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DAVID ELLEFSON Believes He Should Be Part Of MEGADETH's Farewell Tour: 'Any Reason That I'm Not There Now Is Unfounded', 'Untruthful' And 'Unfair'

In a new interview with Argentina's UnDinamo - La Última Radio De Rock, ex-MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson was asked if he would be open to taking part — along with other former members of the band, such as guitarist Marty Friedman — in taking part in MEGADETH's farewell tour. He responded (as trans...

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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE Claims He's An 'Independent': 'I Vote For Whoever's The Least Of Two Evils, Sometimes Three'

In a new interview with "Roisin O'Connor's Good Vibrations", the podcast hosted by The Independent's music editor Roisin O'Connor, MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine once again clarified his political stance, explaining (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I'm a very keen observer, and I probably see t...

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PRO-PAIN Announces First Album In 11 Years, 'Stone Cold Anger', Shares 'Oceans Of Blood' Single

Legendary New York hardcore juggernauts PRO-PAIN are starting a new era by signing with Napalm Records. With the new partnership comes a new release: their sixteenth studio album, "Stone Cold Anger", will be out on May 15, 2026. The band's first release in eleven years showcases their explosive ener...

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CHRIS DAUGHTRY Blasts A.I. Fakes: 'I Think It's Wrong, I Think It's Unethical, I Think It's Irresponsible And I Think It's Dangerous'

During an appearance on the February 8, 2026 episode of "Whiplash", the KLOS radio show hosted by Full Metal Jackie, DAUGHTRY frontman Chris Daughtry addressed his decision to set the record straight after fake artificial intelligence (A.I.) photos went viral of him last year paying tribute to the l...

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MASTERPLAN Shares 'Chase The Light' Single From Upcoming 'Metalmorphosis' Album

Power metal legends MASTERPLAN, who are led by former HELLOWEEN guitarist Roland Grapow, will release their new studio album, "Metalmorphosis", on June 26, 2026 via Frontiers Music Srl. To celebrate the announcement, the band has share a new single and accompanying video, "Chase The Light", availabl...

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Founding MUSHROOMHEAD Singer JEFFREY 'NOTHING' HATRIX Reaches Settlement With STEVE 'SKINNY' FELTON In Lawsuit Over Unpaid Royalties

Jeffrey Hatrix (pictured),also known as Jeffrey Nothing (born Jeffrey Lewis Hetrick),formerly the haunting voice and co-founder behind Cleveland's pioneering alterna-metal and industrial collective MUSHROOMHEAD, has reached a settlement with the band's drummer and producer Steve "Skinny" Felton, e...

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CRASHDÏET Shares Music Video For 'Satizfaction' Single From Upcoming 'Art Of Chaos' Album

Swedish sleaze rock veterans CRASHDÏET have released the official music video for their latest single, "Satizfaction", an explosive burst of energy that marks the beginning of the next chapter in the band's career — and the first taste of the upcoming studio album "Art Of Chaos". The clip was create...

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LACUNA COIL's ANDREA FERRO: 'We Were Fortunate Enough To Grow Up In An Era When Bands Could Still Develop'

In a new interview with Angela Croudace of Australia's Heavy, LACUNA COIL co-vocalist Andrea Ferro spoke about the band's early success after forming nearly three decades ago in Milan, Italy. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's been very step by step. We've been fortunate enough to g...

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TWISTED SISTER Cancels All 2026 Reunion Concerts Due To DEE SNIDER's 'Health Challenges'

TWISTED SISTER has canceled all of its previously announced 2026 reunion concerts due to "a series of health challenges" faced by the band's lead singer Dee Snider. A lifetime of legendarily aggressive performing has taken its toll on Snider's body and soul. Unbeknownst to the public (until now),th...

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GHOST's TOBIAS FORGE On Performing 'Bohemian Rhapsody' For Members Of QUEEN: 'It Was A Lot To Think About'

In a new interview with Tom Power, host of "Q" on Canada's CBC Radio One, GHOST mastermind Tobias Forge spoke about the experience of performing the QUEEN classic "Bohemian Rhapsody" at last year's Polar Music Prize. The ceremony — which honored the legendary rock band QUEEN, American jazz great Her...

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Watch: ADRIAN SMITH And RICHIE KOTZEN Kick Off 2026 European Tour In Madrid

SMITH/KOTZEN, the collaborative project featuring IRON MAIDEN guitarist Adrian Smith and THE WINERY DOGS frontman and acclaimed solo artist Richie Kotzen, kicked off its 2026 European tour Tuesday night (February 3) at La Riviera in Madrid, Spain. The band's setlist was as follows: 01. Life Unchaine...

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Sons Of KISS's PAUL STANLEY And GENE SIMMONS Release Music Video For Debut STANLEY SIMMONS Single 'Body Down'

STANLEY SIMMONS, the collaborative project of Evan Stanley and Nick Simmons — sons of Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, respectively, from KISS — has released the official music video for its debut single, "Body Down". The clip was directed by Kuya Allen and Shey Allen of Downhaus and can be seen below...

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DAVID ELLEFSON On New MEGADETH Album: 'I Hear It And To Me It Just Doesn't Sound Like MEGADETH'

During an appearance on the latest episode of his "The David Ellefson Show", former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson commented on the fact that MEGADETH's latest album includes Dave Mustaine's version of "Ride The Lightning", the title track of METALLICA's 1984 album for which Mustaine got a co-writi...

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ACCEPT Guitarist PHILIP SHOUSE Announces Debut EP 'Side 1'

Acclaimed guitarist Philip Shouse has announced his debut EP, "Side 1", set for release on February 27 via Wild Kingdom/Sound Pollution. To celebrate the announcement, Philip shares the first single from the release, "Run Away From You", alongside an official music video, available below. "Run Away...

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FROM ASHES TO NEW To Release 'Reflections' Album In April

For years, FROM ASHES TO NEW has captured the hearts and minds of music listeners worldwide, making impact with a distinctive amalgam of alt metal combined with songs that bracingly capture their generation's anxieties. They're a band that doesn't run from the darkness but instead embrace it. The La...