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Former RAGE Guitarist's ALMANAC: 'Self Blinded Eyes' Video Premiere

ALMANAC, the new project led by former RAGE guitarist Victor Smolski, will release its debut album, "Tsar", on March 18 via Nuclear Blast. The CD's intricate cover artwork was created by Hungarian artist Gyula Havancsák (WISDOM, ANNIHILATOR, DESTRUCTION, ELEVENKING). Smolski himself was responsible...

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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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BLACK SABBATH's GEEZER BUTLER On LEMMY: 'He Was Probably The Most Intelligent Person I'd Met'

BLACK SABBATH singer Ozzy Osbourne and bassist Geezer Butler spoke to Yahoo! Music about the recent deaths of MOTÖRHEAD frontman Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister and British art-rock icon David Bowie. You can watch the clip below. On the subject of Lemmy, Butler said: "There is only one Lemmy and only ever wil...

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KORN, MEGADETH, WHITESNAKE, Ex-OZZY OSBOURNE Members Take Part In Third Annual 'Randy Rhoads Remembered' (Video)

Rudy Sarzo (OZZY OSBOURNE, QUIET RIOT),David Ellefson (MEGADETH),Ray Luzier (KORN),Doug Aldrich (WHITESNAKE, DIO),Chris Broderick (MEGADETH, ACT OF DEFIANCE),Akira Takasaki (LOUDNESS) and Kiko Loureiro (MEGADETH, ANGRA) are among the musicians who gathered Saturday night (January 23) during the...

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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH To Induct DEEP PURPLE Into ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME?

According to Cleveland.com, METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich has been added as a guest at the 2016 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction ceremony in New York. Although there has been no announcement on what Ulrich's specific involvement will be at the event, he is expected to induct DEEP PURPLE on April...

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Ex-VAN HALEN Bassist MICHAEL ANTHONY Discusses New SCHECTER Endorsement (Video)

Schecter recently sat down with Michael Anthony of VAN HALEN, CHICKENFOOT and THE CIRCLE to discuss his new Schecter endorsement and custom shop production series signature line. Check out the chat below. Anthony, singer Sammy Hagar, Eddie and Alex Van Halen last teamed up in 2004 for a U.S. summer...

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Current And Former MEGADETH Members ELLEFSON, YOUNG And DEGRASSO Join Forces At MONTROSE Tribute Concert

Current MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson was joined by the band's former members Jeff Young (guitar) and Jimmy DeGrasso (drums) for the "Bad Motor Scooter" finale at the "Ronnie Montrose Remembered" memorial celebration on January 23 at the Observatory in Santa Ana, California. Also appearing on stag...

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TESLA's FRANK HANNON Pays Tribute To DAVID BOWIE With 'Space Oddity' Performance (Video)

TESLA guitarist Frank Hannon paid tribute to David Bowie by performing the song "Space Oddity" aboard DEF LEPPARD's inaugural "Hysteria On The High Seas" this past weekend. Check out fan-filmed video footage below. Bowie died earlier this month, two days after his 69th birthday. Bowie died just thre...

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RICHARD FORTUS And DIZZY REED Exit THE DEAD DAISIES To Take Part In 'Momentous Project'

Guitarist Richard Fortus and keyboardist Dizzy Reed have left THE DEAD DAISIES, leading to speculation that they will be part of the reunited GUNS N' ROSES lineup. Fortus and Reed exited THE DEAD DAISIES in order to take part in "a momentous project in 2016," THE DEAD DAISIES said in a statement. TH...

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TRENT REZNOR Recalls How DAVID BOWIE Helped Him Get Sober

According to The Pulse Of Radio, NINE INCH NAILS mainman Trent Reznor has written a heartfelt essay about the late David Bowie in the new issue of Rolling Stone, which is dedicated to the legendary musician and actor who died earlier this month at the age of 69. Reznor, who toured with Bowie in 1995...

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EDDIE VAN HALEN And SAMMY HAGAR Exchange Tweets

Eddie Van Halen turned 61 today (Tuesday, January 26),and one of his well-wishers was none other than former VAN HALEN singer Sammy Hagar, who tweeted: "Happy Birthday Eddie - hope you're doing good". To many fans' surprise, Eddie responded to Sammy's tweet, writing: "Thanks Sammy. Hope you're well...

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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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MEGADETH's DAVID ELLEFSON Unveils New Signature JACKSON Basses At NAMM (Video)

MEGADETH's David Ellefson has four new Jackson signature bass models in 2016 to add to the arsenal for his upcoming tour for the band's fifteenth studio album, "Dystopia". Watch below as Ellefson quickly runs through his new USA Concert Bass IV and V and his refreshed X Series Concert Bass IV and V....

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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...