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QUEENSRŸCHE Singer Says New Songs Are Heavier Than Anything The Band Has Put Out In Years

New QUEENSRŸCHE singer Todd La Torre has revealed that he is currently laying down vocals on demo versions of some of the band's new material. He says, "[I am] loving the new songs. [They are] refreshing, not dated, and heavier than anything put out in years! Oh yeah!" La Torre, who says that QUEENS...

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MEGADETH: Behind-The-Scenes Footage From Buenos Aires Shows

MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson has uploaded behind-the-scenes video footage from the band's two-night run (September 13-14) at Estadio Cubierto Malvinas Argentinas in Buenos Aires. Check out the seven-minute clip below. In addition to numerous gold and platinum records and eight Grammy-nominated wo...

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ACCEPT: Quality New York City Fan-Filmed Video Footage

Quality fan-filmed video footage of ACCEPT's September 7 performance at the Best Buy Theater in New York City can be seen below. ACCEPT's new album, "Stalingrad", sold around 5,400 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 81 on The Billboard 200 chart. The ba...

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Guitarist GLEN DROVER Talks About His Involvement With GEOFF TATE's QUEENSRŸCHE (Audio)

The latest installment of the "Iron City Rocks" podcast (web site) features an interview with Canadian guitarist Glen Drover (MEGADETH, KING DIAMOND, Geoff Tate's version of QUEENSRŸCHE). The podcast is now available for streaming using the audio player below. "Iron City Rocks" podcast (audio):

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MEGADETH's 'Countdown' Expanded 20th-Anniversary Reissue Rocks Times Square

A photo of the upcoming expanded, commemorative 20th-anniversary reissue edition of MEGADETH's "Countdown To Extinction" album being advertised on the world's largest digital display system located in New York's Times Square via the 126-foot-wide, 47-foot-tall Reuters sign can be seen below. The 7,4...

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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...