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MEGADETH, TESTAMENT Members Release New Messages Via TheLiveLine

TheLiveLine has new updates from MEGADETH guitarist/vocalist Dave Mustaine (call 866.597.6342) and drummer Shawn Drover (call 877.388.3786),as well as TESTAMENT singer Chuck Billy (call 888.636.7611). For more information, click here. About TheLiveLine: In the spring of 2008, Dave Mustaine and frie...

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MEGADETH's MUSTAINE Warns Interviewers Against Asking 'Antagonistic' Questions

MEGADETH has completed the recording process for its twelfth studio album at the band's own Vic's Garage studio in San Marcos, California. The CD was once again helmed by acclaimed British producer Andy "Undie" Sneap, who produced MEGADETH's last album, "United Abominations" (May 2007, Roadrunner Re...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS: 'Play My Game' First-Week Sales Revealed

"Play My Game", the first solo album from powerhouse American heavy metal vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH),sold around 800 copies in the United States in its first week of release, according to Nielsen SoundScan. (Note: Internet/digital sales...

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MEGADETH Guitarist: New Album Has A 'Unique And Original Sound'

On January 7, MEGADETH commenced the recording process for its twelfth studio album at the band's own Vic's Garage studio in San Marcos, California. The CD was once again helmed by acclaimed British producer Andy "Undie" Sneap, who produced MEGADETH's last album, "United Abominations" (May 2007, Roa...

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SLAYER: Video Footage From The Studio Posted Online

ShockHound has posted a five-minute video clip (see below) of California thrashers SLAYER discussing the recording process for their new album. Due late summer via American Recordings/Sony BMG, the forthcoming CD and is being produced by Greg Fidelman and will include the song "Psychopathy Red", whi...

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STONE SOUR/Ex-SOULFLY Drummer To Perform With HAIL! In Scandinavia

STONE SOUR/ex-SOULFLY drummer Roy Mayorga will join metal supergroup HAIL! — the new all-star project featuring guitarist Andreas Kisser (SEPULTURA),vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (JUDAS PRIEST, BEYOND FEAR, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, ICED EARTH),and bassist David Ellefson (F5, MEGADETH) — on their upcoming S...

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ONSLAUGHT: 'Live Damnation' Artwork Revealed

British thrashers ONSLAUGHT recorded their performance at the Damnation Festival on November 22, 2008 in Leeds, U.K. for a live CD, "Live Damnation", to be released on July 20 through Candlelight Records. Check out the cover artwork below. Fan-filmed video footage of ONSLAUGHT performing the song "L...

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'Get Thrashed' Director Interviewed By 'The Overkill Ultimate Fan Podcast'; Audio Available

The second part of a brand new interview with Rick Ernst — director of "Get Thrashed: The Story of Thrash Metal", the critically acclaimed documentary profiling the thrash metal scene of the early Eighties and its impact on the music scene — is featured in the latest edition (May 2009) of The Overki...

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SABBAT Confirmed For U.K.'s DOWNLOAD Festival

Reactivated British thrashers SABBAT have been confirmed for this year's Download festival, set to take place June 12-14 at Donington Park, United Kingdom. SABBAT will perform on Sunday, June 14. SABBAT recently cancelled its appearance at the Hammerfest 2009 festival, which was held April 24-25 at...

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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist To Perform Japanese National Anthem At D1 Drift Racing Grand Prix

For the second consecutive year, former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman will perform the Japanese national anthem, "Kimi Ga Yo", at the D1 Drift Racing Grand Prix on May 23. Marty is the first foreign musician to play the anthem at a major sporting event in Japanese history. This time, after his p...

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MEGADETH Drummer Says New Album 'Has Something For Everybody'

On January 7, MEGADETH commenced the recording process for its twelfth studio album at the band's own Vic's Garage studio in San Marcos, California. The CD was once again being helmed by acclaimed British producer Andy "Undie" Sneap, who produced MEGADETH's last album, "United Abominations" (May 200...

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SLAYER's KERRY KING Says Forthcoming Album 'Has A Little Bit Of Everything'

California thrashers SLAYER are putting the finishing touches on their new album with producer Greg Fidelman for a late summer release via American Recordings/Sony BMG. The forthcoming CD will include the song "Psychopathy Red", which was made available as a limited-edition seven-inch vinyl disc on...

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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist MARTY FRIEDMAN Performs Atop Tokyo Tower

To commemorate the May 20 release of his ninth album, "Tokyo Jukebox" (via AVEX),former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman held a "secret live event" atop Tokyo Tower on May 19. There were two shows, both filled to capacity, and all who attended were treated to Marty's first time performing these ne...

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HAIL!: Scandinavian Shows Announced

Hot on the heels of its recent shows in Turkey, Greece and Austria, metal supergroup HAIL! — the new all-star project featuring guitarist Andreas Kisser (SEPULTURA),vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (JUDAS PRIEST, BEYOND FEAR, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, ICED EARTH),drummer Jimmy DeGrasso (ALICE COOPER, MEGADETH)...

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SUICIDE SILENCE: 'Wake Up' Video Preview Available

California deathcore masters SUICIDE SILENCE recently shot a video for the new track "Wake Up" with acclaimed director David Brodsky (THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, GWAR, EARTH CRISIS, THE AGONIST). The clip is a disturbing look into the inner psyche while embracing the effect of hallucinogens. Vocalist M...