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HAIL!: Behind-The-Scenes Footage From Foxboro Photo Shoot Posted Online
On January 27, photographer Jeremy Saffer did a photo shoot with HAIL! — the all-star band featuring bassist David Ellefson (MEGADETH),guitarist Andreas Kisser (SEPULTURA),vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) and newly appointed chameleon drummer Mike Portnoy...February 11, 2010
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JUDAS PRIEST Frontman Interviewed On 'Metaleater' Radio Show; Audio Available
The "Metaleater" radio show conducted an interview with JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford on January 18, 2010. The chat is now available for streaming in three parts below. JUDAS PRIEST was honored with a Grammy in the "Best Metal Performance" category in the pre-telecast ceremony at the 52nd annual...February 11, 2010
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Returning MEGADETH Bassist Says He And MUSTAINE 'Have A Greater Appreciation For Each Other'
Returning MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson, along with the band's drummer Shawn Drover, were interviewed for a special edition of "The Metal File" podcast from Montreal's CHOM-FM. You can now stream the chat using the audio player below. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow (transcribed by BLABB...February 10, 2010
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MUSTAINE: From A Business Point Of View, ELLEFSON's My Bassist. Always Has Been, Always Will Be
Jon Wiederhorn of AOL's Noisecreep conducted an interview earlier today (Wednesday, February 10) with MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine about the departure of bassist James Lomenzo and the return of the band's original bassist, David Ellefson. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Noisecreep...February 10, 2010
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HAIL! To Play Dates In Turkey, Estonia, Finland Without DAVID ELLEFSON
HAIL!, the all-star band whose most recent incarnation included bassist David Ellefson (MEGADETH),guitarist Andreas Kisser (SEPULTURA),vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) and newly appointed chameleon drummer Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER),has issued the foll...February 10, 2010
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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS: 'To Me, MEGADETH Is Not MEGADETH Without DAVID ELLEFSON'
Vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (JUDAS PRIEST, BEYOND FEAR, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, ICED EARTH),who co-founded the metal supergroup HAIL! last year with bassist David Ellefson (F5, MEGADETH),has released the following statement regarding Ellefson's return to MEGADETH: "I just want to say good luck to David....February 10, 2010
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MEGADETH, AIRBOURNE, THE QUIREBOYS, Others Confirmed For Sweden's GETAWAY ROCK Festival
MEGADETH, AIRBOURNE, THE QUIREBOYS, SONIC SYNDICATE, CRUCIFIED BARBARA, HEAVEN'S BASEMENT, THE GENERALS, RAUBTIER and LAVETT have been confirmed for this year's Getaway Rock festival, set to take place July 8-10, 2010 in Gävle, Sweden. "To be able to present the legendary MEGADETH for an exclusive S...February 10, 2010
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Ex-MEGADETH Bassist LOMENZO: 'I'm Truly Excited About The Two DAVES Getting Back Together'
Former MEGADETH bassist James Lomenzo has issued the following statement regarding his departure from the band: "My heart is full with your kindness and well wishes. This is the richest part of my years with the mighty MEGADETH. "I'm truly excited about the two Daves [guitarist/vocalist Dave Mustain...February 10, 2010
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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE Hopes Reunion With DAVID ELLEFSON Is Permanent
MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has released an audio message in which he comments on the the departure of bassist James Lomenzo and the return of the band's original bassist, David Ellefson. "First, I wanna say thank you to James Lomenzo for his years of faithful and consistent service to MEGADETH a...February 9, 2010
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Returning MEGADETH Bassist DAVID ELLEFSON To Guest On Tonight's 'Talking Metal Live'
Returning MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson will be the special guest on tonight's (Tuesday, February 9) edition of "Talking Metal Live". David's live interview will take place at 7 p.m. EST / 4:00 p.m. PST. The program will also feature interviews hosts Mark Strigl and John Ostronomy will conduct wit...February 9, 2010
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ONSLAUGHT: Swedish Mini-Tour Announced
U.K. thrashers ONSLAUGHT will take a break from the writing process for their new full-length album to play a few Swedish shows along with Mike Wead's BIBLEBLACK and SCAAR. The dates are as follows: March 17 - Henriksberg - Gothenburg, Sweden March 18 - The Cave - Stockholm, Sweden March 19 - Deströ...February 9, 2010
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SLAYER's KERRY KING Attends SUPER BOWL Party At DUFF'S BROOKLYN; Photos Available
SLAYER guitarist Kerry King attended a private Super Bowl party this past Sunday (February 7) at Duff's Brooklyn in Williamsburg, New York. Check out photos at this location. SLAYER's track "Hate Worldwide" was nominated for a Grammy Award in the "Best Metal Performance" category. The award eventual...February 9, 2010
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MARTY FRIEDMAN: More Japanese TV Appearances Announced
Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman will appear live on the February 10 edition of TVK's "Hamarancho" show in Japan. He is still on the promotion trail for his latest single, "Kiba". The song is the theme song for "Souten No Ken", which is currently the number one Pachinko machine in Japan. Oth...February 9, 2010
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DAVID ELLEFSON Talks About His Return To MEGADETH
Bassist David Ellefson spoke exclusively with U.K.'s Classic Rock magazine about his return to MEGADETH after an eight-year absence. "It literally happened over the weekend," he said. "And I can hardly believe it myself. There was clearly gonna be a change in the lineup, because James Lomenzo was le...February 9, 2010
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WARMACHINE To Support W.A.S.P.
Toronto's WARMACHINE will support W.A.S.P. on the following dates: March 04 - Lincolnshire, IL - The Cubby Bear March 05 - Columbus, OH - Alrosa Villa March 06 - Detroit, MI - Harpos March 07 - Middleton, WI - Scatz Nightclub March 09 - Foxboro, MA - Showcase Live March 10 - Wantagh, NY - ...February 8, 2010
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