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DAVID ELLEFSON Says His New Original Music With JEFF YOUNG May Not Be Released Under KINGS OF THRASH Name

In a new interview with George Dionne of KNAC.COM, ex-MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson spoke about the upcoming original music from KINGS OF THRASH, his collaborative project with another former MEGADETH member, guitarist Jeff Young. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We're deciding, as w...

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TESTAMENT, DEATH ANGEL, OVERKILL And FLOTSAM AND JETSAM Members To Guest On NICK MENZA Documentary Soundtrack

A snippet of the song "One Of A Kind" from the soundtrack to the upcoming long-awaited Nick Menza documentary film "This Was My Life: The Story Of Nick Menza", can be heard in the YouTube clip below. "One Of A Kind" features thunderous double bass from Menza, aggressive bass attack from David Ellefs...

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BARONESS Announces 'Stone' Album, Shares 'Last Word' Single

BARONESS will release its sixth album, "Stone", on September 15 via Abraxan Hymns. BARONESS frontman John Baizley comments: "An important through line in BARONESS is we don't like to repeat ourselves. It's all about the willingness to take risks. When I was younger, the whole point of music was to b...

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AS I LAY DYING Is Mixing New Album

In a new interview with Graspop Metal Meeting, AS I LAY DYING's founding vocalist Tim Lambesis has confirmed that he and his bandmates are putting the finishing touches on their next studio album. The LP will mark the group's first with its new lineup, featuring Lambesis and longtime guitarist Phil...

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WITHERING SCORN Feat. Former MEGADETH, FATES WARNING Members: 'Dethroned' Music Video Out Now

WITHERING SCORN, the new band featuring former MEGADETH drummer Shawn Drover and his brother, and fellow ex-MEGADETH member, Glen Drover, along with former FATES WARNING bassist Joe DiBiase and German singer Henning Basse, who has previously played with FIREWIND, METALIUM and MAYAN, will release its...

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Watch: ANTHRAX's JOEY BELLADONNA Sings Karaoke-Style Covers Of DIO, JETHRO TULL, RUSH And VAN HALEN

ANTHRAX singer Joey Belladonna closed out his four-night solo residency at Wally's in Hampton Beach, New Hampshire on June 11. The performances, which were billed as "Joey Belladonna's Jukebox", saw the 62-year-old vocalist deliver karaoke-style covers of classic songs from such artists as DIO, JETH...

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SKID ROW's ERIK GRÖNWALL Shares Behind-The-Scenes Video From Homecoming Concert At SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL

SKID ROW's Swedish-born singer Erik Grönwall has shared behind-the-scenes video from his June 10 homecoming concert with his bandmates at the Sweden Rock Festival in Sölvesborg, Sweden. Check it out below. Grönwall famously went from auditioning for the competition show "Swedish Idol" back in 2009 b...

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SKID ROW Bassist RACHEL BOLAN To Sit Out European Shows Due To 'Urgent Family Matter'

SKID ROW bassist Rachel Bolan will sit out some of the shows on the band's European tour due to "an urgent family matter." Filling in for him at those concerts is SKID ROW's guitar tech Casey Sproatt, who previously stepped in for guitarist Dave "Snake" Sabo last October for some of the shows on its...

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GENE SIMMONS Calls ROGER WATERS 'A Well-Meaning Guy' Who Is 'Inflamed' And 'Angry About The Political Situation'

During a new appearance on "Piers Morgan Uncensored" on TalkTV, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons was asked to weigh in on criticism over Roger Waters's concerts last month in Berlin during which the former PINK FLOYD leader displayed Nazi-like symbolism and made what some people have described as...

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311 Announces Fall 2023 Tour With Special Guests AWOLNATION And BLAME MY YOUTH

311 has announced a fall tour with special guests AWOLNATION and BLAME MY YOUTH. The tour kicks off in Clive, Iowa on September 19 and will be making stops in St. Louis, Kansas City, Grand Junction, Salt Lake City, and more before wrapping up in Highland, California on October 8. Ticket pre-sale det...

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DEEP PURPLE's ROGER GLOVER Rules Out One Final Reunion With RITCHIE BLACKMORE: 'Why On Earth Would We Do That?'

In a new interview with Sakis Fragos of Rock Hard Greece, DEEP PURPLE bassist Roger Glover addressed the recent rumors that the band has been in talks with guitarist Ritchie Blackmore about reuniting for one final run before they call it quits. Asked if there is a chance of something like that happe...

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PARADISE LOST To Embark On 'Embers Of Europe' Fall 2023 Tour With MY DYING BRIDE

British gothic metal pioneers PARADISE LOST will celebrate the 30th anniversary of their fourth album, "Icon", by embarking on the "Embers Of Europe" tour in the fall. Support on the trek will come from MY DYING BRIDE. So far the following shows have been announced: Dec. 01 - Shepherds Bush Empire –...

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APOCALYPTICA's New Concept Album To Arrive In Late 2024

In a new interview with Czech Republic's Backstage TV, Eicca Toppinen of Finnish cello rockers APOCALYPTICA was asked if fans can expect to hear new music from him and his bandmates in the near future. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "There's always new music. Years ago, when we p...

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DAVID ELLEFSON Finds His Joy And Happiness After MEGADETH: 'I Got A Little Too Famous And Got Too Much Press'

By David E. Gehlke David Ellefson survived his 2021 dismissal from MEGADETH after sexually tinged messages and explicit video footage involving the bassist were posted on Twitter. Instead of obfuscating, Ellefson got out in front by taking legal action and talking to the press. While his actions wer...

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SKID ROW's ERIK GRÖNWALL Opens Up About Australian And Japanese Tour Cancelations: 'Health Always Comes First'

SKID ROW singer Erik Grönwall has shared a new video blog in which he discusses the band's decision to cancel the remaining dates on its Australian tour, as well as a Japanese tour, because of his flu-like symptoms. SKID ROW initially scrapped its May 17 concert in Brisbane due to Erik's illness but...