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Former MEGADETH Guitarist JEFF YOUNG To Release Solo Debut In The Summer

Former MEGADETH guitarist Jeff Young is scheduled to release his debut solo album, "Equilibrium", this summer. The CD was mixed by Michael Wagener (OZZY OSBOURNE, JANET JACKSON, METALLICA, QUEEN, KING'S X, SKID ROW, EXTREME) and features performances by Los Angeles vocal phenom Debby Holiday (JOHN W...

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DAVE MUSTAINE To METALLICA: 'I Am So Very Proud Of All You Have Accomplished'

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has posted the following "open letter" on the band's official web site: "METALLICA, as you know, has been selected to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. So, it is with much respect that I say congratulations! "I also had the nice surprise of hearing that...

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MEGADETH, MSG, DANGER DANGER Members Jam At NAMM; Video Available

Footage of a jam that took place at the 30th Anniversary Simon Phillips Retrospective concert during this year's NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show — featuring guitarists Andy Timmons (OLIVIA NEWTON JOHN, DANGER DANGER) and Chris Broderick (MEGADETH, NEVERMORE, JAG PANZER),bassist...

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STATIC-X: 'Stingwray' Video Released

"Stingwray", the new video from the Los Angeles-based metal band STATIC-X, can be viewed below. (Note: Video stream may not be available to some non-U.S. residents.) The track was inspired by frontman Wayne Static's wife, former adult film star Tera Wray, and the Corvette Stingray she drives. "Sting...

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TESTAMENT Guitarist Says Next Album Will be 'Heavier' Than 'The Formation Of Damnation'

Peter Bailey of Metalheadz conducted an interview with guitarist Eric Peterson of veteran San Francisco Bay Area metallers TESTAMENT on February 14, 2009 at the NEC arena in Birmingham, England. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. MetalheadzFM: You're on tour with JUDAS PRIEST and MEGAD...

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JUDAS PRIEST: Dortmund Video Footage, Photos Available

Fan-filmed video footage of JUDAS PRIEST's February 24, 2009 concert in Dortmund, Germany on the "Priest Feast" European tour with MEGADETH and TESTAMENT can be viewed below (clips uploaded by "Alfons66666"). Check out photos from Metal-Hammer.de. In a recent interview with The Quietus, JUDAS PRIEST...

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ANTHRAX's SCOTT IAN To Host Exclusive Online Poker Tournament

He may play guitar for the legendary metal band ANTHRAX, but Scott Ian is also a poker pro and a member of the UltimateBet online team. And, in that capacity, Ian will host "Scott Ian's Home Game", an exclusive online poker tournament where you can check, raise and bluff rock stars and poker pros, a...

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EVILE Issues New Album Update

U.K. thrashers EVILE, who recently announced their first full headlining UK tour, are currently hard at work on the follow-up to their critically acclaimed 2007 debut album, "Enter The Grave". EVILE lead guitarist Ol Drake checks in with some details on the band's highly anticipated second offering:...

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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE Reveals Another New Songtitle

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has issued the following update from the "Priest Feast" tour, also featuring JUDAS PRIEST and TESTAMENT: "Today I was able to talk with Mike Gitter [A&R executive] from Roadrunner Records, who has graciously allowed me to make this [new MEGADETH] record and to let...

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ONSLAUGHT To Return To Greece In May

British thrashers ONSLAUGHT will return to Greece on May 29 to play a show at the On Stage club in Athens. Guitarist Nige Rockett says, "This one we really cannot wait for, our last visit to Greece two years back with NAPALM DEATH was totally fucking insane, so we're looking forward to much more of...

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THE ALIEN BLAKK: New Album Title Announced

THE ALIEN BLAKK, the band led by guitarist/producer Joshua Craig, will release its sophomore album, "Bekoming", in the third quarter of 2009. The CD will feature guest appearances Deron Miller (CKY),Eric A.K. (FLOTSAM AND JETSAM),Kevin Talley (DAATH),Donnie Hamby (DOUBLE DRIVE) as well as contrib...

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CRIMINAL: Entire New Album Available For Streaming

"White Hell", the new album from Anglo-Chilean thrash masters CRIMINAL, is available for streaming in its entirety for a limited time at Metal.de. Due on February 27 via Massacre Records, the CD's cover artwork was created by Chilean designer / tattoo artist / drummer Fran Muñoz. CRIMINAL recently r...

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DORO PESCH: Anniversary Concert Was 'One Of The Happiest Days Of My Life'

MTUK metal 'zine recently conducted an interview with German "metal queen" Doro Pesch. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. MTUK: Congratulations on [your new album] "Fear No Evil". What are your favorite memories about the recording process? Doro: Thank you, I love it so much it's hard...

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MEGADETH Drummer Checks In From The Road

MEGADETH drummer Shawn Drover has issued the following update from the "Priest Feast" tour, also featuring JUDAS PRIEST and TESTAMENT: "Day two of our two day off break here in Dortmund, Germany and I have to say it is certainly well deserved. It is always beneficial to 'recharge the batteries,' whi...

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CRIMINAL: Another New Song Posted Online; More Footage From The Studio Available

"Incubus", a brand new track from Anglo-Chilean thrash masters CRIMINAL, is available for streaming on the band's MySpace page. The song comes off the group's new album, "White Hell", which will be released on February 27 via Massacre Records. The CD's cover artwork, which was created by Chilean des...