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VINNY APPICE, BUMBLEFOOT, TONY FRANKLIN, GLEN SOBEL To Be Inducted Into 'RockGodz Hall Of Fame'

RockGodz Hall Of Fame has announced its second induction ceremony and show featuring a host of new inductees, including guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal from GUNS N' ROSES; Vinny Appice, drummer for BLACK SABBATH and DIO; bassist Tony Franklin, formerly with THE FIRM and Jimmy Page; Glen Sobel, drumm...

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MEGADETH Is Auditioning One Of DAVE MUSTAINE's Final Picks For New Guitarist Today

Only a week before MEGADETH is scheduled to enter the studio to begin recording its new album, it appears that the band has not finalized the replacements for drummer Shawn Drover and guitarist Chris Broderick, who quit the band last year. Earlier today, MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine posted the fol...

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DAVID ELLEFSON On MEGADETH's New Lineup: 'To Go Back And Chase Some Glory Day Is Like Chasing Fool's Gold'

In a brand new interview with Full Throttle Rock, MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson was asked if there is any news regarding who will become the band's new drummer and lead guitarist following last year's departures of Shawn Drover and Chris Broderick. "There are some developments with it, and I think...

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MEGADETH's DAVID ELLEFSON Says DAVE MUSTAINE 'Is A Great Leader'

Nev Pearce of Australia's "Rabid Noise" podcast recently conducted an interview with MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson. You can now listen to the chat below. Speaking about the musical and personal chemistry that he has with MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine, Ellefson said: "I really understood Dave's mus...

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Ex-MEGADETH, SHADOWS FALL, SCAR THE MARTYR Members Join Forces In ACT OF DEFIANCE, Sign With METAL BLADE

ACT OF DEFIANCE, the new band featuring former MEGADETH members Shawn Drover (drums) and Chris Broderick (guitar),alongside ex-SCAR THE MARTYR singer Henry Derek Bonner, and SHADOWS FALL's Matt Bachand (bass),has inked a deal with Metal Blade Records. ACT OF DEFIANCE is currently recording its deb...

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MEGADETH's DAVID ELLEFSON 'Sensed That A Change Was Coming' Before DROVER, BRODERICK Quit Band

Australia's Maximum Volume recently conducted an interview with MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. Asked if he foresaw the departures of drummer Shawn Drover and guitarist Chris Broderick prior to their exit from MEGADETH last November, Elle...

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Video: ALICE COOPER Guitarist NITA STRAUSS, Bassist CHUCK GARRIC Rock KORG Booth At NAMM

Video footage of ALICE COOPER guitarist Nita Strauss and bassist Chuck Garric performing the COOPER classic "Poison" at the Korg booth during last month's NAMM show in Anaheim, California can be seen below. Strauss is featured in "Hired Gun", a new documentary spotlighting session musicians. The fil...

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MEGADETH's DAVID ELLEFSON: The New Album Is Gonna Help Determine The Band's Lineup

Rock N Roll Industries magazine conducted an interview with MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson at last month's NAMM show in Anaheim, California. You can now watch the chat below. Speaking about MEGADETH's new lineup and the band's plans to record the follow-up to 2013's "Super Collider" album, Ellefson...

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MEGADETH's DAVID ELLEFSON Was 'Shocked' By Drummer SHAWN DROVER's Departure

MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson says that he was "shocked" to learn of drummer Shawn Drover's departure from the band, but refuses to comment on persistent rumors that MEGADETH is trying to stage a reunion of its classic "Rust In Peace" lineup. Only hours after Drover announced his exit from MEGADET...

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DAVID ELLEFSON Says MEGADETH's Next Album Is 'Pretty Much Written', Comments On Possible Reunion With MENZA, FRIEDMAN

The Ultimate Guitar team of Jamie Gonzales and Carlos Antunez conducted an interview with MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson at last month's NAMM show in Anaheim, California. You can now watch the chat below (video filmed and edited by Erick Bravo and Ivan Heredia). Asked about the progress of the song...

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ALICE COOPER Guitarist NITA STRAUSS Talks BLACKSTAR Amps At NAMM (Video)

Former THE IRON MAIDENS guitarist Nita Strauss, who last year joined Alice Cooper's touring band, talked about her Blackstar Series One104EL34 amp at this year's NAMM show, which took place at the end of January in Anaheim, California. Check out the clip below. Strauss is featured in "Hired Gun", a...

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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE: What Motivated Me To Create My Own Sound And Style

Peter Hodgson of Seymour Duncan conducted an interview with MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine at last month's NAMM show in Anaheim, California. You can now watch the chat below. Asked what motivated him to create his own sound and style of guitar playing, Mustaine said: "Well, it's kind of like having...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE's NIKKI SIXX Signs With SESAC For Songwriter Representation

Nikki Sixx, co-founder, bassist and primary songwriter for the legendary rock band MÖTLEY CRÜE, has signed with SESAC for songwriter representation, as of January 1. Sixx's songwriting catalog includes "Home Sweet Home", which, in addition to being a top hit for MÖTLEY CRÜE, has been covered by nu...

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GLEN DROVER Says Music 'Was Definitely Being Abused' While He Was A Member Of MEGADETH

Online teaching site Guitar Zoom recently conducted an interview with Canadian guitarist Glen Drover (MEGADETH, KING DIAMOND, EIDOLON). You can now listen to the chat in the YouTube clip below. Asked what it has been like stepping in and playing parts originally performed by other guitarists during...

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DAVE LOMBARDO: 'Nobody's Approached Me' About Joining MEGADETH

Former SLAYER and current PHILM drummer Dave Lombardo says that he hasn't been approached to join MEGADETH as the replacement for Shawn Drover. Ever since Drover quit MEGADETH at the end of November, speculation has been rife about which drummer will succeed him in the Dave Mustaine-led group, with...