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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...April 2, 2015
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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...April 2, 2015
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Watch New Clip From KURT COBAIN Documentary 'Montage Of Heck'
The Guardian has uploaded a new clip from the forthcoming Kurt Cobain documentary "Montage Of Heck". In this clip, Cobain's diaries reveal some of the names NIRVANA toyed with before deciding on the moniker they'd use to define a musical era. "Montage Of Heck", the first documentary about Cobain mad...April 2, 2015
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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...April 2, 2015
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GARY HOLT Says He Would Have 'No Shortage Of Riffs' If He Was Asked To Write For SLAYER
In a brand new interview with Fuse.tv, Gary Holt was asked how his status as the touring guitarist in SLAYER is different from his normal duties in EXODUS. "In EXODUS, I do most of the heavy lifting," he said. "Whereas SLAYER, that would be carried by [bassist/vocalist] Tom [Araya]. [With SLAYER] I...April 1, 2015
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DAVE MUSTAINE: MEGADETH Is 'Almost Done' Writing New Album; Tracking To Begin Next Week
According to a new tweet from MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine, the band is "almost done with the writing" of its new album and will begin tracking the follow-up to 2013's "Super Collider" next week. As BLABBERMOUTH.NET exclusively reported as a "rumor" on March 14, it was made official this past week...March 31, 2015
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MICHAEL ANGELO BATIO: 'Burn' Cover Featuring MARK TREMONTI, TODD LA TORRE Streaming
Considered to be a pioneer of the "shred guitar" genre, Michael Angelo Batio is set to release his first-ever career retrospective. Due on April 14 via Rat Pak Records, "Shred Force 1: The Essential Michael Angelo Batio" not only highlights Michael's best work to date, but also brings together many...March 31, 2015
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AC/DC's ANGUS YOUNG Turns 60 Years Old
The Pulse Of Radio reports that AC/DC lead guitarist Angus Young turns 60 years old on Tuesday (March 31). Since 1974, Angus has been the iconic image of the band in his trademark schoolboy uniform, while also influencing generations of guitar players with his fluid solos and the no-nonsense, blues-...March 31, 2015
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VOIVOD's AWAY Talks Upcoming Documentary, Band's Musical Evolution (Video)
The Age Of Metal recently conducted an interview with drummer Michel "Away" Langevin of Canadian metal innovators VOIVOD. You can now watch the chat below. Speaking about about VOIVOD's long-in-the-works official documentary, which is being helmed by Sam Dunn of production company Banger Films ("Met...March 30, 2015
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New Book 'Iron Maiden: '80 '81' Tells Story Of Legendary Metal Band's Paul Di'Anno Years
By the mid-to-late '80s, IRON MAIDEN was unquestionably one of the biggest heavy metal bands on the planet — regularly headlining arenas and stadiums, each new album rocketing up the charts, and t-shirts sporting their ghastly mascot (Eddie) was one of the most popular fashion statements by metalhea...March 30, 2015
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Video: ANGRA Guitarist KIKO LOUREIRO's Impressions From Asian Clinic Tour
During Brazilian guitarist Kiko Loureiro's (ANGRA) last clinic tour with Ibanez in Asia, he made some videos showing the local culture, foods, hotel rooms, public reception and more. Clips spotlighting Kiko's impressions of Seoul, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore can be seen below. As BLABBERMOUTH.NET fir...March 30, 2015
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It's Official: LAMB OF GOD's CHRIS ADLER To 'Guest' On New MEGADETH Studio Album
As BLABBERMOUTH.NET exclusively reported as a "rumor" on March 14, it has now been made official that MEGADETH has hired drummer Chris Adler (LAMB OF GOD) to play on the band's new album. MEGADETH has released the following statement announcing the collaboration: "Dave Mustaine, the creative driving...March 29, 2015
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Video: MEGADETH's DAVID ELLEFSON Performs 'Five Magics' At Melbourne Stop Of Spoken-Word Tour
Video footage of MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson playing the band's song "Five Magics" at the March 27 stop of his "My Life With Deth" spoken-word tour in Melbourne, Australia can be seen below. Speaking about why he chose Australia as the first country in which to do a spoken-word tour, Ellefson to...March 29, 2015
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Endless Forms Most Beautiful
As we've officially entered the Floor Jansen era of NIGHTWISH, the hangover from the Anette Olzon controversy has been, for all intents and purposes, chased away. Olzon's moved on with her solo album from last year, "Shine", while NIGHTWISH themselves look to outdo their widely embraced "Imaginaerum...March 29, 2015
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MEGADETH Indirectly Confirms CHRIS ADLER As Drummer For New Studio Album
MEGADETH's official Facebook page has been updated with a photo of what is unmistakably LAMB OF GOD drummer Chris Adler wearing a MEGADETH shirt accompanied by the hashtag #Megadeth15, indirectly confirming rumors — as exclusively reported by BLABBERMOUTH.NET on March 14 — that Adler is laying dow...March 28, 2015