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Legendary Progressive Metal Band WATCHTOWER Partners With PROSTHETIC RECORDS

Prosthetic Records will release legendary progressive metallers WATCHTOWER's recent digital-only tracks on LP and CD. The four tracks will be combined with one brand new song, creating the EP "Concepts of Math: Book One" and will be released on limited edition vinyl and digipack CD later this year....

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Video: Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist MARTY FRIEDMAN's Mexico City Clinic

Fan-filmed video footage of former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman's February 5 clinic in Mexico City can be seen below. MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine said in a recent interview that a planned reunion of the band's "Rust In Peace" lineup — featuring Friedman and drummer Nick Menza — in early 2015...

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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE On KIKO LOUREIRO: The 'Most Rewarding Feeling' Is 'Having A Partner Again'

In a recent interview with Full Metal Jackie, MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine spoke about his relationship with the band's latest addition, Brazilian guitarist Kiko Loureiro, best known for his work with ANGRA. He said (hear audio below): "Well, I think when you get around somebody that's great, you h...

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HOLY GRAIL: 'Sudden Death' Video Released

The official video for "Sudden Death", a brand new song from the Los Angeles-based shred quintet HOLY GRAIL, can be streaseenmed below. The track is taken from the band's new album, "Times Of Pride And Peril", which is being released on February 12 via Prosthetic. Recorded with Grammy Award-winning...

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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist MARTY FRIEDMAN Says METALLICA's 'Black' LP Is 'Single Most Important Album In Metal'

Ex-MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman has told FoxSanAntonio.com in a new interview that he has nothing but respect for his former band, despite the widespread belief that his split with the Dave Mustaine-led group was acrimonious. "My years with MEGADETH was a great period of my life," he said. "We...

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HOLY GRAIL: Lyric Video For New Song 'Descent Into The Maelstrom'

The official lyric video for "Descent Into The Maelstrom", a brand new song from the Los Angeles-based shred quintet HOLY GRAIL, can be streamed below. The track is taken from the band's new album, "Times Of Pride And Peril", due on February 12 via Prosthetic. Recorded with Grammy Award-winning prod...

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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...

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REDEMPTION: New Song 'Thirty Silver' Feat. Ex-MEGADETH Guitarists POLAND, FRIEDMAN, BRODERICK

REDEMPTION, the U.S. progressive metal band featuring in its ranks guitarist/songwriter Nick Van Dyk and FATES WARNING vocalist Ray Alder, will release its sixth full-length, "The Art Of Loss", on February 26 via Metal Blade Records. The song "Thirty Silver", featuring guest appearances by former ME...

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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...

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Video: MASTODON's BILL KELLIHER Demonstrates New Signature Amp At NAMM

Premier Guitar has uploaded video footage of Bill Kelliher (MASTODON) talking about and demonstrating his new signature Butterslax 100-watt head and cabinet from Friedman at this year's NAMM show in Anaheim, California. This three-channel amp is handwired in the USA, and the cabinet consists of 2×15...

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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",...

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HOLY GRAIL: Lyric Video For New Song 'Crystal King'

The official lyric video for "Crystal King", a brand new song from the Los Angeles-based shred quintet HOLY GRAIL, can be streamed below. The track is taken from the band's new album, "Times Of Pride And Peril", due on February 12 via Prosthetic. Recorded with Grammy Award-winning producer John Spik...

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Video: MARTY FRIEDMAN Plays 'Devil Take Tomorrow' For EMGtv

Video footage of former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman performing a live version of the song "Devil Take Tomorrow" for EMGtv can be seen below. Known for his solo work, years in MEGADETH, and beside fellow guitar virtuoso Jason Becker in CACOPHONY, Marty brings dynamics and soul like no other in...

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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE: 'You Don't Have To Put Somebody Down To Make Somebody Else Look Great'

In a brand new interview with USA Today, MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine spoke about what transpired to cause the band's drummer Shawn Drover and guitarist Chris Broderick to abruptly announce their exits within hours of each other in November 2014. "I was surprised but not surprised," Mustaine said....

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SLIPKNOT, JUDAS PRIEST, MÖTLEY CRÜE, NICKELBACK Members React To Passing Of EAGLES Legend GLENN FREY

Members of SLIPKNOT, MÖTLEY CRÜE, NONPOINT and NICKELBACK are among the rock musicians and scores of other artists who reacted on social media to the passing of EAGLES guitarist Glenn Frey, who died earlier today (Monday, January 18) at the age of 67. The surviving members of EAGLES posted a stateme...