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DAVID ELLEFSON: Bands Like LAMB OF GOD 'Really Helped Reset Thrash Metal'

In a new interview with Tony Webster of Metal Command, former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson was asked about the fact that a lot of the classic thrash metal bands — particularly those from the San Francisco Bay Area — are putting out great new studio albums decades into their careers. He said (as t...

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MAX CAVALERA On SEPULTURA Reunion: 'At This Moment, I Don't Need To Do Anything Like That'

Ex-SEPULTURA frontman Max Cavalera says that he doesn't "need" a reunion of the group's classic lineup. The Brazilian four-piece fell apart in 1996 with the exit of Max after the rest of the band split with the vocalist/guitarist's wife Gloria as their manager. Max's brother, drummer Igor "Iggor" Ca...

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DAVE MUSTAINE And SCOTT STAPP's Performances At 'Rock To Remember' Concert To Be Streamed Tonight

Gibson Gives — the charitable arm of Gibson, the iconic American instrument brand — and Guitars For Vets will celebrate U.S. veterans with the "Rock To Remember" concert, streaming via GuitarsForVets.org today (Monday, February 20) at 7:00 p.m. CT. "Rock To Remember" was filmed at the Gibson Garage...

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STEEL PANTHER's SATCHEL On PANTERA Return: 'You Have To Go Into That Knowing It's Gonna Be A Little Different'

STEEL PANTHER guitarist Russ "Satchel" Parrish has weighed in on the fact that PANTERA's surviving members Philip Anselmo (vocals) and Rex Brown (bass) have united with guitarist Zakk Wylde (OZZY OSBOURNE, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY) and drummer Charlie Benante (ANTHRAX) for a world tour under the PANTERA...

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VIO-LENCE Announces New Touring Drummer, Fill-In Guitarist

San Francisco Bay Area thrashers VIO-LENCE have recruited Adrian Aguilar (EXMORTUS) to play drums for the band following the departure of Perry Strickland. Aguilar will make his live debut with VIO-LENCE this Saturday, February 25 at the Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California. VIO-LENCE has al...

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IRON ALLIES Feat. Former ACCEPT Members HERMAN FRANK And DAVID REECE: First Live Shows Announced

IRON ALLIES, the new band featuring former ACCEPT members Herman Frank and David Reece, will perform live for the first time next month. So far the following shows have been announced: March 10 - Silvercube Lounge & Hardrock Lounge – Dielsdorf, Switzerland March 11 - Jonnys Lion-Cave - Trübbach,...

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ANTHRAX's JOEY BELLADONNA 'Can't Get Down With' Lead Singers Lip Syncing During Concerts

ANTHRAX's Joey Belladonna says that he "can't get down with" singers who lip sync during their concerts. In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for relying on pre-recorded tracks, drum triggers and other assorted technology that makes concerts more synthetic but also more cons...

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ARCH ENEMY's MICHAEL AMOTT Says 'Metal Should Be Underground': 'I Don't Want It In The Mainstream'

In a new interview with Australia's Silver Tiger Media, ARCH ENEMY guitarist Michael Amott was asked about the different ways in which heavy metal can be inserted more into the popular culture. He responded in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I don't spend any time at all thinking about t...

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Watch: THE HALO EFFECT Debuts Two Brand New Songs During Swedish Tour

THE HALO EFFECT, the new project featuring five former members of the Swedish metal band IN FLAMES — Jesper Strömblad (guitar),Daniel Svensson (drums),Peter Iwers (bass),Niclas Engelin (guitar) and Mikael Stanne (vocals) — debuted two brand new songs, "Become Surrender" and "The Defiant One", dur...

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Watch: NITA STRAUSS Holds Clinic, Question-And-Answer Session And Meet-And-Greet At Guitar Center In Hollywood

Former Alice Cooper and current Demi Lovato guitarist Nita Strauss took part in a clinic, question-and-answer session and meet-and-greet on Saturday, February 18 at Guitar Center in Hollywood, California. Video (courtesy of the Clyde Shenefield YouTube channel),as well as photos, can be found...

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Watch: MACHINE HEAD's ROBB FLYNN Joins ANTHRAX On Stage In Oakland To Perform 'I Am The Law'

MACHINE HEAD's Robb Flynn joined ANTHRAX on stage last night (Saturday, February 18) at the Fox Theater in Oakland, California to perform the classic ANTHRAX song "I Am The Law". Video of his appearance can be seen below. Earlier today, ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian shared a sidestage video of Flynn's...

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SHANNON LARKIN Explains Why 'Lighting Up The Sky' Will Likely Be GODSMACK's Final Album

In a new interview with Canada's iHeartRadio, GODSMACK drummer Shannon Larkin spoke about the band's recent announcement that GODSMACK's upcoming eight album, "Lighting Up The Sky", will likely be its final collection of new material. Asked how he and his bandmates made the decision to no longer rel...

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EXHORDER Commences Recording New Album

Thrash metal pioneers EXHORDER have commenced the recording sessions for their new album at Fat Track Studio in Cincinnati, Ohio with engineer Rob Nadler. The follow-up to 2019's "Mourn The Southern Skies", which is tentatively due later this year via Nuclear Blast, will be the group's first with fo...

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KELLY HANSEN On Singing FOREIGNER Classics: 'I'm Going To The Upper Limits Of My Ability Night After Night'

In a new interview with Nick Cellini and Chris Dimino of 680 The Fan, FOREIGNER singer Kelly Hansen spoke about how he takes care of his voice while he is on the road. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I spend a lot of time making my voice the number one thing. I like to say that my voi...

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DAVID ELLEFSON Reunites With Early MEGADETH Guitarist GREG HANDEVIDT For 'Jump In The Fire' Performance In Minneapolis

KINGS OF THRASH, the new band featuring former MEGADETH members David Ellefson (bass) and Jeff Young (guitar),was joined by early MEGADETH guitarist Greg Handevidt on stage Friday night (February 17) at the Varsity Theater in Minneapolis, Minnesota to perform a cover of the METALLICA classic "Jump...