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MEKONG DELTA Drummer Comments On STRATOVARIUS Gig
Alex Landenburg (pictured below; AT VANCE, ANNIHILATOR, MEKONG DELTA) has commented on his new gig as the stand-in drummer for STRATOVARIUS after the band's regular drummer, Jörg Michael, was diagnosed with cancer and had his entire thyroid removed. "I will be stepping in for Jörg Michael on the fir...November 21, 2010
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STRATOVARIUS Drummer Diagnosed With Cancer
Swedish keyboardist Jens Johansson of multi-national melodic metallers STRATOVARIUS has issued the following update: "Dear STRATOVARIUS fans, I am afraid we have some quite terrible news. News of the worst imaginable kind. It's about our friend and [German] drummer Jörg Michael [STRATOVARIUS]. "Jörg...November 18, 2010
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STRATOVARIUS: New Album Details Revealed
Finnish melodic metallers STRATOVARIUS are putting the finishing touches on their thirteenth full-length studio album, "Elysium", at 5-by-5 studios in Pitäjänmäki, Helsinki, Finland. The CD will be released in Asia on January 12, 2011 via JVC and in the rest of the world on January 14, 2011 through...October 21, 2010
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MEGADETH Drummer: 'I Have About As Many Injuries As A Football Player'
Don de Leaumont of The Great Southern Brainfart recently conducted an interview with MEGADETH drummer Shawn Drover. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. The Great Southern Brainfart: Hearing "Rust In Peace" in its entirety has been a real treat for the fans. Do you prefer doing this or d...October 6, 2010
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MEGADETH Mainman Walks TOTAL GUITAR Through Fiery Riff From 'Hangar 18'
MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine recently spoke to Claire Davies of U.K.'s Total Guitar magazine about the creation of the fiery riff for the song "Hangar 18" off MEGADETH's 1990 album "Rust In Peace". A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Total Guitar: "Hangar 18" is bursting with monster...September 29, 2010
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MEGADETH's 'Rust In Peace Live' CD, DVD First-Week Sales Revealed
MEGADETH's "Rust In Peace Live" CD — which captures the final night of the band's historic month-long "Rust In Peace" 20th anniversary tour — sold around 3,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 161 on The Billboard 200 chart. Meanwhile, the DVD version...September 15, 2010
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SUFFOCATION, THE FACELESS, THROUGH THE EYES OF THE DEAD: North American Tour Dates
New York based extreme metal legends SUFFOCATION will tour North America this fall with prog-deathsters THE FACELESS, deathcore merchants THROUGH THE EYES OF THE DEAD, tech-death meisters DECREPIT BIRTH, and Italy's brutal/symphonic/avante garde horde FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE. Dubbed "The Decibel Defianc...September 1, 2010
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MEGADETH: 'Rust In Peace Live' Audio Samples Available
The final night of MEGADETH's historic month-long "Rust In Peace" 20th anniversary tour has been captured for the upcoming "Rust In Peace Live" Blu-ray, DVD and CD, due out September 7 on Shout! Factory. On March 31, 2010, at this incredibly special show at the legendary Hollywood Palladium, not far...August 26, 2010
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MEGADETH: First Look At 'Rust In Peace Live' DVD
The final night of MEGADETH's historic month-long "Rust In Peace" 20th anniversary tour has been captured for the upcoming "Rust In Peace Live" Blu-ray, DVD and CD, due out September 7 on Shout! Factory. On March 31, 2010, at this incredibly special show at the legendary Hollywood Palladium, not far...August 23, 2010
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DAVID ELLEFSON: 'I Think BEETHOVEN Would Be Proud Of MEGADETH'
John Benson of Vindy.com recently conducted an interview with MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. On celebrating the 20th anniversary of the "Rust In Peace" album by touring and playing it in its entirety: "We're doing this for the fans. This is their al...August 16, 2010
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TRIPTYKON, 1349, YAKUZA: More North American Tour Dates Announced
TRIPTYKON, the group founded by former HELLHAMMER/CELTIC FROST singer and guitarist Tom Gabriel Warrior, will tour North America with 1349 and YAKUZA in October. The dates are as follows: Oct. 06 - New York, NY @ Gramercy Theatre Oct. 07 - Boston, MA @ The Middle East Downstairs Oct. 08 - Baltimore,...July 28, 2010
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MEGADETH Bassist Interviewed In Zagreb
MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson was interviewed by the "Metal Eye" show on Z1 TV when the band performed in Zagreb, Croatia on June 30, 2010. Watch the chat in two parts below. The final night of MEGADETH's historic month-long "Rust In Peace" 20th anniversary tour has been captured for the upcoming...July 6, 2010
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MEGADETH Guitarist Interviewed In Milan
SpazioRock.it conducted an interview with MEGADETH guitarist Chris Broderick prior to the band's June 5, 2010 concert in Milan, Italy. Watch the chat below. The final night of MEGADETH's historic month-long "Rust In Peace" 20th anniversary tour has been captured for the upcoming "Rust In Peace Live"...June 30, 2010
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MEGADETH Bassist's Video Message From Slovenia
MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson has posted a short video message from Ljubljana, Slovenia where the group performed earlier today (Tuesday, June 29) as part of its current European tour. Watch the clip below. The final night of MEGADETH's historic month-long "Rust In Peace" 20th anniversary tour has...June 29, 2010
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MEGADETH Checks In From Athens
The four members of MEGADETH — David Ellefson, Dave Mustaine, Shawn Drover and Chris Broderick — have posted a short video message from Athens, Greece where the group performed on June 24 as part of its current European tour. Watch the clip below. The final night of MEGADETH's historic month-long "R...June 26, 2010
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