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Watch MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE Blow Out Candles For 59th Birthday

Dave Mustaine celebrated his 59th birthday this past Sunday (September 13) with a family get-together that was topped off by the MEGADETH mainman blowing out candles on a festive cake. Dave's wife of 29 years, Pamela Mustaine, took to her Instagram to share video of the happy moment, which saw sever...

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FEAR FACTORY's DINO CAZARES Doesn't Understand 'Senseless Drama' Surrounding Band's Comeback Effort

FEAR FACTORY guitarist Dino Cazares has once again defended his decision to launch a GoFundMe campaign to assist him with the production costs associated with the release of the band's long-awaited new album. Last week, FEAR FACTORY singer Burton C. Bell, who has fronted the group since its inceptio...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN: More 'Tokyo Jukebox 3' Details Revealed

Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman will release his new solo album, Tokyo Jukebox 3", in Japan on October 21. According to Billboard, the LP features Marty's cover versions of a wide variety of pop songs, including such contemporary numbers as LiSA's "Gurenge" and OFFICIAL HIGE DANDISM's "Shuk...

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RAMMSTEIN Is Back In The Studio

German industrial metallers RAMMSTEIN have reportedly returned to La Fabrique studios to work on new music. According to Rammstein World, various members of the band and its crew have been spotted in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, in the south of France, where the studio is located. Other people who usuall...

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Throes Of Joy In The Jaws Of Defeatism

It has been five years since NAPALM DEATH released its last album, "Apex Predator — Easy Meat". The longest period between their releases is finally over, as the forefathers of grindcore have returned with their sixteenth full-length release, "Throes of Joy in the Jaws of Defeatism". The passionate,...

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GODSMACK's SULLY ERNA And STAIND's AARON LEWIS To Come Together For 'The American Drive-In Tour'

For the first time ever, Sully Erna and Aaron Lewis, two of the most acclaimed frontmen in rock — the voices of multiplatinum rock bands GODSMACK and STAIND — will perform their hits together, side-by-side, in an intimate and unplugged evening on "The American Drive-In Tour", kicking off in October....

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OBITUARY Has 'A Handful Of Songs' Written For Next Studio Album

OBITUARY bassist Terry Butler spoke to Heavy Culture about how he and his family are coping with the coronavirus crisis in their home state of Florida. He said (see video below): "We're still practicing social distancing. And here at our house, we don't really go out unless we need to get food or so...

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Former NIGHTWISH Singer ANETTE OLZON Is Working On Second Solo Album

Former NIGHTWISH singer Anette Olzon has confirmed that she is working on the long-awaited follow-up to her debut solo LP, "Shine", which was released in March 2014 via earMUSIC. "This album will be very different from 'Shine', both in terms of the music style but also in my lyrics," she wrote on he...

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OVERKILL's New Album Will Have 'A Little Bit More Immediacy,' Says BOBBY 'BLITZ' ELLSWORTH

OVERKILL frontman Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth spoke to MetalAsylum.net about the progress of the songriting sessions for the band's follow-up to 2019's "The Wings Of War" album. He said (see video below): "Our way of doing things was always face-to-face. Our social media was handshaking. Obviously, we h...

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QUIET RIOT 'Isn't Going Anywhere,' Says Guitarist ALEX GROSSI

QUIET RIOT guitarist Alex Grossi has thanked fans for their support following the announcement that the band was planning to carry on after drummer Frankie Banali's death. The group, which now features drummer Johnny Kelly (DANZIG, TYPE O NEGATIVE),will play a couple of shows in October as well as...

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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE Receives 'Good Bill Of Health,' Nearly A Year And A Half After Cancer Diagnosis

On Wednesday (September 9),MEGADETH's Dave Mustaine participated in his first, highly successful online live signing and discussion with Premiere Collectibles to promote his new book, "Rust In Peace: The Inside Story Of The Megadeth Masterpiece". Released on September 8 via Hachette Books, it detai...

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FEAR FACTORY's DINO CAZARES Sets Record Straight Regarding Fundraising Campaign: 'It Is Not A Scam'

FEAR FACTORY guitarist Dino Cazares has issued a statement clarifying his reasons for launching a GoFundMe campaign to assist him with the production costs associated with the release of the band's long-awaited new album. Less than a day after Cazares announced the fundraising campaign on social med...

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LAMB OF GOD's RANDY BLYTHE: 'I Never Dreamed Of Playing Stadiums'

LAMB OF GOD frontman Randy Blythe spoke to Christian McKnight of Irving Plaza about how social media has changed aspiring musicians' perspective on how to launch bands and break in to the music business. He said (see video below): "Every now and then, someone will get through a message to me. And th...

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EVILDEAD: 'United $tate$ Of Anarchy' Cover Artwork, Track Listing Revealed

EVILDEAD will release a new studio album, "United $tate$ Of Anarchy", on October 30 via SPV/Steamhammer. The disc was produced by Bill Metoyer and the cover artwork was illustrated by Edward J. Repka. "United $tate$ Of Anarchy" track listing: 01. The Descending 02. Word Of God 03. Napoleon Complex 0...

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SMASHING PUMPKINS Drummer's JIMMY CHAMBERLIN COMPLEX Releases New Single, 'Grace'

JIMMY CHAMBERLIN COMPLEX will release a new album, "Honor", on September 25 via Make Records. Legendary SMASHING PUMPKINS drummer Jimmy Chamberlin teams up with bassist/producer Billy Mohler and guitarist Sean Wollstenhulme for "Honor", while also featuring Frank Catalano and KNEEBODY members Adam B...