can be found at this location. Guitarist Chris Broderick announced hi...April 4, 2015
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New MEGADETH Guitarist KIKO LOUREIRO On RANDY RHOADS: 'He Was Like A Big Hero For Me'
Brazilian guitarist Kiko Loureiro (MEGADETH, ANGRA) was interviewed by IndiePower at the "Randy Rhoads Remembered: A Celebration Of A Guitar Legend" concert on Janaury 23 at The Observatory in Santa Ana, California. You can now watch the chat below. Speaking about the influence Randy Rhoads (OZZY OS...April 4, 2015
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DAVE MUSTAINE And DAVID ELLEFSON Are The 'Root' Of MEGADETH
In a brand new interview with Australia's Hawkesbury Gazette, MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson spoke about his role in recreating the band's classic sound five years after he rejoined MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the group's "Rust In Peace" album. "I feel it whe...April 4, 2015
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Looking Down MARTY FRIEDMAN's Guitar Fretboard At Musicians Institute (Video)
A GoPro camera was mounted on Marty Friedman (ex-MEGADETH) guitar neck, looking down the fretboard and providing a live video feed of his playing, during his special guitar clinic at Los Angeles' famous music college Musicians Institute exclusively for students and alumni. The clinic took place at M...April 3, 2015
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ACCEPT's WOLF HOFFMANN: 'You Don't Start Out As A Kid Wanting To Be The Leader Of A Band'
Brazil's Wikimetal podcast recently conducted an interview with guitarist Wolf Hoffmann of German/American metallers ACCEPT. You can now listen to the chat using the SoundCloud widget below. Speaking about the songwriting process for ACCEPT's latest album, "Blind Rage", Wolf said: "We never really w...April 3, 2015
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ACT OF DEFIANCE Featuring Ex-MEGADETH, SHADOWS FALL, SCAR THE MARTYR Members: Debut Album Update
ACT OF DEFIANCE, the new 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),recently entered the studio with world-renowned producer Chris "Zeuss" Harris (ROB ZOMBIE...April 3, 2015
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New MEGADETH Guitarist KIKO LOUREIRO Has Full Support Of His ANGRA Bandmates
Brazilian metallers ANGRA have thrown their unwavering support behind their guitarist Kiko Loureiro, who has just been named the new axeman in MEGADETH. Says ANGRA guitarist Rafael Bittencourt: "Oh boy! My spine is still giving me goosebumps! "Kiko is in MEGADETH! Wow! What a feeling of pride! "I ha...April 2, 2015
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Video: Ex-MEGADETH Drummer SHAWN DROVER Performs SABBATH, PRIEST Classics With Contest Winners
Two lucky guitarists had a "once-in-a-lifetime" opportunity to perform with former MEGADETH drummer Shawn Drover on March 28 as part of the "Shawn Drover Drum Madness" concert at The Retro Theatre in Glendive, Montana. One of the contest winners, 35-year-old Shane Luckie, played BLACK SABBATH's "Par...April 2, 2015
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It's Official: KIKO LOUREIRO Is The New MEGADETH Guitarist
As BLABBERMOUTH.NET exclusively reported as a "rumor" on March 14, it has now been made official that Brazilian guitarist Kiko Loureiro, best known for his work with ANGRA, has joined MEGADETH. Says MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine: "I first met Kiko around 8 years ago for a cover shoot for Burrn! mag...April 2, 2015
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MARTY FRIEDMAN On DAVE MUSTAINE: 'We've Been Talking Quite A Bit In The Last Few Months'
Chile's Cooperativa.cl recently conducted an interview with former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman. You can now listen to the chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On whether it's true that he doesn't play material from MEGADETH during his guitar clinics because he i...April 2, 2015
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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist CHRIS BRODERICK On ACT OF DEFIANCE: 'We Aren't Worried About Any Amount Of Fame Or Income'
Former MEGADETH guitarist Chris Broderick talked to Revolver magazine about ACT OF DEFIANCE, the new band he formed with fellow ex-MEGADETH member Shawn Drover (drums),alongside ex-SCAR THE MARTYR singer Henry Derek Bonner and SHADOWS FALL's Matt Bachand (bass). Speaking about how the ACT OF DEFIAN...April 2, 2015
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DAVE MUSTAINE: MEGADETH Is 'Almost Done' Writing New Album; Tracking To Begin Next Week
According to a new tweet from MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine, the band is "almost done with the writing" of its new album and will begin tracking the follow-up to 2013's "Super Collider" next week. As BLABBERMOUTH.NET exclusively reported as a "rumor" on March 14, it was made official this past week...March 31, 2015
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MICHAEL ANGELO BATIO: 'Burn' Cover Featuring MARK TREMONTI, TODD LA TORRE Streaming
Considered to be a pioneer of the "shred guitar" genre, Michael Angelo Batio is set to release his first-ever career retrospective. Due on April 14 via Rat Pak Records, "Shred Force 1: The Essential Michael Angelo Batio" not only highlights Michael's best work to date, but also brings together many...March 31, 2015
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New Book 'Iron Maiden: '80 '81' Tells Story Of Legendary Metal Band's Paul Di'Anno Years
By the mid-to-late '80s, IRON MAIDEN was unquestionably one of the biggest heavy metal bands on the planet — regularly headlining arenas and stadiums, each new album rocketing up the charts, and t-shirts sporting their ghastly mascot (Eddie) was one of the most popular fashion statements by metalhea...March 30, 2015
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