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Ex-MACHINE HEAD Drummer Says ROBB FLYNN And PHILIP ANSELMO Are Both 'Dumbass Self-Centered Blowhards'

Former MACHINE HEAD drummer Chris Kontos has slammed Robb Flynn and Philip Anselmo in the aftermath of last week's incident when the ex-PANTERA singer made a "white power" gesture onstage at a concert. Anselmo performed the PANTERA classic "Walk" at the January 22 "Dimebash" event at the Lucky Strik...

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DIMEBAG's Girlfriend Accuses ROBB FLYNN Of 'Masking His Real Problem' In Wake Of 'White Power' Uproar

Late PANTERA guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott's longtime girlfriend Rita Haney has blasted MACHINE HEAD frontman Robb Flynn for taking "a hideous opportunity to hop up on a soap box" after ex-PANTERA singer Philip Anselmo made a "white power" gesture onstage at a concert last week. Anselmo perform...

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Video: Ex-SLAYER Drummer DAVE LOMBARDO Plays LED ZEPPELIN's 'Whole Lotta Love' At 'Bonzo Bash'

Sick Drummer Magazine has uploaded drum-cam footage of former SLAYER drummer Dave Lombardo performing the LED ZEPPELIN classic "Whole Lotta Love" at this year's Bonzo Bash on January 22 at M3 Live in Anaheim, California. Check it out below. Asked if Bonham was an early inspiration on his playing, Lo...

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DAVE MUSTAINE Says LEMMY 'Had A Very Childlike Side To Him'

MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine has paid tribute to MOTÖRHEAD frontman Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister, calling him a "giant" who stayed true to his initial, throwback aesthetic until the very end. During a December 29 appearance on Ozzy's Boneyard (SiriusXM channel 38),Mustaine said about Lemmy (hear audio be...

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MACHINE HEAD's ROBB FLYNN Slams 'Big Bully' PHILIP ANSELMO Over 'White Power' Gesture

MACHINE HEAD frontman Robb Flynn has released a video message criticizing Philip Anselmo for the apparent "white power" gesture the ex-PANTERA singer made onstage after his appearance at Dimebash last week. Anselmo performed the PANTERA classic "Walk" at the January 22 event at the Lucky Strike Live...

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Former ANNIHILATOR Frontman DAVE PADDEN Joins THIRD ION

Prog metal outfit THIRD ION, featuring former members of THE DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND and INTO ETERNITY, has parted ways with singer Tyler Gilbert and has replaced him with Dave Padden (ex-ANNIHILATOR). THIRD ION has released the following statement about the lineup change: "Sadly, after our last gigs, o...

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LITA FORD To Release 'Time Capsule' Album In April

'80s hard rock queen Lita Ford will release a new album, "Time Capsule", on April 15 via SPV/Steamhammer. The very special and unusual recording turns back the clock to a time when honest, down-to-earth rock music was still handmade and recorded without digital tricks and contraptions. "Time Capsule...

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DAVID DRAIMAN 'Teared Up' The First Time He Listened To DISTURBED's Cover Of 'The Sound Of Silence'

Jaxon of Philadelphia's 93.3 WMMR radio station recently conducted an interview with DISTURBED singer David Draiman. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. Speaking about DISTURBED's decision to cover SIMON & GARFUNKEL's "The Sound Of Silence" on the band's latest album, "I...

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CANDLEBOX To Release 'Disappearing In Airports' Album; Listen To First Single 'Vexatious'

CANDLEBOX, the influential rock band from the powerful '90s Seattle music movement, returns with its long-overdue sixth album, "Disappearing In Airports", on April 22 via Pavement Entertainment. The CD showcases the group's introspective and poetically candid songwriting with their signature musical...

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SLIPKNOT's COREY TAYLOR Would Still Love To Collaborate With EMINEM

Therés Stephansdotter Björk of RockSverige.se conducted an interview with SLIPKNOT and STONE SOUR frontman Corey Taylor on January 20 when SLIPKNOT played in Gothenburg, Sweden. You can now watch the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On whether he has a clear...

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DAVE MUSTAINE: 'It Would Be Terrific' If STEVEN ADLER And IZZY STRADLIN Were Involved In GUNS N' ROSES Reunion

On the January 24 edition of "The Strombo Show", host George Stroumboulopoulos welcomed MEGADETH's Dave Mustaine for a little conversation to celebrate the release of the band's fifteenth album, "Dystopia". Asked for his thoughts on the GUNS N' ROSES reunion, Mustaine said: "I don't know that that's...

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MEGADETH's 'Dystopia' Projected To Sell 43K-48K First Week

According to music industry web site Hits Daily Double, MEGADETH's new album, "Dystopia", is likely to sell between 43,000 and 48,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release. The SPS figure is expected to be between 44,000 and 49,000. SPS, a practice used by Billboard magazine, stan...

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DAVE MUSTAINE Didn't Know If MEGADETH Needed New Bassist During Early Stage Of 'Dystopia' Songwriting Process

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine says that he didn't know if he needed to find a new bassist for the band while David Ellefson was busy recording the debut album from his METAL ALLEGIANCE all-star project. MEGADETH spent most of 2014 off the road while the band was sorting out its business affairs and...

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Former MEGADETH Drummers NICK MENZA And SHAWN DROVER Team Up For Side-By-Side Jam At NAMM (Video)

Former MEGADETH drummers Nick Menza and Shawn Drover joined forces for a quick "side-by-side" jam on January 24 at the Soultone booth at this year's NAMM show in Anaheim, California. Check out video footage below. In a recent interview with USA Today, MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine spoke about what...

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Original THIN LIZZY Guitarist ERIC BELL To Release 'Exile' Album In February

Northern Irish rock musician and guitarist Eric Bell, best known as a founding member and the original guitarist of the rock group THIN LIZZY, will release his new studio album, "Exile", on February 26 via On The Edge/Cargo. The track listing for the CD is as follows: 01. Deep In Your Heart 02. Don'...