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DAVE MUSTAINE Ranks His Favorite MEGADETH Guitarists
Dave Mustaine recently ranked his favorite MEGADETH guitarists in descending order, with the last one being his least favorite. The MEGADETH leader's list — which he tweeted in late April — does not include the band original second guitarist Greg Handevidt — who was in the band only in 1983 — nor SL...July 11, 2017
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RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS Drummer Contemplates Retirement
According to The Pulse Of Radio, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS drummer Chad Smith was asked by podcaster Eddie Trunk on how much longer he thinks the band can continue, 33 years after releasing their first album. Smith replied: "We were riding in a van after a gig and [bassist] Flea was, like, 'How much lon...July 11, 2017
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PRO-PAIN's GARY MESKIL Breaks Silence On Brutal Attack: 'The Doctors Said That I Was Lucky To Make It'
Gary Meskil, the singer of PRO-PAIN who was violently robbed in Brussels on July 3, spoke exclusively to music journalist Tom De Smet of Gazet van Antwerpen about the incident. Meskil suffered extensive injuries when he was "struck on the head with an ice pick" before being set upon by a group on in...July 10, 2017
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TRACII GUNS Teams Up With Nashville Country Rocker CHARLIE BONNET III For New EP
Tennessee country rocker Charlie Bonnet III will release a new studio EP, titled "Sinner With A Song", on July 28. Having built a following over the course of eight solo albums and hundreds of live performances, Bonnet is a working man's musician and songwriter, bringing grit and raw honesty to a mu...July 10, 2017
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PAUL BOSTAPH Says SLAYER Concerts Are High-Energy, Relentless Athletic Events
SLAYER drummer Paul Bostaph spoke to The Bemidji Pioneer about the band's six-week summer tour, which kicks off this coming Wednesday, July 12 in Bemidji, Minnesota. "If you really want to see a very intense environment, in terms of people getting into it and lots of intense energy, you're going to...July 9, 2017
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SEPULTURA Guitarist: 'Robotics Are Not Helping Us Develop Our Intellect'
Sebastiano Mereu of From Hero To Zero recently conducted an interview with SEPULTURA guitarist Andreas Kisser. You can watch the full interview below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On how technological advances have changed the approach of musicians today versus the '80s:...July 8, 2017
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BEHEMOTH Taps Ex-JOB FOR A COWBOY Drummer JON RICE For North American Tour With SLAYER
Polish extreme metallers BEHEMOTH have tapped former JOB FOR A COWBOY and SCORPION CHILD drummer Jon Rice for their summer North American tour with SLAYER and LAMB OF GOD. Rice will be filling in for longtime BEHEMOTH drummer Inferno (real name: Zbigniew Robert Promiński). Comments Inferno: "I am g...July 8, 2017
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EXIT EDEN Feat. AVANTASIA, VISIONS OF ATLANTIS Singers: Video For Cover Of RIHANNA's 'Unfaithful'
EXIT EDEN, the all-female four-piece ensemble featuring Amanda Somerville, Clémentine Delauney, Marina La Torraca and Anna Brunner, has released a video for its cover version of the song "Unfaithful", originally recorded by Rihanna. Why a cover of "Unfaithful"? The band explains: "Rihanna is one of...July 7, 2017
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KRYPTONITE Feat. KING DIAMOND, THE POODLES Members: 'Across The Water' Lyric Video
"Across The Water", the new lyric video from Sweden's KRYPTONITE, can be seen below. The song is taken from the band's self-titled debut album, which will be released on August 4 via Frontiers Music Srl. Sometimes musicians are put together who only know each other from afar via their respective rec...July 6, 2017
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DAVE MUSTAINE Recounts 'One Of The Main Reasons' MARTY FRIEDMAN Left MEGADETH
In a brand new interview with AXS, Dave Mustaine was asked how he decides which guitarist plays which solos when composing new MEGADETH material. He responded: "It's pretty simple. It's based on the rhythm. I'm a better rhythm player than a soloist. I consider myself an accomplished soloist, but if...July 5, 2017
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JON SCHAFFER On ICED EARTH's Fans: 'They're Up There With The Loyalty Of MAIDEN AND KISS Fans'
Holland's FaceCulture recently conducted an interview with ICED EARTH mainman Jon Schaffer. You can watch the full interview below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On whether his love of history coincided with him getting into music: Jon: "No, [I was into history] actually...July 1, 2017
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STONE SOUR's COREY TAYLOR: 'If We're Going To Be The Last Rock Band Standing, So Be It'
STONE SOUR frontman Corey Taylor has lashed out against his contemporaries for not embracing the fact they are rock bands, calling it "pretentious horseshit." Taylor's comment stems from KISS bassist Gene Simmons's infamous 2014 quote that rock music is finally dead as the result of file sharing an...July 1, 2017
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ALTER BRIDGE Guitarist Says It's 'Next To Impossible' To Get A Song On Radio Without Record Label Backing
StudioAMB conducted an interview with ALTER BRIDGE guitarist Mark Tremonti at this year's Sweden Rock Festival, which was held June 7-10 in Sölvesborg, Sweden. You can watch the full chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On ALTER BRIDGE's continued success: Mark: "We...July 1, 2017
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ALICE COOPER Says He Has No Plans To Retire Anytime Soon
Finland's Kaaos TV recently conducted an interview with legendary shock rocker Alice Cooper. You can listen to the full interview below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On his current tour: Alice: "It's been going great. This band is the best band I've ever worked with, my...July 1, 2017
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The Last Real Rock n' Roll
Let's be real here. For every ten hard rock and metal bands out there, eight are Jonesing to be one of the following: METALLICA, BLACK SABBATH, SLAYER, MOTORHEAD, IRON MAIDEN, FATES WARNING, JUDAS PRIEST or AC/DC. Indeed, the most emulated of these is AC/DC, a band that struck the right chord with t...June 30, 2017
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