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DAVID ELLEFSON Explains Why There Are Three Different Versions Of MEGADETH's Cover Of 'These Boots Are Made For Walkin''

During an appearance on today's (Thursday, January 11) episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson spoke about the various versions of the band's cover of Nancy Sinatra's 1960s song "These Boots Are Made For Walkin'", which was originally written by...

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DAVID VINCENT And PETE SANDOVAL To Perform MORBID ANGEL's Entire 'Altars Of Madness' Album At MILWAUKEE METAL FEST

I AM MORBID, the band featuring former MORBID ANGEL members David Vincent (bass, vocals) and Pedro "Pete" Sandoval (drums),along with guitarists Richie Brown (EXMORTUS, THE ABSENCE, TRIVIUM) and Bill Hudson (NORTHTALE, DORO),will perform MORBID ANGEL's classic debut album, "Altars Of Madness", in...

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FATES WARNING's RAY ALDER And JIM MATHEOS Launch New Project NORTH SEA ECHOES

Two members of the pioneering progressive metal act FATES WARNING, singer Ray Alder and guitarist Jim Matheos continue to brave new waters with NORTH SEA ECHOES. Today, the duo is proud to announce the release of their debut album, "Really Good Terrible Things", due out February 23, 2024 via Metal B...

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DEATH ANGEL's ROB CAVESTANY Names His Favorite METALLICA Album

In the video below, EMG artist Rob Cavestany of San Francisco Bay Area metal veterans DEATH ANGEL remembers hearing METALLICA for the first time. Rob also shared some great stories about meeting METALLICA, opening for them and having the band take the young DEATH ANGEL under their wings. Rob said (a...

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TOTO Announces 2024 Touring Lineup

Steve Lukather and Joseph Williams have announced TOTO's band lineup for 2024 and beyond. Returning to the fold are Greg Phillinganes on keyboards and vocals alongside Shannon Forrest on drums. They join Lukather (guitar, vocals),Williams (vocals),John Pierce (bass),Warren Ham (horns, percussion,...

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TWISTED SISTER's DEE SNIDER Voices Decapitated Skull In 'Here For Blood' Horror-Comedy

A gory throwback to video store staples of the '80s and '90s, Screambox original heavy metal horror-comedy "Here For Blood" will invade select theaters, digital and Screambox on February 9. Struggling to make ends meet, a rowdy pro wrestler agrees to babysit a precocious 10-year-old girl. What start...

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BLAZE BAYLEY Announces 'Circle Of Stone' Album, Shares Title Track

Former IRON MAIDEN singer Blaze Bayley will release his new solo album, "Circle Of Stone", on February 23. The official music video for the LP's title track, featuring a guest appearance by Niklas Stålvind of the Swedish metal band WOLF, can be seen below. Says Bayley: "I wish to thank especially Ni...

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JASON NEWSTED Still Gets Offers Of 'Music Collaborations' But Says He Is 'Very Picky About Those Proposals These Days'

During an appearance on the 24th episode of "The Metallica Report", the recently launched podcast offering weekly insider updates on all things METALLICA, former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted was asked what he is up to these days in terms of any plans, projects, and just life in general. He respon...

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The Dying Planet Weeps

Death metal fans are spoilt for choice these days. If you like to keep it filthy and old school, there are countless new bands decimating the target, and most of the old bands are still out there terrorizing the world too. If you prefer your death metal to sound vicious, technical and modern, there...

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IRON MAIDEN's BRUCE DICKINSON Says His Cancer Battle Changed His View Of Life And Death

In a new interview with Sweden's SVT, IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson spoke about his upcoming solo album "The Mandrake Project", which will be released on March 1 via BMG. Bruce Dickinson and his long-term co-writer and producer Roy "Z" Ramirez recorded the LP largely at Los Angeles's Doom Room,...

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STATIC-X And SEVENDUST Announce Third Leg Of 'Machine Killer' Tour For April/May 2024

As 2024 gets underway and with the excitement around the upcoming February run of the "Machine Killer" tour, metal veterans STATIC-X and SEVENDUST have announced another leg of the popular touring package that will also feature rockers DOPE and LINES OF LOYALTY to take place in April and May. For th...

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EXIT EDEN Releases New Single 'Femme Fatale'

Symphonic metal unit EXIT EDEN, consisting of Clémentine Delauney (VISIONS OF ATLANTIS),Anna Brunner (LEAGUE OF DISTORTION) and Marina La Torraca (PHANTOM ELITE),has released its latest single, "Femme Fatale". The track is taken from the band's second album, "Femmes Fatales", which will arrive on...

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Original KINGDOM COME Singer LENNY WOLF Pays Tribute To JAMES KOTTAK: 'A Very Lovable, Emotional And Charming Guy'

Original KINGDOM COME singer Lenny Wolf has paid tribute to the band's drummer James Kottak who died on Tuesday (January 9) at the age of 61. In a statement posted on social media, Lenny said: "A very lovable, emotional and charming guy who lived Rock 'n Roll to its fullest in any aspect, and one to...

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KIKO LOUREIRO On His Decision To Leave MEGADETH: 'I Knew I Needed And Wanted To Be Home'

In a new interview with Guitar World magazine, Kiko Loureiro was asked what led to his decision to leave MEGADETH at the end of 2023 after a nine-year run with the band. He responded: "It started when I booked a trip home to Brazil. The last time I'd been was in 2019, before the pandemic; I got to a...

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PANTERA And LAMB OF GOD Announce Additional Support Acts For February 2024 North American Tour

The reformed lineup of PANTERA will return to the stage this February on the second leg of its North American headlining tour with special guest LAMB OF GOD. Much like last summer's run, each show will feature an opening performance by one of three Housecore Records recording artists on select dates...