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AVENGED SEVENFOLD Recruits Ex-BAD RELIGION Drummer BROOKS WACKERMAN

AVENGED SEVENFOLD has recruited Brooks Wackerman (BAD RELIGION) as its new drummer. As promised a couple of days ago, the news was revealed on this week's edition of the "Talk Is Jericho" podcast hosted by FOZZY singer Chris Jericho. "To be honest, Brooks's name has always been in the mix," AVENGED...

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IN THIS MOMENT Plots 2016 Studio Return For New Album

Mike Karolyi of iRockRadio.com conducted an interview with guitarist Chris Howorth and bassist Travis Johnson of IN THIS MOMENT before the band's October 8 show at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. You can now watch the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH...

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QUEENSRŸCHE: 'Arrow Of Time' Guitar Playthrough Video

A guitar playthrough video of the QUEENSRŸCHE song "Arrow Of Time" courtesy of the band's guitarist Michael Wilton can be seen below. The track is taken from QUEENSRŸCHE's new album, "Condition Hüman", which debuted at No. 27 on The Billboard 200 chart, having shifted 14,000 equivalent album units i...

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MEGADETH's U.S. Tour To Kick Off In February, Says DAVE MUSTAINE

MEGADETH will embark on a U.S. tour in February 2016. The four-band package will mark MEGADETH's first U.S. run of dates in support of its new album, "Dystopia", which is scheduled for release in January. While chatting with fans on Saturday (October 31) via Periscope, a live video streaming platfor...

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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH's CHRIS KAEL Donates Bass Guitar To Helsinki Rock Club (Video)

On November 2, FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH bassist Chris Kael donated his bass guitar to The Riff rock bar and café in Helsinki, Finland after playing a show in the city earlier that night to kick off of the band's European headlining tour. Video footage of Kael's appearance at The Riff can be seen belo...

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MEGADETH's DAVID ELLEFSON Tackles 'Tough' Questions In 'Jackson Speed Round' (Video)

In the "Jackson Speed Round" video below, MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson tackles some tough questions, including what song he wishes he wrote and what items he has to have on tour (not including gear). MEGADETH's current touring lineup is rounded out by founding guitarist/vocalist Dave Mustaine, LA...

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'AC/DC: Maximum Rock & Roll' Book Author Interviewed On 'Australian Rock Show' Podcast (Audio)

Murray Engleheart, author of the book "AC/DC: Maximum Rock & Roll", was interviewed episode 45 of the "Australian Rock Show" podcast. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. "AC/DC: Maximum Rock & Roll" was first published in 2006 and a fully revised edition has just bee...

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Identity Of New AVENGED SEVENFOLD Drummer To Be Revealed This Wednesday

The identity of AVENGED SEVENFOLD's new drummer will be revealed this Wednesday, November 4. The musician in question will also be interviewed on this week's edition of "Talk Is Jericho", the podcast of Chris Jericho, the world champion pro wrestler, actor, New York Times best-selling author and lea...

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Video Premiere: FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH's 'Wash It All Away'

FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH caps off one of the biggest years of its career with a live performance music video for the band's new single, "Wash It All Away", shot by acclaimed music video director Wayne Isham (METALLICA, PANTERA, GODSMACK, DEF LEPPARD, BON JOVI, AVENGED SEVENFOLD). The clip was filmed...

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DAVE MUSTAINE Refuses To Apologize For Slamming Former Guitar Tech, Says He 'Forgives' Him

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has refused to apologize for posting a video message in which he slammed his former guitar tech as a "total waste of skin and life" after an apparently less-than-ideal show on October 21 in Brisbane, Australia that resulted in the tech being "fired." While chatting wit...

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BUTCHER BABIES: 'If Someone Wants To Judge Us, Screw Them'

Franck Védrines of A.B.D.P. Editions conducted an interview wih BUTCHER BABIES members Carla Harvey (vocals),Henry Flury (guitar) and Heidi Shepherd (vocals) at this year's Hellfest, which was held in June in Clisson, France. You can now watch the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribe...

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DAVE MUSTAINE Says New MEGADETH Guitarist KIKO LOUREIRO's Ability Is 'Astronomical'

In a brand new interview with The Irish Sun, MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustane was full of praise for the band's latest addition, Brazilian guitarist Kiko Loureiro, best known for his work with ANGRA. He said: "A lot of times guitarists won't know how to add to something — they'll put something in there...

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AUTOPSY: New Song 'Waiting For The Screams' Available For Streaming

"Waiting For The Screams", a brand new song from the legendary San Francisco Bay Area gore grind act AUTOPSY, can be streamed using the SoundCloud widget below. The track is taken from the band's new album, "Skull Grinder", which will be released on vinyl to coincide with this year's Black Friday on...

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JAMES LOMENZO Exits New Project Feat. Fellow Ex-MEGADETH Members NICK MENZA, CHRIS POLAND

Former MEGADETH drummer Nick Menza recently officially joined OHM:, the band led by another ex-MEGADETH member, guitarist Chris Poland. Menza's addition to OHM: follows the recent passing of the band's previous drummer, David Eagle, who suffered a heart attack and had open-heart surgery in May. Belo...

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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Taps Famed Video Director WAYNE ISHAM For 'Wash It All Away' Clip

FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH spent a couple of days earlier in the month filming a music video for the song "Wash It All Away" with director Wayne Isham, who has helmed clips for such artists as METALLICA, PANTERA, GODSMACK, DEF LEPPARD, BON JOVI and AVENGED SEVENFOLD. The video, which is expected to be...