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MNEMIC: 'Sons Of The System' Artwork Unveiled

Danish modern metallers MNEMIC have unveiled the cover artwork (see below) of their fourth studio album, "Sons Of The System", which is scheduled for a January 2010 release via Nuclear Blast Records. Commented guitarist Mircea Gabriel Eftemie: "Since late 2008, we started looking into artwork for th...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN Performs On Japan's 'London Hearts' Show

Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman and his solo band played live to a sold-out Makuhari Messe Arena for the hit TV program "London Hearts". The show is currently the highest-rated comedy/variety show in Japan. Marty wrote and arranged the song "Heavy Metal Station" for comedian Kono Eiko. Thei...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS: Argentina Footage Available

Video footage of powerhouse American vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) performing a couple of JUDAS PRIEST classics on October 11, 2009 in La Plata, Argentina during his South American solo tour can be viewed below. Owens' setlist for the trek w...

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DAVE MUSTAINE: The Most Important Thing Is TOM ARAYA's Rehabilitation

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has issued the following update: "I want to inform you that it is indeed true, we are postponing our Canadian Carnage tour due to our tour mates in SLAYER needing some time off for frontman Tom Araya to address some personal matters with his health. We send our best wi...

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New ACCEPT Singer: 'I Am Not Going To Try To Fill UDO DIRKSCHNEIDER's Shoes'

Reformed heavy metal legends ACCEPT have entered Backstage studio in Derbyshire, England with acclaimed British producer and SABBAT guitarist Andy Sneap (MEGADETH, EXODUS, ARCH ENEMY, NEVERMORE) to begin recording their new studio album. The as-yet-untitled CD — which will mark the recording debut o...

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Entire 'Canadian Carnage' Tour Postponed; MACHINE HEAD's NY Show Rescheduled

Canadian concert promoters Gillett Entertainment Group (Groupe Spectacles Gillett) has announced the postponement of the "Canadian Carnage" tour featuring SLAYER, MEGADETH, MACHINE HEAD and SUICIDE SILENCE. The trek, which was due to begin on November 8, was called off after SLAYER frontman Tom Aray...

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SLAYER's KERRY KING Discusses 'Not Of This God' Track; Video Available

This past summer while co-headlining the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival tour, the members of SLAYER sat down on their tour bus backstage in Camden, New Jersey and talked about the eleven tracks on their upcoming album, "World Painted Blood". In the latest clip — which can be viewed below — Ke...

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LIVING SACRIFICE: New Album Artwork, Track Listing Revealed

Reunited Little Rock, Arkansas-based Christian death/thrash/metalcore band LIVING SACRIFICE will release its new album, "The Infinite Order", on January 26, 2010 (via Solid State Records. The group's first CD since reforming in 2008 and seventh studio album overall, "The Infinite Order" was produced...

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SLAYER Postpones 'Canadian Carnage' Dates, 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' Appearance

It is with great regret that SLAYER announces the postponement of its "Canadian Carnage" tour with MEGADETH, which was due to begin on November 8. In addition, the band announces the postponement of its appearance on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!", which had been set for this Wednesday, November 4. More infor...

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MEGADETH Drummer: 'It's Pretty Exciting Waking Up Every Morning And Not Having To Go To Work'

Pamela Porosky of Pitch Black magazine recently conducted an interview with MEGADETH drummer Shawn Drover. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Pitch Black: What can you tell us about the song "Head Crusher"? Drover: Dave (Mustaine, guitars and vocals) went to L.A. for some meetings and...

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Ex-MEGADETH Bassist ELLEFSON Available For Live Calls, Phone Appearances, Video Press Releases

Former MEGADETH/current F5 bassist David Ellefson is among the "celebrities" featured on Hollywood Is Calling, a site that offers personalized messages, birthday greetings, etc. from your favorite star. A description of the service reads as follows: "Now for the first time ever you can have a real c...

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DAVE MUSTAINE: 'I Have No Desire To Answer Any Questions, At All, About METALLICA'

MetalInsider.net recently conducted an interview with MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. MetalInsider.net: So I'm going to start with the elephant in the room that I'm sure you're getting asked at every single interview lately. The "Big Four" tour with M...

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DAVE MUSTAINE's 'Megadeth Radio' Launches Special Halloween Show

MEGADETH's "predictably unpredictable" Artist Personal Experience radio station, "Megadeth Radio", has launched its first-ever Halloween show. The program kicked off at midnight this morning with "The Munsters" theme song by LOS STRAITJACKETS. Commented MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine: "I have hand-p...

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DAVE MUSTAINE's Son Hosts Special Episode Of 'The Turntable'; Video Available

Justis Mustaine, the 17-year-old son of MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine, can be seen hosting the latest episode of "The Turntable" on McDonald's Channel at this location. "The Turntable" highlights artists' new music and videos, current tour dates and insider fan insight as guided by on-air personali...

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ARCH ENEMY Guitarist Schedules Australian Appearances

ARCH ENEMY guitarist Michael Amott has scheduled the following personal appearances during the band's Australian tour: Nov. 05 - Melbourne, AUS - KC's Rock Shop (1 p.m.) Nov. 07 - Sydney, AUS - Mall Music, Warringah Mall (10 a.m.) ARCH ENEMY's "The Root Of All Evil" album registered the following fi...