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Former MEGADETH Bassist's Mother Undergoing Heart Surgery

Former MEGADETH/current F5 bassist David Ellefson's mother Frances Ellefson, was scheduled to undergo heart surgery today (Wednesday, July 1) at 3:30 CST. A posting on Ellefson's MySpace page states: "David and all of us here would ask that you take a moment to send your positive vibes, prayers and...
July 1, 2009
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CRADLE OF FILTH Frontman 'The Gospel Of Filth: A Black Metal Bible'; Details Revealed

"The Gospel of Filth: A Black Metal Bible", the new book written by music journalist Gavin Baddeley with the help of CRADLE OF FILTH frontman Dani Filth, is the boldest, most comprehensive and authoritative guide to the realms of darkness and devilry ever published. Taking in every significant miles...
July 1, 2009
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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS: New Audio Interview Posted Online

TheRightToRock.com has issued its latest podcast (episode #83),featuring American heavy metal vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH). The interview lasts approximately 35 minutes and is available for download as an MP3 audio file at this location. O...
July 1, 2009
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ONSLAUGHT To Support TESTAMENT In U.K.

British thrashers ONSLAUGHT will support TESTAMENT on the following dates: July 22 - Newcastle, UK @ 02 Academy July 23 - Bristol, UK @ 02 Academy July 25 - Wolverhampton, UK @ Wulfren Hall Commented ONSLAUGHT guitarist Nige Rockett: "It'll be cool to catch up with the TESTAMENT guys once again and...
July 1, 2009
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MEGADETH's 'Headcrusher' To Be Made Available For Free Download Next Week

MEGADETH's brand new track entitled "Headcrusher" will be made available for free download on Tuesday, July 7 at 11:00 a.m. EDT at the Roadrunner Records web site. As previously reported, the studio version of "Headcrusher" is available for listening by calling MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine's numbe...
July 1, 2009
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ULTIMATUM To Release 'Lex Metalis' In July

Long-running Christian metallers ULTIMATUM will release their fifth full-length album, "Lex Metalis" (which roughly translates to "The Law of Metal") on July 21 via Retroactive Records (through Brutal Planet distribution). The CD will feature 13 songs paying tribute to some of the band's influences:...
June 30, 2009
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SUICIDE SILENCE Frontman Checks In From 'Canadian Carnage' Tour

A teaser for "No Time To Bleed", the sophomore album from SUICIDE SILENCE, can be viewed below. SUICIDE SILENCE frontman Mitch Lucker checks in from the group's four-date Canadian arena tour with SLAYER, MEGADETH and MACHINE HEAD: "We are currently on 'Canadian Carnage' and it's our first arena tour...
June 30, 2009
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MEGADETH Guitarist Checks In From 'Canadian Carnage' Tour

MEGADETH guitarist Chris Broderick has issued the following update: "We have played three of the four ['Canadian Carnage'] shows [with SLAYER, MACHINE HEAD and SUICIDE SILENCE] up here in Canada (Vancouver, Edmonton, and Calgary) and so far and the fans have been awesome. Some have been following us...
June 29, 2009
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ARCH ENEMY Schedules Greek Headlining Dates

Heavy rain has forced the cancelation of the the first "metal" day at this year's edition of the Rockwave festival, which is being held at Terravibe Park, Malakasa, Greece. Among the bands that were scheduled to perform at today's (Monday, June 29) event were MÖTLEY CRÜE, W.A.S.P., ARCH ENEMY, MONST...
June 29, 2009
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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Interviewed At SWEDEN ROCK Festival; Audio Available

Metal Express Radio conducted an interview with American heavy metal vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens's (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) at the Sweden Rock festival in Sölvesborg, Sweden on June 6, 2009. The 10-minute chat is now available for streaming at this location. Owens...
June 29, 2009
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MEGADETH: 'Headcrusher' Performance Footage From Edmonton Available

Fan-filmed video footage of MEGADETH performing a brand new track entitled "Headcrusher" this past Friday night (June 26) at the Rexall in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada can be viewed below. MEGADETH's setlist was as follows: 01. Sleepwalker 02. Wake Up Dead 03. Hangar 18 04. Skin O' My Teeth 05. Rattleh...
June 28, 2009
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GEORGE LYNCH On 'Maximum Threshold' Show; Audio Available

Legendary guitarist George Lynch (DOKKEN, LYNCH MOB, SOULS OF WE) was interviewed on this past Saturday's (June 20) edition of the "Maximum Threshold" show. The program is now available for streaming using he audio player below. "Maximum Threshold" is an Internet radio show dedicated to presenting u...
June 26, 2009
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THE CULT/Ex-ROB ZOMBIE Drummer JOHN TEMPESTA Joins TheLiveLine

Drummer John Tempesta (THE CULT, ROB ZOMBIE, WHITE ZOMBIE, EXODUS, TESTAMENT) can now be reached via TheLiveLine, a service launched by MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine that enables musicians to connect to their audience over the phone. Get updates on Tempesta and leave messages for John by calling (8...
June 25, 2009
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MEGADETH Performs New Song 'Headcrusher' For First Time; Video Available

Fan-filmed video footage of MEGADETH performing a brand new track entitled "Headcrusher" last night (Wednesday, June 24) at the General Motors Place (commonly known as GM Place) in downtown Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada can be viewed below (courtesy of "groo74"). MEGADETH and SLAYER kicked off...
June 25, 2009
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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE On 'Endgame': 'I've Made The Record Of My Career'

Darryl Sterdan of Sun Media recently conducted an interview with MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine. A few excerpts from the chat follow below. On touring with SLAYER again (as part of of the "Canadian Carnage" run) after so many years: Mustaine: "This tour's going to be outrageous. It has been quite so...
June 25, 2009