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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist MARTY FRIEDMAN Releases 'Self Pollution' Video

"Self Pollution", the new video from former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman, can be seen below. The clip was directed by London-based photographer Jimmy Cheng. Friedman says: "This video is the first to feature my live band, with Kiyoshi on bass, Chargee on drums and Jordan Ziff on guitar. These g...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN On Moving To Japan: 'It's Blown My Mind What A Great Idea That Was'

In a recent interview with "Rock Talk With Mitch Lafon", former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman spoke about his decision to move to Japan in 2003 at the age of forty. "It's insane, really," he said (hear audio below). "It's really quite insane. What can you say? Sometimes if you're an artist, and...

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MICHAEL AMOTT On Not Writing With JEFF LOOMIS: 'He Has A Great Style, But It's Not Really ARCH ENEMY Style'

ARCH ENEMY guitarist Michael Amott was recently interviewed by Greece's Rock Pages. The full chat can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): On not including guitarist Jeff Loomis in the writing process for new album "Will To Power": Michael: "I write all the mus...

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SEPULTURA To Tour Europe With OBSCURA, GOATWHORE, FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY

In early 2018, Brazilian/American thrash metal legends SEPULTURA will head out on a lengthy and extensive European headline tour in support of their highly acclaimed album "Machine Messiah". Be prepared for a full ninety minutes of pure SEPULTURA, with a setlist featuring new hits as well as some ti...

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Video Premiere: ARCH ENEMY's 'The Race'

ARCH ENEMY's music video for the song "The Race" can be seen below. The track is taken from the band's new album, "Will To Power", which was released on September 8 via Century Media. Co-produced by guitarist Michael Amott and drummer Daniel Erlandsson, the disc was mixed and mastered by longtime co...

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ARCH ENEMY Frontwoman: 'I Can't Wrap My Head Around The Concept Of Death Because I'm Totally Atheist'

Greece's TV War conducted an interview with vocalist Alissa White-Gluz and guitarist Michael Amott of multi-national melodic death metal outfit ARCH ENEMY. You can watch the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the philosophy behind "Will To Power", the tit...

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WEDNESDAY 13 Releases Music Video For 'Cadaverous' Song

WEDNESDAY 13's new music video for the song "Cadaverous" can be seen below. The clip plays up Wednesday's schlocky horror reputation in the best horror B-movie style as he and his band get ready for their European tour starting in Manchester on October 26. Wednesday 13 says: "'Cadaverous' is the mos...

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THE SWORD Begins Recording 'Used Future' Album

Following a successful two-year period that saw Austin, Texas metal luminaries THE SWORD release their fifth studio album, "High Country", followed by the acoustic album "Low Country" and the live album "Greetings From..." , along with extensive worldwide touring, the band has commenced recording it...

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MICHAEL AMOTT Can See JEFF LOOMIS Having A Bigger Part In ARCH ENEMY Songwriting Process

ARCH ENEMY guitarist Michael Amott says that he can see Jeff Loomis "having a bigger part" in the songwriting process for the band's future albums. Although Loomis has already been in ARCH ENEMY for three years, the guitarist didn't contribute any of the music to the group's latest album, "Will To P...

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SEPTICFLESH: 'Codex Omega' Making-Of Video Released

The second webisode featuring video footage from the making of "Codex Omega", the tenth full-length album from Greek masters of symphonic death metal SEPTICFLESH, can be seen below. Released on September 1 via Prosthetic Records, the disc was produced by Jens Bogren, who has previously worked with O...

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SHAWN DROVER: My Reasons For Joining MEGADETH Were 'Purely Musical'

Former MEGADETH and current ACT OF DEFIANCE drummer Shawn Drover was recently interviewed by RockBoy Radio. You can now listen to the chat below. Speaking about the differences between touring with a veteran act like MEGADETH and an up-and-coming group like ACT OF DEFIANCE, Shawn said: "Well, everyt...

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OPETH's MIKAEL ÅKERFELDT Wants Next Album To Be 'Twisted'

OPETH leader Mikael Åkerfeldt says that he wants the band's next album to be more "twisted." The Swedish progressive metal band released its twelfth studio disc, "Sorceress", a year ago, and the guitarist/vocalist is already looking ahead to the follow-up effort and what it might sound like. He tell...

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ACT OF DEFIANCE's SHAWN DROVER Talks About Challenges New Bands Face In Digital Era

In a brand new interview with Heavy Music Headquarters, former MEGADETH drummer Shawn Drover spoke about his current band ACT OF DEFIANCE, which has just released its sophomore album, "Old Scars, New Wounds". In addition to Drover, ACT OF DEFIANCE features ex-MEGADETH guitarist Chris Broderick, form...

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Ex-MEGADETH Drummer SHAWN DROVER Recalls 'Excitement In The Air' Before First 'Big Four' Show

It's been seven years since the four biggest thrash metal bands — METALLICA, MEGADETH, SLAYER and ANTHRAX — embarked on what they dubbed the "Big Four" tour, but the memories are still fresh for Shawn Drover. In an interview with the "Talk Toomey" podcast, the former MEGADETH drummer recalled the f...

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ACT OF DEFIANCE Feat. Ex-MEGADETH Members: Listen To New Song 'The Talisman'

ACT OF DEFIANCE's new song "The Talisman" can be streamed below. The track is taken from the band's sophomore album, "Old Scars, New Wounds", which will be released on September 29 via Metal Blade Records. The follow-up to 2015's "Birth And The Burial" was mixed by Dave Otero, who has previously wor...