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Video: MEGADETH Performs 'Dystopia' Title Track Live For First Time

MEGADETH played the title track of its new album, "Dystopia", live for the first time last night (Friday, February 26) at Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada. Check out fan-filmed video footage of the performance below. MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine recently stated abo...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN: 'I Had Complete Control Over What I Played' On MEGADETH's 'Rust In Peace' Album

Jay Nanda of San Antonio Metal Music Examiner recently conducted an interview with former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman. You can now listen to the chat using the SoundCloud widget below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On whether he keeps up with what MEGADETH is d...

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CANDLEBOX: Official Lyric Video For New Single 'Vexatious'; Tour Dates Announced

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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DAVE GROHL Tried To Save Studio Featured In 'Sonic Highways'

According to The Pulse Of Radio, FOO FIGHTERS frontman Dave Grohl attempted unsuccessfully to keep a legendary New York City recording studio open. Grohl offered to financially back the founder of The Magic Shop, located in the trendy downtown Manhattan district of SoHo, in an attempt to buy the stu...

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Review: IRON MAIDEN Kicks Off 'The Book Of Souls' World Tour In Fort Lauderdale (Video)

By Clay Marshall Considering the overabundance of recent rock casualties, it's no small miracle that IRON MAIDEN's Bruce Dickinson was able to artfully dodge the reaper's scythe during his recent cancer scare. Still, as many of their arena rock peers have recently embarked on farewell tours (MÖTLEY...

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Video: MEGADETH Performs New Song 'The Threat Is Real' Live For First Time

MEGADETH performed the song "The Threat Is Real" live for the first time last night (Tuesday, February 23) during the band's concert at The Fillmore Auditorium in Denver, Colorado. You can now watch fan-filmed video footage of the performance below. MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine recently stated abo...

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CATTLE DECAPITATION Re-Signs With METAL BLADE RECORDS

San Diego-based deathgrind masters CATTLE DECAPITATION have announced the extension of their record contract with Metal Blade Records. The band comments: "Very proud to have fulfilled our initial contract with Metal Blade Records and seeing this band rocketing into the future! We're happy to announc...

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UGLY KID JOE Frontman's RICHARDS/CRANE To Release Debut Album In May

RICHARDS/CRANE, a brand new project birthed from UGLY KID JOE frontman Whitfield Crane and guitarist/vocalist Lee Richards (ANOTHER ANIMAL, GODSMACK, DROPBOX),will release its debut album this May via Metalville Records. The self-titled effort will feature a collection of heartfelt, stripped down s...

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DISTURBED Releases Pro-Shot Video Of 'The Sound Of Silence' Performance From Dawson Creek

Professionally filmed video footage of DISTURBED performing its cover of SIMON & GARFUNKEL's "The Sound Of Silence" live on February 19 at Encana Events Centre in Dawson Creek, British Columbia, Canada can be seen below. DISTURBED frontman David Draiman told Philadelphia radio station 93.3 WMMR...

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DAVE MUSTAINE Blasts 'Gossip' Web Sites For 'Twisting' His Words About DAVID ELLEFSON Being MEGADETH Founding Member

In a brand new interview with Ticketmaster, MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine was asked what it means to have a longtime collaborator like bassist David Ellefson back in the band after so many lineup changes. He responded: "David and I have been friends for a long time, even during the lawsuit. I had m...

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ACT OF DEFIANCE Singer's THROWN INTO EXILE Signs With URBAN YETI RECORDS

THROWN INTO EXILE, the Los Angeles-based metal act featuring former SCAR THE MARTYR and current ACT OF DEFIANCE singer Henry Derek Bonner, has signed with independent record label Urban Yeti Records. The band's lineup is rounded out by Mario Rubio (guitar),Ray Sanchez (guitar),Dave Corsile (bass)...

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DAVE MUSTAINE Tells 'School Of Rock' Kids That His 'Relationship With God' Helps Him Get Through The Day

MEGADETH lead singer and guitarist Dave Mustaine visited the School Of Rock's Frisco, Texas location on Friday, February 19. Mustaine gave musical guidance to School Of Rock students, working personally with the future rock stars to help advance their musical skills. Additionally, he joined students...

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LITA FORD: 'Rotten To The Core' Song Featuring GENE SIMMONS Available For Streaming

'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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DISTURBED And BREAKING BENJAMIN Reveal Details Of Co-Headlining North American Tour

DISTURBED and BREAKING BENJAMIN will embark on a Live Nation-produced co-headlining summer amphitheater tour. The two rock bands will hit the road starting this July and will stop in more than 20 cities throughout North America, including Boston, Toronto, Houston, Dallas, Pittsburgh, Detroit and mor...

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METAL ALLEGIANCE To Be Joined By TESTAMENT, DEATH ANGEL, Ex-GUNS N' ROSES Members For East Coast Tour

METAL ALLEGIANCE, the all-star metal band consisting of a rotating cast of musicians, including members of TESTAMENT and DEATH ANGEL, will embark on the "Destination (Almost) East Coast" tour this spring. The seven-day trek kicks off March 31 in Providence, Rhode Island, followed by stops in Poughke...