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Former MEGADETH Guitarist CHRIS POLAND: 'The Music Business Is Cruel'

Jon (DJ ZED) Hernandez recently conducted an interview with former MEGADETH guitarist Chris Poland. The chat, which was originally broadcast on ListenerzChoiceRadio.com, can be streamed below. Asked what advice he would give to aspiring musicians and up-and-coming artists looking to break into the m...

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MEGADETH's DAVID ELLEFSON: Why Reunion Of 'Rust In Peace' Lineup Probably Wouldn't Work

MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson was interviewed on a recent edition of Australia's "Blood, Sweat And Metal" show. You can now listen to the chat below. Asked what needs to take place for a reunion of MEGADETH's "Rust In Peace" lineup to become a reality, Ellefson said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH...

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MOTÖRHEAD's PHIL CAMPBELL Completes Recording Guitars For New Album

MOTÖRHEAD is currently in the studio with longtime producer Cameron Webb working on the band's upcoming album, due out this fall. According to a new post on the band's Facebook page, guitarist Phil Campbell has completed laying down his tracks on the CD, which will follow up 2013's "Aftershock". MOT...

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Video: Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist MARTY FRIEDMAN's Workshop In Volta Redonda, Brazil

Fan-filmed video footage of former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman's March 6 guitar workshop in Volta Redonda, Rio De Janeiro, 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...

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FEAR FACTORY's DINO CAZARES Joins EXODUS On Stage In Sydney (Video)

FEAR FACTORY guitarist Dino Cazares joined EXODUS on stage earlier this month at Frankie's Pizza in Sydney, Australia to perform the classic EXODUS song "Piranha". Check out video footage of his appearance below. Guitarist Gary Holt was unable to join his EXODUS bandmates for their Australian tour d...

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NICK MENZA To CHRIS ADLER: 'Good Luck' With Rumored MEGADETH Studio Gig

Former MEGADETH drummer Nick Menza has uploaded a new video of him "jamming" and "checking out [a] new snare from Sleishman." Below the YouTube clip, Menza wrote the following comment: "Well, since [Chris] Adler is playing on MEGADETH's new album, do I get to play on LAMB OF GOD's new album? I'm dow...

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Rumor: MEGADETH Taps LAMB OF GOD Drummer, ANGRA Guitarist For New Album

MEGADETH is rumored to have hired drummer Chris Adler (LAMB OF GOD) and Brazilian guitarist Kiko Loureiro (ANGRA) to play on the band's new album. If true, Adler's involvement with MEGADETH would apparently be limited to studio work only, and he would not be expected to join the band on the road to...

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CARCASS's JEFF WALKER On Making Of 'Surgical Steel': 'It Started Off Fun, And Then It Turned Into Complete Torture'

Ilias "Nerevarine" Kytidis of Greece's Rock Overdose recently conducted an interview with bassist/vocalist Jeff Walker of reactivated British extreme metal pioneers CARCASS. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. Speaking about the recording sessions for CARCASS's comeback albu...

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MEGADETH Is Auditioning One Of DAVE MUSTAINE's Final Picks For New Guitarist Today

Only a week before MEGADETH is scheduled to enter the studio to begin recording its new album, it appears that the band has not finalized the replacements for drummer Shawn Drover and guitarist Chris Broderick, who quit the band last year. Earlier today, MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine posted the fol...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN, MICHAEL AMOTT And JEFF LOOMIS Discuss State Of Metal Lead Playing In 2015 (Video)

U.K.'s Total Guitar magazine rounded up three of the finest metal guitarists around today — Marty Friedman (MEGADETH),Michael Amott (ARCH ENEMY) and Jeff Loomis (ARCH ENEMY, NEVEMORE) — to find out their thoughts on the state of metal lead playing in 2015. Check out the discussion below. Asked for...

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DAVID ELLEFSON On MEGADETH's New Lineup: 'To Go Back And Chase Some Glory Day Is Like Chasing Fool's Gold'

In a brand new interview with Full Throttle Rock, MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson was asked if there is any news regarding who will become the band's new drummer and lead guitarist following last year's departures of Shawn Drover and Chris Broderick. "There are some developments with it, and I think...

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RUDY SARZO, MARK TREMONTI, TODD LA TORRE Guest On MICHAEL ANGELO BATIO's 'Shred Force 1' Retrospective

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...

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MOTÖRHEAD's New CAMERON WEBB-Produced Album Due This Fall

MOTÖRHEAD is currently in the studio with longtime producer Cameron Webb working on the band's upcoming album, due out this fall. The revered trio will support the FOO FIGHTERS on tour this July in Japan and Korea (including a stop at the longest-standing music fest in Japan, the Fuji Rock festival...

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Loyal MEGADETH Fan Who Served 23 Years In Army Reserves Dies In Crash

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine and the band's webmaster, Dave McRobb, have posted the following message on MEGADETH's official sites: "It is with great sadness that we say farewell to one of MEGADETH's most loyal fans and friend, Patrick Dubas. Pat lost his life in a fatal car crash Tuesday morning,...

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KATAKLYSM To Release 'Of Ghosts And Gods' Album In July

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" will be unveiled on March 23. Guitarist Jean-François "JF" Dagenais will track drums, guitars and bass for the alb...