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DAVID ELLEFSON Completes Narration For Documentary On Late MEGADETH Drummer NICK MENZA

Former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson has successfully completed the narration for the long-awaited Nick Menza documentary film "This Was My Life: The Story of Nick Menza". A 30-second clip of Ellefson in the studio can be seen below. Executive producer, director and editor Holly Mollohan from the...

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TOOL Frontman Says Wearing Drag Onstage 'Had Nothing To Do With Florida'

When TOOL frontman Maynard James Keenan donned a blonde wig, smeared red lipstick and a body-hugging shirt that showed off his fake breasts during the band's performance at the Welcome To Rockville festival on Sunday (May 21) in Daytona Beach, Florida, most people assumed that it was done in respons...

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SAVATAGE's CHRIS CAFFERY Plots Future Solo Material And New DOCTOR BUTCHER Album

By David E. Gehlke SAVATAGE recently returned to the metal news cycle thanks to founding member and frontman Jon Oliva's promises of new music and a final tour. SAVATAGE, of course, hasn't released an album since 2001's "Poets And Madman" and was last seen live at the 2015 installment of Wacken Open...

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Former METAL CHURCH Drummer KIRK ARRINGTON Dead At 61

Former METAL CHURCH drummer Kirk Arrington has died after an unspecified illness. He was 61 years old. Earlier today, METAL CHURCH shared the following statement via Facebook: "We just received the sad news, Kirk Arrington passed away this morning due to health issues. RIP in brother! See you on the...

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DAVE LOMBARDO 'Fell In Love With' EMPIRE STATE BASTARD's Music When He First Heard It

During an appearance on the latest episode of "The Jasta Show", hosted by HATEBREED frontman Jamey Jasta, legendary drummer Dave Lombardo (SLAYER, TESTAMENT, MR. BUNGLE) spoke about his involvement with EMPIRE STATE BASTARD, the extreme metal band founded by Simon Neil (BIFFY CLYRO) and Mike Vennart...

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Watch: GHOST Performs Cover Of GENESIS's 'Jesus He Knows Me' Live For First Time At 2023 Tour Kickoff

Swedish occult rockers GHOST performed their cover version of GENESIS's "Jesus He Knows Me" live for the first time last night (Sunday, May 21) at the opening concert of the band's 2023 tour at Zénith in Rouen, France. The band's 20-song setlist also included "Respite On The Spitalfields", the closi...

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All Heads Are Gonna Roll

Since 1989, VOMITORY have been crushing skulls. The old-school maniacs are rightfully revered as legendary in the gatekeeping world of death metal. In spite of some notable inactivity including a couple of "hiatus" periods or breakups, depending upon who you ask, the Karlstad, Sweden-based ensemble...

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TYPE O NEGATIVE Shares New A.I. Video For 'Halloween In Heaven'

American gothic metal band TYPE O NEGATIVE has unveiled a darkly captivating treat for World Goth Day. Immerse yourself in the ethereal realm of "Halloween In Heaven" as artificial intelligence breathes new life into the track. Written by the band for their friend "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott (PANTERA),...

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TANK Founder ALGY WARD Dead At 63

Alasdair Mackie "Algy" Ward, founder and frontman of British metal legends TANK, has died at the age of 63. He reportedly passed away on May 17 at a hospital in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, United Kingdom after suffering from serious health issues for quite some time. The news of Algy's death was confirme...

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It's Official: FOO FIGHTERS Recruit JOSH FREESE As New Touring Drummer

FOO FIGHTERS have officially recruited Josh Freese as their new drummer. The band revealed Freese as part of its new touring lineup on Sunday (May 21) during a pre-tour livestream called "Foo Fighters: Preparing Music For Concerts". Freese was unveiled as the drummer during the livestream after come...

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RONNIE YOUNKINS Confirms He Will Perform With KIX At Final Concert: 'I'm Really Grateful'

KIX guitarist Ronnie Younkins spoke to Tulsa Music Stream about the band's recent announcement that it will play its final show on September 17 at the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland. "Well, it's kind of bittersweet, but I think it's been coming for a little while," he said (as tran...

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DAVID ELLEFSON Explains Why He Told DAVE MUSTAINE To 'Put The Brakes' On Proposed Reunion Of MEGADETH's Rust In Peace' Lineup

In a new interview with Metal Wani 's Jessie David, former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson once again reflected on the failed reunion of MEGADETH's "Rust In Peace" lineup more than eight years ago. The opportunity for MEGADETH's most celebrated lineup to regroup arose following the departures of gui...

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BUCKCHERRY's JOSH TODD Explains Why He Doesn't Drink Any Water While Performing

During an appearance on the latest episode of "The Chuck Shute Podcast", BUCKCHERRY frontman Josh Todd explained why he doesn't drink any water while performing. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I haven't done that for a long time now. I hydrate a lot prior to going onstage, but then o...

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PAUL DI'ANNO Rips GHOST's Cover Of IRON MAIDEN's 'Phantom Of The Opera': 'It F***ing Sucks'

Former IRON MAIDEN singer Paul Di'Anno has ripped GHOST's cover version of MAIDEN's "Phantom Of The Opera", saying it "fucking sucks". GHOST's rendition of "Phantom Of The Opera" was made available earlier this week as a preview of the band's "Phantomime" EP, which sees the Swedish occult rockers of...

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KATAKLYSM Announces New Album 'Goliath'

For almost three decades, the American/French-Canadian-based melodic death metal syndicate KATAKLYSM has delivered unapologetic waves of powerful sound across the entire globe. On August 11, the band's fifteenth full-length studio album, "Goliath", will be unleashed unto the masses via Nuclear Blast...