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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE On NICK MENZA: 'Shocked, Devastated And Saddened Don't Begin To Describe My Feelings'

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has released the following statement regarding the passing of the band's former drummer Nick Menza: "I woke up this morning to a text message from my son, with the news of Nick Menza's passing. Shocked, devastated and saddened don't begin to describe my feelings. "Orig...

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Former MEGADETH Drummer NICK MENZA Dies At 51

Former MEGADETH drummer Nick Menza reportedly passed away Saturday night while performing with the band OHM: at the Baked Potato in Studio City, California. He was 51 years old. One person who was present at the Baked Potato last night told BLABBERMOUTH.NET: "It appeared to be a seizure but he stopp...

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Video: TWISTED SISTER, TESTAMENT, Ex-RATT, Ex-QUIET RIOT Members Perform 'Crazy Train' At 'Hair Metal Awards'

Members of TWISTED SISTER, TESTAMENT, QUIET RIOT, RATT and WINGER are among the musicians who performed a cover version of the OZZY OSBOURNE classic "Crazy Train" as the all-star finale of the first annual Vegas Rocks! Hair Metal Awards, which was held on Sunday, May 15 at the Casablanca Event Cente...

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AEROSMITH's JOE PERRY Says New Singer Rumors Are 'Completely Untrue'

AEROSMITH guitarist Joe Perry has shot down as "completely untrue" recent reports that the band was considering bringing in a guest vocalist while Steven Tyler is busy with his solo country career. The rumors of a new singer for AEROSMITH were revived earlier this week when guitarist Brad Whitford t...

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DIAMOND HEAD Announces North American Headlining Tour

Influential and iconic heavy metal band DIAMOND HEAD will return to North America this fall for the longest tour in its 40-year career. The headline run will kick off on November 2 in San Francisco and wrap up on November 27 in Milwaukee. The dates are as follows: Nov. 02 - Slim's - San Francisco, ....

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TOM KEIFER Says 'Unresolved Issues' Have Sidelined CINDERELLA For Last Four Years

During a brand new interview with RockRevolt Magazine, CINDERELLA frontman Tom Keifer was asked if the band is now officially "done." He responded: "Well, the truth of the matter is, there have been some issues with CINDERELLA, within the ranks of CINDERELLA, for years now… going back decades. They...

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MICHAEL SCHENKER: My Brother RUDOLF Is A 'Con Artist' Who 'Steals Everything That I Have Done'

Legendary German guitarist Michael Schenker was interviewed by rock journalist Mitch Lafon for a recent edition of the "One On One With Mitch Lafon" podcast (Facebook page). You can now listen to the chat using the Spreaker widget below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET)....

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AEROSMITH Is Still Considering Touring Without STEVEN TYLER

Even though AEROSMITH and Steven Tyler resolved the issues that almost broke them up a few years ago, there is still talk about bringing in a guest vocalist while Tyler is busy with his solo country career. Guitarist Brad Whitford tells Metal Rules: "Absolutely, we have considered it — but whether i...

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TESTAMENT's CHUCK BILLY Talks About Lyrical Inspiration For 'The Brotherhood Of The Snake' Album

Vocalist Chuck Billy of San Francisco Bay Area metallers TESTAMENT spoke to The Metalist web site about the band's forthcoming eleventh studio album, due later in the year via Nuclear Blast. On the topic of the lyrical themes covered on TESTAMENT's follow-up to 2012's "Dark Roots Of Earth", Chuck sa...

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MOTÖRHEAD, TESTAMENT, Ex-QUIET RIOT Members Pay Tribute To LEMMY At 'Vegas Rocks! Hair Metal Awards'

Chuck Billy (TESTAMENT),Alex Skolnick (TESTAMENT),Rudy Sarzo (QUIET RIOT, OZZY OSBOURNE) and Mikkey Dee (MOTÖRHEAD) paid tribute to iconic MOTÖRHEAD frontman Lemmy Kilmister by performing the classic MOTÖRHEAD song "Ace Of Spades" on Sunday, May 15 at the first annual Vegas Rocks! Hair Metal Award...

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BRIAN MAY On Upcoming QUEEN Tour: 'I Feel So Privileged That We Can Still Do This'

QUEEN and "American Idol" finalist Adam Lambert recently sat down for an interview in which they discussed their upcoming European tour, which kicks off at the end of May. You can now watch the first part of the chat below. QUEEN guitarist Brian May said: "I feel so privileged that we can still do t...

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THE WINERY DOGS: Santiago Show To Be Filmed For Upcoming DVD, Blu-Ray

THE WINERY DOGS' May 27 performance at Teatro Cariola in Santiago, Chile will be professionally filmed and recorded for an upcoming DVD and Blu-ray. THE WINERY DOGS is the power trio featuring drummer Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD, ADRENALINE MOB),legendary bassist Billy Sheehan (M...

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TESTAMENT's New Album Will 'Definitely' Be Titled 'The Brotherhood Of The Snake'

Vocalist Chuck Billy of San Francisco Bay Area metallers TESTAMENT has confirmed that the band's forthcoming eleventh studio album will "definitely" be titled "The Brotherhood Of The Snake". Speaking to TheNationalStudent about the lyrical themes covered on TESTAMENT's follow-up to 2012's "Dark Root...

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IGGY POP's Collaboration With JOSHUA HOMME: 'Sunday' Video Released

"Sunday", the new video from Iggy Pop and Joshua Homme, can be seen below. The song is taken from "Post Pop Depression", the seventeenth Iggy Pop album, which was released on March 18 via Rekords Rekords / Loma Vista / Caroline. The first Iggy Pop album co-created with producer/guitarist/songwriter/...

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FREDDIE MERCURY Scholarship At ACM Announced

The Academy of Contemporary Music (ACM) and Metropolis Studios announced the inauguration of a Freddie Mercury Scholarship, endorsed by QUEEN's Roger Taylor and Brian May. The award comes in the year which will see the celebration of the singer's 70th birthday, on September 5. The first-ever scholar...