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DAVID ELLEFSON Says MEGADETH Is Working On 'Pretty Kick-Ass' New Album
In a brand new interview with Hot Metal, MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson would neither confirm nor deny rumors that the band has enlisted guitarist Kiko Loureiro of ANGRA and drummer Chris Adler of LAMB OF GOD to play on MEGADETH's next studio album. “It's not quite there yet; it's not something ...March 25, 2015
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JOE SATRIANI And STEVE VAI To Host Benefit Concert With ANIMALS AS LEADERS
Legendary guitarists Joe Satriani and Steve Vai have announced plans for a third benefit concert in support of music industry veteran and good friend Cliff Cultreri. "A Benefit For Cliff III" will take place on Friday, June 12 at 8 p.m. at Wiltern Theatre in Los Angeles. This event will feature perf...March 25, 2015
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Video: Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist MARTY FRIEDMAN's Workshop In São Paulo, Brazil
Fan-filmed video footage of former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman's March 21 guitar workshop in São Paulo, Brazil can be seen below. Marty's latest solo album, "Inferno", sold around 2,100 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 186 on The Billboard 200 c...March 24, 2015
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How Are MEGADETH's Publishing Royalties Divided Among Bandmembers? DAVID ELLEFSON Responds
Rodney Holder of Australia's Music Business Facts recently conducted an interview with MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson. You can now listen to the chat at this location. It can also be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On how MEGADETH's publishing royalties are...March 23, 2015
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KATAKLYSM: 'Of Ghosts And Gods' Cover Artwork Unveiled
Montreal-based death metallers KATAKLYSM will release new album, "Of Ghosts And Gods", on July 31 via Nuclear Blast. The cover artwork for the follow-up to "Waiting For The End To Come" was created by up-and-coming dark and macabre artist Art By Surtsey and can be seen below. According to KATAKYSM,...March 23, 2015
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CARCASS's BILL STEER Hopes To 'Get A Little Bit Of Work Done' On Next Album
Guitarist Bill Steer of reactivated British extreme metal pioneers CARCASS tells Australia's The Rockpit that he hopes the band will be able to spend the next few months working on material for the follow-up to 2013's "Surgical Steel". "Personally, I'm keeping my fingers crossed a bit that things do...March 23, 2015
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MACHINE HEAD's ROBB FLYNN Discusses His Journey In First Episode Of SPOTIFY's 'Metal Talks'
MACHINE HEAD guitarist/vocalist Robb Flynn is featured in "Metal Talks", a podcast-style playlist with exclusive material recorded at Spotify, where some of the biggest artists in metal tell stories from their careers and play favorite tracks. In the first episode, Flynn tells the story of his journ...March 23, 2015
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DAVE MUSTAINE: JAMES HETFIELD And I 'Were A Really Great Guitar Duo'
MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine is the focus of the latest episode of VH1 Classic's "Rock Icons", an original documentary series profiling the most legendary artists in the history of rock music. You can now watch the full episode below. A few Mustaine quotes from the show follow (transcribed by BLAB...March 22, 2015
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KIKO LOUREIRO Met With 'MEGADETH' Chants During Brazilian Appearance (Video)
Brazilian guitarist Kiko Loureiro (ANGRA),who is rumored to have been enlisted by MEGADETH to play on the band's new studio album, was met with "MEGADETH" chants by the crowd during his appearance yesterday (Friday, March 20) at SESC in Osasco, São Paulo, Brazil. Check out video footage below. As B...March 21, 2015
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MOTÖRHEAD Teams Up With VANNEN For Limited-Edition Watches
MOTÖRHEAD has teamed up with Vannen Watches for series of limited-edition timepieces. Preorders begin Thursday, March 26 at 10 a.m. PST exclusively at VannenWatches.com. Follow MOTÖRHEAD and Vannen for more details and the full reveal, also on March 26. MOTÖRHEAD is currently in the studio with long...March 20, 2015
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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE And LAMB OF GOD's CHRIS ADLER Photographed Together
A photo that was apparently taken earlier today (Thursday, March 19) of MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine and LAMB OF GOD drummer Chris Adler having a discussion at what appears to be a fast-food restaurant or a coffee shop was posted on Twitter and can be seen below (courtesy of Twitter user @bobbryar...March 19, 2015
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Video: Reunited Original Lineup Of EXCITER Performs First U.S. Show In 30 Years
Video footage of the reunited original lineup of Canadian thrash metal pioneers EXCITER — guitarist John Ricci, drummer/vocalist Dan Beehler and bassist Allan Johnson — performing on March 14 at the Defenders Of The Old III festival in Brooklyn, New York can be seen below (courtesy of John Erigo). S...March 19, 2015
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AMON AMARTH Parts Ways With Drummer FREDRIK ANDERSSON
Swedish death metallers AMON AMARTH have parted ways with drummer Fredrik Andersson after 17 years. The band says in a statement: "Fredrik has been an important part of AMON AMARTH's development since he joined the band in 1998 and we wish him all the best for the future. We are currently in the pro...March 19, 2015
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DAVE LOMBARDO: 'I Was Looking To Join MEGADETH' In 1986
In a brand new interview with Metal Ireland, former SLAYER and current PHILM drummer Dave Lombardo was asked if there is any truth to the rumor that he was being considered as a possible replacement for Lars Ulrich when METALLICA was allegedly contemplating making a drummer change in 1986. "That's n...March 18, 2015
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DEE SNIDER 'Apologizes' To DOUG ALDRICH, Slams KISS
TWISTED SISTER frontman Dee Snider has apologized to former WHITESNAKE and DIO guitarist Doug Aldrich for "singling him out" by questioning the relevance of any of the WHITESNAKE releases Aldrich appeared on. On February 9, Snider posed the following question for his 124,000 Twitter followers: "What...March 18, 2015
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