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SLASH's CONSPIRATORS Bandmate Has Known 'For A Long Time' About GUNS N' ROSES Reunion Plans

Todd Kerns, the bassist for Slash's backing band, MYLES KENNEDY & THE CONSPIRATORS, says that he has has known about the plans for a "semi-reunion" of the classic lineup of GUNS N' ROSES "for a long time" and insists that he supports the guitarist "wholeheartedly to dive into this experience." G...

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AXL ROSE, SLASH And DUFF MCKAGAN Officially Confirmed For GUNS N' ROSES Reunion

GUNS N' ROSES has issued a press release confirming that guitarist Slash and bassist Duff McKagan will rejoin singer Axl Rose for the band's upcoming performances at this year's Coachella Music And Arts Festival. GUNS N' ROSES will play on April 16 and April 23 at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, Cali...

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LAMB OF GOD/MEGADETH Drummer CHRIS ADLER Says METALLICA's 'Justice' Album Was 'A Game Changer'

LAMB OF GOD and MEGADETH drummer Chris Adler has praised METALLICA's "...And Justice For All" for revolutionizing metal drumming and singled out MEGADETH's "Peace Sells... But Who's Buying?" as his "Bible of all heavy metal." Chris told U.K.'s Rhythm magazine: "['Justice'] changed a lot of things fo...

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It's Official: Reunited GUNS N' ROSES To Play This Year's COACHELLA

The much-speculated reunion of GUNS N' ROSES — featuring singer Axl Rose, guitarist Slash and bassist Duff McKagan — has been officially confirmed for this year's Coachella Music And Arts Festival. The festival will take place over two weekends, April 15-17 and April 22-24, at the Empire Polo Club i...

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DAVE MUSTAINE: Why MEGADETH's Current Lineup Is The Best Ever

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine spoke to Revolver magazine about the band's new lineup — featuring founding members Mustaine (guitar, vocals) and David Ellefson (bass) alongside LAMB OF GOD drummer Chris Adler and Brazilian guitarist Kiko Loureiro, best known for his work with ANGRA. He said: "Ellefs...

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CHRIS ADLER Had To Change His Signature Snare Drum Sound To Accommodate MEGADETH

Mohit J Gopalani, brand manager of Mapex drums in India, conducted an interview with LAMB OF GOD and MEGADETH drummer Chris Adler in October 2015 before MEGADETH's concert in Mumbai. You can now watch the chat below. Asked how he is handling pulling double duty with MEGADETH and LAMB OF GOD, Adler s...

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AXL ROSE To Discuss GUNS N' ROSES Reunion On 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' Next Week

According to RollingStone.com, GUNS N' ROSES lead singer Axl Rose will appear on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" next week to address the talk about the classic GN'R lineup getting back together. Rose previously appeared on Kimmel's late-night show in 2012, which marked the singer's first live interview in 20...

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Confirmed: Reunited GUNS N' ROSES To Play Next Year's COACHELLA MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL

According to U.S. music industry magazine Billboard, GUNS N' ROSES has been confirmed as the headliner for next year's Coachella Music And Arts Festival in Indio, California, which is set for April 15 through April 17 and April 22 through April 24. The band is also currently in negotiations to do a...

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GUNS N' ROSES' Official Web Site Updated With Old Logo, Further Fueling Reunion Rumors

The image displayed on the official GUNS N' ROSES web site has just been changed to the band's old logo, further fueling speculation that we are only days away from an announcement of a reunion of the classic GN'R lineup. Rumors about GUNS' return have been heating up ever since the summer, when ...

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MICHAEL MONROE Says Classic GUNS N' ROSES Reunion 'Wouldn't Make Sense' Unless…

Former HANOI ROCKS singer Michael Monroe says that a reunion tour of the classic lineup of GUNS N' ROSES "wouldn't make any sense" unless Slash and Axl Rose were able to reconnect on a personal and creative level first. During an appearance on Eddie Trunk's podcast, Monroe brought up the subject of...

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Video: MEGADETH Guitarist KIKO LOUREIRO Performs Acoustic Version Of 'Silent Night' For Christmas

Video footage of MEGADETH's latest addition, Brazilian guitarist Kiko Loureiro, best known for his work with ANGRA, performing an acoustic version of of the popular Christmas carol "Silent Night" can be seen below. In a recent interview with The Irish Sun, MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustane was full of p...

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FIREWIND/OZZY OSBOURNE Guitarist GUS G.: 'People Have Taken Music For Granted'

From Hero To Zero recently conducted an interview with Greek guitar virtuoso Gus G., well known in rock and metal circles for his work as Ozzy Osbourne's guitarist and as leader of his own band FIREWIND. You can now watch the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET)....

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MEGADETH To Launch Virtual Reality Experience For New Album 'Dystopia'

Pioneer thrash rock band MEGADETH has announced today that it will give its fans the ultimate cutting edge experience in Virtual Reality. The band will head into a special Virtual Reality set-up with director Blair Underwood where they will perform and film five songs from their upcoming album "Dyst...

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MEGADETH's DAVID ELLEFSON: 'We're Very Much A Band Of The People, By The People, For The People'

Chris Annunziata of the "Metal Teddy Bear Experience" show, which airs on the New Jersey radio station WMSC 90.3 Montclair State University, recently conducted an interview with MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson. You can now listen to the chat using the SoundCloud widget below. A couple of excerpts fo...

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MEGADETH Releases 'The Threat Is Real' Animated Video

MEGADETH's animated video for the new song "The Threat Is Real" can be seen below. The track was released last month as a 12-inch single as part of Record Store Day's annual Black Friday bonanza. The effort also includes the title cut and a cover of FEAR's "Foreign Policy", both of which are taken f...