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Video: MARTY FRIEDMAN, GUS G. Cover BLACK SABBATH's 'Symptom Of The Universe' In Finland

Fan-filmed video footage of Marty Friedman (ex-MEGADETH) and Gus G. (FIREWIND, OZZY OSBOURNE) performing a cover version of the BLACK SABBATH classic "Symptom Of The Universe" on May 1 at Klubi in Tampere, Finland during their "Guitar Universe 2014" European tour can be seen below. Friedman's new so...

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LACUNA COIL's CRISTINA SCABBIA Speaks To SROmaginc.com (Video)

Sid Starling of SROmaginc.com conducted an interview with vocalist Cristina Scabbia of Italian heavy rockers LACUNA COIL on April 27 at the Welcome To Rockville festival in Jacksonville, Florida. You can now watch the chat below. "I Forgive (But I Won't Forget Your Name)", the new Sitcom Soldiers-di...

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TESTAMENT's ALEX SKOLNICK Interviewed On 'Focus On Metal' Podcast (Audio)

Guitarist Alex Skolnick of San Francisco Bay Area metallers TESTAMENT was interviewed on the latest installment of the "Focus On Metal" podcast. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. Skolnick's book, "Geek To Guitar Hero", is available on paperback via Amazon. Alex Skolnick is...

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FLOTSAM AND JETSAM Drummer KELLY D. SMITH Battles MRSA Infection Before Performing At KEEP IT TRUE Festival

After a rehearsal on April 17, drummer Kelly D. Smith of Arizoma metal veterans FLOTSAM AND JETSAM popped what appeared to be a blood blister. On Monday, April 21, he was admitted to St. Joseph's Hospital And Medical Center emergency room in Phoenix for a severe MRSA (Methicillin-Resistant Staphyloc...

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Video: MEGADETH Performs 'Youthanasia' In Chile

Multi-camera video footage of MEGADETH performing the song "Youthanasia" on April 26 at The Metal Fest in Santiago, Chile can be seen below. MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine recently addressed rumors that the band was planning to celebrate the 20th anniversary of its "Youthanasia" album during the gro...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN: New Solo Track 'Meat Hook' Available For Streaming

"Meat Hook", a brand new song from former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman, can be streamed in the YouTube clip below. The track, a collaboration with "blackjazz" rebel Jørgen Munkeby (SHINING) on vocals and saxophone, is taken from Friedman's new solo album, "Inferno", which will be released in la...

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LACUNA COIL: 'I Forgive (But I Won't Forget Your Name)' Video Released

"I Forgive (But I Won't Forget Your Name)", the new Sitcom Soldiers-directed video from Italian heavy rockers LACUNA COIL, can be seen below. The song is taken from the band's latest studio album, "Broken Crown Halo", which registered the following first-week chart positions: Italy: #13 USA: #27 Swi...

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EXCEL To Reissue Debut 'Split Image' Via SOUTHERN LORD This August

Following their 2013 reunion, the Californian hardcore/thrash metal crossover band EXCEL has teamed up with Southern Lord and is reissuing its debut album, "Split Image" (originally released through Suicidal and Caroline Records). Widely regarded as a classic album, "Split Image" was produced by Ran...

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Guitarist WOLF HOFFMANN On 'Blind Rage': 'This Album Sounds Totally Like Classic ACCEPT'

Patrick Prince of Powerline recently conducted an interview with ACCEPT guitarist Wolf Hoffmann. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below Powerline: Do you feel that you now have a songwriting template down with Mark [Tornillo, vocals]? Wolf Hoffmann: It's always been a matter of doing your h...

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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist MARTY FRIEDMAN Launches 'Full Shred' Column IN GUITAR WORLD

Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman has launched a new column and video series through Guitar World magazine, "Full Shred With Marty Friedman". Check out the first clip below. Says Friedman in his introductory message: "Hello, and welcome to my new [Guitar World] instructional column. It's good...

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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE Addresses Rumors That Band Is Doing 'Youthanasia' 20th-Anniversary Tour

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has released the following statement via his official Facebook page: "For those of you that were unable to attend or to hear, see, or read any of the answers from our first press conference in Latin America, I have something to share with you. "October 31, 1994 is the...

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MOTÖRHEAD's LEMMY Receives Award, ACE FREHLEY Performs At 'The Ox & The Loon' Event (Video)

MOTÖRHEAD's Lemmy Kilmister was presented with the John Entwistle Bass Legend Award and original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley performed last night (Thursday, April 24) at The Ox & The Loon event at the House Of Blues in West Hollywood, California. Tichy/Sutton Productions's first star-studded line...

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BOBBY BLOTZER On STEPHEN PEARCY's Exit: 'RATT Is Bigger Than The Sum Of The Parts'

RATT drummer Bobby Blotzer has released the following statement regarding singer Stephen Pearcy's announcement earlier today that he was quitting the band: "To our/my RATT fans and friends... I will say to you guys, I am sorry that I brought you guys into our personal world and turbulation. "I've be...

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EXODUS Singer ROB DUKES Says Next Album Will Be 'Very Fast' And Will Have 'More Of A Punk Rock Feel'

Veteran San Francisco thrashers EXODUS recently entered a studio in Northern California with producer Andy Sneap (MEGADETH, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, ARCH ENEMY, NEVERMORE) to record their tenth studio album. Speaking to Brian Aberback of Patch.com, EXODUS frontman Rob Dukes stated about the band's upcomin...

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Singer STEPHEN PEARCY Quits RATT

RATT frontman Stephen Pearcy has released the following statement: "After 30 years creating the band RATT and losing a real brother, Robbin [Crosby, late RATT guitarist], it's time that I personally part ways with the band. "I am officially done with having anything to do with them due to the consta...