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KELLY HANSEN On Singing FOREIGNER Classics: 'I'm Going To The Upper Limits Of My Ability Night After Night'

In a new interview with Nick Cellini and Chris Dimino of 680 The Fan, FOREIGNER singer Kelly Hansen spoke about how he takes care of his voice while he is on the road. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I spend a lot of time making my voice the number one thing. I like to say that my voi...

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Watch: DAVID ELLEFSON And JEFF YOUNG Perform Early MEGADETH Material At KINGS OF THRASH 'Thrashin' USA' 2023 Tour Kickoff

KINGS OF THRASH, the new band featuring former MEGADETH members David Ellefson (bass) and Jeff Young (guitar), kicked off its "Thrashin' USA" 2023 tour last night (Thursday, February 16) at The Forge in Joliet, Illinois. Fan-filmed video can be seen below (courtesy of Charles Naese YouTube chan...

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MASTODON Hopes To Release New Song Before Or During Tour With GOJIRA This Spring/Summer

In a new interview with Canada's The Metal Voice, MASTODON guitarist Bill Kelliher was asked if he and his bandmates have commenced the songwriting process for the follow-up to 2021's "Hushed And Grim" album. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "There's no shut-off valve for writing a...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN Explains How His Upcoming Appearance With MEGADETH Came About

As part of Jonathan Montenegro's "My 3 Questions To" series, former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman spoke about his upcoming appearance with the band at its first-ever gig at Tokyo's famed Budokan later this month. Friedman will come up on stage for three songs during the show's encore. Asked how...

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SKID ROW To Release New Live Album This Year

In a new interview with the 96.1 KLPX radio station, SKID ROW bassist Rachel Bolan spoke about the band's touring plans for the coming months. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I know we start up again in March, and we're doing a tour — us and BUCKCHERRY are going out, with another band...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN: 'I Feel Immense Joy And Serious Adrenaline' About Performing With MEGADETH At Tokyo Concert

Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman says that he feels "immense joy" about his upcoming appearance with the band at its first-ever gig at Tokyo's famed Budokan later this month. Friedman will come up on stage for three songs during the show's encore. The Budokan concert, which will be livestrea...

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It's Official: MEGADETH To Reunite With MARTY FRIEDMAN At Tokyo Concert

Dave Mustaine has confirmed to Rolling Stone that former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman will join the band at its first-ever gig at Tokyo's famed Budokan later this month. Friedman will come up on stage for three songs during the show's encore. The Budokan concert, which will be livestreamed on F...

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DAVID ELLEFSON And JEFF YOUNG Are 'Hoping To Bust Out' A New Song Called 'Bridges Burn' On KINGS OF THRASH Tour

During an appearance on the "Brews & Tunes" podcast, Jeff Young confirmed that KINGS OF THRASH, his new band also featuring fellow former MEGADETH member David Ellefson, is putting the finishing touches on a new original song called "Bridges Burn". "We're hoping to bust that out on tour," the gu...

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DAVE MUSTAINE On Current Version Of MEGADETH: 'This Is Probably The Best-Playing Lineup That We've Had For A Long Time'

MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine took part in a video chat on Monday (February 6) during which he discussed the band's upcoming one-off global livestream, "They Only Come Out At Night", from the legendary Budokan in Tokyo, Japan. "They Only Come Out At Night" will be streamed worldwide and fully live o...

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MEGADETH Announces 'They Only Come Out At Night' Global Livestream From Budokan In Tokyo

Metal icons MEGADETH will perform an exclusive, one-off global livestream, "They Only Come Out At Night", from the legendary Budokan in Tokyo, Japan. "They Only Come Out At Night" will be streamed worldwide and fully live on Monday, February 27 at 6 p.m. Tokyo time (JST). Before the livestream comme...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS: 'When People Say I Can't Sing, They Need To Open Their F***ing Ears'

In a new interview with the "Heavy Metal Mayhem" radio show, former JUDAS PRIEST singer Tim "Ripper" Owens addressed the fact that he is a often a magnet for controversy with some of the things he says or posts on social media. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I think the problem is I...

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Will There Ever Be Another 'Big Four' Concert? Ex-MEGADETH Bassist DAVID ELLEFSON Weighs In

In a new interview with BODS Mayhem Hour, former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson was asked if he thinks another concert featuring the so-called "Big Four" of 1980s thrash metal — METALLICA, SLAYER, MEGADETH and ANTHRAX — could happen. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Look, SLAYER'...

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SKID ROW Singer ERIK GRÖNWALL Shares His Cover Of JUDAS PRIEST's 'Painkiller'

SKID ROW singer Erik Grönwall has shared his cover version of the JUDAS PRIEST classic "Painkiller". The track, which features Love Magnusson on lead guitar and Erik Modin on drums, was produced, mixed and mastered by Jona Tee. Erik, who made his recording debut with SKID ROW on the recently release...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Fires Back At Online Trolls: 'You Have People Who Just Tear You Down For No Reason'

In a new interview with The Metal Mixtape, former JUDAS PRIEST singer Tim "Ripper" Owens spoke about how he handles online criticism and whether he ever engages with Internet trolls. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's crazy. The time and effort you put into this, and then you have p...

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UNEARTH Shares New Single 'The Wretched; The Ruinous'

UNEARTH has released a new single called "The Wretched; The Ruinous". The track, which premiered worldwide on Sirius XM Liquid Metal on January 23, was recorded, once again, with renowned producer/engineer Will Putney. UNEARTH vocalist Trevor Phipps explains: "'The Wretched; The Ruinous' is a summat...