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DAVID ELLEFSON Says He Is Technically A Founding Member Of MEGADETH
Earlier this week, Curtis of Cranked Up Live conducted an interview with MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson. You can now listen to the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On "Dystopia" being MEGADETH's highest-charting album since 1992's "Countdown To Extinction",...February 6, 2016
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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE Explains Change In His Singing Voice
Riccardo Ball of New Zealand's Wrecking Ball Media recently conducted an interview with MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine. You can now listen to the chat below. Asked about the more "ragged" sound of his vocal delivery on MEGADETH's new album, "Dystopia", Dave said: "You know, I don't know. I do know t...February 4, 2016
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DREAM THEATER Members Discuss Making Of 'The Astonishing' In Five-Part Video Interview
The U.K. branch of Roadrunner Records has uploaded a five-part interview with DREAM THEATER members John Petrucci (guitar),Jordan Rudess (keyboards) and James LaBrie (vocals) about the making of the band's new concept album, "The Astonishing". You can watch it below. "The Astonishing" was released...February 4, 2016
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MEGADETH's DAVID ELLEFSON: Coming Up With Fresh-Sounding Material Is 'One Of The Hardest Challenges'
The Age Of Metal conducted an interview with MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson at this year's NAMM show, which was held January 22-24 in Anaheim, California. You can now watch the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On MEGADETH's new album, "Dystopia": Ellefson:...February 4, 2016
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MEGADETH's 'Dystopia' Gets Surprising Plug From FOX NEWS Host BILL O'REILLY (Video)
MEGADETH's new album, "Dystopia", got a surprising plug from Fox News host Bill O'Reilly at the close of Wednesday's (February 3) edition of "O'Reilly Factor". "A hard rock guy named Dave Mustaine who used to be in the group METALLICA and is now in the group MEGADETH is apparently a big 'Factor' fan...February 3, 2016
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DREAM THEATER Releases Video For 'The Gift Of Music'
"The Gift Of Music", the new video from progressive metallers DREAM THEATER, can be seen below. The track is taken from the band's thirteenth album, "The Astonishing", which was released on January 29 via Roadrunner. The CD was made available in a wide range of distinctive versions, including standa...February 3, 2016
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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE Explains In More Detail Why 'Rust In Peace' Lineup Reunion Didn't Happen
MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine was interviewed for a recent episode of "That Metal Show" co-host Eddie Trunk's podcast, "Eddie Trunk Podcast". You can now listen to it at this location. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On why drummer Shawn Drover and guitarist Chris Broderick...February 2, 2016
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MEGADETH's 'Dystopia' Lands At No. 3 On U.S. Chart
MEGADETH's new album, "Dystopia", debuted at No. 3 on The Billboard 200, having shifted 49,000 equivalent album units in the week ending January 28. The Billboard 200 chart ranks the most popular albums of the week based on multi-metric consumption, which includes traditional album sales, track equi...February 1, 2016
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DAVE MUSTAINE: 'It Would Be Terrific' If STEVEN ADLER And IZZY STRADLIN Were Involved In GUNS N' ROSES Reunion
On the January 24 edition of "The Strombo Show", host George Stroumboulopoulos welcomed MEGADETH's Dave Mustaine for a little conversation to celebrate the release of the band's fifteenth album, "Dystopia". Asked for his thoughts on the GUNS N' ROSES reunion, Mustaine said: "I don't know that that's...January 26, 2016
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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...January 26, 2016
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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....January 25, 2016
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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...January 25, 2016
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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...January 25, 2016
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Dystopia
Two gems in recent years followed by two head-scratchers. The only given in this band comes when a MEGADETH album truly tanks, the band storms back with sheer ferocity. Just when many listeners had given up on Dave Mustaine and MEGADETH following 2013's awkward, if occasionally fun "Super Collider",...January 25, 2016
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MEGADETH's DAVID ELLEFSON Says Musicianship On 'Dystopia' Is 'Huge Step Forward' From Past Couple Of Records
In a brand new interview with Bass Player magazine, MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson spoke about the lineup changes that occurred before the recording of the band's latest album, "Dystopia". He said: "The fans really embraced [previous MEGADETH members] Chris [Broderick, guitar] and Shawn [Drover, dr...January 24, 2016
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