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Watch: Ex-MEGADETH Bassist DAVID ELLEFSON Returns To Bochnia, Poland With His 'Bass Warrior Tour'

On March 20, former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson returned to Kino Regis in Bochnia, Poland as part of his 2025 "Bass Warrior Tour". Video of the entire concert can be seen below. The "Bass Warrior Tour" sees Ellefson gracing select European cities with a captivating evening of cherished classics,...

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POP EVIL Shares Music Video For 'Side Effects' From 'What Remains' Album

Modern rock powerhouse POP EVIL — vocalist Leigh Kakaty, guitarists Dave Grahs and Nick Fuelling, bassist Joey "Chicago" Walser and drummer Blake Allison — has just released its eighth album, "What Remains", via MNRK. The band has also shared the video for "Side Effects". The performance clip for th...

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JUDAS PRIEST's RICHIE FAULKNER: 'You Can Never Replace Someone Like K.K. DOWNING'

In a new interview with Andrés Durán of El Expreso Del Rock, JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner spoke about what it was like for him to join the band in 2011 as the replacement for original guitarist Kenneth "K.K." Downing. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I think you can never rep...

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EMILY ARMSTRONG On First Studio Sessions With LINKIN PARK: 'Everything Was Aligning In A Way Where It Was So Surreal To Me'

In a special episode of "Women Who Make Q101", Lauren O'Neil of the Chicago radio station Q101 sat down with LINKIN PARK singer Emily Armstrong for an exclusive conversation about Emily's journey, creative process, and the experiences that have shaped her career. Tune in as Emily shares insights, in...

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Watch: GEOFF TATE Kicks Off U.S. Leg Of 'Operation: Mindcrime - The Final Chapter' Tour In Tucson

Ex-QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate kicked off the U.S. leg of the "Operation: Mindcrime - The Final Chapter" tour this past Tuesday night (March 18) at the Rialto Theatre in Tucson, Arizona. The trek sees the 66-year-old vocalist performing the band's classic "Operation: Mindcrime" album in its entire...

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METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT: More Details Revealed About 'The Collection' Luxury Coffee Table Book From GIBSON PUBLISHING

METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett has partnered with Gibson Publishing to release "The Collection: Kirk Hammett", available in three premium formats now in The Metallica Store, on Gibson.com and in Gibson Garage locations. The 400-page luxury coffee table book explores Kirk's extraordinary arsenal of...

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Ex-W.A.S.P. Guitarist CHRIS HOLMES Says 'The Decline Of Western Civilization' Movie Could Have Been 'Way Better'

Former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes is perhaps best known for the infamous scene in the 1988 movie "The Decline Of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years" in which he was interviewed while floating in a swimming pool, fully clothed and visibly quite intoxicated while his mother sat poolsid...

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KINGS OF THRASH Feat. DAVID ELLEFSON And JEFF YOUNG: Summer/Fall 2025 U.S. Tour Dates Announced

KINGS OF THRASH, the band featuring former MEGADETH members David Ellefson (bass) and Jeff Young (guitar),has announced a dozen or so tour dates for the fall. The California-based four-piece, which also includes drummer Fred Aching as well as guitarist/vocalist Chaz Leon, will play the following sh...

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DON AIREY: 'Guitar Players Are Very Strange People; They're Very Insecure'

In a new interview with Rock 'N' Roll Grad School, Don Airey, who has played with countless hard rock greats, including BLACK SABBATH, JUDAS PRIEST, OZZY OSBOURNE, DEEP PURPLE and WHITESNAKE, spoke about a keyboardist's role in a rock band, particularly when it comes to collaborating with legendary...

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MALEVOLENCE Announces New Album 'Where Only The Truth Is Spoken'

British metallic hardcore band MALEVOLENCE will release a new album, "Where Only The Truth Is Spoken", on June 20 via MLVLTD in partnership with Nuclear Blast Records. The official music video for the LP's latest single, "If It's All The Same To You", can be seen below. Featuring acting legend Alan...

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DANI FILTH Still Has CRADLE OF FILTH Playing By Its Own Rules: 'We're A Black Metal Band. We Do What We Want'

By David E. Gehlke It's not beyond the realm of possibility that U.K. extreme metal veterans CRADLE OF FILTH will release another studio album (or two) before their long-awaited collaboration with pop star Ed Sheeran finally sees the light of day. Their now-delayed mash-up with Sheeran symbolizes th...

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KIRK HAMMETT: 'The Collection' Luxury Coffee Table Book Coming Soon From GIBSON PUBLISHING

Coming soon from Gibson Publishing is "The Collection: Kirk Hammett" a luxury coffee table book. Sign up for e-mails now and be the first to find out when the book is available for sale. For over 40 years, Kirk Hammett has been holding it down as the lead guitarist of METALLICA, inspiring generation...

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LINKIN PARK To Release New Single 'Up From The Bottom' Next Week

LINKIN PARK will release a new song, "Up From The Bottom", on March 27. The track will mark the band's first new music since the arrival of the "From Zero" comeback album last November. LINKIN PARK teased "Up From The Bottom"'s release through the band's LPTV "From Zero" video series where co-vocali...

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DAVE LOMBARDO On Filling In For METALLICA's LARS ULRICH At 2004 DOWNLOAD Festival: 'It Was A Challenge'

During an appearance on the latest episode of "The David Ellefson Show" video podcast, former SLAYER drummer Dave Lombardo reflected on how he and SLIPKNOT's Joey Jordison filled in for METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich when he was unable to appear at the Download festival in England in June 2004. Ulric...

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DEF LEPPARD Announces Spring/Summer 2025 North American Tour Dates

DEF LEPPARD will embark on a North American tour this spring and summer. So far, the following shows have been announced: May 15 - Coliseo de Puerto Rico - San Juan, Puerto Rico May 17 - Boardwalk Rock 2025 - Ocean City, MD Jun. 19 - Summerfest - Milwaukee, WI Jun. 21 - Lucas Oil Live at WinStar Wor...