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NICK MENZA: 'I Was Offered A Very Unfair Deal' To Rejoin MEGADETH

Former MEGADETH drummer Nick Menza has released the following statement: "To my fans, I hate disappointing all of you who have been asking and hopeful that Marty Friedman and I would rejoin [MEGADETH's] Dave Mustaine and David Ellefson to resurge the classic 'Rust In Peace' lineup. "I was totally re...

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YES And TOTO To Join Forces For North American Tour

World-renowned recording artists YES and TOTO today announced they will join forces this summer for a co-headlining North American tour. Among the world's most influential, ground-breaking, and respected progressive rock bands, Grammy Award-winning YES has sold nearly 40 million albums in a career t...

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Three People Dead In Van Crash Involving Heavy Metal Bands KHAOTIKA, WORMREICH

**UPDATE #3**: A Facebook statement from WORMREICH founder, vocalist/guitarist Christopher Earl Pyle (a.k.a. Vulk),reads as follows: "This morning I lost my brother and best friend, along with two awesome people that I was lucky to have even known for a short while. Two of my other brothers remain...

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SYMPHONY X Bassist MIKE LEPOND To Rejoin HEATHEN'S RAGE For Three 'Reunion' Shows

Hot on the heels of his acclaimed 2014 solo album, "Silent Assassins", SYMPHONY X bassist Mike LePond will rejoin his first professional band HEATHEN'S RAGE for three "reunion" shows in April. Joining LePond will be original RAGE members Rob Warner (guitar) and Chris Teresyn (drums). Vocalist for th...

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Ex-MEGADETH Drummer SHAWN DROVER: Video Footage Of Evansville Clinic

Video footage of former MEGADETH drummer Shawn Drover's March 17 drum clinic at Moore Music in Evansville, Indiana can be seen below. Drover quit MEGADETH on November 25, 2014 "to pursue [his] own musical interests." His statement can be found at this location. Guitarist Chris Broderick announced hi...

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New MEGADETH Guitarist KIKO LOUREIRO On RANDY RHOADS: 'He Was Like A Big Hero For Me'

Brazilian guitarist Kiko Loureiro (MEGADETH, ANGRA) was interviewed by IndiePower at the "Randy Rhoads Remembered: A Celebration Of A Guitar Legend" concert on Janaury 23 at The Observatory in Santa Ana, California. You can now watch the chat below. Speaking about the influence Randy Rhoads (OZZY OS...

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DAVE MUSTAINE And DAVID ELLEFSON Are The 'Root' Of MEGADETH

In a brand new interview with Australia's Hawkesbury Gazette, MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson spoke about his role in recreating the band's classic sound five years after he rejoined MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the group's "Rust In Peace" album. "I feel it whe...

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ACT OF DEFIANCE Featuring Ex-MEGADETH, SHADOWS FALL, SCAR THE MARTYR Members: Debut Album Update

ACT OF DEFIANCE, the new band featuring former MEGADETH members Shawn Drover (drums) and Chris Broderick (guitar),alongside ex-SCAR THE MARTYR singer Henry Derek Bonner, and SHADOWS FALL's Matt Bachand (bass),recently entered the studio with world-renowned producer Chris "Zeuss" Harris (ROB ZOMBIE...

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IN THIS MOMENT To Release 'Rise Of The Blood Legion - Greatest Hits (Chapter 1)' In May

IN THIS MOMENT will release a new collection, "Rise Of The Blood Legion - Greatest Hits (Chapter 1)" on May 5 via Century Media. Comments IN THIS MOMENT singer Maria Brink: "'Rise Of The Blood Legion - Greatest Hits (Chapter 1)' is a tribute dedicated to everyone who has risen with us through the bl...

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Video: Ex-MEGADETH Drummer SHAWN DROVER Performs SABBATH, PRIEST Classics With Contest Winners

Two lucky guitarists had a "once-in-a-lifetime" opportunity to perform with former MEGADETH drummer Shawn Drover on March 28 as part of the "Shawn Drover Drum Madness" concert at The Retro Theatre in Glendive, Montana. One of the contest winners, 35-year-old Shane Luckie, played BLACK SABBATH's "Par...

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It's Official: KIKO LOUREIRO Is The New MEGADETH Guitarist

As BLABBERMOUTH.NET exclusively reported as a "rumor" on March 14, it has now been made official that Brazilian guitarist Kiko Loureiro, best known for his work with ANGRA, has joined MEGADETH. Says MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine: "I first met Kiko around 8 years ago for a cover shoot for Burrn! mag...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN On DAVE MUSTAINE: 'We've Been Talking Quite A Bit In The Last Few Months'

Chile's Cooperativa.cl recently conducted an interview with former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman. You can now listen to the chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On whether it's true that he doesn't play material from MEGADETH during his guitar clinics because he i...

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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist CHRIS BRODERICK On ACT OF DEFIANCE: 'We Aren't Worried About Any Amount Of Fame Or Income'

Former MEGADETH guitarist Chris Broderick talked to Revolver magazine about ACT OF DEFIANCE, the new band he formed with fellow ex-MEGADETH member Shawn Drover (drums),alongside ex-SCAR THE MARTYR singer Henry Derek Bonner and SHADOWS FALL's Matt Bachand (bass). Speaking about how the ACT OF DEFIAN...

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KISS To Receive ASCAP Founders Award

The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) will present rock heavyweights KISS with the prestigious ASCAP Founders Award at its 32nd annual ASCAP Pop Music Awards on April 29 in Hollywood. The exclusive, invitation-only gala takes place at the Loews Hollywood Hotel in Los Ange...

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IN THIS MOMENT's MARIA BRINK: 'I Want Us To Have One Of The Biggest Shows In Rock And Roll'

All The Rage TV recently conducted an interview with IN THIS MOMENT vocalist Maria Brink and guitarist Chris Howorth. You can now watch the chat below. Speaking about IN THIS MOMENT's musical and visual evolution on the band's latest album, 2014's "Black Widow', Howorth said: "Basically, the album b...