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MEGADETH To Tour With ICE-T's BODY COUNT

Dave Mustaine has told Metal Hammer magazine that MEGADETH will tour the world with BODY COUNT, the metal band fronted by hip-hop legend, actor and director Ice-T, next year. Mustaine and Ice-T had previously teased an upcoming collaboration on social media. The MEGADETH mainman now says: "We're tal...

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WOVENWAR To Release 'Honor Is Dead' Album In October

On October 21, WOVENWAR, the band featuring the talents of Jordan Mancino (drums),Nick Hipa (guitar),Phil Sgrosso (guitar) and Josh Gilbert (bass) of San Diego, California based metal act AS I LAY DYING, and Shane Blay (vocals) of OH, SLEEPER, will release its sophomore album, "Honor Is Dead", via...

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NIGHTRAGE Preparing To Enter Studio

Greek/Swedish melodic death metallers NIGHTRAGE will enter Zero Gravity Studios in Athens with producer Terry Nikas in less than a week to begin recording their seventh album. An early 2017 release via Despotz Records in 2017. Says the band: "The NIGHTRAGE sound is evolving and we are ready to take...

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MEGADETH Cancels San Salvador Concert After Two Songs Due To Severe Rainstorm (Video)

MEGADETH forced to cancel its concert in San Salvador, El Salvador due to a severe rainstorm. The Dave Mustaine-fronted outfit managed to get through only two songs — "Hangar 18" and "The Threat Is Real" — at Estadio Jorge "Mágico" González Friday night (August 26) before heavy rain forced them to l...

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Video: MEGADETH Performs In Buenos Aires, Argentina

Fan-filmed video footage of MEGADETH's August 23 performance at Estadio Luna Park in Buenos Aires, Argentina can be seen below. The band's setlist was as follows: 01. Hangar 18 02. The Threat Is Real 03. Rattlehead 04. Poisonous Shadows 05. Wake Up Dead 06. In My Darkest Hour 07. Conquer Or Die! 08....

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MEGADETH's DAVID ELLEFSON Says Buenos Aires Acoustic Performance Was 'Very Spur Of The Moment'

MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson spoke to Argentina's Rock & Pop radio station about the band's acoustic performance on Tuesday, August 23 outside the Four Seasons hotel in Buenos Aires. Regarding how the session came about, Ellefson said: "Dave [Mustaine, MEGADETH leader] sent me a message, a te...

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Video: MEGADETH Plays Acoustic Set In Buenos Aires, Argentina

MEGADETH played a short acoustic set for the band's fans in Buenos Aires, Argentina earlier today (Tuesday, August 23). Video footage of the performance — courtesy of MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine's Periscope account — can be seen below. MEGADETH fall 2016 North American leg of the "Dystopia" world...

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FREYA Feat. MEGADETH/Ex-SOILWORK Drummer DIRK VERBEUREN: 'Eyes Of Malevolence' Song Streaming

"Eyes Of Malevolence", a brand new song from the Syracuse-based metal outfit FREYA, can be seen below. The track is taken from the band's fifth studio full-length album, "Grim", which will be released on September 30 via Fast Break! Records. The CD was once again mixed and mastered by Jason "Jocko"...

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MEGADETH Guitarist KIKO LOUREIRO Interviews DAVE MUSTAINE, DAVID ELLEFSON For Brazilian TV

Brazilian guitarist Kiko Loureiro, who joined MEGADETH in March 2015, interviewed his bandmates Dave Mustaine and David Ellefson for the Brazilian TV show "Metrópolis", which airs on TV Cultura. You can now watch the segment below. MEGADETH recently announced the addition of Dirk Verbeuren as the ba...

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SEPULTURA's ANDREAS KISSER Takes Part In 'Jackson Speed Round' challenge

SEPULTURA guitarist Andreas Kisser was the latest victim of the "Jackson Speed Round" challenge, and he held up quite well under the pressure of Jackson's rapid-fire questioning. Can you guess what he'd be doing if he wasn't a musician? Or what his guilty pleasure album is? Get all the answers in th...

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MEGADETH's DAVID ELLEFSON On Music Business: 'Finding Ways To Adapt Is Critical To Survival'

In a brand new interview with Roppongi Rocks, MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson spoke about the importance of having a strong live show in order for heavy metal bands to survive and thrive. "For years, I've sat on airplanes flying across the planet, contemplating why we drag piles of gear and people a...

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SOILWORK Singer 'Knew' DAVE MUSTAINE Was Going To 'Pop The Big Question' To DIRK VERBEUREN

Sticks For Stones recently conducted an interview with vocalist Björn "Speed" Strid of Swedish metallers SOILWORK. You can now listen to the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the departure of longtime SOILWORK drummer Dirk Verbeuren: "Well, I mean, he was...

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DIRK VERBEUREN: 'MEGADETH Came Into My Life At A Perfect Time'

All About The Rock recently conducted an interview with former SOILWORK and current MEGADETH drummer Dirk Verbeuren. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. All About The Rock: MEGADETH have had some amazing drummers in the history of the band. How was it learning the songs ready for a live...

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FREYA's New Album 'Grim' To Feature MEGADETH/Ex-SOILWORK Drummer DIRK VERBEUREN

Syracuse-based metal outfit FREYA will release its fifth studio full-length album, "Grim", on September 30 via Fast Break! Records. The CD was once again mixed and mastered by Jason "Jocko" Randall at More Sound Recording Studio in Syracuse, and features the intense graphic cover artwork by FREYA's...

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MEGADETH's DAVID ELLEFSON: Most Successful Bands Usually Aren't Democracies

Rocket Sports & Entertainment Network recently conducted an interview with MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson. You can now listen to the chat using the SoundCloud widget below. Asked if some of the perceived tension between the bands taking part in the 1991 "Clash Of The Titans" tour — ANTHRAX, SLA...