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DAVID ELLEFSON On New MEGADETH Album: 'I Hear It And To Me It Just Doesn't Sound Like MEGADETH'

During an appearance on the latest episode of his "The David Ellefson Show", former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson commented on the fact that MEGADETH's latest album includes Dave Mustaine's version of "Ride The Lightning", the title track of METALLICA's 1984 album for which Mustaine got a co-writi...

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SCOTTI HILL On SKID ROW's Singer Search: 'We're Gonna Get The Right Person For The Job'

SKID ROW guitarist Scotti Hill was interviewed by The Music Universe on Saturday, January 31 when Primary Wave Music celebrated its milestone 20th anniversary by hosting its annual pre-Grammy party in partnership with Venu at the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills. Asked about SKID ROW's singer search fo...

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MEGADETH Lands First-Ever No. 1 In U.S. With Final Album

According to Billboard, MEGADETH has secured its first-ever first No. 1 album in the U.S. with the band's final self-titled effort. "Megadeth" debuted at the top of the chart after earning 73,000 equivalent album units in the United States in the week ending January 29, according to Luminate. The bu...

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Ex-SKID ROW Singer ERIK GRÖNWALL To Release Solo LP This Year: 'I've Never Been Prouder Of An Album Than I Am Right Now'

In a new interview with Roppongi Rocks' Stefan Nilsson, former SKID ROW singer Erik Grönwall confirmed that his new solo album will arrive before the end of 2026. He worked on the LP with his producer and former H.E.A.T. bandmate Jona Tee. Erik said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I can't say...

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BRUCE DICKINSON Is Putting Finishing Touches On Vocals For His Next Solo Album

IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson is putting the finishing touches on the vocals for his upcoming solo album at Dave Grohl's Studio 606 in Northridge, California. Bruce's next LP, which won't arrive before 2027, will be the follow-up to "The Mandrake Project", which came out in March 2024 via BMG....

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MEGADETH Lands First-Ever No. 1 in Australia With Final Album

MEGADETH has secured its first-ever first No. 1 album in Australia with the band's final self-titled effort. "Megadeth" debuted at No. 1 on the ARIA chart, ahead of Olivia Dean's "The Art Of Loving". MEGADETH has appeared in the Australian Top 50 eleven times, including three previous Top 10 entries...

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DAVID ELLEFSON: 'My Life Was Always More Than MEGADETH'

In a new interview with Chris Akin Presents, former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson was asked about how he is "creating the next chapter" of his story that doesn't involve him in the historic past" but involves him "being happier and more creative as a person and as a musician." He said (as transcri...

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DAVE MUSTAINE On Choosing Musicians For MEGADETH: 'I've Never Hired Anyone That Was A Friend'

In a new interview with Clash Music, Dave Mustaine was asked if there are any musicians who were in MEGADETH that he wanted to highlight as ones that he felt hadn't gotten enough public credit for their skills or contributions. He responded: "All of them were great. When you have great musicians, th...

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DAVE MUSTAINE Says His Last Conversation With JAMES HETFIELD Ended In Disagreement Over METALLICA Publishing

In a new interview with Classic Rock magazine, MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine explained in more detail why the previously planned expanded version of METALLICA's 1982 demo tape, "No Life 'Til Leather" has yet to see the light of day. "No Life 'Til Leather" was released as a limited-edition cassette f...

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DAVE MUSTAINE On Hypothetical Reunion With Ex-MEGADETH Members For Farewell Tour: 'There's Not A Valid Reason To Do Something Like That'

In a new interview with NME, MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine was once again asked whether there are any plans to invite some of the band's former members to take part in any of the performances on MEGADETH's upcoming farewell tour. He responded: "If we were to look at doing that, then you've got some...

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SKID ROW Bassist RACHEL BOLAN To Release Debut Solo Album, 'Gargoyle Of The Garden State', In June

SKID ROW bassist Rachel Bolan will release his debut solo album, "Gargoyle Of The Garden State", on June 12 via earMUSIC. The LP was produced by Nick Raskulinecz, who previously worked on SKID ROW's 2022 album "The Gang's All Here", and it will feature guest appearances by Rachel's SKID ROW bandmate...

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URIAH HEEP's MICK BOX To Sit Out Remaining Shows On January/February 2026 Scandinavian Tour

British progressive rock legends URIAH HEEP will complete the remaining shows of their ongoing Scandinavian tour without founding guitarist Mick Box, who is unable to make the dates after falling ill. Continuing to fill in for Mick on the tour is Sam Wood, who is the guitarist of the THIN LIZZY spin...

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DAVE MUSTAINE Doesn't Rule Out Making Solo Album After Completion Of MEGADETH's Farewell Tour

In a new interview with Poland's Teraz Rock, MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine spoke about the possibility of making a solo album following the completion of the band's farewell tour. After the interviewer noted that Mustaine had previously contemplated recording a solo LP more than two decades ago, Mus...

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Watch: GEOFF TATE Pulls Out QUEENSRŸCHE Surprises For Acoustic Concert In Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

Ex-QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate played a one-off intimate acoustic concert at Calabouço Rock Bar in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil last Saturday night (January 24). According to Brazilian music journalist Igor Miranda, only 200 fans and guests attended the sold-out show, which marked Tate's only appearance...

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MATT SORUM Says VELVET REVOLVER 'Could Have Been' As Big As GUNS N' ROSES: 'It Just Didn't Last Long Enough'

In a new interview with Get On The Bus, Matt Sorum reflected on VELVET REVOLVER, the band he formed in 2002 with fellow GUNS N' ROSES members Duff McKagan and Slash. Sorum, McKagan, Slash and guitarist Dave Kushner held an exhaustive singer search after VELVET REVOLVER's formation that lasted for al...