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DISCHARGE Signs With NUCLEAR BLAST

Nuclear Blast Records has announced the signing of British legends DISCHARGE. Formed in 1977 by Terry "Tezz" Roberts, his twin brother Tony "Bones" Roberts and Royston "Rainy" Wainwright, DISCHARGE is cited as a key influence by renowned artists such as METALLICA and ANTHRAX. The band states: "DISCH...

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MEGADETH's U.S. Tour To Kick Off In February, Says DAVE MUSTAINE

MEGADETH will embark on a U.S. tour in February 2016. The four-band package will mark MEGADETH's first U.S. run of dates in support of its new album, "Dystopia", which is scheduled for release in January. While chatting with fans on Saturday (October 31) via Periscope, a live video streaming platfor...

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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist MARTY FRIEDMAN Announces More U.S. Tour Dates

With his first live appearances in North America in more than a decade, former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman recently mesmerized fans across the continent in support of his Billboard-charting, critically acclaimed 2014 solo album "Inferno". Now, Friedman is excited to announce that he'll return...

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BAD BRAINS Ask Fans To Keep Guitarist DR. KNOW In Their 'Thoughts And Prayers'

Hardcore punk legends BAD BRAINS have issued a statement asking for their "privacy be honored" after it was reported that the band's guitarist Gary "Dr. Know" Miller was hospitalized due to an undisclosed ailment. A number of musicians took to social media earlier today to express their concern abou...

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MEGADETH's DAVID ELLEFSON Tackles 'Tough' Questions In 'Jackson Speed Round' (Video)

In the "Jackson Speed Round" video below, MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson tackles some tough questions, including what song he wishes he wrote and what items he has to have on tour (not including gear). MEGADETH's current touring lineup is rounded out by founding guitarist/vocalist Dave Mustaine, LA...

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FLYING COLORS Feat. MIKE PORTNOY, STEVE MORSE: 'Bombs Away' Performance Clip From 'Second Flight' DVD

FLYING COLORS, the band featuring Mike Portnoy (drums, vocals),Dave LaRue (bass),Neal Morse (keyboards, vocals),Casey McPherson (vocals, guitars) and Steve Morse (guitar),will release the electrifying "Second Flight: Live At The Z7" on November 13 via Music Theories Recordings/Mascot Label Group...

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New Wave Of British Heavy Metal Band VARDIS Signs With SPV/STEAMHAMMER

SPV/Steamhammer has announced the signing of one of the real and true veterans of the NWOBHM (New Wave Of British Heavy Metal): VARDIS. The band's new album, "Red Eye", will be released in 2016. VARDIS was forged out of glam, punk, heavy metal, blues and rock 'n' roll in the crucible of 1970s northe...

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Ex-QUEENSRŸCHE Singer GEOFF TATE To Release 'Insania' Wine In Europe

Former QUEENSRŸCHE and current OPERATION: MINDCRIME singer Geoff Tate has announced the release of his wine, Insania, in Europe. He will be working with Friedhelm and Anne Rinklin of the Rinklin winery to release an amazing white wine. The Rinklin winery is in the small village of Eichstetten, Germa...

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BLACK SABBATH's BILL WARD Pays Tribute To LARS ULRICH, DAVE LOMBARDO, CHARLIE BENANTE (Video)

This weekend's edition of legendary BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward's radio show "Rock 50" included his tribute to five drummers: Charlie Benante (ANTHRAX),Lars Ulrich (METALLICA),Dave Lombardo (SLAYER, PHILM),Gene Hoglan (DARK ANGEL, TESTAMENT, DETHKLOK) and Johnny Kelly (TYPE O NEGATIVE, DANZIG...

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'Highway To Hell: The Life And Death Of AC/DC Legend Bon Scott' Book Author Interviewed On 702 ABC SYDNEY (Audio)

Clinton Walker, author of the book "Highway To Hell: The Life And Death Of AC/DC Legend Bon Scott", was interviewed on "Weekend Sunday With Simon Marnie" on the 702 ABC Sydney radio station. You can now listen to the chat using the SoundCloud widget below. "Highway To Hell: The Life And Death Of AC/...

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DAVE MUSTAINE Refuses To Apologize For Slamming Former Guitar Tech, Says He 'Forgives' Him

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has refused to apologize for posting a video message in which he slammed his former guitar tech as a "total waste of skin and life" after an apparently less-than-ideal show on October 21 in Brisbane, Australia that resulted in the tech being "fired." While chatting wit...

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JOHN 5 Says New Album He Recorded With DAVID LEE ROTH Is 'So Great'

Rob Zombie's guitarist, John 5, has spoken in more detail about new album he recorded with VAN HALEN singer David Lee Roth, which he says is "great" and which he hopes to release at some point in the near future. John 5, who got his first big break playing on Roth's solo album, "DLR Band", ...

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DAVE MUSTAINE Says New MEGADETH Guitarist KIKO LOUREIRO's Ability Is 'Astronomical'

In a brand new interview with The Irish Sun, MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustane was full of praise for the band's latest addition, Brazilian guitarist Kiko Loureiro, best known for his work with ANGRA. He said: "A lot of times guitarists won't know how to add to something — they'll put something in there...

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JAMES LOMENZO Exits New Project Feat. Fellow Ex-MEGADETH Members NICK MENZA, CHRIS POLAND

Former MEGADETH drummer Nick Menza recently officially joined OHM:, the band led by another ex-MEGADETH member, guitarist Chris Poland. Menza's addition to OHM: follows the recent passing of the band's previous drummer, David Eagle, who suffered a heart attack and had open-heart surgery in May. Belo...

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GEOFF TATE Says Record Company 'Didn't Stand By' Him For QUEENSRŸCHE's 'Frequency Unknown'

Ex-QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate spoke to Oregon Music News about the controversy surrounding "Frequency Unknown", the sole album he released under the QUEENSRŸCHE banner during a period while he was battling his former bandmates over the rights to the group's name. Regarding the "Frequency Unknown"...