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MEGADETH Bassist Interviewed On Buenos Aires Radio Station (Video)

On September 12, MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson was interviewed by the Argentinian radio station Rock & Pop 95.9 FM ahead of the band's two-night run (September 13-14) at Estadio Cubierto Malvinas Argentinas in Buenos Aires. You can now watch the chat below. In addition to numerous gold and pla...

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GEOFF TATE To Release 'Kings & Thieves' In November

Geoff Tate, the legendary QUEENSRŸCHE frontman and one of the most acclaimed vocalists in the history of hard rock and heavy metal, will release his second solo album, "Kings & Thieves", on November 6 via InsideOut Music. "My goal with this record was to make a solid rock album," says Tate. "I w...

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LORD: 'Betrayal Blind' Video Released

"Betrayal Blind", the new video from Australian melodic metallers LORD, can be seen below. The song comes off the band's new album, "Digital Lies", which will be released later in the year through Dominus Records. The cover art was once again created by Felipe Machado (BLIND GUARDIAN, IRON SAVIOR, I...

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MEGADETH: Video Footage Of DAVID ELLEFSON's Santiago Bass Clinic

MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson took part in a Hartke-sponsored clinic on Saturday, September 8 at Audiomúsica in Santiago, Chile. Video footage of the event can be seen below. In addition to numerous gold and platinum records and eight Grammy-nominated works, David is the author of the book "Making...

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MEGADETH's 'Countdown To Extinction' Album Remastered And Expanded For 20th-Anniversary Edition

MEGADETH's Dave Mustaine has personally overseen a new 20th-anniversary edition of the band's most popular album, 1992's double platinum-certified "Countdown To Extinction", to be released November 6 by Capitol/EMI. After wrapping up their "TH1RT3EN World Tour" this fall, MEGADETH will perform the a...

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MEGADETH: Footage From Santiago Concerts Posted Online

MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson has uploaded behind-the-scenes and performance footage from the third and fourth concerts on the band's "Countdown To Extinction" 20th-anniversary tour on September 7-8 at Teatro Caupolicán in Santiago, Chile. Check out the 15-minute clip below. MEGADETH frontman Dave...

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Guitarist CHRIS POLAND On MEGADETH: 'We Were Like Brothers, And We Fought Like Brothers'

Brian Gold, a DJ at XtremeMetalRadio.Net, recently conducted an interview with former MEGADETH guitarist Chris Poland. A few excerpts from the chat follow below. XtremeMetalRadio.Net: The timing that Gar [Samuelson, drums] brought to MEGADETH along with his style of drumming was special. They talked...

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MEGADETH Bassist Interviewed In Chile (Video)

MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson was interviewed by Transistor on September 7 prior to the third show of the band's "Countdown To Extinction" 20th-anniversary tour at Teatro Caupolicán in Santiago, Chile. MEGADETH frontman Dave Mustaine previously stated about the band's plans for the "Countdown To E...

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GEOFF TATE: 'I've Reached The Stage In Life Where I'm Fascinated By The Idea Of What's Next'

A fascinating six-minute EPK (Electronic Press Kit) from QUEENSRŸCHE frontman Geoff Tate, narrated by the singer himself, can be seen below. The clip includes behind-the-scenes home-video and performance footage culled from Tate's personal archives, with Geoff offering insight on his life philosophy...

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Drummer SIMON WRIGHT Talks DIO DISCIPLES In New Video Interview

MetalTalk.net recently conducted with drummer Simon Wright (AC/DC, DIO, DIO DISCIPLES, UFO, RHINO BUCKET). You can now watch the chat below. DIO DISCIPLES is the new project featuring former DIO members Simon Wright (drums),Craig Goldy (guitar),Scott Warren (keyboards) and Rudy Sarzo alongside sin...

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KING DIAMOND: 'We're Not Going To Play Without The Full Production, Pure And Simple'

Danish heavy metal singer King Diamond (KING DIAMOND, MERCYFUL FATE) (real name: Kim Bendix Petersen),was interviewed on a recent edition of Full Metal Jackie's nationally syndicated radio show. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. To see a full list of stations carrying the...

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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE On How Internet Has Changed Music Industry

In a brand new interview with SeymourDuncan.com, MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine was asked how he feels the music industry has changed with the wide adaption of the Internet. "I'm a purist and I don't want to seem like I don't care about young people and creativity and doing cool things," he replied....

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New QUEENSRŸCHE Singer TODD LA TORRE: 35-Minute Audio Interview Posted Online

On August 17, The German Empire conducted an interview with QUEENSRŸCHE/CRIMSON GLORY singer Todd La Torre during CRIMSON GLORY's European tour. La Torre spoke about how he met QUEENSRŸCHE guitarist Michael Wilton and how they started collaborating, first as part of the RISING WEST side project and...

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MEGADETH Plays Second Show Of 'Countdown To Extinction' 20th-Anniversary Tour; Video Available

MEGADETH played the second show of the "Countdown To Extinction" 20th-anniversary tour last night (Wednesday, September 5) at Via Funchal in São Paulo, Brazil. The setlist was as follows: 01. Trust 02. Hangar 18 03. She-Wolf 04. A Tout Le Monde 05. Whose Life (Is It Anyways?) 06. Public Enemy No. 1...

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TESTAMENT Guitarist Talks About Making Of 'Dark Roots Of Earth'

Mark Holmes of Metal Discovery conducted an interview with guitarist Alex Skolnick of San Francisco Bay Area metallers TESTAMENT at this year's edition of the Bloodstock Open Air festival, which was held August 9-12 at Catton Park, Derbyshire in the United Kingdom. A couple of excerpts from the chat...