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INDESTRUCTIBLE NOISE COMMAND To Release 'Terrible Things' Album In March
Connecticut quintet INDESTRUCTIBLE NOISE COMMAND (I.N.C.) has played uncompromising thrash since 1985 when Erik Barath and Dennis Gergely formed the band in high school. After a pair of albums on a major label, the group took some time off before making a full-on return in 2010. On March 8, I.N.C.'s...February 18, 2019
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TESLA Guitarist Praises Producer PHIL COLLEN's 'Positive Energy' And 'Attention To Detail'
TESLA guitarist Frank Hannon recently appeared on the Detroit radio station 101 WRIF's "Talkin' Rock With Meltdown" podcast. The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the band's decision to hire DEF LEPPARD guitarist Phil Collen to pr...February 16, 2019
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Which MEGADETH Album Does DAVID ELLEFSON Like Better: 'Risk' Or 'Super Collider'?
During a recent appearance on "The Metal Sucks Podcast", David Ellefson was asked which of the two most consistently maligned MEGADETH albums he prefers: 2013's "Super Collider" or 1999's "Risk". "It's funny," the bassist responded (hear audio below). "The 'Risk' songs worked great acoustically — th...February 15, 2019
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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE: 'A Lot Of People Misunderstand Me Sometimes When I Talk Or Sing About A Subject'
In a brand new interview with Consequence Of Sound, MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine was asked where he stands now on a lyric from the band's 1990 album "Rust In Peace": "Don't ask what you can do for your country / Ask what your country can do for you." "If you kinda reduce that song — 'Take No Priso...February 14, 2019
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LIZZY BORDEN Celebrates Valentine's Day With 'Obsessed With You' Music Video
"Obsessed With You", the new Dave Brodsky-directed music video from Lizzy Borden, can be seen below. The track is taken from the theatrical rock frontman's first album in 11 years, "My Midnight Things", which was released last June via Metal Blade Records. With the hard-and-heavy tracks of the albu...February 14, 2019
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DAVE GROHL Undergoes Arm Surgery
FOO FIGHTERS were forced to reschedule their the two-night grand opening of The Fillmore New Orleans, the multi-million-dollar live music venue inside Harrah's New Orleans casino, later this week because Dave Grohl finally underwent a much-needed surgery on his left arm. During a conversation with L...February 13, 2019
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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE Earns First Stripe On His Jiu-Jitsu Blue Belt
According to Jiu-Jitsu Times, MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine was recently given the first stripe on his jiu-jitsu blue belt at Gracie Barra Spring Hill BJJ & Self-Defense, which is led by third-degree black belt Reggie Almeida. In a 2007 interview, Mustaine said he started training taekwondo in 1999...February 13, 2019
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PHIL DEMMEL On His Decision To Quit MACHINE HEAD: 'I Didn't Like My Job Anymore'
Former MACHINE HEAD guitarist Phil Demmel says that he quit the band because he "didn't like [his] job anymore." The guitarist announced his exit from MACHINE HEAD in October, explaining at the time that he wanted "to step away and do something else musically." Phil, who first played with MACHINE HE...February 12, 2019
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PEARL JAM Named 'Record Store Day' 2019 Ambassador
PEARL JAM has been selected as the official Record Store Day ambassador for 2019. Record Store Day takes place on April 13 at independent record stores around the world. Guitarist Mike McCready said in a statement: "Independent record stores are hugely important to me, and have been ever since I was...February 12, 2019
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MEGADETH's Next Album Is Shaping Up To Be 'Heavy As Hell'
Dave Mustaine says that MEGADETH's new album is shaping up to be "heavy as hell." The follow-up to 2016's "Dystopia", which is tentatively due later this year, will mark the band's first release with drummer Dirk Verbeuren (ex-SOILWORK),who joined MEGADETH three years ago. Speaking to Kerrang!, Mus...February 11, 2019
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SACRED REICH To Release 'Awakening' Album In The Summer
Veteran Arizona thrashers SACRED REICH are currently in the studio recording their highly anticipated new studio album — the band's first in 23 years — titled "Awakening". Due this summer, the disc is being produced by Arthur Rizk, who has previously worked with CAVALERA CONSPIRACY, POWER TRIP and C...February 11, 2019
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OVERKILL's BOBBY 'BLITZ' ELLSWORTH Says 'The Wings Of War' Has 'Old Is New Again' Vibe
Corey Gorechrist of the "Fantasm" podcast recently conducted an interview with frontman Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth of New Jersey thrash metal veterans OVERKILL about the band's forthcoming studio album, "The Wings Of War". You can listen to the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by B...February 10, 2019
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A PERFECT CIRCLE's BILLY HOWERDEL On Working With MAYNARD JAMES KEENAN: 'He's Big On Simplicity'
Holland's FaceCulture recently conducted an interview with A PERFECT CIRCLE guitarist Billy Howerdel. You can watch the two-part chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the first songs he was proud to have written: Billy: "The first batch, for sure and some are A PE...February 10, 2019
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SEBASTIAN BACH Wishes Happy Birthday To Former Bandmate RACHEL BOLAN: 'Life Is Only Getting Shorter'
Ex-SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach has wished a happy birthday to his former bandmate Rachel Bolan, who turned 53 on Saturday (February 9). Bach tweeted yesterday: "Weird wishing Happy Birthday to someone I haven't hung out with in 23 years. But I wish to say HAPPY BIRTHDAY to @rbolanbass because......February 10, 2019
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PHIL DEMMEL Says MACHINE HEAD 'Became A ROBB FLYNN Solo Project'
Phil Demmel says that MACHINE HEAD "became a Robb Flynn solo project" toward the end of his time in the band. The guitarist announced his exit from MACHINE HEAD in October, explaining at the time that he wanted "to step away and do something else musically." Phil, who first played with the MACHINE H...February 10, 2019
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