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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...
February 10, 2015
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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...
February 4, 2015
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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...
February 3, 2015
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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...
February 3, 2015
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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...
February 2, 2015
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DAVE MUSTAINE: Fans Don't Want SHAWN DROVER And CHRIS BRODERICK In MEGADETH

Full Metal Jackie conducted an interview with MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine at the Dean booth during this year's NAMM show, which was held January 22-25 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. A few excerpts from the chat follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On whether he view...
January 30, 2015
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BILL WARD, MICHAEL SCHENKER, GLENN HUGHES To Take Part In 'Masters Of Metal' Camp

Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp is proud to welcome Micheal Schenker of UFO, SCORPIONS, MSG, along with legendary BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward and Glenn Hughes of DEEP PURPLE as special guests at the Masters Of Metal camp. Some of the biggest heavy hitters in the world of metal are coming to Rock 'N'...
January 29, 2015
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Former MEGADETH Guitarist GLEN DROVER Collaborates With METALIUM Singer HENNING BASSE On 'Seven Spirits' Single

Canadian guitarist Glen Drover (MEGADETH, KING DIAMOND, EIDOLON) has completed work on the final mix for his upcoming single "Seven Spirits". He states: "This time around, the singer that I have collaborated with is Henning Basse, from the German band METALIUM. "I have wanted to do something with He...
January 29, 2015
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NICK MENZA On Possible Return To MEGADETH: 'It'll Be Final When It's Final'

According to Examiner.com, ex-MEGADETH drummer Nick Menza has not denied that he has been in contact with his former bandmates about rejoining the group, further fueling rumors about the possibility of a reunion of MEGADETH's classic "Rust In Peace" lineup after guitarist Chris Broderick and drummer...
January 28, 2015
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MEGADETH's DAVID ELLEFSON: I Had Sensed That SHAWN DROVER Felt It Was Time To Go

During a brand new interview with Australia's Loud magazine, MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson was asked if he feels in hindsight that the band's most recent lineup changes — with the departures of drummer Shawn Drover and guitarist Chris Broderick — had been coming for a while. "Everything kind of sh...
January 27, 2015
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SHADOWS FALL's MATT BACHAND To Play Bass For New Band Featuring Ex-MEGADETH, SCAR THE MARTYR Members

The new band featuring former MEGADETH members Shawn Drover (drums) and Chris Broderick (guitar),alongside ex-SCAR THE MARTYR singer Henry Derek Bonner, has recruited SHADOWS FALL guitarist Matt Bachand (pictured) as its bass player. The new group is scheduled to begin recording its debut CD this c...
January 26, 2015
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MEGADETH's DAVID ELLEFSON: 'We're Moving Forward With Writing A New Album'

In a brand new interview with Spotlight Report, MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson spoke about how life has changed for the band following the recent departures of drummer Shawn Drover and guitarist Chris Broderick. "It is obviously going to be different without them," he said. "We spent five years tog...
January 21, 2015
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Former SCAR THE MARTYR Singer HENRY DEREK BONNER: 'It's No Small Miracle That I Am Still Alive'

Former SCAR THE MARTYR and current THROWN INTO EXILE singer Henry Derek Bonner, was involved in a horrific car crash on his way home Sunday night (January 11). The accident took place on the Hollywood (101) Freeway in Los Angeles when a suspected drunk driver hit Henry, causing his car to roll over...
January 14, 2015
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NITA STRAUSS Guitar Lesson: How To Play ALICE COOPER's 'I'm Eighteen'

Guitar World magazine has uploaded video footage of former THE IRON MAIDENS guitarist Nita Strauss, who last year joined Alice Cooper's touring band, playing Cooper's late-1970 hit "I'm Eighteen" (also commonly known as "Eighteen"). As Strauss points out in the video, which you can check out below,...
January 14, 2015
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Would Drummer TOM HUNTING Ever Leave EXODUS For MEGADETH? Watch His Response (Video)

On December 13, 2014, Jimmy McCarthy of Capital Chaos TV conducted an interview with drummer Tom Hunting of San Francisco Bay Area thrashers EXODUS. You can now watch the chat below. Asked if he would consider leaving EXODUS to join MEGADETH as the replacement for the recently departed Shawn Drover,...
January 14, 2015