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New ADEMA Singer RYAN SHUCK Is Here To Stay: 'I'm Really Interested In The Potential Of What We Can Write Together'

This past summer, hard rock band ADEMA officially recruited longtime friend Ryan Shuck (JULIEN-K, ORGY) to take on vocals for the band's current tour. He joined the group as the replacement for original vocalist Mark Chavez, who returned to ADEMA in 2017 after previously exiting the group twice. Ask...

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Watch DAVID ELLEFSON Perform With MEGADETH Tribute Band WOKE UP DEAD

MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson performed with the MEGADETH tribute band WOKE UP DEAD before a meet-and-greet and signing session on August 4 at Warwick's Books in La Jolla, California. Joining them on vocals was Ellefson's partner, and "More Life With Deth" book co-author, Thom Hazaert. Video foota...

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MACHINE HEAD's ROBB FLYNN On New Guitarist VOGG: His 'Audition Just F**king Blew My Mind'

MACHINE HEAD frontman Robb Flynn spoke to France's HEAVY1 about the addition of Polish guitarist Wacław "Vogg" Kiełtyka (DECAPITATED) and British drummer Matt Alston (DEVILMENT, EASTERN FRONT) to the group's ranks. Kiełtyka and Alston have joined MACHINE HEAD on the first leg of its 25th-anniversary...

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DAVID ELLEFSON Looks Back On MEGADETH's 2002 Split: 'It Turned Out To Be, In Hindsight, Probably The Best Thing For All Of Us'

David Ellefson says that MEGADETH's split in 2002 turned out to be "probably the best thing" for everybody involved. Dave Mustaine reformed MEGADETH in 2004 ago after disbanding the group two years earlier. Originally setting out to record a solo album, Mustaine enlisted studio musicians to play on...

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DAVE LOMBARDO Makes Film Score Debut With 'Los Últimos Frikis'

Already respected as one of the finest drummers in the world, Dave Lombardo (SUICIDAL TENDENCIES, DEAD CROSS, MISFITS, MR. BUNGLE, FANTÔMAS, GRIP INC., SLAYER) has accomplished another longtime goal, adding film scoring to his already-massive resume. The Cuban-American drummer's debut film score wil...

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Former DAVID LEE ROTH Guitarist BART WALSH Dies At 56

Former David Lee Roth guitarist Bart Walsh has died at the age of 56. According to Bart's family, the cause of his death was gastrointestinal bleed and dehydration. Ex-MÖTLEY CRÜE frontman John Corabi paid tribute to Bart on social media, writing: "R.I.P. Bart Walsh ....A great guy, talented guitar...

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Watch K.K. DOWNING, LES BINKS, TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS And DAVID ELLEFSON Perform JUDAS PRIEST Classics

Former JUDAS PRIEST members K.K. Downing (guitar),Les Binks (drums) and Tim "Ripper" Owens (vocals) teamed up earlier tonight (Sunday, November 3) in Wolverhampton, United Kingdom to perform "a full-length set of PRIEST classics" with MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson. Joining them on second guitar w...

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MACHINE HEAD 'Fan' Throws Beer On Band's Soundboard, Takes It 'Completely Out Of Commission' During London Concert (Video)

MACHINE HEAD was forced to perform with a "compromised" sound for part of its concert last night (Saturday, November 2) at the at O2 Academy Brixton in London, England after an "asshole" threw "a full 32-ounce beer" on the band's soundboard, completely taking it out of commission during the "Burn M...

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See Photos Of K.K. DOWNING, DAVID ELLEFSON And LES BINKS Rehearsing For Tomorrow Night's One-Off Concert

Former JUDAS PRIEST members K.K. Downing (guitar),Les Binks (drums) and Tim "Ripper" Owens (vocals) will team up to perform "a full-length set of PRIEST classics" with MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson on November 3 in Wolverhampton, United Kingdom. Joining them on second guitar will be A.J. Mills of...

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JOSH HOMME On THEM CROOKED VULTURES: 'We All Want To Do Another Record'

Josh Homme says that he is open to making new music with THEM CROOKED VULTURES. The supergroup he formed more than a decade ago with LED ZEPPELIN's John Paul Jones and Dave Grohl (FOO FIGHTERS) released its first and only album to date in 2009 and toured extensively behind the LP, but hasn't perform...

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ROB HALFORD's Autobiography, 'Confess', Due In Fall 2020

JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford will release his autobiography, "Confess", in October 2020. Known as "The Metal God" by his devoted, global fan base, Halford has always subverted the norm, and "Confess" will offer readers a compelling, heartfelt and honest look at the struggles Rob has faced with...

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K.K. DOWNING Says 'It's Looking Pretty Good This Time' That JUDAS PRIEST Will Be Inducted Into ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME

K.K. Downing says "it's looking pretty good" that JUDAS PRIEST will finally be inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame at next year's ceremony. Having been eligible for induction since 1999, JUDAS PRIEST was on the ballot for last year's class of the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, but ultimately d...

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MEGADETH's KIKO LOUREIRO On Pressure Of Making Follow-Up To 'Dystopia': 'It's Better Not To Think About It And Just Do Your Best'

MEGADETH guitarist Kiko Loureiro spoke to Duke TV about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's new album. He said (see video below): "May, June [and] July, we stayed together in a house in Nashville to compose the new album. And then it creates a different kind of bond, because we'r...

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DAVID ELLEFSON Was 'Not Prepared' For Transition In His Life When MEGADETH Disbanded In 2002

In a brand new interview with Antihero, MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson spoke about the importance of musicians exploring other avenues of creativity and different ways to generate income in an art form where most bands have a shelf life of just a few years. "Speaking for me, I have been a bass play...

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Former METALLICA Bassist RON MCGOVNEY Says He Has Never Regretted Leaving The Band

Former METALLICA bassist Ron McGovney says that he has never lamented his decision to exit the band. Ron made the comment in response to a tweet from a fan asking him if he has ever regretted departing the California metal group before the release of METALLICA's first album. "No," McGovney replied....