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DAVID ELLEFSON's 'Simple Truth': A Video Lesson

David Ellefson, who was fired from MEGADETH last year following a sex video scandal, has shared a clip in which he teaches you how to play his solo song "Simple Truth". The bassist, who turned 57 last November, filmed the video as a message on Cameo, which lets users hire celebrities to record brief...

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GENERATION KILL Drops Music Video For 'Evil Eye' Feat. Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist CHRIS POLAND

GENERATION KILL, the band featuring former EXODUS frontman Rob Dukes, has released the official music video for "Evil Eye". The single, which features a guest appearance by former MEGADETH guitarist Chris Poland, is taken from GENERATION KILL's latest album, "MKUltra", out now via Blood Blast distri...

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DEREK SHERINIAN's New Album 'Vortex' To Feature MICHAEL SCHENKER, ZAKK WYLDE, NUNO BETTENCOURT, Others

World-acclaimed keyboardist Derek Sherinian (SONS OF APOLLO, BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION),one of the most significant keyboard players of the modern era, will release a new album, "Vortex", on July 1 via InsideOut Music. Returning alongside Sherinian is legendary drummer Simon Phillips, who once again...

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GENERATION KILL Drops Music Video For 'Dogs Of War' Feat. Ex-CRO-MAGS Frontman JOHN JOSEPH

GENERATION KILL, the band featuring former EXODUS frontman Rob Dukes, has released the official music video for the single "Dogs Of War" featuring John Joseph (CRO-MAGS, BLOODCLOT). The track is taken from GENERATION KILL's new album, "MKUltra", which is out now via Blood Blast Distribution and Art...

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JEFF SCOTT SOTO Announces New Solo Album 'Complicated'

Frontiers Music Srl will release "Complicated", the eighth official studio album from veteran hard rock vocalist Jeff Scott Soto, on May 6 on CD, color LP and digital formats. Today, fans can get their first taste of new music from the LP with the release of the single and video "Love Is The Revolut...

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BUMBLEFOOT, MICHAEL STARR, NITA STRAUSS, Others Pay Tribute To EDDIE VAN HALEN On SHIPROCKED Cruise (Video)

Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal (GUNS N' ROSES),Michael Starr (STEEL PANTHER),Nita Strauss (ALICE COOPER) and Jason Hook (ex-FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH) are among the musicians who paid tribute to legendary VAN HALEN guitarist Eddie Van Halen by performing a number of VAN HALEN classics with the all-star band...

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TARJA TURUNEN's OUTLANDERS Project Releases First Single 'Closer To The Sky'

OUTLANDERS, launched by Finnish soprano legend Tarja Turunen (ex-NIGHTWISH) and EDM pioneer Torsten Stenzel, has released the official visualizer to "Closer To The Sky". The track features guitarist Trevor Rabin, best known as guitarist of prog rock icons YES, as well as a top Hollywood blockbuster...

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Ex-GUNS N' ROSES Guitarist BUMBLEFOOT: What I Loved About KURT COBAIN

In a recent interview with "I Ask No One With Kevin Re LoVullo", former GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal spoke about how he was influenced by the playing and songwriting style of late NIRVANA icon Kurt Cobain. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "His guitar was the way to dig...

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TARJA TURUNEN Teams Up With German Electronic Dance Producer TORSTEN STENZEL On OUTLANDERS Project

OUTLANDERS, the new project created by Finnish soprano legend Tarja Turunen (NIGHTWISH) and EDM pioneer Torsten Stenzel, will release its first song, "Closer To The Sky", on November 26 via earMUSIC. The track marks the start of a release series of eight tracks preceding a full-length album; each so...

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RON 'BUMBLEFOOT' THAL: Hearing EDDIE VAN HALEN For First Time 'Blew My Mind'

During an appearance on the 100th episode of the "Infectious Groove" podcast, former GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal discussed one album that had "a huge impact" on his life: VAN HALEN's fourth LP, 1981's "Fair Warning". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I was 12 years old...

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Former EXODUS Frontman ROB DUKES Drops New GENERATION KILL Song 'Into The Black'

GENERATION KILL, the band featuring former EXODUS frontman Rob Dukes, has released the official music video for a new song called "Into The Black". The track is taken from the band's upcoming album, "MKUltra", to be relased via Blood Blast Distribution. Dukes commented: "The story 'Eight O'Clock In...

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RON 'BUMBLEFOOT' THAL Says Pandemic Has Changed His Perspective On Things: 'I'm Not Gonna Spend So Much Time On The Road'

In a new interview with "The Chuck Shute Podcast", former GUNS N' ROSES and current SONS OF APOLLO guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal spoke about how not being able to play live shows for the past year and a half has affected his outlook on the touring lifestyle. "This break has been quite a reflective...

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Ex-GUNS N' ROSES Guitarist RON 'BUMBLEFOOT' THAL Remembers Recording His Parts For Song That Became 'Absurd'

In a brand new chat with Rockin' Interviews, former GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal was asked if he has heard the "new" GN'R song "Absurd". He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I have. I remember the song from when I was laying guitar parts for the ['Chinese Democracy']...

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JASON BECKER's Three Most Important Guitars Sell For $230,000

Legendary guitarist and composer Jason Becker, who has been living with ALS for over 30 years, sold three of his most important and rare guitars for a total of $230,000 at on online auction. These guitars are being sold as part of a fundraiser, co-organized by DRAGONFORCE guitarist Herman Li, to pro...

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Former EXODUS Frontman ROB DUKES Drops New GENERATION KILL Song 'Rat King'

GENERATION KILL, the band featuring former EXODUS frontman Rob Dukes, has released the official music video for a new song called "Rat King". The track is taken from the band's upcoming album, "MKUltra", due on September 27 via Blood Blast Distribution. Dukes commented: "I watched the documentary 'R...