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Ex-MEGADETH Members ELLEFSON, YOUNG And POLAND Are 'Not Concerned' About MUSTAINE's Reaction To 'Kings Of Thrash' Tour

Former MEGADETH members David Ellefson (bass) and Jeff Young (guitar) recently announced the first four shows of the KINGS OF THRASH "The MEGA Years" tour. They will be joined at the dates by another former MEGADETH member, Chris Poland (guitar). KINGS OF THRASH, which also includes drummer Fred Ach...

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NEAL SCHON Says JOURNEY Has 40 U.S. Shows With TOTO Scheduled For Early 2023

During an appearance on the latest episode of the "Talk Is Jericho" podcast, JOURNEY guitarist Neal Schon spoke about the band's touring plans for the foreseeable future. He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We're already planning for '23 and '24 — two years ahead of time… We've al...

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NIGHTWISH's Next Album Will Be Third Part Of A Trilogy

NIGHTWISH keyboardist and main songwriter Tuomas Holopainen spoke to Rauta about what fans can expect from the band's upcoming follow-up to 2020's "Human. :II: Nature." album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I feel it's gonna be the third part of a trilogy started by 'Endless Forms Mo...

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TOBIAS FORGE Says Online Hate Against GHOST Is A 'Good Thing': It All 'Adds To The Activity'

In a new interview with "Elliot In The Morning", GHOST leader Tobias Forge was asked if he gets angry at times or if it makes him laugh at times when people try to figure out exactly what little area to put his band into. Tobias responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "No, definitely not ang...

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Ex-DELAIN Frontwoman CHARLOTTE WESSELS Comments On Band's Comeback With New Singer

In an interview with Spain's The Metal Circus TV, former DELAIN frontwoman Charlotte Wessels was asked how she feels about the fact that the band recently made a comeback with a new lineup. Last month, DELAIN released a single, "The Quest And The Curse", featuring keyboardist, founder and main songw...

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ERIK GRÖNWALL 'Loves' Being The New Singer Of SKID ROW: I 'Feel So Privileged'

SKID ROW vocalist Erik Grönwall, who joined the band earlier this year as the replacement for ZP Theart, spoke to Australia's May The Rock Be With You about how his March 2021 acute lymphoblastic leukemia diagnosis changed his perspective on his music career. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH....

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FEAR FACTORY, BIOHAZARD Members Join HATEBREED's JAMEY JASTA At Orlando Concert (Video)

Dino Cazares (FEAR FACTORY) and Bobby Hambel (BIOHAZARD) are among the guest musicians who joined Jamey Jasta (HATEBREED) on stage last night (Friday, September 16) at Metalworx Live in Orlando, Florida to perform an all-star set. Fan-filmed video of the concert can be seen below. As founder and fro...

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METALLICA's 'Blackened' Unveils Second Release In 'Masters Of Whiskey Series'

Blackened American Whiskey continues to push the boundaries of whiskey with the second release in its "Masters Of Whiskey Series," introducing Blackened x Wes Henderson Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey finished in white port wine casks. The limited-edition expression was created in partnership with...

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DREAM THEATER's JOHN PETRUCCI Releases Animated Music Video For 'Temple Of Circadia' Featuring MIKE PORTNOY

DREAM THEATER guitarist John Petrucci has released the official animated music video for his song "Temple Of Circadia". The track is taken from his second solo album, "Terminal Velocity", which was released in August 2020. The drums on the LP were laid down by former DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portn...

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IRON MAIDEN's BRUCE DICKINSON Announces January 2023 European Spoken-Word Tour Dates

IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson will take his celebrated spoken-word performance "An Evening With" out on the road in January 2023 for a short run of dates in Europe. Tour dates: Jan. 12 - Sentrum Scene - Oslo, Norway Jan. 13 - Forum Scene - Bergen, Norway Jan. 16 - Gasometer - Wien, Austria Jan....

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RAINBOW Singer RONNIE ROMERO Fires Back At JOE LYNN TURNER Over 'Cheap Imitation' Comments

Ronnie Romero has fired back at Joe Lynn Turner over the disparaging comments the former RAINBOW singer made about the most recent lineup of the band. Earlier this month, Turner slammed Ritchie Blackmore for the guitarist's decision to go out and perform classic DEEP PURPLE and RAINBOW material with...

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Watch: JOE LYNN TURNER Performs Rock Classics With Bulgarian Rock Band AXAT

Former RAINBOW and DEEP PURPLE singer Joe Lynn Turner joined the Bulgarian rock band AXAT on stage this past Wednesday (September 14) in Vratsa, Bulgaria to perform several classic songs. Video of his appearance can be seen below. Earlier this month, Turner said that it has been "absolutely liberati...

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Former NIGHT RANGER Guitarist JEFF WATSON Undergoes Brain Surgery

Former NIGHT RANGER guitarist Jeff Watson is recovering from brain surgery. The 65-year-old musician, who is a co-founding member of NIGHT RANGER but hasn't played with the group since 2007, opened up about his operation in a social media post earlier today (Friday, September 16). He wrote: "I've be...

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MEGADETH's DIRK VERBEUREN Is A 'Shark Free' Ambassador For THE ROB STEWART SHARKWATER FOUNDATION

MEGADETH's Dirk Verbeuren has joined The Rob Stewart Sharkwater Foundation as an ambassador for their Shark Free campaign. More than 100 million sharks are fished each year to meet the human demand for shark products — shark fin soup, cosmetic and personal care products, pet food, livestock feed, aq...

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Watch MEGADETH Perform In Camden During Summer/Fall 2022 U.S. Tour

MEGADETH performed last night (Thursday, September 15) at Freedom Mortgage Pavilion in Camden, New Jersey as part of its summer/fall 2022 U.S. tour as the support act for FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH. Fan-filmed video of the concert is available below. MEGADETH's setlist was as follows, according to Setl...